Valerie Jean Bobseine, 79, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Born on Feb. 9, 1946, in Jamestown, NY, Valerie was the daughter of the late Mary Cooper Anderson and the late Kenneth Anderson. She was born in Jamestown, New York, and graduated from Jamestown ...

Donald Douglas Dowling Jr., 82, of Westfield, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. Born Oct. 19, 1943, in Laconia, New Hampshire, to Donald Douglas Sr. and Annie Smith Dowling, Don filled his life with learning, adventure, ...

Margaret “Peggy” R. Edwards Kent, 88, of Cranston and Florida, passed away on Jan. 6, 2026, at Fatima Hospital in Providence, with her family at her side. She was the beloved wife of Robert Kent. Born in Fredonia, New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Rose (Manzella) ...

Gary C. Eckart, former north county resident, died in Warren, VT. At his request, there will be no calling hours or memorial service. Members of the art community regarded Gary as the heart and soul of the Mad River Valley art world. A kind and generous teacher and leader, he will be deeply ...

Loretta (Skrzypek) Szalkowski, 94, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. Raised in Dunkirk, New York, Loretta devoted her life to faith, family, and service. She is survived by her children, Richard Szalkowski, Wendy (Pat) Poweski, ...

Michael A. Barras, 66, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Sunday evening, Jan. 11, 2026 at home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the husband of Sandra (Sosinski) Barras and son of William and Joan (Marberger) Barras. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. A ...