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Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Thomas E. Banach
Sep 5, 2025
Thomas E. Banach, 82, of Dunkirk, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Born in Dunkirk on July 27, 1943, he was the husband of the late Sylvia J. (Roesler) Banach and son of the late Edward and Eleanor (Cybulski) Banach.
A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Thomas graduated from Dunkirk High School. Following his education, he proudly served...
Kathleen G. Ryczko
Sep 6, 2025
Kathleen (Kay) G. (Gregory) Ryczko, 84, of Dunkirk, formerly of Fredonia, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, September 6, 2025 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. Born in Dunkirk on June 22, 1941, she was the wife of Robert Ryczko and daughter of the late Frederick and Helen (Johnson) Gregory.
A lifelong resident of Dunkirk and Fredonia, Kay graduated from Fredonia High...
Beth A. Furman
Sep 4, 2025
Beth A. (Walsh) Furman, 88, of Dunkirk, passed away Thursday evening, September 4, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Beth was born in Brocton, NY to Marion and Kenneth Walsh. She resided there at her home until she married her husband, Donald in February of 1955.
She attended Jamestown Business college where she earned a degree which...
Tyvone L. Casey, Sr.
Aug 25, 2025
Tyvone Lewis Casey, Sr., 35, of Dunkirk NY, died August 25, 2025. “Rex” Casey, son of Edward Casey Sr and the late Marla (Lewis) Casey, loving father of Tyvone Lewis Casey Jr. Tyvone, passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital.
He is survived by his son Tyvone Jr and his father Edward Sr. He is also survived...
Dianne M. Burgess
Aug 20, 2025
Dianne M. (Madurski) Burgess, 53, of Dunkirk, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. Born in Dunkirk on March 9, 1972, wife of Howard Burgess and daughter of Thomas and Betty (Maternowski) Madurski.
Dianne was an outgoing and fun-loving individual, a beloved soul whose presence brightened the lives of those fortunate enough to know her.
She devoted...
Feliciano Salgado, Sr.
Aug 17, 2025
Feliciano Salgado, 78, of Dunkirk entered peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by his children on August 17, 2025. He was born in Morovis, Puerto Rico to Agustin and Anastasia Salgado Clas.
Feliciano, also known as Felix, was a long life resident of Dunkirk, NY, employed at ECR International, retiring after nearly 40 years of service. He was a hardworking man who...
Eleanor A. Nopper
Aug 16, 2025
Eleanor Ann (Donaldson) Nopper, 80, of Cassadaga, NY, entered peacefully into eternal rest just 4 days shy of her 81st birthday on August 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 20, 1944, in Dunkirk, NY, Eleanor lived a life defined by kindness, faith, and unconditional love.
Eleanor was the beloved wife of the late George Nopper, her devoted...
Margaret Esch
Aug 5, 2025
Margaret Esch, 74 of Silver Creek died Tuesday August 5, 2025 in Buffalo General Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.Peggy was the wife of the late Robert Esch, daughter of the late Kenneth and Marguerite Dill and sister to the late Bill and Thomas Dill.
She is survived by her siblings Richard (Jean) Dill of Dunkirk, NY and Jane (George) Clinton...
Philip L. Cornell
Jul 31, 2025
Philip L. Cornell, 81, of Brocton, formerly of Dunkirk, passed away Thursday morning, July 31, 2025 at Westfield Memorial Hospital. Born in Dunkirk on December 10, 1943, he was the husband of Deb (Ransom) Cornell and son of the late Leroy and Dena (Wagner) Cornell.
Philip attended Dunkirk High School and went on to serve as a custodian for 37 years...
Donald A. Vara, Sr.
Jul 26, 2025
Donald A. Vara Sr. of Deland Florida, formally of Fredonia, NY passed away on July 26, 2025 at 91 years of age. He is the son of the late Arthur and Hazel Vara (Junug).
Don was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years Rose Marie, and his oldest son Donald Jr.
Don is survived by his loving sons Kevin...
Joan T. Roward
Jul 26, 2025
Joan Teresa (Pomorski) Roward. Peacefully on July 26, 2025. “JoJo” as she was affectionately known was born on May 16, 1935 to Ignatius and Josephine Ludwiczak Pomorski. Jojo was the youngest of 8 siblings all of whom have proceeded her in death .JoJo was a graduate of East Side High in Erie PA, and the St Francis School of Nursing...
Robert A. Mitchell
Jul 23, 2025
Robert A. Mitchell, 87, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Wednesday evening, July 23, 2025 at home. Born in Boston, MA, on August 31, 1937, he was the husband of the late Jacqueline (Baumgardt) Mitchell and son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Foote) Mitchell.
Robert had a distinguished career as the Plant Manager of the Sewer and Water Treatment Department for...
Elizabeth A. Donovan
Jul 13, 2025
Elizabeth A. (Nasca) Donovan, 84, of Fredonia, passed away Sunday evening, July 13, 2025. Born in Dunkirk on April 27, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Anthony L. Nasca, Sr. and Mary (Lodico) Nasca.
Betty was a graduate of Dunkirk High School in 1959. She graduated from the State University of Fredonia with a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's...
Winifred J. Goulding
Jul 7, 2025
Winifred J. (Crowe) Goulding, 97, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 7, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born at home on February 5, 1928 in Brocton, the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (Parsell) Crowe.
Winnie spent her early years on the family farm on Bear Lake Road. Her favorite pastime was riding...
Lyle D. Goodwin, III
Jul 6, 2025
Lyle D. "Rick" Goodwin, III, 68, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday evening, July 6, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. Born in Silver Creek, NY on April 25, 1957, husband of Deborah (Paul) Goodwin and son of the late Lyle D. Goodwin, Jr., and Jane (Parcell) Goodwin.
Rick dedicated many years of his life to his career...
Patricia A. Raths
Jul 4, 2025
Patricia Ann Raths, 89, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Formerly a resident of Dunkirk, she had been under care at the Heritage Village Nursing Home in Gerry, NY.
Patricia was born in New York City on February 26, 1936, to Edward Healy and Elizabeth O’Shea Healy. She was the eldest of four siblings, including two sisters, Elizabeth and Frances,...
Shirley A. Zebracki
Jul 4, 2025
Shirley A. (Roche) Zebracki, 89, of Fredonia, passed away Friday evening, July 4, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born in Kane, PA, wife of the late Carl Zebracki and daughter of the late Raymond and Florence (Swanson) Roche.
Shirley was a beautiful soul who made new friends everywhere she went. She was loved and will be...
Steven L. Dopson
Jun 29, 2025
Steven L. Dopson, 43, of Silver Creek, NY, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Mercy Hospital. Born in Warren, Ohio on April 28, 1982, son of Bertha (Swarwood) Dipson and late Richard Dopson.
Steven was a graduate of Danbury High School in Marblehead, OH.
He is survived by his children Caleb Dopson, Brooklyn Hazleton and Jacob Gagola. He was a loving...
Patricia A. Anzalone
Jun 29, 2025
Patricia A. (George) Anzalone, 68, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Born in Dunkirk on October 16, 1956, wife of Russell Anzalone and daughter of the late Frank and Lucy (Wisniewski) George. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central...
Virginia C. Hannum Snyder
Jun 28, 2025
Virginia Caroline Hannum Snyder, 91, died peacefully on Saturday, June 28th at Health Park Medical Center, Ft. Myers, FL. She was born on April 11, 1934 in Buffalo, NY to the late Dr. Charles E. and Florence E. (Washington) Hannum of Dunkirk. She graduated from Dunkirk High School and went on to earn her B.S. degree and RN Certification from...
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