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Carol L. White

Carol L. White, 70, of Bachellor Hill Road, Stockton, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Cheektowaga on March 20, 1955, the daughter of the late Willard and Doris (Nitsche) White. She was a graduate of Cleveland Hill High School, attended the University of Buffalo ...

James G. Sullivan

James “Sully” G. Sullivan 79, of Largo, FL, passed away on Feb. 7, 2026. He was born in Dunkirk, NY. James finished his bachelor’s degree at University of South Florida. He worked as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force, and was a commissioner of the VFW as well as a hall of fame ...

Luis A. Sanchez, Jr.

Luis A. “Chuli” Sanchez, Jr., 42, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on May 6, 1983, he was the husband of Vanessa Gonzalez and son of Luis A. Sanchez Sr. and Aida Vazquez. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Luis attended Dunkirk High ...

Rita K. Eckstrom

Rita K. Eckstrom died on Feb. 11, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born on Oct. 1, 1933, the daughter of Gertrude and Roman Kauphusman. Inspired by her parents, Rita’s devotion to faith and family began as one of 12 children in Winona, Minnesota. Rita married Howard Eckstrom in 1953 in ...

Sandra Jean Giebner

Sandra Jean (Gillespie) Giebner, 79, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at Brooks Memorial Hospital with her loving husband by her side. Born and raised in Cambridge, MA, she is the wife of James C. Giebner, Sr. and daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (Crowley) ...

Rita K. Eckstrom

Rita K. Eckstrom died on Feb. 11, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born on Oct. 1, 1933, the daughter of Gertrude and Roman Kauphusman. Inspired by her parents, Rita’s devotion to faith and family began as one of 12 children in Winona, Minnesota. Rita married Howard Eckstrom in 1953 in Jamestown, NY before settling in Dunkirk. An active member of Sacred Heart, then St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, she was a member of the choir, a minister of Holy Communion, an RCIA team member, an altar server, and a member of the ladies guild. She was the proud matriarch of our family of 141 ...