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Dunkirk Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York
James Joseph Kwiej
Sep 21, 2024
James Joseph Kwiej, 74, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA. Born in Dunkirk on March 27, 1950, Husband of Manja (Vandevelde) Kwiej and son of the late Albin and Dorothy (Katta) Kwiej.
Jim graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1968. He moved to California at a young age,...
Eugene L. Hilliker
Sep 19, 2024
Eugene “Gene” L. Hilliker was born on January 4, 1935, to Norman and Caroline
(Ebling), and passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2024, surrounded by
his loving family, at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation. He is now reunited with his
parents, sister Patricia Hovis, and his grandkitties: Lonesome, Kitty, Christmas and
Sassy.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Rose Marie (Yacklon), his daughters: Brenda...
Orlando Vazquez Jr.
Sep 13, 2024
Orlando "Toby" Vazquez Jr., 49, of Dunkirk passed away Friday morning Sept. 13, 2024 at Brooks Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Dunkirk on August 20, 1975, son of Orlando Vazquez Sr. and Elsa (Echevarria) Vazquez.
Toby attended Dunkirk High School and ultimately went on to work at various places over the years. Most notably serving as a custodian...
Alphonse G. Kwiej
Sep 12, 2024
Alphonse G. Kwiej, 82, of Dunkirk passed away Thursday evening, September 12, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Dunkirk on April 29, 1942, husband of Sadie (Sam) Kwiej and son of the late Albin and Dorothy (Katta) Kwiej.
Al graduated from Dunkirk Industrial High School in 1959. Following his education, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving honorably from...
Barbara J. Lanski
Sep 2, 2024
Barbara Jean (Leckliter) Lanski, 77, of Dunkirk NY died peacefully at home on September 2, 2024 after an extended illness.
Barbara was born on May 6, 1947 to Robert and Grace (Wade) Leckliter. A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Barbara was a member of Dunkirk High School’s Class of 1965. After graduation, Barbara worked as a homemaker and was proud of the most...
Robert D. Dillenburg
Aug 30, 2024
Robert D. "Dilly 8" Dillenburg, 56, of Fredonia, passed away suddenly at home Friday morning, August 30 2024. Born in Dunkirk on June 12, 1968, son of the late Philip J. and Beverley (DeWolf) Dillenburg.
Surviving Robert are his loving children Jade, Robert and Daniel Dillenburg; granddaughter Brynley Frank, and brothers Danilel "Dilly", Jim, Dale, Kenny, Donald and Chucky Dillenburg. Also...
Gail A. Kolassa
Aug 26, 2024
Gail A. (Keopke) Kolassa,67, of Fredonia, passed away Monday morning, August 26, 2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Dunkirk on December 16, 1956, wife of the late Thomas Kolassa Sr. and daughter of the late Ronald and Rita (Becker) Keopke.
A graduate from Dunkirk High School, Gail furthered her passion for cooking by attending BOCES Culinary School.
For...
Higinia Lozada
Aug 24, 2024
Higinia (Vega) Lozada, 82, of Dunkirk, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center with her loving family by her side. Born in Patillas, PR on January 11, 1942; wife of the late Candido Lozada Sr. and daughter of the late Deacon Francisco Sr. and Eufemia (Ruiz) Vega.
For years, Higinia dedicated herself to her work...
Elizabeth A. Ensalaco
Aug 21, 2024
Elizabeth A. (Murtaugh) Ensalaco, (Beth), of 4535 West Main Road,
Fredonia, N.Y., passed away on August 21, 2024, after a seventeen-year,
valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease and a recent onset of Dementia.
Beth was born September 26, 1944, at Brooks Memorial Hospital to Harry
and Thurza (Wallen) Murtaugh (both deceased). She was also predeceased
by a sister Lynn Marie Murtaugh.
Beth was the beloved wife of...
Darlene M. Halliday
Aug 19, 2024
Darlene M. (Preiss) Halliday, 76, of Greenville, South Carolina, formerly of Dunkirk, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 in Greenville, SC. Born in Dunkirk on August 22, 1947, daughter of the late Roy J. and Mary (Green) Preiss. Friends and family are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 10-11 a.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. Interment...
Timothy J. Gunther
Aug 3, 2024
Timothy J. Gunther, 55, of Dunkirk, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. Born in Dunkirk on February 24, 1969, son of the late Clare (Bialaszewski) Gunther and Roger (Lyn Smith) Gunther.
Tim was a member of the Dunkirk High School class of 1987. He continued his education and graduated from SUNY Fredonia with a...
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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