Shirley A. Kota, 90, of Gowanda passed away surrounded by family Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Born at home in Leon on a surprisingly blustery day Oct. 29, 1934 one of nine children born to Elliott and Mary Catherine (Wells) Ellis. Shirley married Edward Kota on Nov. 19, 1955 at St. Joseph’s ...
Robert A. Groesch died peacefully with family by his side Jan. 20, 2025. Born Nov. 18, 1931, he lived a long 93 years in the Dunkirk/Fredonia area. Born in Dunkirk to Mabel Michalske and Andrew Groesch, he attended St Mary’s School and graduated from Dunkirk High School. Robert continued his ...
Larson E. Olsen 69, of Forestville, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 at his residence with his daughter and granddaughter by his side. He was born in Buffalo on July 1, 1955, the son of the late Harry and Margaret (Sugg) Olsen Sr. Larson was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of ...
Raymond R. Brewster, 89, a resident of Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, formerly of Forestville, died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Buffalo on Feb. 25, 1935, the son of the late Raymond and Eleanor (Hertel) Brewster. Raymond was a graduate of McKinley High School and worked as a Welder for the former Duriron in Angola for 25 years. He also worked for the former Lablaw’s as a Manager for many years. Raymond was a volunteer fireman with Evans Center Fire Department. He enjoyed gardening, jigsaw puzzles and being with family. Survivors include four ...
Sharon Lee Bartelo, 80, of Converse, Texas, formerly of Dunkirk, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Oct. 30, 1944 in Buffalo, NY, the oldest daughter of the late Raymond and Myrtle Ean. She lived in Iowa from ...
Stephen A. “Steve” Nichols November 20, 1942 – January 11, 2025 Stephen A. Nichols, 82, of Westfield, NY passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pa. He was born in Jamestown, NY on Nov. 20, 1942, the son of the late Jerome and Violetta (nee Anthony) Nichols. He married Nancy Levandoski on Aug. 14, 1971 in Westfield, NY. Steve graduated from Westfield Academy and Central School in 1961. He was a proud patriot who served his country in the U.S. Army from 1961-1964 during the Vietnam War. He worked for the Village of Westfield in the ...
