Dunkirk Obituaries

Audrey S. Schafer, 101, of Dunkirk died Friday morning (Nov. 18, 2022) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk.

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

Jacen J. Weinkertz, 27, of Fredonia, died unexpectedly Sunday (Nov. 13, 2022) at home.

He was born April 24, 1995 in Dunkirk, the son of Kimberly M. Karlstrom and Johnnie Karlstrom (stepfather).

A lifelong resident of the area, Jacen graduated from Fredonia High School. He had been employed as a steelworker at Allied Universal in Dunkirk.

Jacen enjoyed many activities...

Chet died Nov. 2, 2022, with his devoted family beside him.

Chet was born in Fredonia in 1943, the only son of the late Chester and Mary Agnes (Oddo) Ball.

He graduated from Fredonia High School in 1961 with a Regents Diploma.

After a semester at SUNY Fredonia, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1962. Chet attended Language...

Jacen J. Weinkertz, 27, of Fredonia died unexpectedly Sunday (Nov. 13, 2022) at home.

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

Erick K. Lawton, born July 5 1975, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 7, 2022 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his loving son (Ayden); mother (Sally); brother (Aaron); sisters: (Lisa and Kimberly) and many nieces and nephews.

Erick was an amazing artist who enjoyed swimming, his dogs, the outdoors, Pink Floyd and spending...

Chet died Nov. 2, 2022, with his devoted family beside him.

Chet was born in Fredonia in 1943, the only son of the late Chester and Mary Agnes (Oddo) Ball.

He graduated from Fredonia High School in 1961 with a Regents Diploma.

After a semester at SUNY Fredonia, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1962. Chet attended Language...

Ronald P. LaDolce Jr., 56, of Fredonia, formerly of Dunkirk, died Friday morning (Nov. 4, 2022) at Buffalo General Hospital.

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

Chester Herbert Ball Jr., 79, of Fredonia, died Wednesday morning (Nov. 2, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk.

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

Craig M. Sutton Sr., 71, of Dunkirk, peacefully passed away Saturday evening (Oct. 29, 2022) at home surrounded by his family.

He was born March 20, 1951, in Dunkirk, the son of the late William and Alice (Thompson) Sutton.

A lifelong resident of the area, Craig was a graduate of Dunkirk High School. He was a Vietnam veteran and served...

William M. Paige, 72 of Dunkirk passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Watertown, N.Y., on June 21, 1950, the son of the late Maurice and Patricia Paige (O’Neil).

William is survived by his loving wife of almost 52 years, Dorothy (Hartman) Paige, whom he married on Oct. 24, 2070....

Richard W. “Dick” Grilley, 77, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully in his sleep at UPMC Chautauqua, in Jamestown, N.Y., after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and kidney disease on Oct. 27, 2022.

He was born Oct. 4, 1945 in Minot, N.D.,, the son of the late Wesley Warren and Velma Irene (Freshman) Grilley.

Dick spent most of his life...

Craig M. Sutton Sr., 71, of Dunkirk, died Saturday evening (Oct. 29, 2022) at home.

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

Amy R. Allnatt, 45, of Dunkirk died unexpectedly Saturday morning (Oct. 22, 2022) at home.

She was born Feb. 15, 1977 in Springville, N.Y., the daughter of the late Phil and Eleanor Allnatt.

Survivors include her loving companion, Jean M. Engman; and her aunt, Sheila (Kashavion) McGee of Dunkirk. She is also survived by her canine companion, Baby Girl.

Private...

Amy R. Allnatt, 45, of Dunkirk, died unexpectedly Saturday morning (Oct. 22, 2022) at home.

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

Peter “Pete” Lagana, 84, of The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family in their home in Fredonia, N.Y., after a brief illness.

Pete was born in Dunkirk, N.Y., on July 2, 1938, to Carmelo and Mary Lagana. He grew up on a small farm and spent his youth helping his family grow...

Peter Lagana, 84, of Fredonia died Monday (Oct. 10, 2022) at home surrounded by his loving family.

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

Robert V. McClenathan, 64, of Lakewood Ranch, Fla., passed away peacefully on Sept. 2, 2022, at Sarasota Hospice House.

Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. Service will be at noon followed by a luncheon at Shorewood Country Club. The Rev. Molly T. Golando will officiate.

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Barbara Rafan, 80, of Dunkirk died Sunday morning (Oct. 9, 2022) following a brief illness.

She was born Aug. 18, 1942 in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Walter and Frances (Jakubowicz) Kuras.

A lifelong resident of the area, Barbara was a graduate of Cardinal Mindszenty High School, class of 1960. She had been employed as a lunch aide for...

Erica Elizabeth Yunghans, 45, of Fredonia, died suddenly on Oct. 1, 2022, at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk. She was born May 24, 1977 near Poughkeepsie N.Y.

She was the beloved wife of recently deceased Steven Yunghans, and devoted mother of Patrick and Emma. She was the daughter-in-law of Penelope and Wayne Yunghans. She was the unofficial adopted daughter of...

Nicholas E. “Nick” Strauser, 38, of Fredonia died Thursday morning (Oct. 6, 2022) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., Fredonia at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Darwin R. Barker Library in Memory of Nick.

Arrangements are by...