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 ...

Tobie L. (Carlson) Buchanan, 67, of Cassadaga, passed away Wednesday morning, Sept. 10, 2025 at home with her loving daughters by her side. Born in Jamestown, NY on June 20, 1958, she was the daughter of Spurgeon and Patricia A. (Conaway) Carlson. Arrangements are incomplete and will be ...

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, 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...