John Charles Brown, affectionately known as “Bumpa,” to many, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Nov. 9, 2025, with his beloved wife’s hand in his. Born on July 11, 1951, John was the son of Ruth C. Brown and the late Charles H. Brown. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 ...
Michael Thomas Maurer, 68, passed on Nov. 8, 2025 in Portland, NY with his companion by his side. He was born April 18, 1957 in Buffalo New York to Eugene and Dorene (Durkin) Maurer. Michael graduated from Maryvale Central Schools and went on to get his BSN degree in nursing starting at ...
Richard H. Watt Richard H. “Dick” Watt, 92 of Cassadaga. Celebration of life Saturday at the Cassadaga American Legion Post #1280, 228 Maple Ave., Cassadaga at 12 pm. Food, drinks, general merriment and remembrances of Dick following the service. Condolences at jordansinclairville.com.
Andrea L. Griffith Andrea L. (Bissonette) Griffith, 55, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 9, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center with her loving family by her side. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY.
William P. Pryll Dec. 7, 1956 — Nov. 7, 2025 William “Ponch” Pryll, 68, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away peacefully on Nov. 7, 2025, with his wife and children by his side. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours TODAY, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church; 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. Interment will be held in Holy Trinity Cemetery Columbarium.
Lawrence M. Waite Lawrence M. “Larry” Waite, 88 of Dewittville, passed away Nov. 9, 2025. Husband of Janet; father of Vicki Waite, Lorraine Thorsell, Michelle Gagnon, Robert, Heidi and Heather Waite. Visitation Friday 4-7 pm in Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville. Funeral service Saturday 11 am at Jordan’s. Complete obituary in tomorrow’s edition.
