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Obituaries

Dale J. Lyman

Dale Jeffrey Lyman, 71, of Cocoa, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 2, 2026. Born on Oct. 6, 1954, Dale grew up with strong family roots. He proudly served in the United States Navy for three years. Dale is survived by his daughter, Melanie Lyman of Windham, Connecticut, and his son, ...

Leonard J. Szalkowski

Leonard J. Szalkowski, 87, of Dunkirk, died on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Leonard was born on April 18, 1938 to the late Joseph and Florence (Gawronski) Szalkowski. Leonard graduated from Dunkirk Industrial High School and then joined the US Marines. Leonard married the love of his life, Sally ...

Rita K. Eckstrom

Rita K. Eckstrom died on Feb. 11, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born on Oct. 1, 1933, the daughter of Gertrude and Roman Kauphusman. Inspired by her parents, Rita’s devotion to faith and family began as one of 12 children in Winona, Minnesota. Rita married Howard Eckstrom in 1953 in ...

Janis I. Griewisch

Janis I. Griewisch, 79, of Silver Creek, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel when they become available.

Virginia M. Seekings

Virginia M. Seekings, affectionately known as “Danka”, 29, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 at Rochester General Hospital, following an extended illness. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a Memorial Service for Virginia on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at ...

Mark A. Lessinger

Mark A Lessinger, 75, of Brocton NY, passed away Feb. 11, 2026. He was born Nov. 24, 1950 to parents Harry & Natalie in Newburgh, NY. Mark graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1968 and received his Bachelor’s degree from Fredonia State University in 1989. Mark retired from ...