John Charles Brown, affectionately known as “Bumpa,” to many, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Nov. 9, 2025, with his beloved wife’s hand in his. Born on July 11, 1951, John was the son of Ruth C. Brown and the late Charles H. Brown. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 ...

Michael Thomas Maurer, 68, passed on Nov. 8, 2025 in Portland, NY with his companion by his side. He was born April 18, 1957 in Buffalo New York to Eugene and Dorene (Durkin) Maurer. Michael graduated from Maryvale Central Schools and went on to get his BSN degree in nursing starting at JCC ...

Andrea L. Griffith Andrea L. (Bissonette) Griffith, 55, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 9, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center with her loving family by her side. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave., ...

Lawrence M. Waite Lawrence M. “Larry” Waite, 88 of Dewittville, passed away Nov. 9, 2025. Husband of Janet; father of Vicki Waite, Lorraine Thorsell, Michelle Gagnon, Robert, Heidi and Heather Waite. Visitation Friday 4-7 pm in Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville. Funeral service Saturday ...

William P. Pryll Dec. 7, 1956 — Nov. 7, 2025 William “Ponch” Pryll, 68, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away peacefully on Nov. 7, 2025, with his wife and children by his side. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours TODAY, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. at ...

Jo-Ellen (McWillson) Reynolds, 59, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 16, 1966, the daughter of the late Loretta Rider and maternal grandmother Josephine Marzullo. JoEllen is survived by the love of her life James Corbin, Jr., brothers ...