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Richard H. Watt

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. 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

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. 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.

Rev. Charles R. Wheeler

The Rev. Charles R. Wheeler, 78, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Oct. 28, 2028 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Rev. Charles was born Dec. 31, 1946 in Olean, NY, son of the late Kenneth and Mary Wheeler. He graduated from SUNY Fredonia with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree and eventually ...

James T. Simpson

James T. Simpson,90, Of Largo, Florida. and Westfield, NY passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 at the Westfield Memorial Hospital in Westfield, NY. He was a lifelong area resident who was born in Westfield, NY on March 22, 1935 the son of the late Harold L. and Linnie P. (Lehman) Simpson. ...