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Inez Ruth Edler

Inez Ruth Edler, 91, of Irving, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026 at her home following a brief illness. She was born in the Town of Hanover on February 22, 1935, the daughter of the late William “Cap” and Anna (Clarke) Hilliker. A Memorial Luncheon will be held on Saturday, August 29th at 11 AM at the Gowanda VFW Auxiliary Post 5007, 20 Sandhill Road Gowanda, NY. The family invites all who knew and loved Inez to join them in honoring her memory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Inez’s memory to Sadie’s Safe Harbor Canine Rescue, PO ...

David (Cricket) R. Emke

David (Cricket) R. Emke, 62, of South Dayton, NY passed on August 19, 2026 He was born June 10, 1964, in Gowanda, NY to his parents David H. and Diane (Webber) Emke. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by DiStasio Funeral Home Inc South Dayton, NY.

Kenneth (Ken) Hallmark 1964-2026

Kenneth (Ken) Hallmark passed on August 6, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1964, in Conneaut, OH, grew up in Dunkirk, NY, and resided in West Seneca, NY. He is survived by his children, Autumn and Adam, mother, Susanne, brothers, Joseph and Walter, and large extended family. Ken was a ...

Warren M. Fuller

Warren M. Fuller age 86 of Gowanda passed away at home August 1, 2026. Husband of Christine, Father of Cathy (Gary Moscato) Burrows, Ronald Solem Jr. Richard (Paula) Solem ,Ryan (Monica) Fuller and the late Rhonda Fuller Clareus. Eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren along with a ...

Winifred M. Allen

Winifred M. Allen “Winnie” age 78 of Collins passed away Saturday morning August 15, 2026 at her son and daughter in-law’s residence in Jesup, Georgia. Winnie was born in Gowanda, December 25, 1947, an only child to William and Beatrice (Stevens) Seymour. Winifred married Noel E. ...

Diane B. (Marki) Leone

Diane B. (Marki) Leone, 97, of Fredonia, NY entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. She is predeceased by her husband of over 60 years, Dr. Anthony R. “Slim” Leone. Diane is survived by her three beloved children: Leslie (Tim) Benjamin, of Naples, FL, Gregg (Mimi) Leone, of ...