Dunkirk Obituaries

Robert V. “Bob” McClenathan, 64, of Lakewood Ranch, Fla., died Friday morning (Sept. 2, 2022) in the Sarasota Hospice House.

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

Carol J. Osar, 86, of Dunkirk died Wednesday morning (Aug. 31, 2022) at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, following a lengthy illness.

She was born Jan. 1, 1936, in Elgin, Ill., the daughter of the late Wilbert and Catherine (Rickert) Prigge.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years, William J. Osar; six children: Doreen Schwartz, Dawn Griewisch, Charmaine...

Carol J. Osar, 86, of Dunkirk, died Wednesday morning (Aug. 31, 2022) at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo.

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

Roberta V. “Bobbie” Austin, 70, of Dayton, N.Y., passed away at the Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Gowanda, N.Y., on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.

She was born March 13, 1952, in Silver Creek, N.Y., the daughter of Marilyn (Varney) Turnbull of Dayton, N.Y., and the late Gerald Bruce Turnbull.

Bobbie worked for many years at J.N. Adams in Perrysburg,...

Roberta V. “Bobbie” Austin, 70, of Dayton, N.Y., passed away at the Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Gowanda, N.Y., on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.

She was born March 13, 1952, in Silver Creek, N.Y., the daughter of Marilyn (Varney) Turnbull of Dayton, N.Y., and the late Gerald Bruce Turnbull.

Bobbie worked for many years at J.N. Adams in Perrysburg,...

Theresa J. Rose, 84, of Fredonia, died Friday evening (Aug. 19. 2022) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk.

She was born March 28, 1938, in Fredonia, the daughter of the late Frank and Stella (Grabowski) Moscato.

A lifelong resident of Fredonia, Theresa was a graduate of Fredonia High School, class of 1957. She was a parishioner of...

Roberta V. “Bobbie” Austin, 70, of Dayton, N.Y., passed away at the Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.

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

Theresa J. Rose, 84, of Fredonia, died Friday evening (Aug. 19. 2022) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk.

She was born March 28, 1938, in Fredonia, the daughter of the late Frank and Stella (Grabowski) Moscato.

A lifelong resident of Fredonia, Theresa was a graduate of Fredonia High School, class of 1957. She was a parishioner of...

David R. Dow, 80, of Dunkirk, died Saturday morning (July 16, 2022) at home, following an extended illness.

Private funeral services will be held Aug. 20, 2022, where David will have a Scottish Bag Piper and military honors.

A celebration of life will be held at 3-5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at Dom Polski Club Room.

In lieu of...

Timothy S. Coughlin, 55, of Portland, combat veteran and beloved grandfather, died unexpectedly on Aug. 15, 2022.

Calling hours will be held today, Aug. 19, from 4-7 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held immediately after the calling hours at 7 p.m. The Rev. Daniel P. Walsh will officiate. Full military honors will be ac-corded...

Lawrence F. Canfora, 60, of Dunkirk. died Wednesday. Aug. 17, 2022 in Dunkirk.

He was born Jan. 10, 1962, in Dunkirk, the son of the late Salvador and Geraldine (Nocera) Canfora. He had been employed as a commercial fisherman.

Survivors include his son, Timothy Canfora of Florida; sister, Rita Canfora of Dunkirk; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services private....

Timothy S. Coughlin, 55, of Portland, combat veteran and beloved grandfather, died unexpectedly on August 15, 2022.

He was born May 27, 1967 in Kenmore, the son of James D. Coughlin of Dunkirk and the late Berniece Y. (Serena) Coughlin.

A devoted U.S Marine Corps Veteran who received a Bronze Star (with Valor device) for his service in the Gulf...

Alojzy “Al” Poweski, 93, of Dunkirk, died Friday morning (Aug. 12, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

He was born Dec. 12, 1928 in Dunkirk, the son of the late Valentine and Angela (Herdzik) Poweski.

A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Al served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 48. He had been employed as a professional firefighter for the City of...

Karen Y. Corsi, “The Cookie Lady”, of Fredonia, formerly of Dunkirk, died Friday morning (Aug. 12, 2022) at home surrounded by her loving family.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass which will be celebrated, Friday at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. Calling hours will be from 3-7 p.m. on Thursday at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home....

Karen Y. Corsi, “The Cookie Lady,” of Fredonia, formerly of Dunkirk, died Friday morning (Aug. 12, 2022) at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on Nov. 15, 1942, in Silver Creek, N.Y., the daughter of the late Samuel Centanni and Mattea (Matilda) Catalano.

Karen grew up in Dunkirk, N.Y., and graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1960....

Timothy S. “Tim” Coughlin, 54, of Portland, died unexpectedly Monday (Aug. 15, 2022) at home.

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

Carol M. Ozga, 80, of Dunkirk, passed away Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, at her home supported by her loving family.

She was born March 3, 1942, in Dunkirk, N.Y.

A resident of Dunkirk, Carol graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1959. She married Stanley ”Bob” Ozga April 27, 1963, in Dunkirk, N.Y., and the two had celebrated their 59th wedding...

Alojzy “Al” Poweski, 93, of Dunkirk, died Friday morning (Aug. 12, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

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

Karen Y. Corsi, 79, of Fredonia, died Friday morning (Aug. 12, 2022) at her home surrounded by her loving family.

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

David L. Dewey, 83, passed away Wednesday Aug. 3, 2022, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Erie, Pa., after a long a courageous battle. Born May 2, 1939, in North Harmony, N.Y. Son of Majorie (Spinks) and Perry Dewey, both deceased.

David is survived a sister, Doris (Dewey) and brother-in-law, Perry Beckerink. Also survived by son, Tyler Dewey and daughter-in-law, Ashley...