Dunkirk Obituaries

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...

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

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

Mary L. Whitehead, 84, of Dunkirk, died Saturday evening Feb. 12, 2022.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, Feb. 17, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the McGraw Kowal Funeral Home. Masks are required. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m. in St. John’s United Church Of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. The Rev. Zoe Milliman...

Robert J. Harrington Sr., 90, of Sheridan, died Sunday morning (Feb. 6, 2022) at Buffalo General Hospital following a brief illness.

He was born Jan. 15, 1932, in Dunkirk, the son of the late Austin and Lamar (Smith) Harrington.

A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Robert was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1949. He was also a graduate of...

Jack A. Lewetzki, 65, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday (Feb. 8, 2022) at home, following a lengthy illness.

He was born Sept. 18, 1956, in Westfield, the son of the late Eugene and Marjorie (Anderson) Lewetzi.

A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Jack had been em-ployed at Cliffstar Corporation in Dunkirk.

Survivors include one sister, Carol J. Duman of Dunkirk; four brothers: Keith...

Jack A. Lewetzki, 65, of Dunkirk died Tuesday (Feb. 8, 2022) at home.

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