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Mary A. Fesser

Mary “Mimi” Fesser, 67, went peacefully to be with the Lord after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. Mimi is preceded in death by her father, Paul Till; her step-mother, Sherry Till; and her mother, Judith Norton. To honor Mimi’s wishes, there will be no funeral services at this time. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer.

John E. Kutz

John E. Kutz, 90, of Westfield, NY entered into rest Feb. 1, 2026. He was born Dec. 19, 1935 in Jamestown,NY to his late parents Donald and Ruth (Brankey) Kutz. John is survived by many friends. No services will be held at this time. Arrangements by Morse Funeral Home Brocton, NY.

Karen E. Redeye

Karen E. Redeye age 59 of Salamanca passed away peacefully Saturday evening, Jan. 31, 2026 with her loving nieces at her side. Born in Buffalo Dec. 22, 1966. Karen was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved family gatherings, she enjoyed rides in the countryside and ...

Alan R. Will

Alan R. Will, 68, of King Road, Forestville, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Silver Creek on April 19, 1957, the son of the late G. Ronald and Marilyn (Cooley) Will. Alan was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1976 and worked as a Forklift Operator for the former Red Wing Company and the former Carriage House Companies, Inc. in Fredonia as a Forklift Operator for 38 years, until they closed. He also worked as a bus driver for Forestville Central School and First Student and was a Delivery Driver for Lowes. Alan was a member of the ...

Linda D. Kelley

Linda D. Kelley, 64, of Jamestown passed away at UPMC Chautauqua on Jan. 21, 2026. She was born on May 13, 1961 in Jamestown, NY. A full obit to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Riccardi’s Hubert Funeral Home.

Stacey A. Redeye

Stacey Ann (Depew) Redeye of East Ott passed away unexpectedly in Nevada City California on Monday Jan. 19th 2026. She was the daughter of the late William H. Depew and Jacquelyn C. Depew. She was a young 59 years old and was born on May 7th 1966. She was born and raised in Fredonia. She ...