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Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
Debra J Albaugh
Feb 25, 2025
Debra Albaugh passed away on February 25, 2025 at home. A lifelong resident of Fredonia, she was predeceased by her parents Robert and Germaine Albaugh and brother Jeffry Albaugh.
Debby is survived by her closest childhood friend Roseann (Klajbor) Wojcinski and cousin Jimmy Carlson, both of Dunkirk, NY.
As per her wishes there will be no visitation. A celebration of life will...
Nancy F. Jagoda
Feb 24, 2025
Nancy Fern (Thorp) Jagoda 63 of Stockton NY, passed peacefully Monday, February 24, 2025 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo surrounded by her loved ones. Nancy was born in Westfield NY, on March 31, 1961 the daughter of the late Max Deforest Thorp, Sally (Gilbert) Thorp and stepmother Susan Thorp.
Nancy Grew up in Stockton NY attending Cassadaga Schools. As an adult...
Karen Anne Rancka
Feb 23, 2025
Karen Anne Crane-Rancka passed away on the morning of Sunday, February 23rd, 2025. After a lengthy illness that she fought hard.She was born, July 7, 1949 to parents, Raymond Crane and Elaine Ostrye-Crane. She attended St. Mary's Catholic School and graduated from Cardinal Mindszenty Catholic High School in 1967. Karen used to bake at the Plaza Bakery back in the...
Jerome J. Tarnowski
Feb 19, 2025
Jerome J Tarnowski 91 of Dunkirk New York died from a brief illness on February 19, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. He was a resident of Dunkirk for 91 years, he was born on September 15, 1933 to the late John and Agnes (Witkowski) Tarnowski.
Jerome grew up in Dunkirk attending Dunkirk schools and then serving in the U. S. Navy...
Lydia DeJesus
Feb 6, 2025
Lydia (Torres) DeJesus, 94, of Dunkirk, passed away Thursday morning, February 6, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center with her loving family by her side. Born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico on January 30, 1931, wife of the late Julio M. DeJesus Sr., and the daughter of the late Felix and Maria (Fernandez) Torres.
For many years, Lydia owned and...
James S. Bickhart
Feb 3, 2025
JAMES S. Bickhart, 82, of Dunkirk New York passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital surrounded by love. Jim was born October 29, 1942 to Harry C. Bickhart and Genevieve T. (Kozlowski) Bickhart at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Jim married Theresa A. Crowell, November 22, 1968 and they made their home in Dunkirk. They were both very interested...
Henry L. Hoisington
Feb 1, 2025
Henry L. Hoisington, 57, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Saturday morning, February 1, 2025 at home. Born in Silver Creek, NY on April 12, 1967, son of Henry L. Hoisington and the late Carol A. (Kopliner) Hoisington.
A graduate of Fredonia High School, Henry went on to work as an Operating Engineer for Local 17 in Buffalo, where he dedicated his...
William R. Parks
Feb 1, 2025
Former area resident William R. 'Bill' Parks, 89, died at his home in Hershey, Pa., on February 1, 2025, following a long illness. He was born in Dunkirk, N.Y., on November 27, 1935, son of the late Joseph and Genevieve Pokrzywka.
He was predeceased by brothers Joseph and Arthur and sisters Elaine (Kaus) and infant Irene.
Bill is survived by his wife...
Charlotte Buchanan
Jan 31, 2025
Charlotte Buchanan, 82, of Dunkirk, New York, passed away peacefully at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk on January 31,2025. Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on September 15, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Samel L. Cooper and Thelma L.Cooper.
A graduate of Dunkirk Senior High School, while completing several College Courses at State University New York of Fredonia.
Charlotte retired from...
Peter M. Lozada
Jan 23, 2025
Peter M. Lozada, 56, of Westfield, passed away Thursday evening, January 23, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born in Bridgeport, CT, on July 25, 1968, son of the late Pedro and Hilda (Martinez) Lozada.
Peter attended Warren Harding High School in Bridgeport, CT and his career was marked by his strong work ethic and commitment. He worked at...
