Dawn Michele (Wetsel) Johnson, 62, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born on July 6, 1963.
At the time of her passing, Dawn was living in Lakewood and had previously resided for many years in Rock Hill, SC. She will be remembered for her love of family and the joy she found in spending time with those closest to her.
Dawn is survived by her father and stepmother, Richard and Donna Wetsel of Brocton; her sister, Kelli (Jim) Dexter of Vermont; her brother, Rick Wetsel; her longtime friend of 22 years, Tammy Clark of Youngsville, PA; her beloved nieces and nephews, Christina Burgess, Nicole (Chris) Burt, Aaron Sprague, Danielle (Daniel) Lowder, Joshua Wetsel, Allyssa (Coty) Chitko, Matthew (Jeanette) Wetsel and Jacob (Jordan) Wetsel; as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews, LeeAnn Wooley, Bryson Kelley, Abigail Kelley, Nathan Haley, Alivia Sprague, Daniel (P.J.) Lowder, Bryson Hiaring, Adrianna Chitko, Chole Wetsel, Ryan Phipps, Aila Phipps and Nina Wetsel. Dawn was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Roberta (Kuhlman) Swanson and John Swanson.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family.
If you would like to make a memorial contribution, please make them out to the Blind Association, 510 West 5th Street, Jamestown, NY 14701; and UPMC Dialysis, 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown NY 14701.
Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III, McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Avenue in Dunkirk.
