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Obituaries

Melissa Janidlo

Melissa (Wightman) Janidlo, 60, wife of Patrick Janidlo, passed away Wednesday, March 11, at Albany Medical Center with her family by her side. Born in Manhattan to Stephen Skeates (deceased) and Rose Wightman, Melissa was raised in Andover and later Westfield, NY, by her mother and her ...

Francis Q. Pratt

Francis Q. Pratt died Jan. 13, 2026 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Erie, PA Born March 29th, 1947 in Westfield, NY, he was the son of the late Norman and Sara (McQuaig) Pratt, and educated in the Sherman School System class of ‘65. He was a proud member of The United States Marine Corps from ...

Everett M. Smith

Everett M. Smith, 99, of Westfield, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 14, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Irene, two children and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with the Freay Funeral Home.

Thomas M. Feser

Thomas Michael Feser, 79, of Dunkirk, N.Y. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. He was born on March 25, 1946, the son of the late Robert and Jean (Bremer) Feser. Tom was a 1964 graduate from Dunkirk High School. Tom was a proud U.S. Navy veteran who participated in Operation ...

Gary M. Rolls

Gary M. Rolls died Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home in Dunkirk after a short illness. He was 71. Husband of Michelle Rolls. Updated obituary will be placed in Thursday’s paper. Arrangements by FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 E Main St., Fredonia, NY.

Francis Q. Pratt

Died January 13, 2026 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Erie, PA Born March 29th, 1947 in Westfield, NY, he was the son of the late Norman and Sara (McQuaig) Pratt, and educated in the Sherman School System class of ‘65. He was a proud member of The United States Marine Corps from 1966 through ...