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Donald A. Russo

Donald A. Russo, 79, of Buffalo, formerly of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Saturday, March 7, 2026 with his loving family by his side at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Dunkirk on December 19, 1946, he was the son of the late Anthony and Yolande (Perret) ...

Angel Correa Serrano

Angel Correa Serrano, 77, of Dunkirk, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico on Oct. 14, 1948, he was the husband of Carmen Navarro Correa and son of Mario and Ynes (Serrano) Correa. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY.

Mary S. Gehling

Mary S. (Thies) Gehling, 79, of Fredonia, NY entered into rest March 7, 2026. She was born in Dunkirk, NY Dec. 14, 1946 to her late parents, Kenneth and Viviann (Reese) Thies. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Gehling. She is survived by her children, Richard Gehling ...

Ronald W. Lawton

Ronald William Lawton, 77, of Robinson Street, Silver Creek, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at his home. He was born in Silver Creek on Feb. 16, 1949, the son of the late Norris and Dorothy (Schiedel) Lawton. He was a graduate of Lake Shore Central School and worked for the former ...

Donald A. Russo

Donald A. Russo, 79, of Buffalo, formerly of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Saturday, March 7, 2026 with his loving family by his side at Buffalo General Hospital. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church; 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. Military Honors will be held by the Dunkirk Joint Veteran Council immediately following ...

Melvin L. Schneider

Melvin L. Schneider, 87, of Dunkirk, passed away Saturday morning, March 7, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Friday, March 13, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church; 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. Military Honors will be held by the Dunkirk Joint Veteran Council immediately following the Mass. Interment will be held in Willowbrook Park Cemetery. A ...