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Obituaries

Muchell E. Vahl

Muchell E. Gibbs Vahl, 79, of Clymer, NY, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at the Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care’s Star Hospice House, following a lengthy battle with dementia, and a recent battle with cancer. She was born July 22, 1946, in Westfield, New York, the daughter of ...

Robert E. Crawford

Robert E. Crawford, 89, of Dunkirk, passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Born on April 7, 1936 in Cuba, NY, he was the husband of Minnie (Buckley) Crawford and son of the late Edward and Sarah (Bish) Crawford. Funeral services will be held in private. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral ...

Arthur R. Mansfield

A memorial service for Arthur “Art” Russell Mansfield will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church in Westfield, NY. Private Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

Patricia A. Patterson

Patricia A. Patterson, 73, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 at the Heritage Village Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Facility after a long battle with cancer. Calling hours will be held at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, NY on Thursday from 4-7 ...

Rev. John B. Binkiwitz

Reverend John B. Binkiwitz Jr., 86, left to meet his Lord and Savior, with his family by his side on October 22, 2025. Calling hours will be held at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY, on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 1-4 pm followed by a short service. A Celebration ...

Barbara A. Willis

Barbara A. Willis, 72, of Dunkirk, died Friday evening Oct. 24, 2025 at South Buffalo Mercy hospital surrounded by her family. She was born July 16, 1953 in Dunkirk, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Taft. A lifelong resident of the area, Barbara was a graduate of Dunkirk High ...