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Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Dolores L. Swanson
Nov 7, 2024
Dolores L. (Favro) Swanson, 88, of East Amherst, formerly of Fredonia, passed away Thursday evening, November 7, 2024 at Brothers of Mercy in Clarence, NY. Born on February 5, 1936 in Portland, NY, a longtime resident of Fredonia NY, spending the second half of her life just outside of Buffalo in East Amherst.
Dee was a graduate of the WCA hospital...
Barbara Jane (Walbeck) Dutton
Nov 4, 2024
Barbara Jane (Walbeck) Dutton, age 96, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away
peacefully Monday, November 4, 2024, in Signal Mountain, Tennessee.
She was born in Buffalo, NY on April 3,1928, the daughter of the late Anna
(Bannister) Walbeck Green and Leonard Walbeck and later became a
lifetime resident of Dunkirk.
As a young woman Barbara Jane worked at the Van Raalte Company. She
was active in the...
Janet E. Linhart
Oct 31, 2024
Janet Estelle Linhart passed away at age 89 in her home on Oct 31, 2024 from a
seizure.
She was the daughter of Edward Frances Clemens (prior to 1940, known as
Edward Frances Czechowski) and Virginia Paulina (Gostomski) Clemens.
Janet was born in Buffalo, NY on August 8, 1935. She was the oldest of 8
children followed by Edward Clemens, James Clemens (deceased), Patricia Clemens,
Dennis...
Dolores M. Campbell
Oct 28, 2024
Dolores M. (nee Turco) Campbell, 92, of Dunkirk, NY died Monday (October 28, 2024) in Alden, NY surrounded by her family.
She was born May 11, 1932 in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (Arrigo) Turco.
Dolores was a homemaker and avid gardener who loved being in the sun tending to her beautiful yard. She was a member of...
Ruth E. Timmerman
Oct 28, 2024
Ruth E. Timmerman, 99, of Silver Creek, passed away peacefully Monday, October 28, 2024.
She was born at the Rhinehart Hospital in Silver Creek on January 28, 1925 and baptized a few weeks later at the Trinity Lutheran Church which she loved and was so important in her life.
After the pass of her mother, Helen (Shultz) Staehle, when Ruth was 11,...
Milagros Rosas Pagan
Oct 27, 2024
Milagros Rosas Pagan, 82, of Dunkirk passed away Sunday evening, October 27, 2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center with her loving family by her side. Born in San German, Puerto Rico on January 9, 1942, daughter of the late Ramon Rosas Santos and Julia (Vega Montaz) Rosas.
Milagros attended Escuela Superior de Moncerrate in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico and later...
Rosemary P. Miller
Oct 25, 2024
Rosemary (Scott) Miller, 94, passed away Friday morning October 25, 2024 at The Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family.
Rosemary was born on April 4, 1930 in Monessen, PA, the only child of Dr. Charles P. and Florence M. (Wilson) Scott. Raised in the Pittsburgh, PA community of Ingomar, she attended Ingomar Elementary School, West View High...
Elaine A. Nowak
Oct 21, 2024
Elaine A. (Rudolph) Nowak, 88, of Fredonia, passed away October 21, 2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on August 29, 1936 in Dunkirk, Wife of Richard H. Nowak and Daughter of the late Henry E. and Victoria D. (Wysynski) Rudolph.
Elaine graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1954 and pursued her passion for nursing at Gowanda State School...
Arlene S. Kuhn
Oct 21, 2024
Arlene S. (Standera) Kuhn, 88, of Dunkirk, died on October 21, 2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on October 28, 1935 in Dunkirk to the late Walter and Sophia (Muszalski) Standera.
Following her graduation from Dunkirk High School in 1953, she went to work as a secretary at the local Dunkirk Trust Company branch. In 1957,...
Darlene E. Borrello
Oct 19, 2024
Darlene E. (Shaw) Borrello, 80, of Dunkirk passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at home. She was born on July 27, 1944 in Dunkirk. Wife of the late John J. Borrello and daughter of the late Willoughby and Joan (Lukaszewski) Shaw.
