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Dawn M. Johnson

Dawn Michele (Wetsel) Johnson, 62, passed away on April 22, 2026. She was born on July 6, 1963. At the time of her passing, Dawn was living in Lakewood, New York, and had previously resided for many years in Rock Hill, South Carolina. She will be remembered for her love of family and the joy ...

Kathleen A. Barton

Kathleen Myers Barton, 75, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2026 in Dunkirk, NY. She was born on December 24, 1950 to Rocco Logan and Wanita (Jones) Logan at Brooks Memorial Hospital. She married her loving husband, Timothy Barton of Toronto, Canada on Feb. 14, 2007. She was a devoted ...

Douglas A. Neal

Douglas A. Neal, 81, of Sherman, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 25, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Freay Funeral Home when finalized.

Philip and Linda Nosek

Philip Nosek and Linda (Zentz) Nosek, of Fredonia, passed away Wednesday evening, April 22, 2026. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY.

Michael R. Dowling

Michael R. Dowling, 78, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, April 22, 2026. Born in Buffalo, he was the husband of the late Diana (Kucharski) Dowling and son of the late William and Jeanne Dowling. Michael proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1970. Following his honorable service, Michael built a substantial career working first at Bethlehem Steel in Lackawanna. For 16 years, he applied himself as a Quality Control Inspector, ensuring the highest standards of excellence. He later spent nearly four decades at Dunkirk Ice Cream as a ...

Kathleen A. Barton

Kathleen Myers Barton, 75, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2026 in Dunkirk, NY.She was born on December 24, 1950 to Rocco Logan and Wanita (Jones) Logan at Brooks Memorial Hospital. She married her loving husband Timothy Barton of Toronto, Canada on February 14, 2007. She was a devoted ...