Dunkirk: Gail A. Pfleuger, 77, of Dunkirk, New York, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk, following a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Buffalo on December 3, 1947, the daughter of the late Walter and Lucienne (Major) Cowan.
She was a graduate of Lake Shore Central School, Class of 1965 and worked as a District Manager for the Salvation Army, Erie, PA for over 30 years. Gail loved dogs, antiques and traveling.
Survivors include her husband Terry Pfleuger of Dunkirk, whom she married on September 30, 1976 in the Town of Sheridan, four daughters; Amy Jo Unger, Cindy Bauszus, Lisa Geffert, and Ellen Taberski. Also surviving are eight grandchildren. Besides her parents she was predeceased by a brother Gary Cowan.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no funeral services observed. Memorials may be made to either the Salvation Army, https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/give/164006/#!/donation/checkout or to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, https://www.roswellpark.org/giving/donate/honor-memorial-gifts.
Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