She was a graduate of Fredonia High School. Darlene married the love of her life, John J. Borrello,...
Jane M. Goodwin
Oct 17, 2024
Jane M. (Parcell) Goodwin, 94, of Brocton, passed away Thursday morning, October 17, 2024 at the Heritage Green Rehab & Skilled Nursing in Greenhurst, NY. Born in Nashville, NY on August 21, 1930, Wife of the late Lyle Goodwin Jr. and daughter of the late Phillip and Hattie (Olsen) Parcell.
Jane was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to caring...
Robert O. Mourer Jr.
Oct 15, 2024
Robert O. Mourer Jr., 79, of Fredonia, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Millard Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo. Born in Great Falls, Montana on November 11, 1944, Husband of Karen (Saden) Mourer and son of the late Robert O. Mourer Sr. and Concetta (Glorioso) Mourer.
Robert graduated from Fredonia High School and was a star athlete in Track and Field...
Jose M. Rivera Sr.
Oct 11, 2024
Jose M. Rivera Sr.,77, of Dunkirk, passed away Friday evening, October 11, 2024 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. Born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico on September 6, 1947, son of the late Catalino and Carmen Melendez Rivera.
For 15 years, Jose worked as a Window Assembler in Ellenville NY, showcasing his strong work ethic and dedication. His passion extended beyond his...
Margaret F. Gloss
Oct 9, 2024
Margaret F. (Smith) Gloss, 85, of Dunkirk, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Brooks Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Dunkirk on September 8, 1939, Wife of the late Richard H. Gloss and Daughter of the late Richard Smith and Helen Whalen.
Margaret attended Dunkirk High School and graduated in 1957. She devoted her life to her role...
Denise E. Raymond
Oct 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that on October 2nd our beloved mother Denise Earcel Raymond passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Buffalo Mercy Hospital. She worked in dietary at Brooks memorial hospital for 7 years in her hometown of Dunkirk . She is survived by her two daughters Synithia Raymond & Destiny Maxwell. Also three grandchildren Jalon...
Virginia A. Baumgartner
Oct 1, 2024
Virginia A. Baumgartner 75 (Gini), of St. Columban’s on the Lake, formerly of Dunkirk, N.Y. passed away October 1, 2024 after a brief stay at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center, Dunkirk, N.Y.
Gini was born on February 1, 1949, in Ithaca, NY, the daughter of the late Richard & Maud Saville. In addition to her parents, Gini was predeceased by...
Theresa F. Pietrkiewicz
2024
Theresa F. Pietrkiewicz, age 91 of St. Columbans on the Lake formerly of Dunkirk ,NY passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Mercy Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife of the late Joseph Martin Pietrkiewicz; loving Mother of John Pietrkiewicz, Marie (Paul) Salisbury, Catherine (Kerry) Sedota, and Joseph A. (Raelyn) Pietrkiewicz. Cherished Grandmother of ten grandchildren, two...
Doris M. Thompson
Sep 29, 2024
Doris M. Thompson, 91, of Dunkirk, NY passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 29, 2024.
Doris was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on July 10th, 1933 to the late Merlin and Pauline Scott. She was a 1951 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Dunkirk. After high school, she took a position at the Allegheny Ludlum steel plant in Dunkirk,...
Virginia Heavern
Sep 27, 2024
Virginia Heavern, 80, of Hamburg, formerly of Silver Creek,
passed away Friday morning September 27, 2024 at home.
She was born in Dunkirk, February 20, 1944, daughter of the
late Samuel and Josephine (Corsoro) Rossotto.
Ginny retired from Silver Creek Schools, where she worked
over 20 years.
She loved time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren,
family vacations also liked reading books and traveling to the...
Dr. Richard T. Milazzo Jr.
Sep 24, 2024
Dr. Richard T. Milazzo, Jr. unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, September 24th, at the age of 80. He was a beloved member of the Dunkirk-Fredonia community, and as a general practitioner, he provided exceptional patient care for over 50 years.
Dr. Milazzo was born on August 20, 1944 to Dr. Richard T. Milazzo, Sr. and Muriel (Lennon) Milazzo, in New York,...
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