Dunkirk Obituaries

Father Thomas J. Wopperer, 85, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at Brothers of Mercy Campus in Clarence, NY. He was the former pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Dunkirk for nearly 20 years.

Father Wopperer will lie in state at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 328 Washington Ave. in Dunkirk on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 from 6 to...

Father Thomas J. Wopperer entered into eternal peace on August 21, 2023 at Brothers of Mercy Campus in Clarence, NY after a brief illness. He was 85 years old.

Born on February 9, 1938 in Buffalo, N.Y., Father Wopperer was the son of Frank C. and Rose M. (Durshordwe) Wopperer. He attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School and the Diocesan Preparatory...

Father Thomas J. Wopperer, 85, died Monday morning (Aug. 21, 2023) at Brothers of Mercy Campus in Clarence, NY. He was the former pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Dunkirk for nearly 20 years.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Richard A. Leva, Ph.D., of Dunkirk, NY, died on August 13, 2023.

He was born in Schenectady, NY and was an emeritus professor of psychology at SUNY Fredonia.

He is survived by his wife Judith, son Anthony, daughter Tracy (James) Stenger and grandson, Cooper. A private celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements...

Henry “Hank” L. Cieszynski, 82, of Versailles Road, Irving, died Tuesday (August 15, 2023) at Brooks Memorial Hospital following complications from COPD.

Son of the late Mary Cieszynski and Victor Pacelli, he was born June 29, 1941 in Springville on the family farm.

As a fabricator, auto-mechanic, maintenance and farm worker, Hank was employed at Bethlehem Steel, Fieldbrook Farms, E&M...

Jo Anne M. Leone, 71, of Fredonia died Wednesday morning (Aug. 16, 2023) at her home.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass which will be celebrated Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. There will be no prior visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative...

Troy S. Smith, of Dunkirk, entered into rest on August 14, 2023 at Brooks Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born March 15, 1972 to Ethel Mary Smith and Will Thompson. He then married his wife, Christina (Klusek) Smith on July 16th, 2016. Troy was known for many things, but most of all his ability to make people...

Mary Zaccari Nasca passed away on August 2, 2023. She was 96 years old.

She is survived by her sister Concetta; four sons, Carl, Ronald, Paul, and Thomas; five granddaughters, Gina Thompson, Jessica Nasca, Kara Dunn, Elizabeth Guzzetta, and Laura Sarapochillo; and 11 great-grandchildren.

There will be a funeral mass held for Mary at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fredonia...

Jo Anne M. Leone, 71, of Fredonia died Wednesday morning, Aug. 16, 2023 at her home.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Henry L. Cieszynski, 82, of Irving died Tuesday morning, Aug. 15, 2023, at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Chester Herbert Ball Jr., 79, of Fredonia died November 2, 2022 at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Saint Anthony’s Church, Orchard and Cushing Streets in Fredonia on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Joseph Walter officiating. Following the Mass, the family will host a brunch at Cassadaga American Legion Post...

Troy S. Smith, 51, of Dunkirk died Monday morning (Aug. 14, 2023) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Linda A. Seward, 61, of Dunkirk died Wednesday morning August 9, 2023 following a lengthy illness.

She was born Sept. 18, 1961 in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Bernard and Rita (Kozlowski) Fuller.

A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Linda attended Dunkirk public schools.

Survivors include two sons, Jason (Kimberly) Seward of South Dayton and Joshua Seward of Dunkirk; one daughter,...

passed away on August 2, 2023. She was 96 years old.

She was born to Anthony and Jennie (Saglimben) Zaccari on January 14, 1927 in Dunkirk, New York, and she was predeceased by her husband Carl, brothers Phillip, Peter, and Frank, and her son David.

She is survived by her sister Concetta; four sons Carl, Ronald, Paul, and Thomas;...

Linda A. Seward, 61, of Dunkirk died Wednesday morning August 9, 2023.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral HomeLinda A. Seward

Linda A. Seward, 61, of Dunkirk died Wednesday morning August 9, 2023.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Terry L. Soper, 79, of Dunkirk died Wednesday evening (Aug. 2, 2023) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born Sept. 23, 1943 in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late William and Leona (Shepard) Tucker.

A lifelong resident of the area, Terry attended Dunkirk High School. She had been employed as a professional cook at several local restaurants.

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Terry L. Soper, 79, of Dunkirk died Wednesday evening (Aug. 2, 2023) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Mary Z. Nasca, 96, of Fredonia died Wednesday morning (Aug. 2, 2023) at her home.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Donna M. Danielsen, 87, of Fredonia died Monday morning, July 31, 2023, at her home.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, at St. Joseph Church, Fredonia. Interment will be held immediately following funeral service at Forest Hill Cemetery,...

Philip J. Julian, 80, a resident of The Villages, FL since 2015, was born in Dunkirk, New York on October 13, 1942 to the late Frank and Mary (DeForte) Julian.

Educated in the Dunkirk School System, he continued his education at The Buffalo Data Processing Institute, American Institute of Banking, Jamestown Community College, and The State University College at Fredonia....