Dunkirk Obituaries

Milta Cosme, 70, of Dunkirk died Saturday afternoon (June 25, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday, June 28, from 4-7 p.m., at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, June 29, at 10 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.

A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday...

Jack Shubert, 85, of Dunkirk, NY passed away peacefully on May 15, 2022. Born on January 16, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA, Jack came to Dunkirk in 1959 to join the staff of Dunkirk High School where he taught until his retirement in 1993. Jack also served as the head golf professional at Shorewood Country Club for 48 years. Jack was...

George R. Nopper, 81, of Cassadaga, passed away surrounded by his family Monday evening (June 20, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital. His loving wife of nearly 56 years, Eleanor (Donaldson) Nopper and all his children were by his side to hug him and kiss him for a final goodbye.

George and Eleanor had an enduring love and generous commitment...

Kenneth H. Hollander, 80, of Dunkirk died Friday June 17, 2022, at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

The son of the late Elmer and Josephine (Makuch) Hollander, Ken was a life-long Dunkirk resident and parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Survivors include wife Roberta (Scott) Hollander, brother Allen (Judy) Hollander, and sister Janet (David) Jagoda of Dunkirk, daughter Cindy (David) Handelsman...

George R. Nopper, 81, of Cassadaga, died Monday evening (June 20, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, June 25, from 8 to 9:15 a.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 145 East Main St., Fredonia.

A complete obituary will be published in...

Jack Edward Shubert, 85, of Dunkirk, NY passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 15, 2022. Born on January 16, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA to Michael and Susannah Shubert, Jack came to Dunkirk in 1959 after graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania to join the staff of Dunkirk High School. He taught business law and accounting and served as...

Richard E. Kopliner, 81, of Derby, formerly of Dunkirk and Las Vegas, Nev., died Wednesday afternoon (June 15, 2022) at Buffalo General Hospital following a brief illness.

He was born Jan. 28, 1941, in Dunkirk, the son of the late Chester and Lucille (Ceranowicz) Kopliner.

Survivors include one sister, Theresa (David Sr.) Renckens of Dunkirk; three nieces: Denise (Scott)...

Kenneth H. Hollander, 80, of Dunkirk died Friday afternoon (June 17, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

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

John Dale Abram, 74, of Fredonia, formerly Brocton, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2022 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.

Dale, as he was known, was born on Dec. 23, 1947, in Jamestown, N.Y., the son of the late John (Jack) and Fern (Pickard) Abram.

Dale graduated from Brocton Central School, Class of 1966, and continued his studies, graduating...

John D. Abram, 74, of Fredonia died Wednesday evening (June 15, 2022) at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Buffalo.

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

Tony Kozlowski, 80, of St. Columban’s on the Lake Retirement Home, Silver Creek, died Sunday evening (June 12, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

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

Lawrence R. “Larry” Thompson, 86, of Dunkirk passed away May 16, 2022.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a memorial service at Willowbrook Park Cemetery on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 11 a.m. Full military honors will be accorded by the Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council Honor Guard, with a luncheon to follow at Campano’s Cucina Restaurant, 31 E. Main...

Lawrence ‘Larry’ Thompson passed away May 16, 2022. He was born in Dunkirk on Sept. 28, 1935, to Roy J. and Edith M (Willson) Thompson.

He graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1953 and enlisted with the U.S. Army in 1954. He was stationed in Munich, Germany, as a tank driver, until his honorable discharge in 1956. Larry was...

Francis S. “Frank” Mirek, 90, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 2, 2022, at his home. Where he lived with his loving wife, Mary by his side, as she has been for the last 68 years. Frank and Mary were married Feb. 13, 1954.

Frank was born in Dunkirk March 26, 1932. He was preceded in death by...

Frank S. Mirek, 90, of Dunkirk passed away peacefully Thursday evening (June 2, 2022) at his home.

Calling hours will be held Monday, June 6, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, Dunkirk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, June 7, at 9 a.m., at Holy Trinity Church.

In lieu of flowers the family...

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Bradley, 95, of Dunkirk, died Monday evening (May 30, 2022) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk.

She was born Aug. 18, 1926, in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Schultz) Berry.

A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Betty had been employed by Sidey’s Department Store, Safe Store and Town and Country, all...

Aldene L. “Deanie” Anderson, 90, of Dunkirk, formerly El Segundo, Calif., went home to be with the Lord, on Monday morn-ing (March 14, 2022) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born June 6, 1931 in Bradford, Pa., the daughter of the late Charles and Marion (Cross) Lautner.

Aldene grew up in Bradford and was a graduate of...

Sylvia Higbee Bailey, 79, passed away peacefully on Dec. 17, 2021, at ECMC.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 4, at 10 a.m., in St. John’s Unit-ed Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Pas-tor Zoe Milliman will officiate. A celebration of life will follow at 12 noon at Demetri’s On The Lake (Katerina’s upstairs Lounge & Restaurant). Arrangements...

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Bradley, 95, of Dunkirk died Monday evening (May 30, 2022) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk.

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

Marjorie A. Snyder (nee Nolan) “Margie” of Dun-kirk, NY formerly of Williamsville/ Clarence, NY, died May 18, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was the amazing mother of Karen (James) Caruso and Michael (Vickie) Snyder. Loving “Nanni” of Courtney Lindsey, Caitlin (Tanner) Goldsberry, Trevor Snyder and Brenna Snyder. Sister of Mary Lou Meegan and the late Ronald...