Rita L. Niedbalski, 100 years old, a long-time Dunkirk and Fredonia resident, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab, Dunkirk, NY. She was born on Feb. 20, 1925, in Dunkirk to Frank and Mary (Umataoski) Niedbalski. After finishing school, she worked for ...

Michael J. Jackino, known affectionately as Mike—and most proudly as “Papa”—passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, at age 69, surrounded by loved ones after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. Born on Oct. 24, 1955, in Dunkirk, NY, Mike was the son of Michael P. Jackino ...

Judith A. Nephew, 76, April 13, 2025 of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory. Loving mother of Donna (Lyndon) Sandy, Wanda Elliot, Chad Nephew, Amanda Martin, Jason LeBorgne and the late Marta Nephew and Charles Schindler. Grandmother of many grand, great-grand and one great-great grandchild. ...

Katharine C. “Kitty” Mead, 78, of Fredonia, NY, died Monday April 14, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. Kitty was born on Sept. 16, 1946 in Silver Creek, NY, daughter of Raymond and Katharine “Sis” (Griffin) Clark. Raised in Silver Creek, Kitty graduated from Silver Creek High School. ...

David C. Earle, 86, of Straight Road, Forestville died Saturday, April 12, 2025 at his residence, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Perrysburg on May 15, 1938, the son of the late David K. and Dorotha (Potter) Earle. David was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1956 ...

Frances Ann Serio, 75 of Silver Creek, NY, passed away in her home April 11, 2025. Fran was born in Texas to John “Jack” and Margaret Walsh on March 29, 1950. She attended high school at Lake Shore Central School in Angola, NY. Fran was a successful entrepreneur having a cake and accessory ...