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Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Rhonda J. Daminski
Jun 7, 2025
Rhonda J. Daminski, 55, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away on June 7, 2025, after a courageous and
dignified battle with cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family, including her loving
companion, Don E. Clement.
Born in 1969, Rhonda was a resident of Dunkirk and a proud member of Blessed Mary Angela
Parish. Her deep faith, generosity, and vibrant spirit were guiding...
Harold F. Guaraglia
May 25, 2025
Harold Guaraglia, 79, of Dunkirk, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. He is survived by his wife Marilyn (Lazarony) Guaraglia; two sons, Jay and Marc (Rachel) Guaraglia; two grandchildren, Danielle and Allie Guaraglia; one great-granddaughter, Ariah Guaraglia; all of Billings, Montana. He is also survived by one stepdaughter, Kia (Robert) Briggs and two step grandchildren, Robert "RJ" and Mila...
David A. San George
May 21, 2025
David Andrew San George, beloved husband of the late Kathleen “Kay” Christy San George, passed away at the age of 82 on May 21, 2025. David was the son of the late Anthony and Stella (Smith) San George of Dunkirk, New York.
He is survived by his loving children, David A. San George Jr. of Palm City, FL, Jeff San George...
Janet H Luczkowiak
May 17, 2025
JANET H. LUCZKOWIAK
Janet H. Luczkowiak, 90, of Fredonia, passed away Saturday May 17, 2025, at Brooks Memorial Hospital.
Born January 30, 1935, in Dunkirk daughter of the late William Hunt and Lauralee (Buck) Hunt Nasca.
A graduate of Fredonia State College in 1956 with a BA in Education. Janet is a long time member of the Laona Community Church.
Surviving are her children,...
Wanda R. Gonzalez
Apr 20, 2025
Wanda R. (Bane) Gonzalez, 63, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Sunday afternoon, April 20, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in Jamestown, NY on November 16, 1961, daughter of the late Fred A. "Bazz" Bane Sr. and Cynthia A. (Hotchkiss) Fischer.
A graduate of Forestville High School, Wanda dedicated many years of her career...
Mollie C. Greder-Staley
Apr 18, 2025
Mollie Colette (nee Greder) Staley passed away peacefully April 18, 2025, at the age of 73, on a warm
Good Friday evening at Mercy Hospital, surrounded by loved ones, after a brief but hard-fought illness.
Born on May 15, 1951, in Dunkirk, Mollie was the beloved daughter of Catherine (Miller) and Edward
J. Greder, Jr., and resided in Dunkirk most of her life....
Darlene S. Leverenz
Apr 17, 2025
Darlene S. (DeGolier) Leverenz, 72, of Dunkirk, passed away Thursday evening, April 17, 2025 at the Absolut Care of Dunkirk. Born in Dunkirk on October 10, 1952, daughter of the late Roy T. DeGolier, Jr. and Edna (Galafaro) DeGolier.
Darlene was a proud graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1971. Her journey into the working world led her to become...
Luis Manuel Vega
Apr 10, 2025
It is with the deepest sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Luis M. Vega, who departed this life at the age of 79 on April 10, 2025 surrounded by his beloved family.
A man of unwavering faith and devotion to God, Luis walked through his life with love, kindness, and humility. His quiet strength and gentle spirit touched...
Paula Kay Malkowski
Apr 8, 2025
Paula K. (Rossotto) Malkowski, 69, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at home. Born in Dunkirk on July 3, 1955, wife of the late Donald J. Malkowski, Jr. and daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Rossotto.
A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Paula attended Dunkirk High School and graduated in 1974. Paula dedicated many years of her life as...
Petra M. Valentin Rodriguez
Apr 6, 2025
Petra M. Valentin Rodriguez, 74, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2025 at home with her loving family by her side. Born in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico on August 1, 1950, daughter of the late Ofelio Valentin and Ramona Rodriguez.
Survivors include her children Lissette (Nico Parra) Rivera, Carmen (Ruben) Rivera, Maria (Jose) Rivera, Moraima Rivera, and Viviana (Carlos) Arroyo;...
