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William L. Glazier, M.D., FACS

William L. Glazier, M.D., FACS William L. Glazier, M.D., FACS died on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Hiram, GA at the age of 92. He was the son of Dr. George and Gladys Glazier and the husband of Evelyn Merrill. He was a lifelong resident of Gowanda, NY and graduated from Gowanda High School, Harvard University, University of Buffalo Medical School, and Millard Fillmore Hospital Surgical Residency. He was a Board-Certified General Surgeon who along with Evelyn Merrill, his office nurse and surgical scrub nurse, performed general, orthopedic, gynecologic, vascular and endoscopic surgery ...

Beverly A. Smith

Beverly A. Smith 1932-2025 Beverly A. Smith, 92, of Dunkirk, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk. She was born in the Town of Arkwright on Dec. 14, 1932, the daughter of the late Earl and Gladys (Cardot) White. Beverly was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1950. She always attended the Forestville Alumni Banquet and had just recently celebrated her 75th anniversary. At one time she was the Town of Arkwright Clerk. Beverly enjoyed spending summers at their cottage on Bear Lake, baking & crocheting. She loved nature, birds and being with ...

James M Riscili

James M Riscili 1957 -2025 James M Riscili, 68 of Westfield, NY passed away peacefully Aug. 11, 2025 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Erie,PA. He was born in Westfield, NY Feb. 18, 1957 to his parents Savatore and Pauline (Gregory) Riscili. He is survived by his children Lincoln and Shondra; his siblings Frank, William, Sue and Laura. A celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Morse Funeral Home.

Auleen J. Robinson (nee Merrill)

Auleen J. Robinson (nee Merrill) died unexpectedly on Aug. 4, 2025. The family is deeply saddened by her sudden death. Auleen is survived and missed by her children, Allen (Louise) Lock of Krum, TX; Brian Lock, of Silver Creek, NY; and Craig Lock (Laura Valerius) of Denton, TX. She will ...

Jennifer Alvarez

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Jennifer Alvarez, who left this world on July 21, 2025, at the age of 60. A devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend, she was the kind of person whose presence made life richer - a gentle force of patience, love, and joy. Jennifer was many things: fiercely smart, endlessly kind, and filled with a quiet strength that grounded those around her. She was wonderfully goofy and fun-loving, someone who never took herself too seriously and could make you laugh just when you needed it most, and if you were someone she loved - family or ...

Howard “Steve” Gloss

Howard “Steve” Gloss of Dunkirk, NY, passed on to “Look at clouds from both sides now,” on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, after a brief illness. Born Nov. 17, 1953, he is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary J. (Tye) whom he married on Sept. 9, 1978, his daughter, Nichole (Gary) Derenda of ...