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Marilyn Pearl Ulrich

Marilyn Pearl Ulrich, 92, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025 at The Greenfields in Lancaster, NY. Marilyn was born on May 1, 1932 in Sinclairville, NY and was a long-time resident of Cassadaga until she suffered a stroke in 2013. She was a graduate of CVCS Class of 1949 where she ...

Howard Fellenz Jr.

Howard Fellenz Jr. died January 17, 2025 at Fredonia Place, Fredonia, N.Y. after a long illness. Survived by his son Michael Fellenz and his daughter Karen Flanagan. Arrangements are incomplete, date and time will be announced by The Fantauzzi Funeral Home, 82 East Main Street, Fredonia, N.Y.

Robert Pokoj

Robert (Bob) Pokoj, 66 of Dunkirk N.Y., entered into eternal life Nov. 16, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer and COPD. He is survived by his wife Cheryl; son, Jason Pokoj (Shana); daughter, Aimee Metzger (Matt); and four grandchildren: Adam, Lily, Olivia and Emberlynn. He is also ...

Thomas Allan Smith

Thomas Allan Smith, 66, passed away on October 27, 2024 in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was born in Dunkirk on April 2, 1958 to the late Malcom Smith and Joan McBride Smith. Tom graduated from Cassadaga Valley High School in 1976 and lived in Lily Dale most of his life. He was a painter, ...

Ann E. (Banaziak) Laskey

GOWANDA — Ann E. (Banaziak) Laskey, age 72, passed away Thursday January 16, 2025 at the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville, NY. Born in Buffalo, NY September 10, 1952 the daughter of Earl and Mary (Hojnacki) Banaziak. Ann married Gary J. Laskey Sr. in Gowanda on June 2, 1973. Gary passed away March 1, 2015. Ann retired from WNYDDSO , she worked as a client aid with various state homes run by the former JN Adam Developmental Center in Perrysburg. Ann was a member of St. Joseph’s RC Church in Gowanda. Survivors include 4 sons; Gary Jr. (Misty) Laskey of Gowanda, David ...

Barbara Hardy

Barbara L. Hardy, 86, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of the South Dayton community, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2025, in North East, Pennsylvania. Born on Aug. 23, 1938, in Jamestown, New York, Barbara was a beacon of light and love to all who knew ...