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Obituaries

Catherine Boorady

With great sadness, the family of Catherine Boorady announces her passing on March 12, 2026 at age 70. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Dunkirk NY, Catherine attended SUNY Brockport and earned a BSc degree in Dance and Music. Later, she earned an MA in Dance Education from NYU. As a dancer, ...

William D. Adams

William D. Adams, 58, of Cassadaga, passed away Thursday morning, March 19, 2026. Born on February 7, 1968 in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of June (Mayhue) Adams and the late Robert G. Adams. Bill is survived by his sons, Christian Adams and William Adams II; a granddaughter, Luna Blair ...

Richard Travis

Richard “Byrd” Travis, 78, of Portland, NY, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side following a long 17 year courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on December 10, 1947, he was the husband of Beverly (Richardson) ...

Gary Rolls

Gary Rolls died March 10, 2026 at his home in Dunkirk, NY after a short illness. Born Aug. 23, 1954 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Joseph and Betty (Sanderson) Rolls. Gary made his home and career in Western, NY. He was educated in Buffalo and worked for the Color Graphic Corporation in ...

Richard Travis

Richard “Byrd” Travis, 78, of Portland, NY, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side following a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was the husband of Beverly (Richardson) Travis and son of the late William and Esther ...

David F. Michalak

David F. Michalak, 80, of Dunkirk, passed away at home Tuesday evening, March 17, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on June 29, 1945, he was the husband of Carol (Dudek) Michalak and son of the late Francis and Helen (Somerfeldt) Michalak. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on ...