Obituaries

Dunkirk Obituaries

Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York

Joseph T. Rossotto

Joseph T. Rossotto

Jul 30, 2024

Joseph T. Rossotto, 74, of Silver Creek, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Born in Dunkirk on May 30, 1950, son of the late Joseph S. and Elizabeth (Lewis) Rossotto. 

Joseph graduated from Dunkirk High School and went on to serve in the US Navy during the Vietnam War from 1971-1973. During his time in the Navy,...

Thomas F. Strauser

Thomas F. Strauser

Jul 29, 2024

Thomas F. Strauser, 34, of Fredonia, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 29, 2024 and went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Born in Dunkirk on October 12, 1989, son of Beverly (Rutkowski) Strauser and the late Edward Strauser. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Lois E. Scott

Lois E. Scott

Jul 25, 2024

Lois Elaine (Porter) Scott went to be with her Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ on July 25, 2024. She passed away at Buffalo General Hospital with family at her bedside. Lois was born Jan. 5, 1938 to Ernest and Lucille (Bitely) Porter. 

She grew up in Jamestown, NY and had 2 siblings: Milford and Barbara (who died at age 5).Lois...

Walter J. Doyle Jr.

Walter J. Doyle Jr.

Jul 12, 2024

Walter J. Doyle Jr., 56, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 12, 2024 at home. Born in Dunkirk on August 11, 1967, son of Walter J. Doyle Sr. and the late Darlene A. (Kohn) Doyle. Friends and family are welcome to attend A Celebration of Life at the Sheridan Memorial VFW post 6390 on Tuesday, July 16, 2024...

Norman E. Begier

Norman E. Begier

Jul 6, 2024

Norman E. Begier, 92, of Dunkirk, NY passed away July 6, 2024 at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Born on April 12, 1932, at Brooks Hospital in Dunkirk. He was the son of Edmund and Betty (Kozlowski) Begier and brother to the late Audrey Bialaszewski.

Norm’s education started at Sacred Heart School where he played CYO basketball. He enjoyed the outdoors and...

Jeanne F. Stokes

Jeanne F. Stokes

Jul 2, 2024

Jeanne F. Stokes, 90, of Dunkirk, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, July 2, 2024. Born in Dunkirk on November 18, 1933, daughter of the late Eugene and Eleanor (Meister) Foley.

Surviving Jeanne are her loving children Stuart Stokes, Sarah (Kent) Davis, Thomas, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Matthew (Mary), and Peter (Sabrina) Stokes. Grandchildren Christpher, Kegan, Matty, Keana, Rebecca, Nycole,...

Concetta Kuehn

Concetta Kuehn

Jul 1, 2024

Concetta (Arcoraci) Kuehn, 91, of Fredonia, passed away peacefully Monday evening, July 1, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. Born on December 5, 1932 in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Ferdinando and Lucia (Floramo) Arcoraci. 

Concetta attended Dunkirk High School and graduated in 1951. 

Throughout her remarkable life, Concetta built countless memories that will forever resonate with her...

Mary K. Delostia

Mary K. Delostia

Jun 28, 2024

Mary K. (Phillips) Delosia, 64, of Lutz, Florida passed away on June 28, 2024 at Advent Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Born on September 8, 1959 in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Leonard T. Phillips Sr. and Frances (Logan) Phillips. 

Survivors include her loving husband Vincent A. "Tony" Delostia; two brothers Leonard "Leo" (Cheryl) Phillips Jr. of Dunkirk and Michael (Jackie) Phillips...

Thomas A. Banach

Thomas A. Banach

Jun 28, 2024

Thomas Allen Banach died peacefully on June 28, 2024. Thomas was born on April 17, 1968 to Thomas E. and Silvia (Roesler) Banach. 

Thomas graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1987. After graduation Tom moved to Daytona Beach, Florida where he started to learn and master bartending at a local resort. Tom's polite and professional attitude served him well as his...

Robert J. Wolfe

Robert J. Wolfe

Jun 16, 2024

Robert J. Wolfe, 90, of Rochester, formerly of Medina and Dunkirk, passed away Sunday evening, June 16, 2024 at the Park Ridge Nursing Home in Rochester, NY. Born on April 30, 1934 in Dunkirk, son of the late Henry and Martha (Dekanski) Wolfe. After graduating from Dunkirk High School in 1952, he pursued his academic aspirations at Fredonia State University, where...

