On Feb. 28, 2026, William (Bill) Earl Ottaway Sr. gained his wings at the age of 92. He was born on May 14, 1933 in Ripley New York to Walter and Treva (Saunders) Ottaway. He proudly served his country in the early 1950’s as a member of the U.S. Air Force working as an airplane mechanic. ...

Maria “Flor” Torres of Dunkirk was born on January 10, 1940, in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. Wife of the late Rosario “Sixto” Torres, daughter of Rosa Irizzary & Rene Caraballo. She was a resident in the City of Dunkirk for over 60 years and was a foster parent to many children for over ...

Michael J. Napierala, 61, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Michael’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Calling hours will be held at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral ...

Julia A. (DeLand) McFarland, 60, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday morning, March 1, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Born in Dunkirk on Feb. 9, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Cameron and Rosella DeLand. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. ...

Madle Ruth (Burgans) Waters, 96, of Ripley, NY, passed away on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at Olean General Hospital. She was born on July 19, 1929 in Alabama to the late Hosea and Maddie (Reeves) Burgans. Madle was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ripley for several years. She ...

Bryan J. Meder passed away peacefully at home in Stockton, NY surrounded by his family on February 27th, 2026, after a courageous battle with a debilitating illness. He was born on September 17th, 1956, in Jamestown, NY. He was a 1975 graduate of Cassadaga Valley School and a 1977 graduate of ...