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Thomas F. Strauser

October 12, 1989-July 29, 2024 Thomas F. Strauser, 34, of Fredonia, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 29, 2024 and went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Born in Dunkirk on October 12, 1989, son of Beverly (Rutkowski) Strauser and the late Edward Strauser. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Charles D. “Chuck” Carlson

Charles D. “Chuck” Carlson, 93 passed away July 4, 2024. Born June 8, 1931 in Stockton a son of the late Oscar and Ellen Dewey Carlson and a graduate of Cassadaga Valley Central School. Chuck began as a farmer, but was a salesman through and through selling real estate, cars, trucks and RV’s working into his 80’s. He loved visiting friends and family in Chautauqua County, attending church and fellowshipping with them. In the past few years, he appreciated his care aids who cared for him. Husband of the late Elizabeth “Bette” Carlson; Father of Gregg (Carol) and Dan ...

Mary Faye (Youngs) Teemley

Mary Faye (Youngs) Teemley, daughter of the late Fay and Helen “Nan” (Connelly) Youngs, died on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Dunkirk, NY. Mary was born on March 1,1940 in Ripley, NY. She graduated from Ripley Central School in 1958 and subsequently, St. Lawrence University in 1962. Later, she met, fell in love and married the late Stewart and the two of them parented Brad and Alison Teemley. Later, she was blessed with Alison’s daughters, Greta and Geneieve. Mary is also survived by her two sisters, Betsy and Laura. During her lifetime, she was active in many community ...

James B. “Diego” Erickson

James B. “Diego” Erickson of Cassadaga, NY tragically passed away on July 26, 2024. Beloved husband of Lisa (Dale) Erickson; dear father of Chelsea A. (Joseph Attinello) Erickson; beloved grandfather of Arcadia, Joseph and Alaric; son of Karen (Connors) and the late James R. Erickson; ...

Charles J. Pfeifer

COLLINS — Charles J. Pfeifer age 81 of Collins passed away Monday July 29, 2024 surrounded by family. Chuck was born in Gowanda, February 8, 1943 the son of Clarence and Lovina (Shearer) Pfeifer. On June 2, 1962 Charles married the former Irene Farner at the St. Joseph’a RC Church in ...

Julia “Julie” L. (nee Coia) Muscato

Julia “Julie” L. (nee Coia) Muscato of Farnham, NY, entered into rest on July 29, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Frank A. Muscato; devoted mother of Donna (Brad) Roof, Judy (Mike) Burghardt, Mary (Bob) Fabian, and Karen Bellanti (Dominic Bellanti). Adored Gramma of Grant (Robin) Saunders, ...