Shauna L. Barnard died unexpectedly on June 26, 2024. She was born to Ken and Shirley (Himebaugh) Mekus on March 24, 1984, in Dunkirk.
Besides being educated in the Dunkirk School System, she also worked part time, for a while, in the family business at the Sewer’s Choice. Then Shauna became a very busy Mom, raising 5 children whom she loved dearly and would do anything for them.
She is survived by her parents, Ken and Shirley Mekus, and leaves behind her 5 children, Riana, Alanna, Devin, Lilianna, and Jaiana. Shauna will be greatly missed by her sister, Becca Mekus, her brother, Tyler Mekus, and her stepsisters, Christina Crocker and Melinda Barry.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Norman and Beatrice Himebaugh, her paternal grandparents, James and Joan Mekus, Ruth Mekus, and her brother, Mark K. Mekus.
Family and friends are invited to offer their condolences to the immediate family on Monday, July 1 at the FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 East Main Street, Fredonia, from 4 to 7 p.m. Shauna’s 11 a.m. Funeral Service will be on July 2 at the First Baptist Church, 876 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Pastor Thayne Bodenmiller will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the Family requests that donations be made to the Go Fund Me page and/or to the family for helping with funeral expenses and the children’s future necessities.