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Wesley A. Bettker Jr.

Wesley A. Bettker Jr. 1950-2025 Wesley A. Bettker Jr., 74, of Gowanda, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Fiddler’s Green Nursing Home in Springville. He was born on Aug. 16, 1950 in Gowanda, son of the late Wesley and Viola (Philbrick) Bettker Sr. He was a US Army veteran having served from 1970 to 1972. Wesley married the former Sandra King, who predeceased him in 2016. For many years, he worked as a mechanic locally in Gowanda until his retirement. He always enjoyed maintaining his home and mowing lawn, as well as going for rides and driving throughout the area. He was ...

Robert (Bob) W. Rhinehart

Robert (Bob) W. Rhinehart, 91 of Englewood, Florida passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, June 9, 2025 in Venice, Florida. Bob was born in Dunkirk, New York on Aug. 28, 1933 to the late Guy and Marian Rhinehart. He was a proud Navy Veteran who enlisted right out of High School. ...

Donald L. Gens

Donald L. Gens passed away on June 14, 2025 near Buena Vista, Colorado. He was born on Jan. 4, 1958 in Dunkirk, New York to Richard and Theora Gens (nÈe DeGolier). He graduated from Cassadaga High School in 1976. He worked at Hope’s Windows for over 40 years and retired in 2022. Don is ...

Krissy L. DeMonte

Krissy L. DeMonte, 48, of Fredonia, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025. Born in Dunkirk on May 11, 1977, daughter of Cindy (Ferrugia) DeMonte and the late David T. DeMonte. Krissy graduated from Fredonia High School in 1995, she furthered her education at Fredonia State University by earning ...

Norma Carol Colvin

A Celebration of Life Graveside Service for Norma Carol Colvin, 82, of Stow, formerly of Cherry Creek, NY who passed away Sept. 20, 2024, will be held at 11 am Thursday, July 3, 2025, in the Cherry Creek Cemetery. Born in Dunkirk, NY on Aug. 3, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Sheldon ...

Joseph M. Pisoni

Joseph M. Pisoni age 85 a resident at Presbyterian Senior Care in Oakmont, PA; died on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Born on Sept. 23, 1939 in Brockway, PA; he was the son of the late Joseph and Lucy Ambrosia Pisoni. On Aug. 28, 1971 he was married to Judith A. “Judy” Counasse and she preceded ...