William J. Thies reunited with his wife Katherine Tuesday morning March 17, 2026, surrounded by love and family. Born in the Town of Pomfret Nov. 13, 1936, the son of Kenneth and N. Vivian (Reese) Thies. William honorably served his country with the United States Army Reserve National Guard ...

David F. Michalak, 80, of Dunkirk, passed away at home Tuesday evening, March 17, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on June 29, 1945, he was the husband of Carol (Dudek) Michalak and son of the late Francis and Helen (Somerfeldt) Michalak. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, David was a proud graduate of ...

Kirk Robert Gugino, formerly of Fredonia, New York, passed away on Jan. 22, 2026, at the age of 62. He was born on Oct. 15, 1963, in Fort Lewis, Washington, to James and Nancy Gugino. Kirk graduated from Fredonia High School and later received a degree from Alfred State University. He was ...

With great sadness, the family of Catherine Boorady announces her passing on March 12, 2026 at age 70. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Dunkirk NY, Catherine attended SUNY Brockport and earned a BSc degree in Dance and Music. Later, she earned an MA in Dance Education from NYU. As a dancer, ...

Richard “Byrd” Travis, 78, of Portland, NY, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side following a long 17 year courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on December 10, 1947, he was the husband of Beverly (Richardson) ...

Mary Ellen Puleo, 60, of Salamanca, NY, died March 4, 2026 at the Comfort House in Wellsville, NY. Mary Ellen was born in Dunkirk on Dec. 20, 1965, daughter of Nicholas Puleo and Gloria Crawford. She is survived by children, Misty-Lin and Caleb Puleo; brother, Nicholas Anthony Puleo, Jr, of ...