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Charles Arthur Divine

Charles Arthur Divine Jr., 92, of Fredonia, NY, died Tuesday February 11, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Charles was born April 14, 1932 in Reading, PA, the son of Charles Arthur Divine Sr. and Helen Graf Divine. Raised in Reading, he graduated from Reading High ...

Jessie B. Lockett

Jessie B. Lockett also known as “Butoe”, passed away Tuesday May 27, 2025 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born in Leesburg, Georgia on August 23, 1950 to the late Oliver Moreland and Elizabeth Lockett. In 1962 Jessie moved to Dunkirk, New York, she attended the Dunkirk ...

Juanita G. Thornton

Juanita G. Thornton 1926-2025 Juanita G. Thornton, 98, of Portland, NY passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at her home. Juanita was born on Sept. 6, 1926 in Hermon, NY the daughter of the late Frederic and Ethel (nee Baxter) Blandin. Surviving are three children Linda Hinds of Copperas Cove, TX, Gloria Kawski of Erie, Pa., and Gail (William) Thornton Locke of Westfield, NY; four grandchildren, Libbey Locke, Brian Hinds, Yvonne (Michael) Minton and Hope (Adam) Davis; she is also survived by six great – grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. In addition to her ...

Nancy J. Garner

Nancy J. Garner Nancy J. Garner, formerly of Angola, NY passed away on New Year’s Eve after a brief illness. She was pre-deceased by her parents Roy and Marjorie, and her husband Howard Clees. She is survived by her brothers Bill (Betsy), John (Linda), niece Lisa, and other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday June 4 at 11 a.m. at Glenwood Cemetery in Silver Creek, NY. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel, 160 Central Ave. Silver Creek, NY.

Alfred P. Jopek

Alfred P. Jopek Alfred P. Jopek, 97, of Fredonia, NY passed away on May 17, 2025 in Marietta, Ohio. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.

Nicholas F. Byczynski

Nicholas F. Byczynski 1953 - 2024 A celebration of life for Nicholas F. Byczynski will be held Sunday June 1, 2025 from 1 to 5 PM at the Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club, 1 N. Mullet St. Dunkirk, NY 14048. Arrangements entrusted to Morse Funeral Home Brocton, NY. Online condolences may be made at www.morsefh.com.