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Obituaries

Stephen J. Schunk

Stephen J. Schunk, 65, of Silver Creek, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk, NY. Steve was born on Dec. 1, 1960 in Dunkirk, NY the son of the late Kenneth and Gladys (Ainsle) Schunk. Surviving are two sons, Kenneth (Christina) Schunk of ...

William Catania

William “Bill” Catania, 74, of Westfield, NY, passed away on Dec. 1, 2025, at Twinbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Erie, PA, after a lengthy battle with complications from diabetes. A devoted father, proud grandfather, grape farmer, skilled craftsman, “self-taught” ...

Richard L. Smith

Richard L. Smith left this earth Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. Born in Gowanda, NY on April 6, 1935, to Donald and Hazel Meyers Smith, he was 90 years old. Loving husband of Carol Yaw Smith for 69 years. Together they raised four children, Susan (Michael), Thomas (Cindy), Jeffrey (Terri) and David ...

Marie Louise (Gates) Cerrie

Marie Louise (Gates) Cerrie, 42, of Dunkirk NY passed away unexpectedly December 9 th, 2025, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Marie was born August 21, 1983, in Gowanda, NY. Daughter of Linda (Gonzalez) Musante. Marie was a member of the Seneca Nation - Turtle Clan. Marie graduated ...

Brian Gloss

Brian Gloss 1948-2025 Brian Gloss, 77, of Fredonia, passed away suddenly at home Wednesday morning, Dec.10, 2025. Born in Dunkirk on May 25, 1948, he was the husband of Roberta (Schultz) Gloss and son of the late Earl and Muriel (Nieder) Gloss. Funeral services will be held in private at ...

Ralph T. Ferro

Ralph T. Ferro, 90, Passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk, NY, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on May 1, 1935, Ralph was the son of the late Esther and Gerolamo Ferro and was the brother of ...