Norman Thomas Bielaszka passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026. Born in Dunkirk, NY on August 14, 1933, he served the city as a Lieutenant for the police department. Going on to work at Niagara Mohawk, while dedicating his service in the Army National Guard as a Tank Commander. Norm ...
Joann M. Ransom, 90, of Lamberton, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at HighPointe on Michigan in Buffalo, NY. She was born on May 24, 1936, in Jamestown, NY, to the late Harold and Anna (Brooks) Parker. Joann was a graduate of Southwestern Central School in Lakewood, ...
Mr. David Michael “Bongie” Bongiovanni, age 62, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday morning, August 30, 2026, at Parkridge Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer. He was born October 31, 1963, in Buffalo, New York, a son of the late John and Grace Parinella Bongiovanni. ...
Zaida Figuera passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at the Chautauqua County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk, NY, after a long illness. Born February 25, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Ponas Mendoza and Olva Sanchez. Her early years were spent in the picturesque town of Juncos, on the Eastern side of Puerto Rico, where she received her upbringing, education, and started her family. She emigrated to the Mainland with her son, Carlos Figueroa, her devoted caregiver, and spent her later life in the Dunkirk and Fredonia area. Aside from her local son, she is survived ...
Dennis P. Swingle, 75, of Dunkirk, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst, NY. Born in Dunkirk on July 16, 1951, he was the son of the late Donald R. Swingle Sr. and Angeline (Paternosh) Swingle. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Dennis attended Dunkirk High School. He had a lifelong passion for cars and took great interest in classic sports cars. He was also an avid football fan and looked forward to attending the NFL Hall of Fame Game each year with his friends, Jim Bunge and Ed Strawser. Dennis enjoyed collecting vintage beer signs and ...
Debra Heinztman, 71, of Sinclairville, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY.
