Reverend John B. Binkiwitz Jr., 86, left to meet his Lord and Savior, with his family by his side on Oct. 22, 2025. John was born on Aug. 2, 1939 in Bridgeport, Conn. John accepted the call into the ministry while in high school. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Barrington ...
Raymond “Ray” Eugene Smith, 84, of Lancaster, PA (formerly of Gowanda, NY), passed away on Oct. 17, 2025. A devoted husband, father, and “Papa Bzz,” Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Edna (Thordahl) Smith; daughters, Melinda (James) Ellis, Pamela (Michael) Gillum, and ...
Lois J. Lembke 1929-2025 Lois Jean Lembke, “Jean”, 96, a resident of Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab, Dunkirk, formely of Cassadaga, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born in Arcade on July 18, 1929, the daughter of the late Frederick and Emma (Webster) Ritchey. Jean was a member of the former Cassadaga Community Baptist Church, where she was Financial Secretary. She was also a former member of the Cassadaga Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and a volunteer with the Smithsonian, when building Kinzua. Jean was a world traveler and very ...
Susan M. McKinnon June 18, 1957 — Oct. 23, 2025 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Susan Mary O’Connell McKinnon, 68, of Forestville, early Thursday morning, Oct. 23, 2025 at Roswell Park after a brief battle with cancer. Born on June 18, 1957 in Dunkirk, NY, Susan was ...
Louis P. Klemann, affectionately known as “Papa,” 87, of Cuba, NY, passed away peacefully Friday morning, Oct. 17, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. Born in Salamanca, NY on March 30, 1938, he was the son of the late Vincent and Isabell (Gobel) Klemann. Louis graduated ...
James P. Schmidt, 85, of Dunkirk, passed away on Oct. 19, 2025 following a short illness. Jim was born at home on July 7, 1940 to Peter and Bernice Schmidt. Jim was one of five children: Ron, Norm, Carol, and Linda (Clark). Jim was the husband of the late Carolyn Schmidt. He was also ...