Kimberly Ann Lawton
Jan 18, 2025
Kimberly Ann Lawton, 48, born on December 26, 1976, passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2025. Daughter of Sally Logan and the late Walter C. Lawton Jr.
Kim attended Brocton High School and was busy living life during her time there. While she maintained excellent grades, Kim was a football cheerleader, basketball and softball player. In 1993, Kim and the Brocton...
Carrol C. Kinney
Jan 12, 2025
Carrol Charmaine (Dubois) Kinney, 75, of Laona, passed away on January 12, 2025. Carrol was born on October 11, 1949, in her home, where she resided for 75 years. She was the daughter of the late Jerome and Sophia Dubois.
Carrol was a graduate of Fredonia High School, class of 1967. She was employed at Brooks Memorial Hospital as an LPN...
Brian M Seekings
Jan 11, 2025
Brian M. Seekings, 50, of Dunkirk, formerly of Cassadaga, passed away suddenly, Saturday morning, January 11, 2025 at home. Born on June 14, 1974 in Westfield, husband of Dawn (Boutelle) Seekings and son of Lavern F. Seekings Jr. and Sharon (Lucas) Seekings.
A graduate of Cassadaga High School in 1992, Brian's passion for baseball flourished during his high school years. He...
Donald W. Waite
Jan 10, 2025
Donald W. Waite, 83, son of the late Lloyd and Eleanor (Smith) Waite departed this world
peacefully on January 10, 2025, at The Chautauqua Rehab and Nursing Facility with his
family by his side. He fought a courageous battle with cancer but lost the fight.
Don worked for the Borden Company in Phoenix,AZ for 6 years and upon returning to Dunkirk he
worked for...
Leonard W. Tiedemann
Jan 7, 2025
Leonard “Len” William Tiedemann, beloved husband, father, and
grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, at home in
Ripton, Vermont, at the age of 91. Len was born on July 19, 1933, in
Dunkirk, New York, and lived a life distinguished by service,
dedication, and a deep love for his family.
A proud Navy veteran, Len served his country with honor before
pursuing a successful...
Marlene A. Sellars
Dec 28, 2024
Marlene A. Sellars, 81, of Westfield, formerly of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 28, 2024 at the Absolut Care of Westfield. She is preceded in death by her parents Louis and Matilda (Fadale) Martinelli; god daughter, Judy Lynn Pawlowski, and dear friend Rebecca Geary.
She is survived by her "kids" and her absolut family.
A Celebration of Life will be held...
Frank J. O'Brocta Jr.
Dec 27, 2024
Frank Joseph O’Brocta, Jr., 93 of Dunkirk, NY died peacefully Friday evening, December 27, 2024surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness.
Born on July 17, 1931 in Dunkirk NY, son of the late Frank J. and Caroline (Augustyn) O’Brocta; and Husband of the late Virginia V. (Rohr) O’Brocta.
Frank graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1950 and enlisted in the United...
Susan J. Brooks
Dec 27, 2024
Susan J. Brooks, 75, of Dunkirk, NY passed away peacefully at home on Friday December 27, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Susan is survived by her husband Kenneth Brooks, daughters Elizabeth Brooks (Karim Abdulla) and Katherine Brooks (Andrea Jamieson).
Susan is also survived by her sister Johnette Crane (Woelfle) and many other cherished family members including cousins, nieces, nephews,...
Patricia L. Martinez
Dec 27, 2024
Patricia L. (Guzzetta) Martinez, 77, of Dunkirk, passed away Friday morning, December 27, 2024 at the Absolut Care of Westfield. Born in Dunkirk on July 24, 1947, daughter of the late Joseph and Lorraine (Zeboch) Guzzetta.
A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Patricia graduated from Dunkirk High School. She dedicated many years of her career to serving as a cook at Brooks...
Larry R. Bell
Dec 26, 2024
Larry R. Bell, 73, of Fredonia, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Born in Hornell, NY on October 12, 1951, son of Helen Janice (Whittemore) Bell and the late Robert A. Bell.
A resident of Fredonia, Larry graduated from Fredonia High School.
He dedicated many years to running his own contracting company, Bell's Builders, until his retirement.
Larry was known as...
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