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Obituaries

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 ...

Sandra Jean Giebner

Sandra Jean (Gillespie) Giebner, 79, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at Brooks Memorial Hospital with her loving husband by her side. Born and raised in Cambridge, MA, she is the wife of James C. Giebner, Sr. and daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (Crowley) ...

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.

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 ...

Josephine Giambrone

Josephine Giambrone passed away peacefully at her home in FREDONIA, NY, on Feb. 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her children. She was born on June 14, 1934 to the late Salvatore and Cristenzia A “Jessie” (Piscitello) LaBarbera, both of Sicily, Italy. She graduated from the old ...