Dunkirk Obituaries

Lawrence F. Canfora, 60, of Dunkirk. died Wednesday. Aug. 17, 2022 in Dunkirk.

He was born Jan. 10, 1962, in Dunkirk, the son of the late Salvador and Geraldine (Nocera) Canfora. He had been employed as a commercial fisherman.

Survivors include his son, Timothy Canfora of Florida; sister, Rita Canfora of Dunkirk; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services private....

Timothy S. Coughlin, 55, of Portland, combat veteran and beloved grandfather, died unexpectedly on August 15, 2022.

He was born May 27, 1967 in Kenmore, the son of James D. Coughlin of Dunkirk and the late Berniece Y. (Serena) Coughlin.

A devoted U.S Marine Corps Veteran who received a Bronze Star (with Valor device) for his service in the Gulf...

Alojzy “Al” Poweski, 93, of Dunkirk, died Friday morning (Aug. 12, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

He was born Dec. 12, 1928 in Dunkirk, the son of the late Valentine and Angela (Herdzik) Poweski.

A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Al served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 48. He had been employed as a professional firefighter for the City of...

Karen Y. Corsi, “The Cookie Lady”, of Fredonia, formerly of Dunkirk, died Friday morning (Aug. 12, 2022) at home surrounded by her loving family.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass which will be celebrated, Friday at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. Calling hours will be from 3-7 p.m. on Thursday at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home....

Karen Y. Corsi, “The Cookie Lady,” of Fredonia, formerly of Dunkirk, died Friday morning (Aug. 12, 2022) at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on Nov. 15, 1942, in Silver Creek, N.Y., the daughter of the late Samuel Centanni and Mattea (Matilda) Catalano.

Karen grew up in Dunkirk, N.Y., and graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1960....

Timothy S. “Tim” Coughlin, 54, of Portland, died unexpectedly Monday (Aug. 15, 2022) at home.

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

Carol M. Ozga, 80, of Dunkirk, passed away Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, at her home supported by her loving family.

She was born March 3, 1942, in Dunkirk, N.Y.

A resident of Dunkirk, Carol graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1959. She married Stanley ”Bob” Ozga April 27, 1963, in Dunkirk, N.Y., and the two had celebrated their 59th wedding...

Alojzy “Al” Poweski, 93, of Dunkirk, died Friday morning (Aug. 12, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

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

Karen Y. Corsi, 79, of Fredonia, died Friday morning (Aug. 12, 2022) at her home surrounded by her loving family.

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

David L. Dewey, 83, passed away Wednesday Aug. 3, 2022, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Erie, Pa., after a long a courageous battle. Born May 2, 1939, in North Harmony, N.Y. Son of Majorie (Spinks) and Perry Dewey, both deceased.

David is survived a sister, Doris (Dewey) and brother-in-law, Perry Beckerink. Also survived by son, Tyler Dewey and daughter-in-law, Ashley...

Barbara L. (Franskowiak) Kuig, 79, of Fredonia, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon (Aug. 4, 2022) at home.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours.

Memorials may be made to Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue, 7540 N. Gale St., Westfield, NY 14787 or Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St.,...

Steven Emil Yunghans, 46, of Fredonia died unexpectedly on Friday (Oct. 16, 2020). A Memorial service will be held on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Williams Center on the SUNY Fredonia Campus.

Donations in Steven’s name may be made to the Fredonia Fire Department, 80 W. Main St., Fredonia, NY 14063 or to Dream from The...

David L. Dewey, 83, of Dunkirk, died Wednesday evening (Aug. 3, 2022) at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pa.

Calling hours will be held Monday, Aug. 8, from 3-7 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held immediately after the calling hours at 7 p.m. The Rev. Daniel P. Walsh will officiate.

Memorials may be made...

Corrine M. Crino, 89, of Dunkirk, N.Y. passed away Aug. 3, 2022, after a brief illness at her daughter’s house surrounded by her loving family to join her Lord and loving husband, Carm, who predeceased her six years ago, Aug. 4, 2016. She was born July 2, 1933, in Dunkirk, N.Y., to the late Joseph and Jennie (Valvo) Solazzo.

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Steven Emil Yunghans, 46, of Fredonia died unexpectedly on Friday (Oct. 16, 2020). A Memorial service will be held on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Williams Center on the SUNY Fredonia Campus.

Donations in Steven’s name may be made to the Fredonia Fire Department, 80 W. Main St., Fredonia, NY 14063 or to Dream from The...

Craig D. Fellinger, 65, of Fredonia, died Friday morning (July 29, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

Calling hours will be held today, from 6-8 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Sheridan.

Memorials, if desired, may...

Craig D. Fellinger, 65, of Fredonia, died Friday morning (July 29, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

He was born April 15, 1957, in Dunkirk, the son of Phyllis (Burlett) Fellinger of Dunkirk and the late Paul R. Fellinger.

A lifelong area resident, Craig was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1975. He had been employed as a steel...

Beverly A. (Falco) Bennett, 79, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday evening (June 28, 2022) at Buffalo General Hospital.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass which will be celebrated Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 10 a.m., at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. There will be no prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be...

Beverly A. (Falco) Bennett, 79, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday evening (June 28, 2022) at Buffalo General Hospital.

She was born Nov. 1, 1942, in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Joseph A. Jr. and Rita H. (Stachowiak) Falco.

Beverly was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1960 and attended Monroe Community College in Rochester. She had been employed...

Frank “Frankie” Russell Rossotto IV, 42, of Middleburg, Fla., formerly of Cassadaga, passed away after a long illness on July 3, 2022.

The family will receive friends at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022, at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home with memorial services starting at 3 p.m. A reception will follow at 4 p.m. in the banquet hall at the...