Dunkirk Obituaries

Ronald P. LaDolce Jr., 56, of Fredonia, formerly of Dunkirk, died Friday morning (Nov. 4, 2022) at Buffalo General Hospital.

He was born Jan. 7, 1966, in Dunkirk, the son of the late Ronald P. LaDolce Sr. and Judith (Jesse) Mutchler.

A lifelong resident of the area, Ronald had been employed at SUNY Fredonia.

Survivors include his daughter, Jamie Nolan;...

Cynthia Ann B. Brunecz, 84, of Fredonia died Saturday morning (Nov. 26, 2022) at home.

Arrangements are incomplete and Cynthia Ann B. Brunecz

will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Linda M. Eldridge, 72, of Westfield, died Monday morning (Nov. 21, 2022) at the Absolut Care of Westfield.

She was born Feb. 22, 1950 in Cuba, N.Y., the daughter of the late Vincent and Bertha (Colburn) Van Horn.

There will be no funeral service. Burial will be in Westfield Cemetery.

Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Craig M. Sutton Sr., 71, of Dunkirk, peacefully passed away Saturday evening (Oct. 29, 2022) at home surrounded by his family.

A celebration of life will be held today at the American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk at 1 p.m.

Donations can be made to Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care or the American Diabetes Association.

Arrangements are...

Audrey Adell Spear Schafer passed into eternal rest at Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, after a lengthy illness.

Born in 1921, she recently celebrated her 101st birthday with friends at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Dunkirk. She was the daughter of Lena (Straight) and Thomas S. Spear of Sinclairville, N.Y., and the...

Audrey S. Schafer, 101, of Dunkirk died Friday morning (Nov. 18, 2022) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, Nov. 27, from 3-4 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, corner of West Fourth and Lark Sts., Dunkirk. A funeral service will be held immediately after the calling hours at 4...

Craig M. Sutton Sr., 71, of Dunkirk, peacefully passed away Saturday evening (Oct. 29, 2022) at home surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk on Saturday, Nov. 26, at 1 p.m.

Donations can be made to Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care or the American Diabetes Association.

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Linda M. Eldridge, 72, of Westfield died Monday morning (Nov. 21, 2022) at the Absolut Care of Westfield.

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

Audrey S. Schafer, 101, of Dunkirk died Friday morning (Nov. 18, 2022) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, Nov. 27, from 3-4 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, corner of West Fourth and Lark Sts., Dunkirk. A funeral service will be held immediately after the calling hours at 4...

Craig M. Sutton Sr., 71, of Dunkirk, peacefully passed away Saturday evening (Oct. 29, 2022) at home surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk on Saturday, Nov. 26, at 1 p.m.

Donations can be made to Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care or the American Diabetes Association.

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Audrey S. Schafer, 101, of Dunkirk died Friday morning (Nov. 18, 2022) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk.

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

Jacen J. Weinkertz, 27, of Fredonia, died unexpectedly Sunday (Nov. 13, 2022) at home.

He was born April 24, 1995 in Dunkirk, the son of Kimberly M. Karlstrom and Johnnie Karlstrom (stepfather).

A lifelong resident of the area, Jacen graduated from Fredonia High School. He had been employed as a steelworker at Allied Universal in Dunkirk.

Jacen enjoyed many activities...

Chet died Nov. 2, 2022, with his devoted family beside him.

Chet was born in Fredonia in 1943, the only son of the late Chester and Mary Agnes (Oddo) Ball.

He graduated from Fredonia High School in 1961 with a Regents Diploma.

After a semester at SUNY Fredonia, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1962. Chet attended Language...

Jacen J. Weinkertz, 27, of Fredonia died unexpectedly Sunday (Nov. 13, 2022) at home.

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

Erick K. Lawton, born July 5 1975, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 7, 2022 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his loving son (Ayden); mother (Sally); brother (Aaron); sisters: (Lisa and Kimberly) and many nieces and nephews.

Erick was an amazing artist who enjoyed swimming, his dogs, the outdoors, Pink Floyd and spending...

Chet died Nov. 2, 2022, with his devoted family beside him.

Chet was born in Fredonia in 1943, the only son of the late Chester and Mary Agnes (Oddo) Ball.

He graduated from Fredonia High School in 1961 with a Regents Diploma.

After a semester at SUNY Fredonia, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1962. Chet attended Language...

Ronald P. LaDolce Jr., 56, of Fredonia, formerly of Dunkirk, died Friday morning (Nov. 4, 2022) at Buffalo General Hospital.

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

Chester Herbert Ball Jr., 79, of Fredonia, died Wednesday morning (Nov. 2, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk.

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

William M. Paige, 72 of Dunkirk passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Watertown, N.Y., on June 21, 1950, the son of the late Maurice and Patricia Paige (O’Neil).

William is survived by his loving wife of almost 52 years, Dorothy (Hartman) Paige, whom he married on Oct. 24, 2070....

Craig M. Sutton Sr., 71, of Dunkirk, peacefully passed away Saturday evening (Oct. 29, 2022) at home surrounded by his family.

He was born March 20, 1951, in Dunkirk, the son of the late William and Alice (Thompson) Sutton.

A lifelong resident of the area, Craig was a graduate of Dunkirk High School. He was a Vietnam veteran and served...