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Nancy L. Whitford

Nancy L. (Barnes) Whitford, 93, of the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk, passed away Friday morning, Jan. 16, 2026. Born in Jamestown, NY on September 14, 1932, she was the wife of the late Richard L. Franklin and George Whitford and she was the daughter of the late Richard and Julian (Hager) Barnes. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Post Journal. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY.

Virginia M. Seekings

Virginia M. Seekings, 29, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 at Rochester General Hospital, following an extended illness. Born in Dunkirk on July 22, 1996, she was the daughter of Johanna Cortes. Funeral services will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY.

David E. Harp

David E. Harp, 90, of Hanover Road, Forestville, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Buffalo on Nov. 17, 1935, the son of the late James and Eunice (Meagley) Harp, Sr. David was a graduate of Orchard Park Central School, Class of 1953. He worked as a Telephone ...

Lisa M. Baker

Lisa Margaret Baker, 56, entered into rest Jan. 19,2026 with family by her side. She was born Dec. 1, 1969 in Hanover, NY to the late David Smith and Nancy (Emerling) Smith. Margaret had a passion for helping people and had created many different businesses over the years that accomplished ...

Robert J. Finch

Robert “Jim” Finch, Marine, Agri-Businessman & Farmer, age 91, passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. He was born Robert James Finch in Warsaw, NY on Aug. 22, 1934, to the late Gerald and Marian (Shererd) Finch. Jim was a graduate of Letchworth High School and served in the US Marine Corps. ...

Timothy L. Buck

Timothy L. Buck, 68 of Cassadaga, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 at home. Born Dec. 21, 1957 in Dunkirk a son of the late Larry and Jean Chase Buck. He was a 1975 graduate of Cassadaga Valley Central School. Tim’s employment included; working as a cook at the White Horse and Job Corp, a mechanic and driver at Morris Miller Trucking, Alumax, a machine operator at Ring Precision, tended bar at the Dunkirk Conservation Club and attendant with Fowler’s Taffy. He was a member of the Cassadaga Memorial American Legion, Dunkirk Conservation Club and Fredonia Beaver ...