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Ryan A. Mohawk

MOHAWK, Ryan A., died suddenly Aug. 4, 2025 of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory at the age of 23 years. Son of Lana G. Mohawk and Harley Henhawk. Brother of Jonah (Shayla), Darren (Kali) and Anderson Mohawk. Grandson of Cindy Redeye and the late Lloyd “Muffy” Mohawk, Valerie (late ...

Tylin O. Thomas Jr.

Tylin O. Thomas Jr. age 18 of Perrysburg passed away late Monday evening Aug. 4, 2025. Born June 9, 2007 in Dunkirk the son of Tylin O. Thomas Sr. and Donna K. Mohawk. Survivors include his parents, siblings; Aysun Thomas , Kendera, Smoke, Kimora Smoke and Rayleigh Thomas. TJ is also ...

Pastor Vern Seekings

Pastor Vern Seekings of Grace Fellowship church passed away on Aug. 4, 2025 and went to be with the Lord. He is survived by his two sisters Maxine (Robert) Wahl and Patricia Street and his wife of 59 years, Sharon, whom he loved dearly. He had three children Carrie(Tom) Barrett, Carol ...

Margaret M. (Dill) Esch

Margaret M. (Dill) Esch 1951-2025 Margaret M. (Dill) Esch, 74, of Silver Creek, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Dunkirk on January 26, 1951, she was the wife of the late Robert Esch and daughter of the late Kenneth and Margaret (Mulligan) Dill. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY.

Jose R. Melendez

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

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 ...