Samuel J. Mistretta, 82, of Raleigh, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Born in Jamestown, N.Y. on Sept. 8, 1943, he was a son of the late James and Rose (Bordenga) Mistretta. After graduating from Jamestown High School in 1961, Samuel served proudly in the United States ...

William A. Berkshire II, 51, of Fredonia, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, Nov. ...

The Rev. Charles R. Wheeler, 78, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Oct. 28, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Rev. Charles was born Dec. 31, 1946 in Olean, NY, son of the late Kenneth and Mary Wheeler. He graduated from SUNY Fredonia with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree and eventually ...

John Gregory “Greg” Sherwood passed away peacefully on Oct. 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Buffalo, NY, Greg grew up with the Bills in his blood and music in his soul (he was, after all, at the original Woodstock and yes, he had the stories to prove it). He built ...

Carol A. Leonard, 92, of Collins passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 at Highland Hospital in Rochester. She was born on May 3, 1933 in Buffalo, daughter of the late Robert (Dorothy) Geick. On Nov. 24, 1951, she married Howard A. Leonard, who predeceased her on Jan. 24, 1975. After over 20 ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian A. Hilliker, who was predeceased by his beloved mother Susan (Bailey) Hilliker and his maternal and paternal grandparents. He leaves behind his loving wife, Pamela; his brother Scott; his children Calvin and Mattea Hilliker; his ...