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Obituaries

John J. Bankosh III

John J. Bankosh III, 55, of Fredonia, NY, passed away on Tuesday Sept. 9, 2025 at home. John is survived by his two children: John J. Bankosh IV and Mikayla Bankosh; longtime partner, Melinda Topliffe; his parents, John and Katherine Bankosh; his sister, Christine Pucci (Michael); also survived ...

Beverly A. Gould

Beverly A. (Dean) Gould, 71, of Dunkirk, NY, died Tuesday Sept. 9, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 27, 1954 at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk, daughter of Ruth (Saden) Dean and the late Calvin F. Dean. Bev enjoyed reading, crocheting, ...

Michael J. Wuerstle

Michael J. Wuerstle, 84, known affectionately as Mike to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Sept. 3, 2025, in Joliet, IL.. Born on Dec. 18, 1940, in Dunkirk, NY. Mike’s journey through life was marked by dedication, service, and the joy of discovery. Mike is proceeded in death ...

Edwin (Bud) Hartwin Irwin Jr.

Edwin (Bud) Hartwin Irwin Jr. died on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 , at Heritage Village, Gerry, New York, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born on Oct. 7, 1937, the son of Edwin Sr. and Ruth (Isham) Irwin, and grew up in Barcelona. He graduated from Westfield Academy in 1955 ...

Richard W. “Dick” Cole, Sr.

Richard W. “Dick” Cole, Sr., 93, of Sheridan, NY, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held at the Larson-Timko Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, NY, today from 4-7 pm. A funeral service will be held at the Sheridan United Methodist ...

Trina M. Miller

Trina M. Miller, 82, of Brocton, NY passed away peacefully Sunday Sept. 7, 2025. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at the Portland Congregational Church 8649 Church St., Portland, NY from 10 A.M. until the time of services there at 11 A.M. with pastor Josh Emke officiating. ...