Louis T. Ziegler
Louis T. Ziegler, 90, passed away Tuesday February 9, 2021, at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk, NY after a brief battle with COVID-19.
He was born on May 6, 1930 in Weehawken NJ, the son of the late Peter and Irene Ziegler.
Moving from West New York, NJ as a young boy, his family came to Dunkirk where he attended school and graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1948.
After graduation he began working for Geiben Bros sanitation until he enlisted and served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953 and was stationed in Paris, France. When he returned from his military service he enlisted in the Army Reserves for 5 years and went back to work with Geiben Bros until he took a job with the Dunkirk City School District in 1958 as a custodian. He worked for the district for 33 years and retired in 1991 from Dunkirk Senior High School as head custodian.
Jan 8, 2021
Alexander N. Uszacki, 88, died Jan. 5, 2021, at Brooks Hospital due to complications from Covid. Alex was a loving husband, father and grandfather and had a heart full of love for others. He was a great man because of how he lived his life and how he treated others around him.
Alex was born in Dunkirk, N.Y., on April 16, 1932 to Alexander W. and Helen (Dull) Uszacki. He graduated from St. Hedwig’s Grade School and St. Mary’s Academy.
He was married to Jackleen (Lentz) Uszacki on June 23, 1956. They were married 64 years.
Alex was a Korean War veteran serving as a corporal in the U.S. Armed Forces from 1952-54. His work career started at Dunkirk Radiators and included time with Alco Products, McClenathan’s Printing and retired from John Hancock Insurance Company as an agent. After retirement, he continued to work until age 80 at a business owned by his daughter.