Gayle Hayes

Gayle Hayes

Jun 5, 2024

Gayle (Cooley) Hayes, 65, of Dunkirk, passed away unexpectedly at home June 5, 2024.Daughter of the late Beverly Sweatman and the late Edward and Cecelia Cooley, Gayle was a member of the Dunkirk High School class of 1977. She continued her education after high school and graduated summa cum laude from SUNY Fredonia. She then received her master’s degree in...

David Feliciano

David Feliciano

Jun 5, 2024

David Feliciano, 51, of Jamestown, formerly of Dunkirk, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at home. Born on April 11, 1973 in Dunkirk, son of the late Dario and Carmen (Morales) Feliciano.David will always be remembered for his kindness and generosity. He was known for his unwavering dedication to his community, as he would often be found cutting the grass...

Robert E. Block

Robert E. Block

Jun 3, 2024

Robert E. Block, 91, of Dunkirk passed away Monday evening, June 3, 2024 at ECMC in Buffalo with his loving family by his side. Born on Aug. 2, 1932, in Dunkirk, son of the late Howard and Edith (Washington) Block. After graduating from Dunkirk High School in 1950, he served in the US Army from 1956-1958. Robert furthered his academic pursuits...

Theresa A. Riley

Theresa A. Riley

May 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Theresa Riley (Aka Lil Bit) on May 28, 2024, in Jamestown, New York. Born in Milwaukee, the city of Wisconsin November 30, 1975, Theresa lived a full and adventurous life despite being only 48 years old. Theresa is widowed by her loving partner, Richard Riley May 8, 2019, who always...

Dorothy T. Pacos

Dorothy T. Pacos

May 25, 2024

Dorothy (Korzeniewski) Pacos joined Our Lord on May 25th, 2024 after recently celebrating her101st birthday. Dorothy had been a resident of Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center forthe past 3 yrs, where she was kindly cared for. Dorothy was born May 16th, 1923 to Theodoreand Mary Korzeniewski.  Dorothy graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1941 with a Regents Diploma in business....

Donna M. Kuhlman

Donna M. Kuhlman

May 21, 2024

Donna M. Kuhlman, 91, of Dunkirk passed away Tuesday evening, May 21, 2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born on June 9, 1932 in Perrysburg, NY, daughter of the late Albert and Josephine (Cappellino) Fancher.She dedicated over 20 years of her life as a teacher's aide at Dunkirk City Schools, where her nurturing spirit and dedication...

Rita J. Lynch

Rita J. Lynch

May 20, 2024

Rita Josephine (Thomas) Lynch was born on October 27, 1928 in Olean, New Yorkand entered the gates of heaven on May 20, 2024 while receiving care at BuffaloGeneral Hospital. Rita was born to Behia and James Thomas who emigrated fromLebanon in pursuit of freedom and the American Dream. Rita was raised in aloving family with six siblings including her twin...

Loraine F. Wilson

Loraine F. Wilson

May 18, 2024

Loraine Frances Wilson (Kuschel), 78, died peacefully on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA. Loraine was born on March 18th, 1946, to Andrew and Frances Kuschel of Dunkirk both of whom preceded her in death. She attended Cardinal Mindszenty High School, Class of 1963. She worked as a secretary to the guidance counselor at Brocton...

Donald Charles Edward Crockett Sr.

Donald Charles Edward Crockett Sr.

May 13, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Donald Crockett Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who left us on May 13, 2024, at the age of 86. Surrounded by his loving family in his final days, he was a man of faith, humor, and wisdom, and cherished every moment spent with his loved ones. Donald served...

Brenda J. Richardson

Brenda J. Richardson

May 11, 2024

Brenda J. Richardson, 63, of Dunkirk, formerly of Jamestown and Buffalo, passed away May 11, 2024 at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk. Born on January 18, 1961, daughter of the late Ernest and Phyllis (Clees) Richardson.

Brenda graduated from Forestville High School in 1979, later earning her degree from Jamestown Community College in 1981. She took her passion for caring for...