Dunkirk Obituaries

James G. Noto, 63, of Dunkirk, died unexpectedly Thursday morning (July 14, 2022) at Buffalo General Hospital.

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

Daisy Torres, 74, of Dunkirk died Tuesday (July 12, 2022) at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Oct. 25, 1947 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Carlos and Luisa (Robles) Ruiz.

A resident of Dunkirk for most of her life, Daisy was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.

Survivors include four brothers, Carlos (Theresa)...

David R. Fitzer, 83, of Dunkirk, died Friday (July 1, 2022) at home.

He was born Dec. 25, 1938, in Dunkirk, the son of the late Robert and Jeanne (Iskra) Fitzer.

A lifelong Dunkirk resident, David was a graduate of Cardinal Mindszenty High School, class of 1957. He had been employed by True Temper Corp. for 30 years.

David was...

Carol B. “Lucy” (Pochylski) Sutton, of Sheridan, died Monday morning (Feb. 28, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass which will be celebrated Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 10 a.m., at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.

Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Patricia M. Olenen, 72, a resident of the Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, formerly of Westtown, N.Y., died peacefully Monday morning (July 4, 2022).

She was born July 25, 1949. at Beth Israel Hospital in New York City, the daughter of the late Anthony Nowom and Agnes (Drumstas) Nowom.

She was baptized and confirmed at St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic...

Carol B. “Lucy” (Pochylski) Sutton, of Sheridan, died Monday morning (Feb. 28, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass which will be celebrated Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 10 a.m., at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.

Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Kathy L. Drew, 75, of Silver Creek, died Sunday morning (July 3, 2022) at the Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

She was born April 27, 1947, in Silver Creek, the daughter of the late Gerald and Gloria (Griewisch) Metzger.

A lifelong resident of Silver Creek, Kathy was a homemaker.

Survivors include two sons: Skeeter (Mary Jane) Wasmund of Silver Creek...

Tony Kozlowski, 80, a resident of St. Columban’s on the Lake Retirement Home, Silver Creek, N.Y., died Sunday evening (June 12, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk.

He was born Dec. 13, 1941, in Dunkirk, the son of the late Anthony and Irene (Kopliner) Kozlowski.

Tony attended Forestville Central School and the Fellowship of the Spirit Ministerial and Healing...

David R. Fitzer, 83, of Dunkirk died Friday (July 1, 2022) at home.

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

Kathryn L. Drew, 75, of Silver Creek died Sunday morning (July 3, 2022) at the Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

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

Kathryn L. Drew, 75, of Silver Creek died Sunday morning (July 3, 2022) at the Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

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

Beverly A. (Falco) Bennett

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

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

Tony Kozlowski, 80, of St. Columban’s on the Lake Retirement Home, Silver Creek, died Sunday even-ing (June 12, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

Calling hours will be held Friday, July 8, from 4-7 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. Mark Thomas will officiate. Full...

The family of Rick Dunst will hold a celebration of his life on July 2, 2022, at 3 p.m. at the Liberty Vineyards & Winery pavilion in Sheridan, N.Y. A barbecue dinner will be served at 4 p.m.

Rick died on Feb. 11, 2020, after a long battle with colon cancer. In keep-ing with his wishes, we will gather to...

Milta Cosme, 70, of Dunkirk, N.Y., was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 25, 2022, after an extended illness.

She was born Feb. 15, 1952, in Rincon Puerto Rico to the Late Bernardo and Maria Valentin Rivera.

Milta traveled to Dunkirk with her family at the age of 5 years old and...

Milta Cosme, 70, of Dunkirk died Saturday afternoon (June 25, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday, June 28, from 4-7 p.m., at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, June 29, at 10 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.

A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday...

George R. Nopper, 81, of Cassadaga, passed away surrounded by his family Monday evening (June 20, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital. His loving wife of nearly 56 years, Eleanor (Donaldson) Nopper and all his children were by his side to hug him and kiss him for a final goodbye.

George and Eleanor had an enduring love and generous commitment...

Jack Shubert, 85, of Dunkirk, NY passed away peacefully on May 15, 2022. Born on January 16, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA, Jack came to Dunkirk in 1959 to join the staff of Dunkirk High School where he taught until his retirement in 1993. Jack also served as the head golf professional at Shorewood Country Club for 48 years. Jack was...

Kenneth H. Hollander, 80, of Dunkirk died Friday June 17, 2022, at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

The son of the late Elmer and Josephine (Makuch) Hollander, Ken was a life-long Dunkirk resident and parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Survivors include wife Roberta (Scott) Hollander, brother Allen (Judy) Hollander, and sister Janet (David) Jagoda of Dunkirk, daughter Cindy (David) Handelsman...

George R. Nopper, 81, of Cassadaga, died Monday evening (June 20, 2022) at Brooks Memorial Hospital.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, June 25, from 8 to 9:15 a.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 145 East Main St., Fredonia.

A complete obituary will be published in...