Obituaries
Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Sandra Jean Giebner
Feb 13, 2026
Sandra Jean (Gillespie) Giebner, 79, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Brooks Memorial Hospital with her loving husband by her side. Born and raised in Cambridge, MA, she is the wife of James C. Giebner, Sr. and daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (Crowley) Gillespie.
It was in Oceanside, California, where she met her husband...
Luis A. Sanchez, Jr.
Feb 10, 2026
Luis A. "Chuli" Sanchez, Jr., 42, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on May 6, 1983, he was the husband of Vanessa Gonzalez and son of Luis A. Sanchez Sr. and Aida Vazquez.
A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Luis attended Dunkirk High School.Luis was a devoted father to his three daughters, Lexis, Gloriana, and...
Barbara E. Peck
Feb 8, 2026
Barbara E. (Kopliner) Peck, 82, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on November 19, 1943, she was the wife of the late Stephen Peck and daughter of the late Clemens and Rose (Negro) Kopliner.
Barbara was a graduate of Dunkirk High School and furthered her education at the Rochester Business Institute. These foundations led...
Delphine Woloszyn
Feb 8, 2026
Delphine "Del" Woloszyn, 90, of Dunkirk, passed away February 8, 2026, at Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Buffalo, NY on May 10, 1935. Wife of the late Joseph Woloszyn Sr., and the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Zboch) Gancarz.
A graduate of Sloan High School, she worked as a Secretary at St. Hedwig's Church, a School Crossing...
Mary Ann Porpiglia
Feb 8, 2026
Mary Ann (Kaczor) Porpiglia, 91, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, February 8, 2026 at St. Columban's On the Lake Retirement Home with her loving family by her side. Born in Dunkirk on June 8, 1934, she was the wife of the late Charles "Chuck" Porpiglia, and daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Majkut) Kaczor.
A lifelong resident of...
Terri A. Goodspeed
Feb 1, 2026
In loving memory of Terri A. (Cunningham) Goodspeed, who passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 53. Terri will be remembered for her kind heart and love of family.
She was preceded in death by her brother, “Jimbo” Cunningham. She is survived by her parents: James and Renee (Houle) Cunningham and sisters: Shawn (James) Deakin and Jamie (Steven)...
Mary A. Fesser
Jan 29, 2026
Mary “Mimi” Fesser, 67, went peacefully to be with the Lord after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Mimi was known for her wit and lively personality. She had a sharp sense of humor, often bringing laughter and energy into a room. But what truly defined her was her big heart and unwavering passion for others. Mimi dedicated her...
Jade Stocks
Jan 26, 2026
Jade Bailey Stocks was born on July 17th, 1999 in Kingston Upon Thames, England. Jade passed due to a severe asthma attack on January 26th, 2026 at age 26.
Jade had a beautiful soul inside and out. She faced her own battles every day but never let those struggles define her. Her sense of humor was quick, infectious, and her laughter...
John P. Woloszyn
Jan 25, 2026
John P. Woloszyn (Uncle John) was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War and a retired Dunkirk Professional Firefighter who passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026.John was born September 8, 1928, to the late Angeline and Peter Woloszyn.
Woloszyn served as Quarter Master Petty Officer 2nd Class for the Navigation Department aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)...
Cornelia Helwig
Jan 22, 2026
Cornelia E. (McGraw) Helwig, 82, of Dunkirk, passed away Thursday morning, January 22, 2026, at home, with her loving family by her side. Born in Dunkirk on November 11, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Cornell and Aleetah (Long) McGraw.
A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Cornelia graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1961.
Above all, she was a devoted and...
Mary Ann Katta
Jan 20, 2026
Mary Ann (Tucker) Katta, 75, of Dunkirk, passed away Tuesday morning, January 20, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center with her loving family by her side, ending a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Brownville, NY, on February 23, 1950, daughter of the late John and Hilda (Hoselton) Tucker.
A graduate of General Brown High School, Class...
Stacey Ann Redeye
Jan 19, 2026
Stacey Ann (Depew) Redeye of East Otto passed away unexpectedly in Nevada City California on Monday January 19th 2026.
She was the daughter of the late William H. Depew and Jacquelyn C. Depew. She was a young 59 years old and was born on May 7th 1966. She was born and raised in Fredonia.
She got her GED and after that she...
Jorge Davila Jr.
Jan 18, 2026
Jorge Davila Jr., age 37, was taken from us too soon, leaving behind a deep sense of loss and a lifetime of cherished memories.
Born and raised in Dunkirk, he attended Dunkirk public schools and, during high school, studied auto mechanics through BOCES. He later lived in New York City for 5 years, where he worked in the restaurant industry as...
Nancy L. Whitford
Jan 16, 2026
Nancy L. (Barnes) Whitford, 93, of the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk, passed away Friday morning, January 16, 2026. Born in Jamestown, NY on September 14, 1932, she was the wife of the late Richard L. Franklin and George Whitford and she was the daughter of the late Richard and Julian (Hager) Barnes.
Nancy was a resident of Jamestown...
Virginia M. Seekings
Jan 15, 2026
Virginia M. Seekings, affectionately known as "Danka", 29, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Rochester General Hospital, following an extended illness. Born in Dunkirk on July 22, 1996, she was the daughter of Johanna Cortes.
A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Virginia graduated from Dunkirk High School in 2013. Recently, she was working on earning a degree...
Wilma N. Rivera
Jan 8, 2026
Wilma N. Rivera, 91 of Dunkirk, New York, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 8, 2026. She was born on July 2, 1934, in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, and was the daughter of the late Flor Cosme and Justiniana Rivera.
Wilma was a devout Catholic who enjoyed cooking, playing bingo, and spending time with her family.
She is survived...
Anna Vecchio
Jan 6, 2026
Anna (Tura) Vecchio, 79, of Fredonia, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born in Solofra, Italy on December 1, 1946, she was the wife of the late Costantino Vecchio Sr. and daughter of the late Eugene and Maria (Negron) Tura.
Anna immigrated to the United States in 1968, where she embarked on...
Arthur F. Purol
Jan 6, 2026
Arthur F. Purol, a man whose life was defined by service, devotion and an unwavering commitment to his family and community, passed away peacefully at his home on January 6, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. He was 93 years old.
Born June 24, 1932 in Dunkirk, N.Y., he was the son of the late Anthony and Celia (Kawski) Purol. A...
Thomas C. Green
Dec 25, 2025
Thomas Carl Green was born on August 25, 1942 to parents Lewis Henry Green and Ann Marie Hagberg in Dunkirk, New York. He passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2025, in Buffalo, New York, with his loving wife, Judith (Gilebarto) Green, by his side.
Thomas grew up in the home his grandparents built on Newton Street in Fredonia. He volunteered to...
David M. Pulvino
Dec 15, 2025
David Michael Pulvino, age 66, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away on December 15, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital after a brief illness.Born in Dunkirk, David attended Dunkirk High School where he excelled in sports and was an instrumental member (as a stand-out third baseman) of two championship baseball teams before he graduated in 1978.
He spent the beginnings of his working...
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