Daniel James Hayes, 75, of Cherry Creek, NY, passed away on March 16, 2026. Dan was born on March 21, 1950, in Rochester, NY. He spent many years working as a cabinet maker at the Schlicker Organ Company, where he put skill and care into everything he built. A talented woodworker, he built ...

Melissa (Wightman) Janidlo, 60, wife of Patrick Janidlo, passed away Wednesday, March 11, at Albany Medical Center with her family by her side. Born in Manhattan to Stephen Skeates (deceased) and Rose Wightman, Melissa was raised in Andover and later Westfield, NY, by her mother and her ...

Everett M. Smith, 99, of Westfield, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 14, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Irene, two children and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with the Freay Funeral Home.

Francis Q. Pratt died Jan. 13, 2026 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Erie, PA Born March 29th, 1947 in Westfield, NY, he was the son of the late Norman and Sara (McQuaig) Pratt, and educated in the Sherman School System class of ‘65. He was a proud member of The United States Marine Corps from ...

Marilyn F. (Farrell) Ferguson, 95 of Dunkirk (formerly Buffalo, NY) passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026 at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation after a lengthy battle with Dementia. Born July 30, 1930, in Buffalo, New York, to the late John and Alice Farrell, Marilyn had a sister, Jackie ...

Robert F. Sobczak, 84, of Rt.83, Forestville died Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Williamsville, following a short illness. He was born in Dunkirk on Sept. 4, 1941, the son of the late Frank and Winifred (Krzyzanowicz) Sobczak. and worked as a Maintenance ...