Dunkirk Obituaries

Timothy S. “Tim” Coughlin

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

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

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

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

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) Kulig

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Josephine A. “Josie” Wierczynski

Josephine A. “Josie” Wierczynski, 95, of Dunkirk, died Sunday afternoon July 17, 2022.

She was born March 26, 1927, in Buffalo, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (DePlato) Ragione.

Josie had lived in Alden for 28 years and had been a resident of Dunkirk, since 1987. She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church.

Survivors include...

Frank “Frankie” Russell Rossotto Iv

Frank “Frankie” Russell Rossotto IV, 42, of Middleburg, Florida, formerly of Cassadaga passed away after a long illness on July 3, 2022. He was born on January 27, 1980, in Syracuse, New York to Butch Rossotto and Roberta (Howe) Pacos.

Frank grew up in a small town where he was loved by many for his outgoing nature, adventurous attitude, and...

Josephine A. “Josie” Wierczynski

Josephine A. “Josie” Wierczynski, 95, of Dunkirk, died Sunday afternoon July 17, 2022.

She was born March 26, 1927, in Buffalo, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (DePlato) Ragione.

Josie had lived in Alden for 28 years and had been a resident of Dunkirk, since 1987. She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church.

Survivors include...

Edmund A. Aniszewski

Edmund A. Aniszewski Edmund A. Aniszewski (94) of Dunkirk, N.Y.,he left this world to be with Our Lord, this past Sunday, surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong resident of the city, Edmund was a graduate of St Hyacinth’s academy as well as The Industrial High School, where he was the starting center on the men’s basketball team.

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Josephine A. “Josie” Wierczynski

Josephine A. “Josie” Wierczynski, 95, of Dunkirk, died Sunday afternoon July 17, 2022.

She was born March 26, 1927, in Buffalo, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (DePlato) Ragione.

Josie had lived in Alden for 28 years and had been a resident of Dunkirk, since 1987. She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church.

Survivors include...