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Angel O. Pierluissi Sr.

Angel O. Pierluissi Sr., 85 of Dunkirk, NY, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 at the Fiddler’s Green Manor Home, Springville, NY. He was born on May 7, 1940, son of the late Oscar and Julia Pierluissi. Angel was the husband of the late Bernardina Pierluissi. He was a longtime member of ...

Charles H. Stone

Charles H. “Stoney” Stone, 92, formerly of South Dayton & Perrysburg, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte, Florida. He was born in Gowanda on Nov. 2, 1933, the son of the late Wilbur Charles and Katie (McNamara) Stone. Stoney served in the Army with the ...

Patricia M. Taber

Patricia M. Taber, 77, of Hanover Road, Silver Creek, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Silver Creek on Dec. 29, 1948, the daughter of the late Harold and Rena (Mason) Herrington. Patricia was a graduate of Silver Creek Central School, Class of 1966 ...

Donald D. Dowling Jr.

Donald Douglas Dowling Jr., 82, of Westfield, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. Born Oct. 19, 1943, in Laconia, New Hampshire, to Donald Douglas Sr. and Annie Smith Dowling, Don filled his life with learning, adventure, ...

Margaret R. Kent

Margaret “Peggy” R. Edwards Kent, 88, of Cranston and Florida, passed away on Jan. 6, 2026, at Fatima Hospital in Providence, with her family at her side. She was the beloved wife of Robert Kent. Born in Fredonia, New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Rose (Manzella) ...

Gary C. Eckhart

Gary C. Eckart, former north county resident, died in Warren, VT. At his request, there will be no calling hours or memorial service. Members of the art community regarded Gary as the heart and soul of the Mad River Valley art world. A kind and generous teacher and leader, he will be deeply missed. Memorial donations can be sent to the Valley Artists Guild, P.O. Box 674, Waitsfield, VT., 05673.