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Brian E. Pitts, Jr.

Brian E. Pitts, Jr. 1968-2025 Brian E. Pitts, Jr. 56, of Fredonia, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Dunkirk on Dec.10, 1968, son of Dolores “Lorrie” (Ludemann) Pitts and the late Brian E. Pitts, Sr. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY.

Carol E. (Hook) Chelton

Carol E. (Hook) Chelton 1948 – 2025 Carol E. (Hook) Chelton,76, of Dunkirk, NY entered into rest June 28, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. She was born Aug. 22, 1948 in Grove City, PA to her parents Ronald and Virginia (Switzer) Hook. Carol is survived by her daughter Erica (Troy) Richerson and her grand daughter Shea Richerson There will be no visitation observed. A full obituary will be posted by Morse Funeral Home 19 E. Main Street Brocton, NY 14716. at www.morsefh.com.

Patricia J. Sullivan

Patricia J. (Draves) Sullivan, 82, of Dunkirk, passed away Tuesday morning, May 6, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born on September 23, 1942, wife of the late Richard D. Sullivan and daughter of the late Francis and Shirley (Skrzypek) Draves. A lifelong resident ...

Dealia M Wojcieszyn

Dealia M. “Dee/Dede” Frost Wojcieszyn, 68 of Cassadaga, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at home with her husband at her side. Born April 13, 1957, she is the daughter of the late Lester Sr. and Lucille Peters Frost. Dee was a fulltime wife and homemaker and also worked as a ...

Mary Mason

Mary Mason, 57, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Monday afternoon, June 23, 2025. Born in Dunkirk on February 26, 1968, daughter of the late Ernest and Cecilia (Batson) Mason. Mary graduated from Brocton High School. She loved doing puzzles, watching Lifetime movies, and listening to country ...

Julius J. Thurn

Julius J. “Jules” Thurn, 83, of Dunkirk, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening June 18, 2025 at his home with his family at his side. He was born on Dec. 14, 1941 in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Julius S. and Mary (nee Doherty) Thurn. He married the former Patricia Marsh on ...