Dunkirk Obituaries

Joe Rhoda, 80, of Fredonia died Tuesday morning (June 13, 2023) at his home.

He was born Oct. 7, 1942 in Dunkirk, NY, the son of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Bartolomeo) Rhoda.

Joe graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1960 and went on to attend Youngstown State University in Ohio for three years; he received a Bachelor of Arts...

Robert J. Kozlowski, 65, of Dunkirk died Monday afternoon, June 12, 2023, at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

He was born June 14, 1957 in Dunkirk, the son of Robert P. and Elizabeth (Bartholomew) Kozlowski of Dunkirk.

A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Robert was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1975. He took pride in his most recent role as a...

Joe Rhoda, 80, of Fredonia died Tuesday morning, June 13, 2023, at his home.

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

Robert J. Kozlowski, 65, of Dunkirk died Monday (June 12, 2023) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

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

Ramon Lopez Sosa, 73, of Dunkirk died Wednesday afternoon (June 7, 2023) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

He was born April 22, 1950 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Ramon and Lucila (Sosa) Lopez.

Survivors include his wife, Luz M. Medina; son, Ramon Lopez Medina of SC and daughter, Amarilis Lopez Medina of Puerto Rico.

Private funeral services...

Ramon Lopez Sosa, 73, of Dunkirk died Wednesday afternoon (June 7, 2023) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

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

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

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass which will be celebrated Saturday, June 10, at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. Entombment will be in the Columbarium of St. Hedwig’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Church or St....

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

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass which will be celebrated Saturday, June 10, at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. Entombment will be in the Columbarium of St. Hedwig’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Church or St....

Gary W. Szymanski, age 68, of Buffalo NY entered into rest on June 2, 2023. Former husband of Eileen R. Szymanski. Dearest father of Brian Szymanski. Loving stepfather of Alexander (Susan) Costa Jr., Roselle Atzrott, Tammy (Jim Demmerley) LaTona, and Eve (James) Naumoff; Beloved Grandfather of Anna and Olivia Costa, Nicole, Ashley, and Samuel Atzrott, Anthony Fuchs, Dena LaTona, Matthew...

On Tuesday May 30, 2023 Daniel F. Wolfe, age 72, of Dunkirk, born August 27, 1950 has left this world to be reunited with his father, Edward F. Wolfe, his mother Margaret C. Wolfe (Daley), and his sister, Amy C. Wolfe.

He is survived by his “little sister” Mary Kay Bouquin, her husband Steven F. Bouquin; nephews, Matthew Wolfe Bouquin...

Clarissa V. Lemoine, 88, of Dunkirk died Wednesday morning (May 31, 2023) at the Dunkirk Rehab and Nursing Center.

She was born Nov. 23 1934 in Willoughby, OH, the daughter of the late Frederick and Violet (McFarlend) Oliphant.

Survivors include her daughter, Denise (Dennis) Gould; and son, David (Beth) Vermilye. Funeral services private. Arrangements by McGraw-Kowal F.H.

Daniel F. Wolfe, 72, of Dunkirk died Tuesday evening, May 30, 2023, at his home.

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

Corinne A. (Pokoj) Kozlowski, 88, of Zephyrhills, Fla., formerly of Dunkirk died January 20, 2023.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass which will be celebrated Saturday, June 3, at 11 a.m. in Blessed Mary Angela Parish, Church of St. Hyacinth. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Helen C. Kuzara, 98, of Dunkirk, NY passed away peacefully at Houghton Rehab and Nursing Home on May 25, 2023. Helen was preceded by her husband Barney A. Kuzara; her parents Joseph and Lucille Gilebarto, along with her siblings David Gilebarto, Grace Testa, Dorothy Gilebarto, Rose Marie Mekus, along with her great granddaughter Tia Grace Conti.

Helen was a lifelong...

Lucille (Cappellino) Frazita, age 93, of Dunkirk, New York, passed away on May 19, 2023, at Our Hospice of Central Indiana.

She was born January 28, 1930, in Dunkirk, New York, the daughter of the late Sarah and Anthony Cappellino. Lucille attended Brocton Central School, graduating Valedictorian of the class of 1948. She was the wife of the late Leonard...

David A. Jourdanais, 59, of Dunkirk died Saturday evening (May 27, 2023) at home following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born Aug. 12, 1963 in Dunkirk, the son of the late Franklin Sr. and Rita (Kupiec) Jourdanais.

A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, David was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1981. He had been employed by...

Starr Ann Waller was born on August 21, 1968 in Dunkirk, NY to George and Betty (Moreland) Waller and the world became a brighter place.

She graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1986 and went on to attend Bryant and Stratton College to study Fashion. She later, while working full-time, completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Community and...

Starr A. Waller, 54, of Fredonia died Friday afternoon (May 26, 2023) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester following a lengthy illness.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, June 1, from 4-6 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Friday, June 2, at 1 p.m. in Friendship Baptist Church, 18 East Second St., Dunkirk. Pastor...

David A. Jourdanais, 59, of Dunkirk died Saturday evening (May 27, 2023) at his home.

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

Helen C. Kuzara, 98, of Dunkirk, NY passed away peacefully at Houghton Rehab and Nursing Home on May 25, 2023.

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