Dunkirk Obituaries

Ronald H. DeChard, 84, of Dunkirk died Saturday evening (May 13, 2023) at home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Elizabeth “Betty” Wise, 91 of Dunkirk, New York, passed away Saturday evening May 6, 2023.

Betty was born in Dunkirk on November 9, 1931 to the late John and Emily C. (Roman, Kopec) Wisniewski.

Betty was an athlete in her younger years and was a member of the Koch’s Annies women’s softball team. She attended college briefly at Fredonia Teachers...

Laura M. Hayes, 70, of Dunkirk died Sunday afternoon (May 7, 2023) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Survivors include three children, Lisa Anello of Fredonia, and Jayson Anello and Julia Anello, both of Dunkirk; and four grandchildren.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Elizabeth “Betty” Wise, 91, of Dunkirk, NY died Saturday evening May 6, 2023.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Kathleen Marie Marvin, 74, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Hospice House in Lakewood, NY after a fearless battle with cancer.

Born July 29, 1948 to Peter and Mae (Parlato) Solazzo. Kathleen was a 1966 Fredonia High School graduate. Kathleen went on to become a Certified Nurses Aide and worked at Brooks Hospital, Margaret Anthony Home and many years...

Louise (Olszewski) Carlson, 95, of Dunkirk died Friday morning (April 21, 2023) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass which will be celebrated Thursday, May 11, at 10 a.m. in Blessed Mary Angela Parish, Church of St. Hedwig. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Paul R. Gill, 73, of Dunkirk died Tuesday morning (May 2, 2023) at Buffalo General Hospital following an extended illness.

He was born Dec. 14, 1949 in Dunkirk, the son of the late Charles and Theodora (Nikitas) Gill.

A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Paul was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, Class of 1968. He also earned his master’s degree...

Marilyn Rose Vogt, of Fredonia, NY, passed away February 7, 2023.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek, NY. The family will be present at 10:00 a.m. to receive guests one hour prior to the service. The service will be held at 11:00 a.m....

Paul R. Gill, 73, of Dunkirk died Tuesday morning (May 2, 2023) at Buffalo General Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Marilyn Rose Vogt, of Fredonia, NY, passed away February 7, 2023.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek, NY. The family will be present at 10:00 a.m. to receive guests one hour prior to the service. The service will be held at 11:00 a.m....

Fawzi M. Yaqub died on April 24, 2023, at the age of 91 in Fredonia, NY.

Fawzi was born on December 19, 1931, in Anabta, Palestine, the son of Muhammad Hasan Yaqub and Fawzia Faris Abu Ghazala. His siblings were ‘Abd al-Ru’uf, Ratib, Khalid, Inshira’, Adil, Rihab, Faruq, Ziyad, and Hanan.

In 1950, one year after graduating from the Fadhiliah...

Fawzi M. Yaqub, 91, of Fredonia died Monday morning (April 24, 2023) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Edward J. Kornprobst Jr., 66, of Dunkirk died Thursday afternoon (April 20, 2023) at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo with his family at his side.

He was born April 27, 1956 in Dunkirk, the son of the late Edward J. and Lucille (Babcock) Kornprobst.

A lifelong resident of the area, Edward was a graduate of Cardinal Mindszenty High School, Class of...

Edward J. Kornprobst Jr., 66, of Dunkirk died Thursday afternoon (April 20, 2023) at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo with his family at his side.

He was born April 27, 1956 in Dunkirk, the son of the late Edward J. and Lucille (Babcock) Kornprobst.

A lifelong resident of the area, Edward was a graduate of Cardinal Mindszenty High School, Class of...

Annemarie B. Roman, 79, of Dunkirk died Wednesday evening (April 19, 2023) at home following a brief illness.

She was born May 19, 1943 in Frankenhaag, Germany, the daughter of the late Georg and Margareta ( Hofer) Baumgartner.

A resident of Dunkirk since 1969, Annemarie had been employed at Walmart and as a Daycare Provider before her retirement. Her Legacy...

David McGrath Abram, 90, of Cassadaga, NY, departed from his earthly life to meet with his Lord and savior and to be reunited with his beloved wife Erika “Ricky” Abram on Thursday, April 20, 2023 while at The Star Hospice House in Lakewood, NY.

David was born a twin on June 21, 1932 at home after the doctor wasn’t able...

David M. Abram, 90, of Cassadaga, NY, died Thursday morning (April 20, 2023) at The Star Hospice House in Lakewood, NY.

Calling hours will be held Monday, April 24, from 4-7 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, Dunkirk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, April 25, at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony’s Church, Orchard and Cushing Streets,...

Louise (Olszewski) Carlson, 95, of Dunkirk died Friday morning (April 21, 2023) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

Arrangement are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Edward J. Kornprobst Jr., 66, of Dunkirk died Thursday afternoon (April 20, 2023) at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Annemarie B. Roman, 79, of Dunkirk died Wednesday evening, April 19, 2023, at home.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.