Jose R. Melendez, born on June 20, 1953, in Manati, Puerto Rico, was a beacon of light and love to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. On July 15, 2025, Jose passed away from pancreatic cancer in Portland, New York, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and unwavering faith. He ...

Nancie D. Gross Carter, 89, of Falconer passed away peacefully Friday (Aug. 1, 2025) in UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA. A lifelong area resident Nancie was born Aug. 2, 1935, the daughter of the late Alvin and Louella Henry Centner. Nancie was a 1953 graduate of Fredonia High School and a 1967 ...

Bruce Eugene LeBaron, 97, passed away on July 7, 2025, in Wichita, Kans. He was born on June 16, 1928, in Fredonia, NY to parents Ernest and Hazel (Young) LeBaron. Along with his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by brother, Earl “Buddy” LeBaron, sister Helen Whalen and sister Hazel ...

Howard Stephen Gloss, 71 of Sheridan, NY, passed away Monday Aug. 4, 2025 at his home after a brief illness. Visitation will be held at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, on Saturday Aug. 16, 2025 from 1- 2 pm where a memorial service will follow at 2pm. A complete ...

Kimberly D. Smith “Smitty”, 68, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born in Dunkirk on Oct. 8, 1956, the son of Beverly (White) Smith of Dunkirk and the late Carl H. Smith. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Aug. 9.2025 from 2-4 at his residence,3893 Williams St., ...

Philip L. Cornell, 81, of Brocton, formerly of Dunkirk, passed away Thursday morning, July 31, 2025 at Westfield Memorial Hospital. Born in Dunkirk on Dec.10, 1943, he was the husband of Deb (Ransom) Cornell and son of the late Leroy and Dena (Wagner) Cornell. Philip attended Dunkirk High ...