Richard “Byrd” Travis, 78, of Portland, NY, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side following a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was the husband of Beverly (Richardson) Travis and son of the late William and Esther ...

David F. Michalak, 80, of Dunkirk, passed away at home Tuesday evening, March 17, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on June 29, 1945, he was the husband of Carol (Dudek) Michalak and son of the late Francis and Helen (Somerfeldt) Michalak. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on ...

Dr. William (Bill) Dale Muller, Emeritus Professor of Political Science at SUNY, Fredonia, died on March 15, 2026, in Westerville, Ohio. The son of John Casper Muller and Dorothea Negley Mitchell, he was born in Pittsburgh, PA on Oct. 11, 1938. Bill received his BA in Government and History ...

Gary Rolls died March 10, 2026 at his home in Dunkirk, NY after a short illness. Born Aug. 23, 1954 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Joseph and Betty (Sanderson) Rolls. Gary made his home and career in Western, NY. He was educated in Buffalo and worked for the Color Graphic Corporation in ...

Burt L. Seeley, 87, formerly of Irving, died Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Olean General Hospital. He was born in the Town of Hanover on Sept. 15, 1938, the son of the late Harvey and Isabelle (Robinson) Seeley, Sr. Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main St., ...

Daniel James Hayes, 75, of Cherry Creek, NY, passed away on March 16, 2026. Dan was born on March 21, 1950, in Rochester, NY. He spent many years working as a cabinet maker at the Schlicker Organ Company, where he put skill and care into everything he built. A talented woodworker, he built ...