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Maxford Leon Dugaw

Maxford Leon Dugaw, 88, entered into rest January 29, 2025. He was born on the winter solstice in 1936, in the town of Union City, Pennsylvania, a bustling industrial center in the early 20th century. In his younger years, he lived with his parents Leon and Agnes, and two older sisters, on the ...

William R. “Bill” Parks

Former area resident William R. ‘Bill’ Parks, 89, died at his home in Hershey, Pa., on February 1, 2025, following a long illness. He was born in Dunkirk, N.Y., on November 27, 1935, son of the late Joseph and Genevieve Pokrzywka. He was predeceased by brothers Joseph and Arthur and ...

Mary (nee DiCara) Privitera

Mary (nee DiCara) Privitera from Fredonia, NY. Mary passed away on January 28 at UPMC Chautauqua in Jamestown, NY. Born in Villa Rosa, Sicily Italy. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Privitera. Dearest Mother of the late Janet Bonasera, Joseph Privitera Jr. and David Privitera Cherished ...

Bion L. Chaffee

Bion L. Chaffee, 78, of Cassadaga, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 25, 2025. He was born September 12, 1946 in Erie, PA., son of the late Bion and Rita (Anthony) Chaffee. Bion, raised in Erie, attended Cathedral Prep and graduated from SUNY Fredonia. A passion for teaching, ...

Patricia A. Lowe

Patricia A. Lowe Aug. 16, 1950 – January 15, 2025 Patricia a. Lowe, 74, of Irving, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital with her family at her side. She was born on Aug. 16, 1950 in Dunkirk, NY the daughter of the late Alphonse and Genevieve (nee Woloszyn) Krzakala. She married Daniel R. Lowe Sr. on March 30, 1973 and he preceded her in death on Aug. 22, 2008, after 35 years of marriage. Patricia is survived by two beloved children, Diane (Mike Kubasik) Lowe of Dunkirk, NY and Daniel R. Lowe Jr. of Irving, NY; four cherished ...

Patricia (Kennedy) Mohawk

Patricia (Kennedy) Mohawk ‘Patricia (Kennedy) Mohawk , died January 30, 2025 of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory at the age of 85 years. She was a member of the Seneca Wolf Clan. Beloved wife of the late Oliver Mohawk. Dearest Mother of Denise, Randall Mohawk, Jamie (Linden) Parker and Rodney Mohawk. Grandmother of Alexander Jimerson, Kalie Williams, Sonny George, Lindsey Parker, Leland Parker, Jacob Parker, Jaxon Mohawk and Maxwell Mohawk. Sister of the late Merle and Max Kennedy. Daughter of the late Fayette Kennedy and Jessica (Seneca) Kennedy. Friends may call Sunday ...