Obituaries
Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Kirk S. Lombardo
Jun 4, 2026
Kirk S. Lombardo, affectionately known to many as "Boom-Boom" and "Captain", passed away following a brief illness at Buffalo General Hospital on June 4, 2026. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on December 27, 1959, he was the son of the late Samuel and Rita (Barone) Lombardo.
A graduate of Dunkirk High School, Kirk first made his mark in the local music...
Kevin Schmidt
Jul 25, 2026
Kevin Schmidt, 61, of Fredonia, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on...
Caroline S. Tofil
Jul 18, 2026
Caroline S. (Buczek) Tofil, 92, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born in Franklin, PA on July 23, 1933, she was the wife of the late Lorence Tofil, and daughter of the late Leo and Katherine (Sustak) Buczek.
Caroline graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1952. While her...
David J. Karpinske
Jul 8, 2026
David “Poonze” Karpinske, 85, of Dunkirk passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, July 8 2026, surrounded by family at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo. Born in Dunkirk on April 2, 1941, he was the son of Edmund and Jennie (Tryczenski) Karpinske.
After graduating from Dunkirk High School, David proudly served in the United States Army before starting his career...
JoAnn Skinner
2026
JoAnn (LaBarbera) Skinner, 80, of Cassadaga, passed away Monday morning, June 29, 2026 at UPMC Chautauqua in Jamestown, NY. She was born in Jamestown, NY on May 20, 1946, wife of Richard M. Skinner and daughter of the late John and Caroline (Malta) LaBarbera.
JoAnn was a graduate of Dunkirk High School and dedicated many years to serving as a Teacher's...
April G. Hill
Jun 16, 2026
April G. (DiLorenzo) Hill, 76, passed away on June 16, 2026 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Evelyn DiLorenzo.
April was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1968. She waitressed at Demetri’s On The Lake and other dining establishments in the local area.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed...
Leo A. Bain, Jr.
Jun 7, 2026
Leo A. Bain Jr. 90, of Fredonia, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday June 7, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on October 5, 1935, he was the husband of Sandra (Kolasa) Bain and son of the late Leo A. Bain, Sr. and Helen (Walas) Bain.
A 1954 graduate of Cardinal Mindszenty, Leo carried the values and lessons learned there throughout his...
Dominic W. Abraham
Jun 6, 2026
Dominic W. Abraham, 58, of Ripley, NY, passed away at home Saturday morning, June 6, 2026. Born in Buffalo on March 14, 1968, he was the husband of Jennifer Sullivan and son of Theresa (Ervolina) McNully and William M. Abraham Sr.
Dominic devoted many years of his career to Wells in Dunkirk, where his commitment and strong work ethic were evident...
Frederick J. Lentz, Jr.
Jun 5, 2026
Frederick J. Lentz, Jr., 76, of Dunkirk, passed away at home following a brief illness with his loving wife and family by his side Friday morning, June 5, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on December 30, 1949, he was the husband of Cathleen (Kucmierz) Lentz and son of the late Frederick J. Lentz Sr. and Rose (Albertine) Lentz.
A graduate of Dunkirk...
Robert C. Cooper
Jun 3, 2026
Robert C. Cooper, 84, of Dunkirk, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on June 8, 1941, he was the son of the late Gerald "Jake" and Lenora "Nonie" (Johnson) Cooper.
A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Robert graduated from Dunkirk High School. He went on to serve honorably in the United States Army from 1963-1965....
Michael A. Vendette, III
Jun 2, 2026
Michael A. Vendette lll, 79, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Michael was born in Dunkirk, N.Y to Michael J. Vendette ll and Mary C (Militello) Vendette.
Michael grew up in Dunkirk, and attended Dunkirk Public Schools. Upon graduation, Michael enlisted in the United States Navy, and served as a medic in the Navy, and after his service returned home...
Carol A. Gloff
May 21, 2026
Carol Ann Gloff, age 84, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026. A lifetime resident of Dunkirk, Carol was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose world revolved around the people she loved.
Carol graduated from Cardinal Mindszenty High School in 1959. Following graduation, she began her working career as a secretary at True Temper. She later chose to step...
Joan E. Washburn
May 17, 2026
Joan Emily Washburn (Tworek), 91, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
Joan was born on August 25,1934 in Dunkirk, NY to Emily (Tworek) Zuralski. After graduating from Dunkirk High School, Joan went on to pursue a career at Fredonia Central School District. On February 9, 1957 she married the love of her...
Torry R. Kenny
May 4, 2026
There are some people who leave this world quietly and then there are souls like Torry’s, whose absence shakes the earth. With unimaginable heartbreak, we announce the unexpected passing of Torry R. Kenny.
Gone far too soon, Torry leaves behind a pain deeper than words can explain and a love that death itself could never erase.
Torry was light in dark places....
Jamari A. Baez
May 4, 2026
On Monday the 4th of May, 2026 at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Jamari A Baez was welcomed into heaven at 3:08pm.
Jamari was a tender soul with the ability to touch many hearts even without saying a word. He was a cherished student at E2CCB LoGuidice Educational Center where he enjoyed field trips, swimming in the pool, art, music, friends...
Robert Antolina
Apr 30, 2026
Robert "Bobbe" Antolina, born on August 1, 1941, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Bobbe was a dedicated businessman known for his leadership, integrity, and deep sense of patriotism. He proudly served as Georgia’s State Captain #1 for the Patriot Guard Riders, honoring and supporting military veterans and their families with unwavering...
Sharon A. Ahrens
Apr 30, 2026
Sharon A. Ahrens, 75, of Dunkirk, passed away on Thursday, April 30. 2026 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born in Dunkirk on December 22, 1950, she was the wife of the late Glenn A. Ahrens and daughter of the late Henry and Gertrude (Puppenbroke) Britt.
Sharon was a lifelong resident of Dunkirk, and graduated from Dunkirk High School. She devoted 37...
Dawn M. Johnson
Apr 22, 2026
Dawn Michele (Wetsel) Johnson, 62, passed away on April 22, 2026. She was born on July 6, 1963.
At the time of her passing, Dawn was living in Lakewood, New York, and had previously resided for many years in Rock Hill, South Carolina. She will be remembered for her love of family and the joy she found in spending time with...
Philip J. and Linda A. Nosek
Apr 22, 2026
Philip Joseph Nosek, 64 and Linda Anne Nosek, 63, both lifelong residents of the Dunkirk and Fredonia area, passed away suddenly on April 22nd, 2026.
Linda was born in Dunkirk, New York, the daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Czarnecki) Zentz. She was a proud graduate of the Dunkirk Senior High School Class of 1980 and went on to earn...
Michael R. Dowling
Apr 22, 2026
Michael R. Dowling, 78, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, April 22, 2026. Born in Buffalo, he was the husband of the late Diana (Kucharski) Dowling and son of the late William and Jeanne Dowling.
Michael proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1970.
Following his honorable service, Michael built a substantial career working first at...
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