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Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
William P. Pryll
Nov 7, 2025
William “Ponch” Pryll, 68, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, with his wife and children by his side.Bill was known for his love of life, his family, and his passions. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family—whether traveling together, attending concerts, or simply being at home surrounded by the people he cared about...
Deborah M. Farnham
Nov 1, 2025
Deborah M. (Ferrugia) Farnham passed away recently on November 1st, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones, after a long and courageous battle. A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Deborah was born on June 5th, 1964, the daughter of the late Thomas Ferrugia and Margaret (Ferrugia) Vento.Debbie’s favorite things in life always involved her family — her two sons, Colton and Connor, and...
Patricia Marie Lazarczyk
Oct 30, 2025
Patricia M. Lazarczyk, 76, passed to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from Lymphoma. Born July 9, 1949 in Dunkirk, she was the daughter of the late William and Olga (Wyzykowski) Lazarczyk. She is survived by her brother Larry, niece Karen and nephew Robert (Amy). In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her sister -in- law...
Judith Faye Waterman
Oct 30, 2025
Judith Faye Waterman passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Judy was born in Dunkirk on July 9, 1941, to Florence (Palmatier) and Frederick Waterman. She grew up on Roosevelt Avenue and graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1959 and SUNY Fredonia in 1963. She taught for 32 years at Brocton Central School in different...
Joseph P. Szach
Oct 28, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph P. Szach announced his passing on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 at the age of 69.
Joe is survived by his son, Michael Szach and grandson, Jaxon of Florida, his brother Ronald (Mary Jane) Szach of Dunkirk, his sisters Linda (George) Catalano of Raleigh, NC and Cynthia Szach of Dunkirk, also several...
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...
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 was predeceased by her...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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