Arlene P. Williams
Apr 5, 2025
Arlene P. (Bialaszewski) Williams, 85, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Saturday morning, April 5, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Born in Dunkirk on December 2, 1939, wife of the late Donald J. Williams, Sr. and daughter of the late Felix and Helen (Grupa) Bialaszewski.
A proud graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1957. Arlene went on to serve an impressive...
Marvin A. Waterman, Jr.
Apr 5, 2025
Marvin A. “Butch” Waterman Jr., age 65, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 5,
2025 at home. Born in Dunkirk on September 4, 1959, he was the husband of the late Sheila “Shelly”
(Smith) Waterman.
He is survived by his children Ashley (Waterman) Beardsley, Jacob
Kelley, Olivia Waterman, Jade Waterman, and Megan Waterman, his sister Pat
(Waterman) Miller, and his brother Jim Waterman.
Butch loved his...
Joan A. Haas
Apr 4, 2025
Joan A. (Hennessey) Haas, 87, of Fredonia, passed away Friday morning, April 4, 2025 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. Born in Dunkirk on June 24, 1937, wife of the late Donald W. Haas and daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Hinckley) Hennessey.
Joan graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1955. On August, 16, 1958, she married Married Donald Walter...
Kevin J. Baize
Apr 3, 2025
Kevin J. Baize, 65, of Dunkirk, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo. Born on May 2, 1959 in Buffalo, NY, son of the late George and Alice (Marshall) Baize. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. Interment will be held in private.
Barbara E. Guyett
Mar 27, 2025
Barbara E. Guyett (Jaeger) of Fredonia, NY, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2025 at the age of 85. Barbara was born on July 5, 1939 in Buffalo, NY where she formerly and proudly lived the majority of her life. She is the daughter of the late Frank and Juliana Jaeger.Barbara is survived by her daughter Maria Lincoln (Lucas Mahoney),...
Thomas D. Messere
Mar 17, 2025
It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of our dear Thomas D. Messere, age 77, who passed Monday March 17, 2025 surrounded by family. Thomas was born in Silver Creek, NY on February 28, 1948 to Arthur and Thelma Messere, but lived in Dunkirk his entire life. Thomas was a devoted husband to Cooky Messere (Florence Deszcz),...
Tacy E. Hogue
Mar 7, 2025
Tacy E. (English) Hogue, 70, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly, Friday March 7, 2025 at home. Born in Allentown, PA on March 5, 1955, daughter of Shirley (Barnhart) Hedrick and the late Edwin W. English, Sr.
A graduate of Hamburg High School, Class of 1973, Tacy devoted many years of her life to serving others as a Home Health Aide for...
Debra J Albaugh
Feb 25, 2025
Debra Albaugh passed away on February 25, 2025 at home. A lifelong resident of Fredonia, she was predeceased by her parents Robert and Germaine Albaugh and brother Jeffry Albaugh.
Debby is survived by her closest childhood friend Roseann (Klajbor) Wojcinski and cousin Jimmy Carlson, both of Dunkirk, NY.
As per her wishes there will be no visitation. A celebration of life will...
Nancy F. Jagoda
Feb 24, 2025
Nancy Fern (Thorp) Jagoda 63 of Stockton NY, passed peacefully Monday, February 24, 2025 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo surrounded by her loved ones. Nancy was born in Westfield NY, on March 31, 1961 the daughter of the late Max Deforest Thorp, Sally (Gilbert) Thorp and stepmother Susan Thorp.
Nancy Grew up in Stockton NY attending Cassadaga Schools. As an adult...
Karen Anne Rancka
Feb 23, 2025
Karen Anne Crane-Rancka passed away on the morning of Sunday, February 23rd, 2025. After a lengthy illness that she fought hard.She was born, July 7, 1949 to parents, Raymond Crane and Elaine Ostrye-Crane. She attended St. Mary's Catholic School and graduated from Cardinal Mindszenty Catholic High School in 1967. Karen used to bake at the Plaza Bakery back in the...
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