Richard "Richie" Helwig, age 67, formerly of Dunkirk, died Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo. He was born in Dunkirk on December 4, 1948, the son of the late Richard and Irene L. (Rajski) Helwig.
Surviving are his brother, Fred (Ann) Helwig and his sister, Arlene Criswell, both of Dunkirk; and his brother-in-law, LeRoy Goldhardt of Midland, MI. Nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Geraldine Goldhardt.
Private funeral services will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no prior visitation.
Arrangements by the Newman Funeral Home, Inc.
Obituary from the Observer