Madylon Kubera

Madylon M. Kubera, 89, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. She was born Oct. 23,1937, in Dunkirk, the daughter of Ralph and Antoinette Mathers.

She is survived by her husband, Alfred “Fritz” Kubera, 9 children, 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was a 1955 graduate of Dunkirk High School, and proudly continued to organize and host reunions, luncheons and social gatherings for her classmates. Madylon cherished the camaraderie, lasting friendships and closeness she shared with the class of ’55.

She loved Dunkirk and was a booster of sports, schools and extracurricular activities throughout the city. She was a longtime employee of the Dunkirk City Schools and bled maroon and white.

As a public servant, she was the first female mayor of Dunkirk, serving in 1988-89. She also was a long-time member of the Dunkirk School Board, including serving as president. Madylon also served on the Chautauqua County Legislature, representing parts of the city and West Town of Dunkirk.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 6 siblings, including Sgt. 1st Class Leonard “Jack” Mathers, who was killed in action Nov. 28, 1950, while serving during the Korean War. His remains have not been recovered. She was also preceded by her granddaughter Emily Elizabeth Kubera.

Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 4-6 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. Funeral services will begin at 6 p.m. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Madylon's name may be made to Chautauqua County Rural Ministry, 319 Washington Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048.