Dunkirk Obituaries

David P. Taber Sr., 76, of Fredonia died Tuesday evening (April 18, 2023) at Buffalo General Hospital following a lengthy illness.

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 at the Erie County Medical a in Buffalo following a brief illness.

She was born July 1, 1962 in Silver Creek, the daughter of Daniel J. Woloszyn of Dunkirk and the late Josephine R. “Pina” (Bomasuto) Woloszyn.

A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Diane was a graduate of Dunkirk High...

Phyllis M. Jagoda, 89, of Dunkirk died Saturday morning (April 15, 2023) at The Star Hospice House in Lakewood, NY.

She was born March 25, 1934 in Lockport, the daughter of the late Leroy and Anna (Heminger) Gill.

A resident of Dunkirk for most of her life, Phyllis had been employed at the Fredonia State Faculty Student Association. She was...

Phyllis M. Jagoda, 89, of Dunkirk died Saturday morning (April 15, 2023) at The Star Hospice House in Lakewood, NY.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday, April 18, from 4-7 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday edition of the OBSERVER.

Daniel R. Polowy, 76, of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of Dunkirk passed away peacefully on Nov. 11, 2022, with his family by his side.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass which will be celebrated Saturday, April 22, at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. Full military honors will be accorded by the Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council Honor...

Janet R. (Kowalski) Guenther, 86, of the Town of Sheridan died peacefully at home on Tuesday morning April 11, 2023.

Calling hours will be held Friday, April 14, from 4-7 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, April 15, at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Burial will be in...

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

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

Janet R. (Kowalski) Guenther, 86, of the town of Sheridan died peacefully at home on Tuesday morning April 11, 2023. She was born Dec. 13, 1936 in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Henry and Sophie (Mleczko) Kowalski. A lifelong area resident, Janet attended St. Mary’s Academy and was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1954. Janet had...

Patricia A. Haase, 82 of Dunkirk, New York and Daytona Beach, Florida Passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 11, 2023 surrounded by her children after a brief illness.

Left to cherish her memories are her children Michele Bull, Lawrence Haase Jr (Carol Murphy), Mark Haase (Beverly Sutton), Molly (Edwin) Pagan. Her Grandchildren Shawn (Melinda) Bull, Lawrence Haase III, Jenaivive Pagan...

Patricia A. (Raths) Haase, 82, of Dunkirk died Tuesday morning (April 11, 2023) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, April 13, from 4-8 p.m., at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, April 14, at 10 a.m., at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. A complete obituary will be published in...

Janet R. (Kowalski) Guenther, 86, of the town of Sheridan died Tuesday morning (April 11, 2023) at home.

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

Patrick Richard Deering, 69, of Dunkirk died Wednesday (March 29, 2023) at home.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock in the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. Pastor Zoe Milliman will officiate. Calling hours will be held today from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Willowbrook Park Cemetery.

Patrick Richard Deering, 69, of Dunkirk died Wednesday morning (March 29, 2023) at home following a brief illness.

He was born Oct. 14, 1953 in Dunkirk, the son of the late Richard and Louella (Platt) Deering.

A lifelong resident of the area, Patrick was a graduate of Fredonia High School, class of 1971 and continued his education at Alfred State...

Patrick Richard Deering, 69, of Dunkirk died Wednesday morning (March 29, 2023) at home following a brief illness.

He was born Oct. 14, 1953 in Dunkirk, the son of the late Richard and Louella (Platt) Deering.

A lifelong resident of the area, Patrick was a graduate of Fredonia High School, class of 1971 and continued his education at Alfred State...

Parker J. Mazany, 23, of Dunkirk died Sunday evening (March 19, 2023) at Buffalo General Hospital following a brief illness.

He was born Feb. 10, 2000 in Dunkirk, the son of Jeffrey and Amber (Moloney) Mazany of Dunkirk.

A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Parker attended the LoGuidice Center in Fredonia.

Besides his parents, he is survived by three sisters, Mikayla...

Patrick Richard Deering, 69, of Dunkirk died Wednesday morning March 29, 2023, at home.

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

Sandra J. Stoyle, 76, of Dunkirk went home to be with the angels Monday morning (March 13, 2023) at Buffalo General Hospital.

She was born Dec. 3, 1946 in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of the late Joseph and Olga (Ermakovitz) Korbas.

A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Sandra graduated from Dunkirk High School, class of 1964. She also was a graduate...

Margarita Valentin, 67, of Dunkirk died Wednesday (March 22, 2023) at home.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated this afternoon at 2:45 in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Margarita Valentin, 67, of Dunkirk was called home to be with her Savior and LORD JESUS CHRIST on Wednesday (March 22, 2023) at home. She was born June 16, 1955 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Ramon and Julia (Vega) Rosas. A Dunkirk resident for most of her life, Margarita was a graduate of Dunkirk High School....

Kathleen M. Murray, 77, of Dunkirk died Wednesday (March 15, 2023) at home.

Calling hours will be held Friday, March 24, from 4-7 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.