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Theresa B. Mangus

Theresa B. “Babe” (Serratore) Mangus, 99, of Fredonia, NY went home Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born Feb. 3,1927 to Bruno and Rose (Triaga) Serratore. She was raised in Dunkirk and attended Dunkirk schools. While Theresa worked as an EKG ...

Mary A. Porpiglia

Mary Ann (Kaczor) Porpiglia, 91, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Feb. 8, 2026 at St. Columban’s On the Lake Retirement Home with her loving family by her side. Born in Dunkirk on June 8, 1934, she was the wife of the late Charles “Chuck” Porpiglia, and daughter of the ...

Frederick L. George

Frederick L. George, 95, of Chemar Drive, Silver Creek, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab, Dunkirk, following a short illness. He was born in Silver Creek on Oct. 10, 1930, the son of the late Lawrence and Margaret (Meller) George. Frederick was a graduate of Silver ...

Mary A. Porpiglia

Mary Ann (Kaczor) Porpiglia, 91, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Feb. 8, 2026 at St. Columban’s On the Lake Retirement Home with her loving family by her side. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours TODAY, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church; 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. Interment will be held in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery. A complete obituary will be ...

Josephine Giambrone

Josephine Giambrone died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at her home in Fredonia NY. Born on June 15, 1934, she was 91 years of age. Josephine was wife of the late George Giambrone. Arrangements are incomplete. The date and time will be announced by the FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, located at 82 East Main St., Fredonia, New York.

Barbara E. Peck

Barbara E. (Kopliner) Peck, 82, of Dunkirk, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on Nov. 19, 1943, she was the wife of the late Stephen Peck and daughter of Clemens and Rose (Negro) Kopliner. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by R. Michael Mackowiak III; McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY.