Dunkirk Obituaries

Aldene L. Anderson, 90, of Dunkirk, died Monday morning (March 14, 2022) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

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

Frances J. Cole, 91, of Dunkirk, died Thursday evening (March 10, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 19, 1930, in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Dr. Archie and Lucy (Orlando) Parlato.

A resident of Dunkirk for most of her life, Frannie was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1947...

Frances J. Cole, 91, of Dunkirk died Thursday evening (March 10, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, March 13, from 2-6 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 14, at 10 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Entombment will be...

Thomas A. Owczarczak, of Buffalo, 81, peacefully passed away in his sleep at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Son of Joseph and Stephanie (Rynkowski); husband of Christine (Pawlak); father to John and Ellen (Norman); grandfather to Grace and Samuel. Brother-in-law of Ralph and Rose Pawlak, Arlene Guthrie and Sue Pawlak. Also Survived by many nieces...

Carol B. “Lucy” (Pochylski) Sutton, of Sheridan died Monday morning (Feb. 28, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Theodore and Jane (Wilemski) Pochylski.

Carol was a graduate of Cardinal Mindszenty High School, class of 1965 and Jamestown School of Practical Nursing. She was re-tired from Brooks Memorial Hospital and Chautauqua Opportunities where she worked...

Jennie Filipczyk, 94, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday after-noon (Feb. 27, 2022) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk, N.Y.

Born in Bialystok, Poland, on Oct. 22, 1927, to her late parents Anthony and Agatha Dmitruk, Jennie had been a resident of Manville, N.J., most of her life.

Jennie’s Polish roots were an important...

Remi Cornier, 80, of Dunkirk died Tuesday afternoon (March 1, 2022) at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pa., following a brief illness.

He was born Dec. 16, 1941, in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Abad and Ester (Figueroa) Cornier.

A Dunkirk resident since 1967, Remi worked for various farms in the area. He was a member of...

Alainna L. Leckliter, 39, of Dunkirk died Monday morning (Feb. 28, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

She was born Oct. 25, 1982 in Dunkirk, the daughter of William and Jamie (Collard) McQuiggan of Dunkirk.

A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Alainna attended Dunkirk High School. She had been employed as an assistant manager at Country Fair in Dunkirk. Alainna was an...

Carol B. Sutton of Sheridan, died Monday morning (Feb. 28, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

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

Jennie Filipczyk, 94, of Manville, N.J., died Sunday afternoon (Feb. 27, 2022) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk.

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

Alainna L. Leckliter, 39, of Dunkirk, died Monday morning (Feb. 28, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

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

Leah M. Nickerson, 45, of Fredonia, died Friday morning (Feb. 18, 2022) at Buffalo General Hospital following a lengthy illness.

She was born Dec. 6, 1976, in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Louis and Audrey (Clemens) Nickerson.

A lifelong resident of Fredonia, Leah was a graduate of Fredonia High School, class of 1994.

She had been employed as a...

Leah M. Nickerson, 45, of Fredonia, died Friday morning (Feb. 18, 2022) at Buffalo General Hospital.

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

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving wife, mother and grandmother on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Brooks hospital after a lengthy illness.

Betty was born in Buffalo, NY, on June 13, 1935 to the late James and Elizabeth (Mittelsteadt) Dailous.

Betty moved to Fredonia, NY, in 1950 at the age of 16 with her...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving wife, mother and grandmother on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Brooks hospital after a lengthy illness.

Betty was born in Buffalo, NY, on June 13, 1935 to the late James and Elizabeth (Mittelsteadt) Dailous.

Betty moved to Fredonia, NY, in 1950 at the age of 16 with her...

Mary Louise Whitehead, 84, passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, reuniting with her loving husband John.

Mary was born on March 22, 1937, in Buffalo, N.Y. She was the daughter of George and Emaline (Schlatterer) Nosky. A resident of Buffalo she graduated from East High School in 1956. She worked for traveler’s insurance company until she married her husband on...

Mary Louise Whitehead, 84, passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, reuniting with her loving husband John.

Mary was born on March 22, 1937, in Buffalo, N.Y. She was the daughter of George and Emaline (Schlatterer) Nosky. A resident of Buffalo she graduated from East High School in 1956. She worked for traveler’s insurance company until she married her husband on...

Tina M. Rosas, 52, of Fredonia died Saturday morning (Feb. 12, 2022) in Dunkirk.

She was born June 8, 1969, in Dunkirk, the daughter of Gilberto Rosas of Dunkirk, and the late Ada Bauza.

A lifelong Chautauqua County resident, Tina was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1988.

She enjoyed cooking, roller coasters, and especially spending time with...

Betty J. Tarnowski, 86, of Dunkirk died Saturday evening (Feb. 12, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:15 from the McGraw Kowal Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Calling hours will be held Friday from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home....

Tina M. Rosas, 52, of Fredonia died Saturday morning (Feb. 12, 2022) in Dunkirk.

She was born June 8, 1969, in Dunkirk, the daughter of Gilberto Rosas of Dunkirk, and the late Ada Bauza.

A lifelong Chautauqua County resident, Tina was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1988.

She enjoyed cooking, roller coasters, and especially spending time with...