Dunkirk Obituaries

Sally Jane (Maternowski) Berger, 77, of Fredonia died Thursday morning (June 29, 2023) at Absolut Care of Westfield.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, July 6, from 4-7 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Friday, July 7, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. The Rev. Holly Clark-Porter will officiate.

Noelia (nee DeJesus) Salgado, 75, transitioned peacefully on June 30, 2023 after a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family. “Noel”, as she was affectionately known by many, was born on July 30, 1947, to the late Julia (nee Torres) and Victor DeJesus. She was the eldest of nine children born to their martial union.

Born in Jayuya, Puerto...

Noelia Salgado, 75, of Dunkirk died Friday evening (June 30, 2023) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, July 5, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 6, at 10 a.m. in the funeral Home. The Rev. Erika Lopez will officiate. Burial will...

Sally Jane (Maternowski) Berger, 77, of Fredonia, NY went to “the big kitchen in the sky” on June 29, 2023, peacefully, after a long illness.

Sally was born on March 5, 1946 to Dorothy and Edward Maternowski in Silver Creek, NY. After Sally graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1964, she attended beautician school. In 1966, Sally and Frank...

Alfred W. Meyers was laid to rest June 28, 2023. He was born April 7, 1927 in Silver Creek, New York.

He died unexpectedly on June 25, 2023 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. He was 96 years old.

He was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Mable Meyers; and his brothers, Fred Meyers, and Robert Meyers.

The family...

Sally J. Berger, 77, of Fredonia died Thursday morning (June 29, 2023) at Absolut Care of Westfield.

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

Alfred W. Meyers, 96, of Dunkirk died Sunday afternoon (June 25, 2023) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

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

Joe Rhoda, 80, of Fredonia died Tuesday morning (June 13, 2023) at his home.

He was born Oct. 7, 1942 in Dunkirk, NY, the son of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Bartolomeo) Rhoda.

Joe graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1960 and went on to attend Youngstown State University in Ohio for three years; he received a Bachelor of Arts...

Robert J. Kozlowski, 65, of Dunkirk died Monday afternoon, June 12, 2023, at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

He was born June 14, 1957 in Dunkirk, the son of Robert P. and Elizabeth (Bartholomew) Kozlowski of Dunkirk.

A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Robert was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1975. He took pride in his most recent role as a...

Joe Rhoda, 80, of Fredonia died Tuesday morning, June 13, 2023, at his home.

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

Robert J. Kozlowski, 65, of Dunkirk died Monday (June 12, 2023) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

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

Ramon Lopez Sosa, 73, of Dunkirk died Wednesday afternoon (June 7, 2023) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

He was born April 22, 1950 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Ramon and Lucila (Sosa) Lopez.

Survivors include his wife, Luz M. Medina; son, Ramon Lopez Medina of SC and daughter, Amarilis Lopez Medina of Puerto Rico.

Private funeral services...

Ramon Lopez Sosa, 73, of Dunkirk died Wednesday afternoon (June 7, 2023) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

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

Diane M. Woloszyn, 60, of Dunkirk died Tuesday evening April 11, 2023.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass which will be celebrated Saturday, June 10, at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. Entombment will be in the Columbarium of St. Hedwig’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Church or St....

Diane M. Woloszyn, 60, of Dunkirk died Tuesday evening April 11, 2023.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass which will be celebrated Saturday, June 10, at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. Entombment will be in the Columbarium of St. Hedwig’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Church or St....

Gary W. Szymanski, age 68, of Buffalo NY entered into rest on June 2, 2023. Former husband of Eileen R. Szymanski. Dearest father of Brian Szymanski. Loving stepfather of Alexander (Susan) Costa Jr., Roselle Atzrott, Tammy (Jim Demmerley) LaTona, and Eve (James) Naumoff; Beloved Grandfather of Anna and Olivia Costa, Nicole, Ashley, and Samuel Atzrott, Anthony Fuchs, Dena LaTona, Matthew...

On Tuesday May 30, 2023 Daniel F. Wolfe, age 72, of Dunkirk, born August 27, 1950 has left this world to be reunited with his father, Edward F. Wolfe, his mother Margaret C. Wolfe (Daley), and his sister, Amy C. Wolfe.

He is survived by his “little sister” Mary Kay Bouquin, her husband Steven F. Bouquin; nephews, Matthew Wolfe Bouquin...

Clarissa V. Lemoine, 88, of Dunkirk died Wednesday morning (May 31, 2023) at the Dunkirk Rehab and Nursing Center.

She was born Nov. 23 1934 in Willoughby, OH, the daughter of the late Frederick and Violet (McFarlend) Oliphant.

Survivors include her daughter, Denise (Dennis) Gould; and son, David (Beth) Vermilye. Funeral services private. Arrangements by McGraw-Kowal F.H.

Daniel F. Wolfe, 72, of Dunkirk died Tuesday evening, May 30, 2023, at his home.

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

Corinne A. (Pokoj) Kozlowski, 88, of Zephyrhills, Fla., formerly of Dunkirk died January 20, 2023.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass which will be celebrated Saturday, June 3, at 11 a.m. in Blessed Mary Angela Parish, Church of St. Hyacinth. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.