Ruby A. (Shear) McKay, 95, of Newark, NY, formerly of Dunkirk and Fredonia, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 at the DeMay Living Center in Newark, NY. Born in Buffalo, NY on June 8, 1930, she was the wife of the late Roy McKay and daughter of the late Ira P. and Anna E. (Fitch) ...

Michael Scott DeLand, 66, of Brocton, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 16, 2025. Born in Dunkirk, NY on Oct. 24, 1959, Mike was the son of the late LaVerne and Jane (Genthner) DeLand. He graduated from Brocton Central School in 1977 and later studied architecture at Erie Community ...

Gail L. Black of Westfield NY, age 86, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Dec. 13, 2025 while peacefully resting at home. She is survived by her three sons, Andrew Putnam (Cindy) of North East, PA; Lawrence Putnam (Jill) of Fredonia NY; and Robert Black (Christina) of ...

Darick A. Diefendorf, 55, of Fredonia, NY, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 due to a medical emergency. Darick was born Feb. 28, 1970, in Carpentersville, IL., son Helen E. (Loveland) Diefendorf and the late Donald R. Diefendorf. He grew up in the Rochester, NY area. Darick graduated from ...

Judy Ellen Lindstrom, 81, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. Born in Geneva, New York, on Jan. 17, 1944, Judy was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Austin) Brown and Dan E. Waite. Judy carried a remarkable heritage as a direct descendant of Stephen ...

Mary Ann Dascenzo, 87, of Dunkirk, New York, passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 4, 1938, in Dunkirk, Mary Ann lived a life centered on family, tradition, and togetherness. She married the love of her life, Thomas Dascenzo Sr., on Aug. 31, ...