×

Obituaries

Karen A. Crane-Rancka

Karen A. Crane-Rancka Karen A. Crane-Rancka, 75, of Dunkirk passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Born in Dunkirk on July 7, 1949, daughter of the late Raymond and Elaine (Ostrye) Crane. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Friday, ...

William E. Loftus

William E. Loftus passed peacefully from this life on February 20, 2025. Calling hours will be from 2-4pm on Saturday, March 1st at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, NY, where a funeral service will follow at 4 pm. The service will also be livestreamed on Bill’s site ...

Joshua Stephen Jaffray

Joshua Stephen Jaffray, 45, of Dunkirk, died suddenly on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Born June 24, 1979, he was the son of Charmaine Jaffray and the late Richard Jaffray. Growing up, Josh loved sports and played baseball, basketball, and football. He graduated from Dunkirk Senior High School ...

Howard H. Ferry

Howard H. Ferry, 91, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Friday February 21, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born August 14, 1933 to the late Donald Ferry Sr. and Lois (Howell) Ferry Bradley. He attended Brocton High School and married his wife, Doris (Schrader) ...

Joshua S. Jaffray

Joshua S. Jaffray, 45, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Sunday, February 23, 2025 at home. Born in Dunkirk on June 24, 1979, son of Charmaine S. (Fuller) Jaffray and the late Richard J. Jaffray. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc; 56 East ...

Thomas S. Kaleta

Thomas S. Kaleta, 76, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly, Thursday, February 20, 2025 at home. Born in Dunkirk on August 28, 1948, son of the late Chester M. and Emily (Makuch) Kaleta. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc.; 56 East Doughty Street, ...