Mary Ann (Tucker) Katta, 75, of Dunkirk, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 20, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center with her loving family by her side. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by R. Michael Mackowiak III; McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY.
Timothy J. Banach, 66, passed away on Jan. 1, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo. Born in Dunkirk on July 18, 1959, he was the son of the late Edward and Eleanor (Cybulski) Banach. 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.
Nancy L. (Barnes) Whitford, 93, of the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk, passed away Friday morning, Jan. 16, 2026. Born in Jamestown, NY on September 14, 1932, she was the wife of the late Richard L. Franklin and George Whitford and she was the daughter of the late Richard and Julian (Hager) Barnes. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Post Journal. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY.
Virginia M. Seekings, 29, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 at Rochester General Hospital, following an extended illness. Born in Dunkirk on July 22, 1996, she was the daughter of Johanna Cortes. Funeral services will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY.
David E. Harp, 90, of Hanover Road, Forestville, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Buffalo on Nov. 17, 1935, the son of the late James and Eunice (Meagley) Harp, Sr. David was a graduate of Orchard Park Central School, Class of 1953. He worked as a Telephone ...
Lisa Margaret Baker, 56, entered into rest Jan. 19,2026 with family by her side. She was born Dec. 1, 1969 in Hanover, NY to the late David Smith and Nancy (Emerling) Smith. Margaret had a passion for helping people and had created many different businesses over the years that accomplished ...
