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Antonio Rivera

Antonio Rivera, a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, February 25, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. Born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico on February 20,1937, husband of the late Ada (Fred) Rivera and son of the late Guillermo and Consuela Cruz Rivera. Antonio worked for various grape farms in the Dunkirk-Fredonia area for many years. Antonio will be remembered fondly for his deep affection for his wife, Ada. The couple shared countless moments of joy, often found together on their front porch, enjoying ice cream and each other’s ...

Eileen Therese Abram Beichner

This dedication is in loving memory of our family’s heart: Eileen Therese Abram Beichner—she was a beacon of grace, strength, and patience—whose life was a tapestry of devotion, love and humble service to all of her friends and family. Born on Jan. 12, 1957, to David and Erika Abram, ...

Gerald (Jerry) Michael Bartkowiak

Gerald (Jerry) Michael Bartkowiak passed away from a long illness at Autumnwood Nursing Facility, in Rittman, Ohio, on November 27, 2024. Jerry, an extraordinary man, born of tranquility, love, decisiveness, and peace, was born Feb. 21, 1935, in Dunkirk, New York to Edwin and Emily (Katta) ...

Kathleen (Lisi) Smith

Kathleen (Lisi) Smith of Leesburg, Florida, formerly of Fredonia, New York passed away on Feb. 8, 2025 with her family by her side after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was known for her fiery red hair and her spirit, she had an appreciation for physical fitness and was a ...

Karen Mae Hubbard

Karen Mae Hubbard Karen Mae Hubbard, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, PA. Karen was 62 years old and from Ripley, N.Y., the daughter of the late Margaret and Robert Tittit. Karen was the Director of the Cat Rescue on Main Street, Westfield, N.Y. She was also a parent’s advocate for For Parents in Ripley School System. She has a great love for animals and her family. Karen is survived by her husband Clifford Hubbard; three sons: Ralph Hubbard of CO, Max and Arthur Hubbard both of Jamestown, N.Y., one daughter Sheri OBerleas of CA; one brother Robert; ...

John N. Zbytek

John N. Zbytek, 78, of Palm Coast, Florida departed this world on Saturday, January 25, 2025 after a short illness. John was born on the West Side of Buffalo, NY in 1946 to Chester and Estelle Zbytek. Upon graduation from high school, he began an almost forty year career as a dedicated ...