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Obituaries

Leonard J. Szalkowski

Leonard J. Szalkowski, 87, of Dunkirk, died on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Leonard was born on April 18, 1938 to the late Joseph and Florence (Gawronski) Szalkowski. Leonard graduated from Dunkirk Industrial High School and then joined the US Marines. Leonard married the love of his life, Sally ...

Rita K. Eckstrom

Rita K. Eckstrom died on Feb. 11, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born on Oct. 1, 1933, the daughter of Gertrude and Roman Kauphusman. Inspired by her parents, Rita’s devotion to faith and family began as one of 12 children in Winona, Minnesota. Rita married Howard Eckstrom in 1953 in ...

Mark A. Lessinger

Mark A Lessinger, 75, of Brocton, NY passed away on Wednesday Feb. 11, 2026. He was born on Nov. 24, 1950 to Harold and Natalie Lessinger in Newburgh, NY. A full obit is to follow. Arrangements entrusted by Jordan Funeral Home.

Erin C. Quattrone

Erin Cathleen (Cave) Quattrone, 47, of Westfield, died at Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA, on Feb. 2, 2026, following a lengthy illness. She was born on Feb. 13, 1978, to parents Ella (late William) Gaffney and the late Michael P. Cave. Erin graduated from Brocton Central School, earned ...

Thomas C. Marx

Thomas C. Marx., 83, of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory, passed away on Feb. 11, 2026. Beloved husband of Eileen (Lay) Marx. Loving father of Scott Marx, Janine (Michael) Marx-Breeden, Brandon (Janine) Marx and Bethany Pembleton. Grandfather of Kyersten Marx, Jared Breeden, Tyla Vazquez, ...

Rita K. Eckstrom

Rita K. (Kauphusman) Eckstrom, 92, of Dunkirk, passed away Wednesday morning, Feb. 11, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. at R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc; 56 ...