Dunkirk Obituaries

David L. Dewey

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...

Steven Emil Yunghans

Steven Emil Yunghans, 46, of Fredonia died unexpectedly on Friday (Oct. 16, 2020). A Memorial service will be held on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Williams Center on the SUNY Fredonia Campus.

Donations in Steven’s name may be made to the Fredonia Fire Department, 80 W. Main St., Fredonia, NY 14063 or to Dream from The...

Corrine M. Crino

Corrine M. Crino, 89, of Dunkirk, N.Y. passed away Aug. 3, 2022, after a brief illness at her daughter’s house surrounded by her loving family to join her Lord and loving husband, Carm, who predeceased her six years ago, Aug. 4, 2016. She was born July 2, 1933, in Dunkirk, N.Y., to the late Joseph and Jennie (Valvo) Solazzo.

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David L. Dewey

David L. Dewey, 83, of Dunkirk, died Wednesday evening (Aug. 3, 2022) at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pa.

Calling hours will be held Monday, Aug. 8, from 3-7 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held immediately after the calling hours at 7 p.m. The Rev. Daniel P. Walsh will officiate.

Memorials may be made...

Steven Emil Yunghans

Steven Emil Yunghans, 46, of Fredonia died unexpectedly on Friday (Oct. 16, 2020). A Memorial service will be held on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Williams Center on the SUNY Fredonia Campus.

Donations in Steven’s name may be made to the Fredonia Fire Department, 80 W. Main St., Fredonia, NY 14063 or to Dream from The...

Craig D. Fellinger

Craig D. Fellinger, 65, of Fredonia, died Friday morning (July 29, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

Calling hours will be held today, from 6-8 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Sheridan.

Memorials, if desired, may...

Craig D. Fellinger

Craig D. Fellinger, 65, of Fredonia, died Friday morning (July 29, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

He was born April 15, 1957, in Dunkirk, the son of Phyllis (Burlett) Fellinger of Dunkirk and the late Paul R. Fellinger.

A lifelong area resident, Craig was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1975. He had been employed as a steel...

Beverly A. (Falco) Bennett

Beverly A. (Falco) Bennett, 79, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday evening (June 28, 2022) at Buffalo General Hospital.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass which will be celebrated Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 10 a.m., at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. There will be no prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be...

Beverly A. (Falco) Bennett

Beverly A. (Falco) Bennett, 79, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday evening (June 28, 2022) at Buffalo General Hospital.

She was born Nov. 1, 1942, in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Joseph A. Jr. and Rita H. (Stachowiak) Falco.

Beverly was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1960 and attended Monroe Community College in Rochester. She had been employed...

Frank “Frankie” Russell Rossotto Iv

Frank “Frankie” Russell Rossotto IV, 42, of Middleburg, Fla., formerly of Cassadaga, passed away after a long illness on July 3, 2022.

The family will receive friends at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022, at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home with memorial services starting at 3 p.m. A reception will follow at 4 p.m. in the banquet hall at the...

Josephine A. “Josie” Wierczynski

Josephine A. “Josie” Wierczynski, 95, of Dunkirk, died Sunday afternoon July 17, 2022.

She was born March 26, 1927, in Buffalo, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (DePlato) Ragione.

Josie had lived in Alden for 28 years and had been a resident of Dunkirk, since 1987. She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church.

Survivors include...

Frank “Frankie” Russell Rossotto Iv

Frank “Frankie” Russell Rossotto IV, 42, of Middleburg, Florida, formerly of Cassadaga passed away after a long illness on July 3, 2022. He was born on January 27, 1980, in Syracuse, New York to Butch Rossotto and Roberta (Howe) Pacos.

Frank grew up in a small town where he was loved by many for his outgoing nature, adventurous attitude, and...

Josephine A. “Josie” Wierczynski

Josephine A. “Josie” Wierczynski, 95, of Dunkirk, died Sunday afternoon July 17, 2022.

She was born March 26, 1927, in Buffalo, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (DePlato) Ragione.

Josie had lived in Alden for 28 years and had been a resident of Dunkirk, since 1987. She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church.

Survivors include...

Edmund A. Aniszewski

Edmund A. Aniszewski Edmund A. Aniszewski (94) of Dunkirk, N.Y.,he left this world to be with Our Lord, this past Sunday, surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong resident of the city, Edmund was a graduate of St Hyacinth’s academy as well as The Industrial High School, where he was the starting center on the men’s basketball team.

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Josephine A. “Josie” Wierczynski

Josephine A. “Josie” Wierczynski, 95, of Dunkirk, died Sunday afternoon July 17, 2022.

She was born March 26, 1927, in Buffalo, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (DePlato) Ragione.

Josie had lived in Alden for 28 years and had been a resident of Dunkirk, since 1987. She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church.

Survivors include...

Edmund A. Aniszewski

Edmund A. Aniszewski, 94, of Dunkirk, died Sunday afternoon July 17, 2022.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, July 20, from 4-7 p.m., at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, July 21, at 10 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.

A complete obituary will be published in the Wednesday edition of the...

Frank “Frankie” Russell Rossotto Iv

Frank “Frankie” Russell Rossotto IV, 42, of Middleburg, Fla., formerly of Cassadaga, passed away after a long illness on July 3, 2022.

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

Josephine A. Wierczynski

Josephine A. Wierczynski, 95, of Dun-kirk, died Sunday afternoon, July 17, 2022.

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

David R. Dow

David R. Dow, 80, of Dunkirk, died Saturday morning (July 16, 2022) at his home.

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

James G.”Coach” Noto

James G.“Coach” Noto, 63, of Dunkirk, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning (July 14, 2022) at Buffalo General Hospital with his brother and his loving companion by his side.

He was born June 1, 1959, in Dunkirk, one of two sons born to Samuel and Marie (Mancino) Noto.

Jim attended grade school at St. Mary’s School. He was a proud 1977...