COLLINS — Cheryl A. Gernatt age 67 of Collins passed away Saturday December 2, 2023 at the Mercy Hospital in South Buffalo surrounded by family. Born in Gowanda October 24, 1956 the daughter of Clarence and Marian “Elaine”(Woodmancy) Cole. Cheryl married Leonard “Richard” (Nessi) ...

FORESTVILLE: Jerry W. Towne, 81, of Hopper Road, Forestville, passed away Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk, following a short illness. He was born in Jamestown on December 23, 1941, the son of the late Howard E. and Ruby (Perkins) Towne, Sr. Jerry worked as a ...

DUNKIRK: Patricia M. Kirkland, 91, a resident of Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab, Dunkirk, formerly of Quarry Road, Forestville passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Dunkirk on March 17, 1932, the daughter of the late Jerome and Martha Nowak. Survivors ...

William “Byrd” Kennedy, December 2, 2023 of Buffalo, NY formerly of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory. Son of the late William and Marcella Kennedy. Brother of the late Dennis Kennedy. Dear friend of Marcia Brill. Friends may call Sunday from 1-4 PM at the Wentland Funeral Home 10634 ...

Ralph S. Moch 94, of Fredonia, passed away Thursday morning, December 7, 2023 at Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home Inc, in Saturday’s Observer.

F Norman Lear, producer of TV’s ‘All in the Family’ and influential liberal advocate, has died at 101. Lear was an acclaimed American screenwriter and producer who produced, wrote, created or developed more than 100 shows. Lear was known for creating and producing numerous popular ...