Obituaries

Dunkirk Obituaries

Local obituaries for Dunkirk, New York

Edward J. Kornprobst Jr.

Edward J. Kornprobst Jr.

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...

David Mcgrath Abram

David Mcgrath Abram

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...

Annemarie B. Roman

Annemarie B. Roman

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...

Edward J. Kornprobst Jr.

Edward J. Kornprobst Jr.

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.

Louise (Olszewski) Carlson

Louise (Olszewski) Carlson

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.

David M. Abram

David M. Abram

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,...

Annemarie B. Roman

Annemarie B. Roman

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.

David P. Taber Sr.

David P. Taber Sr.

David P. Taber Sr., 76, of Fredonia died Tuesday evening, April 18, 2023, at Buffalo General Hospital following a lengthy illness.

He was born Aug. 27, 1946 in Buffalo, the son of the late Charles and Alice (Kozlowski) Taber.

A lifelong Fredonia resident, David was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, Class of 1966. He served in the U.S. Army...

David M. Abram

David M. Abram

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

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

David P. Taber Sr.

David P. Taber Sr.

David P. Taber Sr., 76, of Fredonia died Tuesday evening (April 18, 2023) at Buffalo General Hospital following a lengthy illness.

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

Diane M. Woloszyn

Diane M. Woloszyn

Diane M. Woloszyn, 60, of Dunkirk died Tuesday evening April 11, 2023 at the Erie County Medical a in Buffalo following a brief illness.

She was born July 1, 1962 in Silver Creek, the daughter of Daniel J. Woloszyn of Dunkirk and the late Josephine R. “Pina” (Bomasuto) Woloszyn.

A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Diane was a graduate of Dunkirk High...

Daniel R. Polowy

Daniel R. Polowy

Daniel R. Polowy, 76, of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of Dunkirk passed away peacefully on Nov. 11, 2022, with his family by his side.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass which will be celebrated Saturday, April 22, at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Full military honors will be accorded by the Dunkirk...

Phyllis M. Jagoda

Phyllis M. Jagoda

Phyllis M. Jagoda, 89, of Dunkirk died Saturday morning (April 15, 2023) at The Star Hospice House in Lakewood, NY.

She was born March 25, 1934 in Lockport, the daughter of the late Leroy and Anna (Heminger) Gill.

A resident of Dunkirk for most of her life, Phyllis had been employed at the Fredonia State Faculty Student Association. She was...

Daniel R. Polowy

Daniel R. Polowy

Daniel R. Polowy, 76, of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of Dunkirk passed away peacefully on Nov. 11, 2022, with his family by his side.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass which will be celebrated Saturday, April 22, at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. Full military honors will be accorded by the Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council Honor...

Phyllis M. Jagoda

Phyllis M. Jagoda

Phyllis M. Jagoda, 89, of Dunkirk died Saturday morning (April 15, 2023) at The Star Hospice House in Lakewood, NY.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday, April 18, from 4-7 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday edition of the OBSERVER.

Janet R. (Kowalski) Guenther

Janet R. (Kowalski) Guenther

Janet R. (Kowalski) Guenther, 86, of the Town of Sheridan died peacefully at home on Tuesday morning April 11, 2023.

Calling hours will be held Friday, April 14, from 4-7 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, April 15, at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Burial will be in...

Janet R. (Kowalski) Guenther

Janet R. (Kowalski) Guenther

Janet R. (Kowalski) Guenther, 86, of the town of Sheridan died peacefully at home on Tuesday morning April 11, 2023. She was born Dec. 13, 1936 in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Henry and Sophie (Mleczko) Kowalski. A lifelong area resident, Janet attended St. Mary’s Academy and was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1954. Janet had...

Diane M. Woloszyn

Diane M. Woloszyn

Diane M. Woloszyn, 60, of Dunkirk died Tuesday evening April 11, 2023 at ECMC.

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

Patricia A. Haase

Patricia A. Haase

Patricia A. Haase, 82 of Dunkirk, New York and Daytona Beach, Florida Passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 11, 2023 surrounded by her children after a brief illness.

Left to cherish her memories are her children Michele Bull, Lawrence Haase Jr (Carol Murphy), Mark Haase (Beverly Sutton), Molly (Edwin) Pagan. Her Grandchildren Shawn (Melinda) Bull, Lawrence Haase III, Jenaivive Pagan...

Janet R. (Kowalski) Guenther

Janet R. (Kowalski) Guenther

Janet R. (Kowalski) Guenther, 86, of the town of Sheridan died Tuesday morning (April 11, 2023) at home.

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