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Obituaries

Norman Lear, iconic comedy writer, Comedy Center supporter, dead at 101

F Norman Lear, producer of TV’s ‘All in the Family’ and influential liberal advocate, has died at 101. Lear was an acclaimed American screenwriter and producer who produced, wrote, created or developed more than 100 shows. Lear was known for creating and producing numerous popular ...

Sheri L. (Grisanti) Lindquist

Sheri L. (Grisanti) Lindquist, 46, of Eagle Street, Dunkirk, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. She was born in Dunkirk on July 21, 1977, the daughter of Charles F. Grisanti, Sr., of Sheridan and the late Frances (Priest) Grisanti. Sheri was a ...

Thomas (T.H.) Herdzik

Thomas (T.H.) Herdzik, 73, of Cassadaga, passed away peacefully, on Nov. 23, 2023, at UPMC Chautauqua. Born in Dunkirk, May 1, 1950, he was the son of the late Adolf and Eva (Tofil) Herdzik. He was employed and retired from Dunkirk Radiator Corporation. Tom had a strong faith and would pray the ...

Joseph H. Hornberger

Joseph H. Hornberger, 94, peacefully passed away on Dec. 5, 2023. Devoted husband of 72 years to his beloved Ethel L. (nee Wilkins) Hornberger; cherished father of Susan (Fred) Wiencek, Sandra (Bill) Schreiner, Kathleen Hornberger, Janet (Jimmy) Lucchetti, Joseph F. Hornberger, and Karen (Paul ...

Henry K. Leworthy Jr.

Henry K. Leworthy Jr., 98, of Sarasota, FL died Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Calling hours will be held Friday, Dec. 8, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Rev. Holly ...

Henry K. Leworthy Jr.

Henry K Leworthy Jr., 98, of Sarasota FL died Friday (Dec. 1, 2023) at Brooks Memorial Hospital. A longtime resident of the Fredonia area, he was born in Dunkirk on October 20, 1925, to Henry K. and B Ruth (Johnson) Leworthy. A US Navy veteran of World War II, he served three years in the ...