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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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
Josephine M. Farnham
May 11, 2024
She was born in Women's Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Jo was one of six siblings. She has three brothers and two sisters. Jo was known as (Peg) by her family. She was a veteran of four years, active duty, in the US Air Force. Jo worked for the Cassadaga Valley Elementary School System for 21 years. Her last place of...
Peter C. Pellegriti
May 4, 2024
Peter C. Pellegriti, 62, of Dunkirk passed away at home Saturday May 4, 2024 after a courageous battle against lung cancer. Born on March 28, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY. Son of Agatino Pellegriti and Margaret Pellegriti. Peter was a proud member of the US Air Force where he served with honor and dedication. His time in the military helped shape his...
Walter R. Wills
May 1, 2024
Walter Reed Wills, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1,2024. The son of William Harmon and Hazel Reed Wills, he was born inDunkirk, New York on February 24, 1931. Walter graduated from Dunkirk High School where he excelled inacademics, receiving a distinguished science award recognizing hiskeen intellect. Following high school, Walter attended and graduated from The College ofWooster in Ohio, where...
Patricia R. Pacos
May 1, 2024
Born on May 6, 1930, Patricia Ruth Pacos was a life-long resident of Dunkirk NY. She passedaway on May 1, 2024 after a brief illness. Patricia resided at Lincoln Arms Apartments, 430Main Street, Dunkirk, before spending a short time at the Chautauqua Nursing andRehabilitation Center, Temple Road Dunkirk.“Pat” was the youngest child of the late John and Stephania Walawender and...
Grace Ann Velk
Apr 25, 2024
Grace Ann (Ricotta) Velk, born September 4, 1951 in Dunkirk, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She graduated from Dunkirk High School with the class of 1969, and earned her cosmetology license from Serge Beauty School in Buffalo in 1970. Grace had a passion for working with children, and she began her career in...
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