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Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Raymond E. Jordan, Jr.
Apr 20, 2026
Raymond Edward Jordan Jr., 75, of Dunkirk, New York, passed away on April 20, 2026.
Born on July 30, 1950, in Warren, Pennsylvania, Ray was the son of the late Raymond and Josephine Jordan. He lived a life defined by curiosity, humor, and a mind that was always at work. An avid tinkerer and self-made “mastermind,” Ray had a gift for...
Jean Marie Dill
Apr 20, 2026
With profound sorrow and deep gratitude, we announce the passing of Jean Dill of Dunkirk, a devoted mother, cherished family member, and beloved friend, who passed away on April 20, 2026 at the age of 69.
Born in Irwin, PA, Jean lived a life defined by love, generosity and quiet strength. Above all else, she was a loving mother whose devotion,...
Stephen J. Karin
Apr 17, 2026
Stephen J. Karin, 79, of Dunkirk, passed away unexpectedly at home Friday, April 17, 2026 Born in Dunkirk on December 24, 1946, he was the husband of Ruth (Heiderman) Karin and son of the late Arthur J. and Florence (Sampson) Karin.
Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years Ruth (Heiderman) Karin, loving children Heide and Kevin Karin; grandchildren Ian Karin,...
Linda M. Depasquale
Apr 12, 2026
Linda Marie Depasquale, 64, of Dunkirk NY passed away on April 12, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital surrounded by friends and family. She was born in Dunkirk NY on October 17, 1961, the daughter of the late Joseph and Esther (Moch) Krzakala. Linda lost her 5 year battle to a very rare form of cancer called Neuroendocrine tumor.
Linda was known...
Susan G. Kessler
Apr 7, 2026
Susan G. (Seamon) Kessler, 87, of Hamburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, April 7, 2026 at the Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg, NY. Born in Buffalo in 1939, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen.
She dedicated much of her life to being a devoted homemaker and generously offered her time and energy as a volunteer...
Michael L. Rosing
Apr 4, 2026
Michael L. Rosing, 86, of Dunkirk, passed away Saturday evening, April 4, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. He was the husband of Barbara (Mackowiak) Rosing and son of the late Bodamer and Margaret (Altwies) Rosing.
A graduate of Dunkirk High School in 1957, Michael joined the United States Navy, where he served with honor from 1958 to 1961....
Javier Garcia Lopez
Mar 27, 2026
Javier-Garcia-Lopez, 64, passed away unexpectedly at home in Dunkirk on March 27th, 2026.
Javier was born on November 25th, 1961, in Michoacan Mexico. Javier spent his young adult years raising his siblings (Raul Garcia, Jose Luis Garcia, Jorge Garcia, Mary Huerta, Patty Huerta, Lupe Garcia and Alicia Garcia) after the tragic loss of his parents.
Javier is survived by his children Angelo...
Mary Jo Lessinger
Mar 25, 2026
Mary Jo (Guzzetta) Lessinger, 77, of Dunkirk, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Dunkirk on February 3, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lorraine (Leone) Guzzetta.
Mary Jo is survived by her loving sons Frank (Melanie) Grupa, Joe (Terra) Grupa and Scott (Andrea) Grupa; grandchildren Tory (Faith)...
William D. Adams
Mar 19, 2026
William D. Adams, 58, of Cassadaga, passed away Thursday morning, March 19, 2026. Born on February 7, 1968 in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of June (Mayhue) Adams and the late Robert G. Adams.
Bill is survived by his sons Christian Adams and William Adams II; a granddaughter Luna Blair Adams; mother June Adams; siblings Collien (Clifford) Small, Diane (late...
Sandra J. Gizowski
Mar 17, 2026
Sandra "Sandy" Gizowski, 77, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA, following a brief illness, with her loving family by her side. Born on March 10, 1949, in Dunkirk, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Kozlowski.
Sandy found great joy in life's simple pleasures. She was...
Richard A. Travis
Mar 17, 2026
Richard "Byrd" Travis, 78, of Portland, NY, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side following a long 17 year courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on December 10, 1947, he was the husband of Beverly (Richardson) Travis and son of the late William and Esther (Wolnik) Travis.
A graduate...
David F. Michalak
Mar 17, 2026
David F. Michalak, 80, of Dunkirk, passed away at home Tuesday evening, March 17, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on June 29, 1945, he was the husband of Carol (Dudek) Michalak and son of the late Francis and Helen (Somerfeldt) Michalak.
A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, David was a proud graduate of Dunkirk High School. Following high school, he joined the United...
Daniel J. Hayes
Mar 16, 2026
Daniel James Hayes, 75, of Cherry Creek, NY, passed away on March 16, 2026.
Dan was born on March 21, 1950, in Rochester, NY. He spent many years working as a cabinet maker at the Schlicker Organ Company, where he put skill and care into everything he built.
A talented woodworker, he built the home where he raised his family. Those who...
Dennis J. McGraw
Mar 11, 2026
Dennis James McGraw, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend; Passed away March 11, 2026 at home after a short battle with cancer.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served his country bravely in the Vietnam War. Dennis was born in Dunkirk, NY to the late John A. and Eileen E. McGraw...
Donald A. Russo
Mar 7, 2026
Donald A. Russo, 79, of Buffalo, formerly of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Saturday, March 7, 2026 with his loving family by his side at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Dunkirk on December 19, 1946, he was the son of the late Anthony and Yolande (Perret) Russo.
Donald was a proud graduate of Dunkirk High School. He...
Melvin L. Schneider
Mar 7, 2026
Melvin Louis Schneider, 87, of Dunkirk, New York, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Melvin was born November 25, 1938, in Dunkirk, the son of the late Louis and Anna (Krouise) Schneider. He graduated from Dunkirk High School and later attended Buffalo State University. During...
Nora Contreras
Mar 4, 2026
Nora Contreras, 64, of Dunkirk, New York, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion to her family.
Born February 24, 1962, Nora graduated from Sherman High School and was known for her warm spirit and friendly nature. She had a kind heart and welcomed everyone she met with compassion and respect.
Nora enjoyed dancing and playing bingo,...
Julia A. McFarland
Mar 1, 2026
Julia A. (DeLand) McFarland, 60, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday morning, March 1, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Dunkirk on February 9, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Cameron and Rosella DeLand.
A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Julie was a proud graduate of Dunkirk High School, where she excelled in softball,...
Maria Torres
Feb 28, 2026
Maria "Flor" Torres of Dunkirk was born on January 10, 1940, in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. Wife of the late Rosario "Sixto" Torres, daughter of Rosa Irizzary & Rene Caraballo. She was a resident in the City of Dunkirk for over 60 years and was a foster parent to many children for over 30 years. She loved cooking, gardening and enjoyed...
James C. Giebner, Sr.
Feb 24, 2026
James C. Giebner, Sr., 80, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, February 24, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital with his loving children by his side. Born in Dunkirk on April 8, 1945, he was the husband of the late Sandra J. (Gillespie) Giebner and son of the late Donald and Winifred (Tilley) Giebner.
After graduating from Dunkirk High School in...
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