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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Bissell

Irving: Jeffrey L. Bissell, 66, of Irving, died Friday, October 3, 2025 at his residence, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on October 21, 1958, the son of the late Lawrence and Sarah (Merrick) Bissell. He was a graduate of Pioneer High School and served in the ...

John and Evelyn Starkey, 93 and 92: A Love Story Spanning Seven Decades

Life-long educators John and Evelyn (nee Cotter) Starkey were married in Aug. 1956, and died 69 years and one month later within six days of one another. They were intelligent, accepting, strong, and huge-hearted — individually, and as a couple. They both grew up in New York City, met at SUNY ...

Donna Draggett

Donna Draggett, 68, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at Absolut Care of Dunkirk, NY, after a long illness. Born April 19, 1957 to the late Samuel and Claudine (Miller) Alaimo, Donna was raised and schooled in Fredonia, NY. On Nov. 29, 1975, she married her sweetheart, the ...

Sandra Greenman

Sandra Greenman, 65, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away Tuesday Sept. 30, 2025 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst. A Mass of Christian will be celebrated at St. Hyacinth Church on Wednesday Oct. 8, 2025 at 1 pm. A complete obituary will be published in Tuesday’s edition of the ...

Richard A. Richmond

Richard A. Richmond, 76, of Westfield, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Rich was born on Dec. 21, 1948 in Gowanda, NY the son of the late Jerrold Richmond and Vivian Dewey, Richard is survived by his ...

Paul L. Cole, Sr.

Paul L. Cole, Sr., 74, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. Born in Westfield, New York, he was the son of the late Douglas and Pauline Cole. Mr. Cole was a retired car mechanic and an avid hunter and fisherman. Paul enjoyed sitting in his mancave with his buddies ...