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Darlyn B. Velzy

Darlyn B. Velzy

Darlyn B. Velzy, 80, of Dunkirk died Saturday evening (Nov. 16, 2019) at Buffalo General Hospital.

She was born Oct. 23, 1939 in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Howard and Josephine (Pinkowski) Brown. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Darlyn was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, Class of 1957.

Survivors include four sons, Wilson (Becky) Mead of Huntington Station, Long Island, NY, Walter (Marygrace) Mead of Cassadaga, Jay (Dawn) Mead of

Swanton, VT, and Wayne (Donna DeLong) Velzy; one daughter, Melinda (David Helminski) Mead of Silver Creek; one sister, Char Sobkowski of Edwardsville, IL; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald G. Velzy, who died Aug. 22, 2017; one sister, Dolly Pokoj; one brother, Howard Brown; and her step-son, Paul Velzy.

Calling hours will be held Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. Private funeral services will take place at the convenience of the family.