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Allen Parker

Allen Parker of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory died April 26, 2025, at the age of 82 years. Lifelong companion of the late Gloria “Glo” Waterman. Loving father of Lorelei, Diane, Carrie and the late Deanna and Andrea Waterman. Grandfather of many grand, great-grand and great-great grandchildren. Brother of Marlin, Kerwin (Gail) Hemlock, Paulette (Bill) Cook, Debra Hemlock-John, Judy Prince and the late Frank, Jessie, Albert Hemlock, Rita Brooks and Art Parker. Friends may call Sunday and Monday at the Lorelei Waterman Residence 13036 Rt 438 Cattaraugus Seneca Territory ...

Sarah Gorczynski

Sarah Gorczynski, 83, of Fredonia, NY, died Thursday April 24, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo. She was born December 25, 1941, the daughter of the late Joseph and Alberta Deering Gorczynski. Sarah was an avid and skilled knitter and crocheter and belonged to various knitting and sewing groups for years. She worked at Neil’s Flower Shop and Randy’s Antiques. She loved bingo, shopping and baking. Sarah is survived by her twin brother, Henry (Debbie) Gorczynski, of Stafford, NY and her beloved cat, Katie. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her brother, Jon, who died ...

Peggy Ann Skinner Hassinger

Peggy Ann Skinner Hassinger, 80, of Jamestown peacefully passed away Friday, April 18, 2025. Born Nov. 19, 1944 in Jamestown a daughter of the late Edward and Eleanor Skinner. Peggy, a Cassadaga Valley Central School alumna, features a diverse and interesting career path. Her early ...

Mary Ann (Nee Higgs) (Mager) McCoy

Mary Ann (Nee Higgs) (Mager) McCoy, 82, of Fredonia, NY, died Thursday April 24, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mary Ann was born Dec. 20, 1942 in Dunkirk, NY to Albert Higgs and Margaret (Bement) Higgs Reed. She was raised in Fredonia and graduated from Fredonia ...

Donald Franklin Ellington

Donald Franklin Ellington, 90, a former resident of Fredonia, died peacefully with family at his side Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab, Dunkirk, following a lengthy stay. He was born in Richmond, VA on June 30, 1934, the son of the late John and Kathryn (Rudd) Ellington. Donald served four years in the Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1959. Years later he served with the local Civil Air Patrol in Western New York. His employment history included work as a Union Carpenter, a position in plant maintenance at the former Red Wing, Fredonia, and an ...

Carolyn Rawlinson

Carolyn Rawlinson Carolyn Rawlinson, 83, of Westfield, NY passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pa. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Mason Funeral Home 37 Clinton St. Westfield, NY when they become available.