Obituaries
Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Susan M. McKinnon
Oct 23, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Susan Mary (O’Connell) McKinnon, 68,of Forestville, early Thursday morning, October 23, 2025 at Roswell Park after a brief battle with cancer.
Born on June 18, 1957 in Dunkirk, NY, Susan was the daughter of the late John (Jack)F. O’Connell and Mary Anne (Burke) Lawhead. Besides her parents, she waspredeceased by her sisters Sharon...
Gertrude A. Steinmetz
Oct 12, 2025
Gertrude A. Steinmetz, affectionately known as Gertie, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on October 20, 1938, Gertrude led a life characterized by her generous spirit, loving nature, and a delightful sense of humor.
A devoted homemaker, Gertie found immense joy in nurturing her family. She especially cherished the time spent with her grandchildren...
Rev. John B. Binkiwitz, Jr.
Oct 22, 2025
Reverend John B. Binkiwitz Jr., 86, left to meet his Lord and Savior, with his family by his side on October 22, 2025. John was born on August 2, 1939 in Bridgeport, Conn.
John accepted the call into the ministry while in high school. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Barrington College in 1963. He completed his Bachelor of...
Robert E. Crawford
Oct 27, 2025
Robert E. Crawford passed away October 27, 2025. Born on April 7th, 1936 to the late Edward and Sarah (Bish) Crawford in Cuba, New York.
Robert leaves behind his loving wife Minnie Buckley Crawford of 64 years. whom he married on November 19, 1960.
Robert was a farm laborer for Albert VanDette Farms and lived in Cassadaga. He was an avid Yankees...
James P. Schmidt
Oct 19, 2025
James P. Schmidt, 85, of Dunkirk, passed away on October 19, 2025 following a short illness. Jim was born at home on July 7, 1940 to Peter and Bernice Schmidt. Jim was one of five children: Ron, Norm, Carol, and Linda (Clark).
Jim was the husband of the late Carolyn Schmidt. He was also preceded by his daughter, Jennifer Schmidt, and...
Marie Salisbury
Oct 17, 2025
Marie (Pietrkiewicz) Salisbury, 55, of Fredonia, passed away following a brief illness on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester with her loving family by her side. Born in Dunkirk on November 20, 1969, she was the wife of Paul Salisbury and daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Bucholtz) Pietrkiewicz.
A lifelong resident of the Dunkirk and...
Louis P. Klemann
Oct 17, 2025
Louis P. Klemann, affectionately known as "Papa," 87, of Cuba, NY, passed away peacefully Friday morning, October 17, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. Born in Salamanca, NY on March 30, 1938, he was the son of the late Vincent and Isabell (Gobel) Klemann.
Louis graduated from Randolph High School and went on to serve honorably in...
Carl O. Brandt
Oct 11, 2025
Carl O. Brandt, 70, of Dunkirk, passed away Saturday evening, October 11, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born in Dunkirk on August 27, 1955, he was the husband of Deborah (Flahaven) Brandt and son of the late Donald and Kathryn (Ogden) Brandt.
Carl dedicated 38 years to serving as a professional firefighter for the...
Pamela B. Cooper
Oct 10, 2025
Pamela B. Cooper, 68, formally of Dunkirk NY, residing in Wilmington North Carolina, passed away peacefully along with family by her side at Duke University Hospital on October 10,2025. Born in Dunkirk, New York, on August 18, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Samuel L. Cooper and Thelma Cooper. A graduate of Dunkirk Senior High School, while completing...
Patricia J. Rose
Oct 7, 2025
Patricia J. (Gens) Rose, 77, of Dunkirk, passed away Tuesday evening, October 7, 2025 at home with her loving husband by her side. Born in Gowanda, NY on March 1, 1948, she was the wife of John Rose and daughter of Lester and Agnes (O'Brien) Gens.
Patricia graduated from Dunkirk High School and went on to attend SUNY Fredonia. She worked...
Angel L. Pagan, Sr.
Sep 27, 2025
Angel L. Pagan, Sr., 81, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Saturday morning, September 27, 2025 at home. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on June 18, 1944, he was the son of the late Flores and Francisca (Torres) Pagan.
He dedicated many years of his life to serving as a truck driver for the Erie County Highway Department, a role he held...
Donna L. Brisky
Sep 24, 2025
Donna L. (Gregory) Brisky passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a survivor of breast cancer in 2010 and small intestine cancer in 2021.
Donna retired from Reynolds in Westfield in 2014 after working for 16 years. She was the purchasing and payroll clerk. She was a member of the Dunkirk Housing...
Brenda J. Marsh
Sep 20, 2025
Brenda Marsh, 71, passed away peacefully at home in Fredonia, NY, on September 20, 2025, after a prolonged battle with dementia.She was born on February 1, 1954, in Dunkirk, NY, the daughter of the late Mark Tenamore and Gertrude (Schrader) Tenamore.
An attendee of Dunkirk High School, Brenda dedicated over two decades of her life to serving others at the Chautauqua...
Rose J. Bradley
Sep 18, 2025
Rose J. (DiLorenzo) Bradley, affectionately known as "Dee Dee", 94, of Dunkirk, passed away Thursday evening, September 18, 2025 at the Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Dunkirk on August 20, 1931, she was the wife of the late Truman C. Bradley, Sr. and daughter of the late Henry and Winifred (Pietro) DiLorenzo.
A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Rose graduated...
Mary Ann DeJesus
Sep 12, 2025
Mary Ann (Martinez) DeJesus, 75, of Dunkirk passed away peacefully on September 12th, 2025 at home, with loved ones by her side.
Born August 19, 1950, in Arecibo, PR, Mary Ann resided in Dunkirk since the age of one. She was the wife of Carlos "Charlie" DeJesus and daughter of the late Francisco Sr and Emilia (Perez) Martinez.
Mary Ann attended Dunkirk...
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...
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...
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...
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