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. 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.
Loretta (Skrzypek) Szalkowski, 94, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. Raised in Dunkirk, New York, Loretta devoted her life to faith, family, and service. She is survived by her children, Richard Szalkowski, Wendy (Pat) Poweski, ...
David Wayne Abel, 67, of Cassadaga, NY passed away on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. He was born on June 19, 1958 to John C. And Carol Abel in Buffalo, NY. He was raised in Blasdell, NY and graduated from Frontier Central School in 1976. He moved to Cassadaga in 1982 and worked for Dunkirk Ice Cream ...
Michael A. Barras, 66, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Sunday evening, Jan. 11, 2026 at home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the husband of Sandra (Sosinski) Barras and son of William and Joan (Marberger) Barras. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc., 56 East Doughty St., Dunkirk, NY.
Loretta A. (Skrzypek) Szalkowski, 94, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Jan. 12, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Dunkirk on July 10, 1931, she was the wife of the late Daniel Szalkowski and daughter of the late Gabriel and Angeline (Madurski) Skrzypek. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. at R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc.; 56 East Doughty St., Dunkirk, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Church of ...
