Dunkirk Obituaries

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...

Mary Anne Lawhead, 93, of Dunkirk died Monday afternoon (Sept. 18, 2023) at her home.

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

Elizabeth A. Falco, 63, of Fredonia died unexpectedly Thursday morning (Sept. 14, 2023) at Westfield Memorial Hospital.

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

David , age 44, died at UPMC in Jamestown early Sunday morning, Sept. 10, 2023 due to respiratory failure.

He was born July 31, 1979, in Dunkirk, NY, but transferred to Children’s Hospital in Buffalo where he spent 8 months due to his prematurity and medical issues. He was placed in the Binkiwitz home at 10 mo. of age...

Joseph C. Catalano, 97, of Dunkirk died Monday morning, Sept. 11, 2023, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born May 5, 1926 in Dunkirk, the son of the late George and Mary (Gullo) Catalano.

A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Joseph was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, Class of 1944. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944...

Joseph C. Catalano, 97, of Dunkirk died Monday morning (Sept. 11, 2023) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated Friday, Sept. 15, at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. There will be no prior visitation. Full military honors will be accorded by the Dunkirk...

Audrey Nasca, 84, of Dunkirk died peacefully in her home with her family members by her side on Sept. 5 of 2023. She was born April 24, 1939 in Dunkirk, the daughter of Alfred and Mary (Sobilo) Zielinski.

In loving memory of Audrey, who cherished the moments spent with her beloved family, she will forever be remembered as a...

Leonard F. “Len” Schrantz, 88, of Dunkirk went home to be with our Lord on August 30, 2023. He was born on February 15, 1935 in Dunkirk, the son of the late Leonard A. and Angela (Ludes) Schrantz.

A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Mr. Schrantz was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1953. He proudly served his country...

Leonard F. Schrantz, 88, of Dunkirk died Wednesday morning, Aug. 30, 2023 at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

Calling hours will be held Friday, Sept. 1, from 4-8 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Full military honors will be accorded by the...

Father Thomas J. Wopperer, 85, died Monday morning (Aug. 21, 2023) at Brothers of Mercy Campus in Clarence, NY. He was the former pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Dunkirk for nearly 20 years.

Father Wopperer will lie in state at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 328 Washington Avenue in Dunkirk on Friday, August 25, from 2:00 PM...

Father Thomas J. Wopperer, 85, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at Brothers of Mercy Campus in Clarence, NY. He was the former pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Dunkirk for nearly 20 years.

Father Wopperer will lie in state at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 328 Washington Ave. in Dunkirk on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 from 6 to...

Father Thomas J. Wopperer entered into eternal peace on August 21, 2023 at Brothers of Mercy Campus in Clarence, NY after a brief illness. He was 85 years old.

Born on February 9, 1938 in Buffalo, N.Y., Father Wopperer was the son of Frank C. and Rose M. (Durshordwe) Wopperer. He attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School and the Diocesan Preparatory...

Father Thomas J. Wopperer, 85, died Monday morning (Aug. 21, 2023) at Brothers of Mercy Campus in Clarence, NY. He was the former pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Dunkirk for nearly 20 years.

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

Henry “Hank” L. Cieszynski, 82, of Versailles Road, Irving, died Tuesday (August 15, 2023) at Brooks Memorial Hospital following complications from COPD.

Son of the late Mary Cieszynski and Victor Pacelli, he was born June 29, 1941 in Springville on the family farm.

As a fabricator, auto-mechanic, maintenance and farm worker, Hank was employed at Bethlehem Steel, Fieldbrook Farms, E&M...

Richard A. Leva, Ph.D., of Dunkirk, NY, died on August 13, 2023.

He was born in Schenectady, NY and was an emeritus professor of psychology at SUNY Fredonia.

He is survived by his wife Judith, son Anthony, daughter Tracy (James) Stenger and grandson, Cooper. A private celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements...

Jo Anne M. Leone, 71, of Fredonia died Wednesday morning (Aug. 16, 2023) at her home.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass which will be celebrated Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. There will be no prior visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative...

Mary Zaccari Nasca passed away on August 2, 2023. She was 96 years old.

She is survived by her sister Concetta; four sons, Carl, Ronald, Paul, and Thomas; five granddaughters, Gina Thompson, Jessica Nasca, Kara Dunn, Elizabeth Guzzetta, and Laura Sarapochillo; and 11 great-grandchildren.

There will be a funeral mass held for Mary at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fredonia...

Troy S. Smith, of Dunkirk, entered into rest on August 14, 2023 at Brooks Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born March 15, 1972 to Ethel Mary Smith and Will Thompson. He then married his wife, Christina (Klusek) Smith on July 16th, 2016. Troy was known for many things, but most of all his ability to make people...

Henry L. Cieszynski, 82, of Irving died Tuesday morning, Aug. 15, 2023, at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk.

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

Jo Anne M. Leone, 71, of Fredonia died Wednesday morning, Aug. 16, 2023 at her home.

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