Dunkirk Obituaries

Miriam Montanez, 63, of Forestville died unexpectedly Friday morning (Oct. 13, 2023) at her home.

She was born Jan. 3, 1960 in Dunkirk, the daughter of Lydia (Torres) DeJesus of Forestville and the late Julio DeJesus.

A lifelong resident of the area, Miriam was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1978 and a member of St. Elizabeth Ann...

Loretta Rider 82, of Dunkirk passed away October 12, 2023 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family.

She was born December 11, 1940 in Dunkirk to the late Joseph and Josephine Marzullo

She was preceded in death by her husband David L. Rider, brother Anthony Marzullo, and grandson Michael Edwards III

She retired as Head Social...

Paula A. Snyder, 79, of Fredonia died Saturday morning (Oct. 14, 2023) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

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

Miriam Montanez, 63, of Forestville died unexpectedly Friday morning (Oct. 13, 2023) at her home.

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

Loretta N. Rider, 82, of Dunkirk died Thursday night (Oct. 12, 2023) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Calling hours will be held Monday, Oct. 16, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held immediately after the calling hours at 5 p.m. Deacon Michael C. Lemieux will officiate. A complete obituary...

Frederick C. “Fred” Byham, a longtime Dunkirk-Fredonia area resident, passed away at home on October 10, 2023, after an extended illness.

Born in Meadville, PA, on April 2, 1935, to Charles and Leah (Warner) Byham, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Edinboro University and his master’s degree from Clarkson University. A proud U.S. Army Veteran, he launched his long and...

Kenneth Koch, 84, of Sheridan, NY passed away peacefully on October 11, 2023 at Absolut in Westfield, NY surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born to John and Dorothy Cassick Koch in Hamburg, NY. Ken worked at Republic Steel, Erie Lackawanna Railroad, Lafayette Well Drilling Services and worked as a mechanic throughout his life.

The world has...

Valerie F. Pawlak, 87, of Dunkirk died Tuesday (Oct. 10, 2023) at her home.

Calling hours will be held today, Oct. 13, from 4-7 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m. at Blessed Mary Angela Parish Church of St. Hyacinth. Burial will be in St. Hyacinth’s Cemetery....

Frederick C. Byham, 88, of Fredonia died Tuesday evening, Oct. 10, 2023, at his home.

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

Valeria F. “Valerie” Pawlak, 87, of Dunkirk, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Oct. 10, 2023, at her home.

She was born Jan. 25, 1936 in Buffalo, the daughter of the late Raymond and Frances (Bialaszewski) Wawro, and was named Valeria after her paternal grandmother.

A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Valerie was a member of Blessed Mary Angela Church of St. Hyacinth.

Prior...

Stephanie A. Pulvino, 57, of Dunkirk NY died suddenly Thursday Oct. 5th, 2023 after a fall in her home. Born July 20th, l966 she was the daughter of the late Roy D. Sr.( Sept. 26, 2023) and Jean M (Depasquale) (Jan. 1, 2023).

Stephanie was a loving soul who had many friends near and far. Family meant everything to her,...

Stephanie A. Pulvino, 57, of Dunkirk died unexpectedly Thursday evening (Oct. 5, 2023) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

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

Barbara Barberich, 90, of Dunkirk died Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 4, 2023) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born Jan. 20, 1933 in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late William and Victoria (Klajbor) Matusewicz.

A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Barbara was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church and the Dunkirk Senior Center. She worked as a...

Barbara Barberich, 90, of Dunkirk died Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 4, 2023) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

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

James J. Gibbons (Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Teacher, Coach, Mentor) entered into eternal peace on Oct. 2, 2023 at home surrounded by family. He was 88 years old.

Born Nov. 7, 1934 in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Harry and Julia (Doyle) Gibbons.

He attended the University of Buffalo where he obtained his B.S. degree while also a...

James J. Gibbons, 88, of Fredonia died Monday (Oct. 2, 2023) at his home.

Calling hours will be held Friday, Oct. 6, from 4-7 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of...

Lourdes Mendez, 86, of Dunkirk died Wednesday (Sept. 27, 2023) at her home.

She was born May 28, 1937 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Manuel and Andreita (Oquendo) Mendez.

She was a member of the Assembly Of Christian Church in Dunkirk for more than 40 years.

Lourdes was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and great-...

Mary Anne Lawhead, 93, of Dunkirk, passed away Monday afternoon, September 18, 2023 in her home, following a courageous battle with vascular dementia.

Born on April 6,1930 in Chicago, Illinois, Mary Anne was the daughter of the late James and Yvonne (Tremblay) Burke. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, James Burke Jr. her first husband, Jack...

Elizabeth Ann Falco, 63, of Fredonia, died unexpectedly at Westfield Memorial Hospital early Thursday morning September 14, 2023.

Beth was born January 24, 1960, in Dunkirk. She was the daughter of the late Russell C. Falco and the late Audrey M. (Heckathorn) Falco, both of Dunkirk, New York.

Beth was a 1978 graduate of Dunkirk High School as...

Roy D. Pulvino, 89, of Dunkirk died Tuesday morning (Sept. 26, 2023) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

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