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Ellen (Remington) Murphy

Ellen (Remington) Murphy, 88, of Fredonia, N.Y., passed away Thursday October 29, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, She was born January 16, 1938 in Sardina, NY, daughter of the late Ralph and Dorsel (Witheral) Remington. Ellen enjoyed crafting of all kinds including ...

Sandra L. Scritchfield

Forestville — Sandra L. Scritchfield, 67, of Empire Road, Forestville, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 29, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Lackawanna on June 8, 1959, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lena (Mendez) Sobaszek. Survivors include husband Jeffrey Scritchfield of Forestville, whom she married in the Town of Evans in February 2000, two daughters; Cherie (Ed) Tan, Shannon Thompson, two sons; Jim Thompson, Jeremy Thompson, two stepsons; Cody (Hope) Redford, Thomas (Marissa) Scritchfield, two brothers; Joseph Sobaszek, Jr., and David Sobaszek. Also surviving are ...

Judy Ann Bailey

Judy Ann Bailey, 85, of Pearl Street IRA, Forestville, formerly of Southside Ave IRA, Cherry Creek, died Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Williamsville, NY. She was born in White, PA on March 18, 1941, the daughter of the late Robert and Orabel (Plyler) Bailey. Judy attended the Fredonia Day Hab and then the JN Adam Day Hab in Perrysburg. She enjoyed playing checkers and going shopping. Judy was very loved and survived by her family and staff at the Pearl Street home. Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, ...

Deborah A. Fisher

Deborah A. Fisher age 77 of Gowanda passed away Friday afternoon October 23, 2026 surrounded by family and love. Deborah was born in Buffalo, NY on December 9, 1948 the daughter of LeRoy and Helen (Cocoran) Goodley. Deb was a devoted mom, she loved her family, followed her faith and ...

Leonard J. Star

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard J. Star on October 16, 2026. Leonard, of Hudson, OH, was born in New York City on February 15, 1933, and moved to Fredonia as a child. He spent most of his life there. After graduating from Fredonia High School, he earned a ...

Michael W. Gorts

Michael William Gorts, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 in the company of his wife, Mary Gugino-Gorts , his daughter, L Margarita Gorts Santos (Eliseo Santos), and his son, Louis Michael Gorts (Chanel Richardson). Born in the town of Catskill, New ...