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Nancy A. Winkler

Nancy A. (Majka) Winkler, 83, of Sheridan, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. at the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc.; 56 East Doughty Street, Dunkirk, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 10 a.m. at the Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Church of St. Hyacinth; 295 Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk, NY. Interment will be held privately in St. Joseph's cemetery. A complete obituary will be published in Tuesday's edition of ...

Arlene E. Miller

Arlene E. Miller, 93, of Creek Road in Forestville, died Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Dunkirk on October 22, 1932, the daughter of the late Raymond and Hazel (Ross) Erick. Arlene was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1950. She worked as a Secretary at the former Cliffstar in Dunkirk. At one time, Arlene worked at Merritt Winery in Forestville, Purina and the former Roblin & Alumax Steel Plants in Dunkirk. Arlene was a former member of the Forestville Baptist Church for 70 years and a former member of the Forestville Fire Department Ladies ...

Gloria E. Schmonsky 1929-2026

Gloria E. Schmonsky, 97, formerly of 312 Oak St. in Lakewood, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Heritage Green Rehab & Skilled Nursing. She was the widow of Theodore F. Schmonsky whom she married Oct. 22, 1949, and who died Dec. 1, 2010. Gloria was born in Jamestown on May 21, 1929 and ...

Frances L. Zolnoske 1942-2026

Frances L. Zolnoske, 84, of Deltona, FL, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. She was born in Silver Creek on April 21, 1942, the daughter of the late Arthur and Teresa (Christopher) Griffiths. Frances was a graduate of Dunkirk High School ...

Karrilee (Karri) Fishwick Bentzoni

Karrilee (karri)Fishwick Bentzoni, age 67 of jamestown, ny passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19th 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. Karri was born on April 19th 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Thomas and Betty Fishwick. Karri attended Jamestown Nursing School, which led to a ...

Donald Earl Fowler

Donald Earl Fowler, 78, of Sarasota, Fl and Cassadaga, NY passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026 in Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA. He was born in Dunkirk, NY on December 9, 1947 to the late Donald and Rosetta (Keppel) Fowler. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jean, and their ...