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Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
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...
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...
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...
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...
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