Dunkirk Obituaries

Feb 17, 2024

Mary Ann Corsoro (Catalano), born on June 20, 1936, gracefully departed this world on February 17, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Sam "Bim" Corsoro, who passed away on May 8, 2010.

Mary Ann led a life filled with joy and shared countless precious moments with those she...

Feb 10, 2024

Costantino Vecchio Sr.,78, of Dunkirk passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 10, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. Born in Postiglione, Italy on June 10, 1945 to the late Vincenzo and Carmella (Nergron) Vecchio.In search of new opportunities, Costantino made the courageous decision to move to America at the age of 21 in 1967.

Throughout his life, Costantino...

Feb 4, 2024

Inge Iliohan, 79 of Silver Creek NY, passed away Sunday,late afternoon, February 4, 2024 at Erie Country MedicalCenter with her loving family at her side. She was born on August 12, 1944 in Hengelo, Netherlandsto Theo van der Kaaij and Nel van der Kaaij Regeling.  As a co-founder of Flexovit USA and Director of Administration,Inge was the spearhead in the development...

Jan 27, 2024

Edwin A. Mekus, 94, of Cassadaga passed away on Jan. 27, 2024, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born on June 30, 1929, in Dunkirk to the late Alexander and Emily (Kazmierczak) Mekus.

Edwin had a fulfilling career where he worked at True Temper in Dunkirk for many years. In addition to his tenure at True Temper, he...

Jan 8, 2024

Ronald “Pudge” Miller, 87, died on January 8th, 2024, at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Born on September 29, 1936, in Hastings, PA, to the late Gerald and Alberta (Stritmatter) Miller, Pudge lived most of his life in Dunkirk. He married the former Mary Elizabeth Schweda on September 3, 1960. Together Pudge and Mary raised their four children William (Julie) Miller of...

John L. Brenecki, known to many as Jack, 80, of Dunkirk passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born in Dunkirk on Oct. 18, 1943, son of the late John M. and Eugenia (Bielat) Brenecki.

During his younger years, Jack proudly served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1967. He...

John L. Brenecki, 80, of Dunkirk passed away Saturday Jan. 27, 2024 at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center.

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

Alicia “Carol” DeChard, 79, of Dunkirk passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA. Born in Dunkirk on Dec. 11, 1944, daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Jane (Bialaszewski) Begier.

Carol dedicated 22 years of her career as a cook at Suny Fredonia FSA, where she brought joy to many with her delicious...

Maria M. Cheverez, 66, of Dunkirk passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 at Brooks Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in Morovis, Puerto Rico on Jan. 8, 1958 to Roberto and Francisca (Salgado) Cheverez.

Maria moved to Dunkirk at the age of 13 and attended Dunkirk Senior High School. She had...

Alicia “Carol” DeChard, 79, of Dunkirk, passed away, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Erie.

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

Elizabeth A. Klawon, 94, of Fredonia, passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at the Absolut at Westfield.

Arrangements are incomplete and a complete Obituary will be published by the McGraw Kowal Funeral Home.

Maria M. Cheverez, 66, of Dunkirk passed away following a brief illness on Saturday Jan. 20, 2024 at Brooks Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side.

A full obituary will be posted in tomorrow’s edition of the Observer. Arrangements by McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Leon C. Thompson, 98, of Fredonia, NY passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 11, 2024.

Leon was born at home in Brocton, NY in 1925 to the late Paul and Margaret Thompson. He was a 1943 graduate of Brocton High School, where (in his own words) he was often a “real pain in the you-know-what” to his teachers....

Melinda Mary (Wilmot) Dudek passed away peacefully Jan. 14th, 2024 after a brief illness. Born April 1st, 1960 to John Jr (Jack) and Elaine Meyer.

A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, she enjoyed spending time with her best friends and sisters Sue Feser, Joan Martell, and Wendy Fitzer playing bingo, watching the Buffalo Bills, and hosting family gatherings. She loved...

Leon C. Thompson, 98, of Dunkirk passed away Thursday morning, Jan 11, 2024 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Irene T. Maurer, 65, of Dunkirk, passed away on December 28, 2023, at Buffalo General Hospital. She was born on May 13, 1958, in Dunkirk, the daughter of Richard Maurer and Beatrice (Rahn) Maurer

Irene had a vibrant personality and was known for her infectious laughter and the twinkle in her eye.

Irene had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed people...

Ronald “Pudge” W. Miller, 87, of Dunkirk passed away Monday Jan. 8, 2024 at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements by McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Darrin J. Stevens, 55, of Dunkirk passed away Tuesday evening, Jan. 2, 2024 at home following a battle with cancer. Born in Dunkirk on March 28, 1968, the son of Mary Drozdiel and the late Earl J. Stevens Sr..

Darrin worked at Mom and Pops in Cassadaga for many years. Outside of work, he always loved spending time with...

Gary N. Kowalski, 74, of Fredonia, N.Y., passed away on Christmas Day at Brooks Hospital after a brief illness.

Gary was born May 17, 1949 in Dunkirk, son of the late Norman and Loretta (Sadowski) Kowalski. He graduated from Silver Creek High School and served in the United States Army from 1969-1971, where he was an MP cook. Later, he...

Darrin J. Stevens, 55, of Dunkirk passed away Tuesday evening, Jan. 2, 2024 at home.

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