Dunkirk Obituaries

Mar 6, 2024

Gregory J. Buckley, 58, of Fredonia, NY, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at his home.He was born on July 7, 1965 and was a lifelong resident of the Dunkirk-Fredonia area. He graduatedfrom Dunkirk High School where he participated in several sports and excelled in wrestling. He thenwent on to pursue an AAS degree in Electrical Engineering Technology...

Mar 6, 2024

Gladys Behrens-Mitchell, 69, of Lakewood, NY passed away on March 6,2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Facility after a long fight withDementia.She was born on October 3, 1954 to Darleen (Schulz) and Arnold Behrens in CampLejeune, North Carolina. When she was 12 they moved to Wisconsin where the rest of her family resided.Gladys married the late John Mitchell from...

Mar 2, 2024

Frank J. Levandoski Jr., 82, of Dunkirk, passed away Saturday evening,March 2, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital with his loving family at hisside.He was born December 18, 1941, in Dunkirk, son of the late Frank J. andVictoria M. (Balzer) Levandoski Sr.Frank started his career working at Westfield Police Department  in 1963and transferred to Dunkirk Police Department in 1967, he was...

Feb 28, 2024

Andre L. Edwards, age 66 of Fredonia, formerly of St. Louis, MO passed unexpectedly from heart failure on February 28, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents Ruth White & Leon EdwardsAndre was a proud  Army veteran who loved this country. He had over 40 years with UPS starting as a janitor & retiring in management. Since moving to Fredonia,...

Feb 23, 2024

Gary Leonhard Leber Jr., “REBEL”, 55, of Dunkirk, NY passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 23, 2024. Although it was unexpected, he passed away peacefully in his sleep. Gary was born on March 23, 1968 to Mary (Saden) Allee and Gary Leber Sr. in Dunkirk, NY. Gary married the love of his life, Lisa, on Jan. 20, 1996. Gary cherished their...

Feb 20, 2024

Diane Stern of Dunkirk NY passed away after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer,Tuesday February 20th , with her loving family by her side .Born in Angola NY June 14th 1953 , to the late Julian and Waleria Zurawski .A homemaker most of her life with a passion for cooking and gardening. If she wasn’t in thekitchen making one...

Feb 17, 2024

Mary Ann Corsoro (Catalano), born on June 20, 1936, gracefully departed this world on February 17, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Sam "Bim" Corsoro, who passed away on May 8, 2010.

Mary Ann led a life filled with joy and shared countless precious moments with those she...

Feb 10, 2024

Costantino Vecchio Sr.,78, of Dunkirk passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 10, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. Born in Postiglione, Italy on June 10, 1945 to the late Vincenzo and Carmella (Nergron) Vecchio.In search of new opportunities, Costantino made the courageous decision to move to America at the age of 21 in 1967.

Throughout his life, Costantino...

Feb 4, 2024

Inge Iliohan, 79 of Silver Creek NY, passed away Sunday,late afternoon, February 4, 2024 at Erie Country MedicalCenter with her loving family at her side. She was born on August 12, 1944 in Hengelo, Netherlandsto Theo van der Kaaij and Nel van der Kaaij Regeling.  As a co-founder of Flexovit USA and Director of Administration,Inge was the spearhead in the development...

Jan 27, 2024

Edwin A. Mekus, 94, of Cassadaga passed away on Jan. 27, 2024, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born on June 30, 1929, in Dunkirk to the late Alexander and Emily (Kazmierczak) Mekus.

Edwin had a fulfilling career where he worked at True Temper in Dunkirk for many years. In addition to his tenure at True Temper, he...

Jan 8, 2024

Ronald “Pudge” Miller, 87, died on January 8th, 2024, at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Born on September 29, 1936, in Hastings, PA, to the late Gerald and Alberta (Stritmatter) Miller, Pudge lived most of his life in Dunkirk. He married the former Mary Elizabeth Schweda on September 3, 1960. Together Pudge and Mary raised their four children William (Julie) Miller of...

Dec 18, 2023

Charlotte M. Jakiel, 83, of Dunkirk passed away on December 18, 2023, at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital. She was born on May 15, 1940, in Buffalo to the late Willard and Dorothy (Girrens) Jensen. Charlotte worked as a clerk for the NYS Department of Labor in Dunkirk for many years. Additionally, she actively participated in various roles within her community. Charlotte...

John L. Brenecki, known to many as Jack, 80, of Dunkirk passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born in Dunkirk on Oct. 18, 1943, son of the late John M. and Eugenia (Bielat) Brenecki.

During his younger years, Jack proudly served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1967. He...

John L. Brenecki, 80, of Dunkirk passed away Saturday Jan. 27, 2024 at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center.

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

Alicia “Carol” DeChard, 79, of Dunkirk passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA. Born in Dunkirk on Dec. 11, 1944, daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Jane (Bialaszewski) Begier.

Carol dedicated 22 years of her career as a cook at Suny Fredonia FSA, where she brought joy to many with her delicious...

Alicia “Carol” DeChard, 79, of Dunkirk, passed away, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Erie.

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

Maria M. Cheverez, 66, of Dunkirk passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 at Brooks Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in Morovis, Puerto Rico on Jan. 8, 1958 to Roberto and Francisca (Salgado) Cheverez.

Maria moved to Dunkirk at the age of 13 and attended Dunkirk Senior High School. She had...

Elizabeth A. Klawon, 94, of Fredonia, passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at the Absolut at Westfield.

Arrangements are incomplete and a complete Obituary will be published by the McGraw Kowal Funeral Home.

Maria M. Cheverez, 66, of Dunkirk passed away following a brief illness on Saturday Jan. 20, 2024 at Brooks Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side.

A full obituary will be posted in tomorrow’s edition of the Observer. Arrangements by McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Melinda Mary (Wilmot) Dudek passed away peacefully Jan. 14th, 2024 after a brief illness. Born April 1st, 1960 to John Jr (Jack) and Elaine Meyer.

A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, she enjoyed spending time with her best friends and sisters Sue Feser, Joan Martell, and Wendy Fitzer playing bingo, watching the Buffalo Bills, and hosting family gatherings. She loved...