Dunkirk Obituaries

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.

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

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

Christine Erick, 76, of Dunkirk died Wednesday evening (Feb. 2, 2022) at Buffalo General Hospital.

She was born Dec. 27, 1945 in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Chojnacki) Politowski.

A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Christine was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, Class of 1963.

Survivors include her husband, Phillip L. Erick, whom she married Feb. 6,...

Christine Erick, 76, of Dunkirk died Wednesday evening (Feb. 2, 2022) at Buffalo General Hospital.

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

Ada Oxley, 80, of Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab, formerly of Hurricane, W.Va., died Jan. 28, 2022, at Brooks Hospital.

She is survived by her son, Keith (Martha) Oxley of Dunkirk; three grand children and four great grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will be held in West Virginia at a later time.

Arrangements are by the McGraw Kowal...

Lizzie M. Postell, 85, of Dunkirk, died Thursday evening (Jan. 27, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk, N.Y., following a lengthy illness.

She was born April 6, 1936 in Marshallville, Ga., the daughter of the late Robert and Hattie Hooten.

Lizzie was a long term resident of Dunkirk, since 1956. Mrs. Postell was a member of Friendship Baptist Church,...

David Rivera, 62, of Dunkirk died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2022) at home.

He was born March 23, 1959, in the Bronx, NY. Survivors include his daughter, Makenzie Pangborn of Jamestown; and his son, Bryan Wolfanger of Scio, N.Y.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Lizzie M. Postell, 85, of Dunkirk, died Thursday evening (Jan. 27, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at noon in Friendship Baptist Church, 18 East Second St., Dunkirk. Pastor Early G. Waller will officiate. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon, one hour prior to the service in church. Burial will...

Teresa Rivera-Rosario, 69, of Fredonia, died Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2022) at home.

She was born Aug. 27, 1952, in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Maria Torres.

Survivors include her husband, Carlos Mendez-Santiago.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

David Rivera, 62, of Dunkirk, died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2022) at home.

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

Teresa Rivera-Rosario, 69, of Fredonia, died Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2022) at home.

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

Warren C. Mosier, 81, of Fredonia died peacefully Wednesday morning (January 26, 2022) at home. He was born Feb. 7, 1940 in Silver Creek, the son of the late Lester and Anna (Chapman) Mosier. He spent his early years in Forestville, and most of his life in Fredonia.

A hard working man throughout his life, he was a bricklayer for...