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Kenneth W. Balling

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and patriarch of the Balling Family, Kenneth “Ken” W. Balling, 68, of Bear Lake, New York and Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Dec. 23, 2024, in Florida. Ken grew up in North Tonawanda, New ...

Randy K. Albrecht

Randy K. Albrecht, 69, of Fredonia, passed away suddenly, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on May 21, 1955 in Dunkirk, son of the late Herbert Albrecht and Barbara Westphal. Randy graduated from Cassadaga High School in 1974, where he showcased his ...

Stephen “Booper” Sobczak

Stephen “Booper” Sobczak, 50, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Wednesday, Dec., 25, 2024 at home. Born on Feb. 23,1974 in Dunkirk, son of Francis Sobczak and the late Diane L. (Pierce) Sobczak. A graduate of Dunkirk High School, Stephen embarked on a career at Refresco, where he worked ...

Sylvia L. Peacock

Sylvia L. Peacock Sylvia L. Peacock, 78 of Sinclairville, formerly of Irving/Sunset Bay, passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. Wife of Ronald A.; mother of Ronald A. (Marsha) Jr., of Peoria, AZ, Steven (Susan) of Sinclairville, and Daniel (Lisa) Peacock of Irving. Arrangements By Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville. A full obituary will be published in Monday’s edition.

Joyce Elaine (Bailey) Brautigam

Joyce Elaine (Bailey) Brautigam, 74, died at her home in Westfield, NY, surrounded by her loving family, on Dec. 24, 2024. After bravely coping with a chronic progressive disease for seven years, she was welcomed into Heaven. “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your ...

Lonnie Fox

Lonnie Fox, 83, of Statesville, North Carolina, formerly of Mayville, New York, passed away at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., surrounded by family, on Dec. 15, 2024. Lonnie was born on June 27, 1941, in Dunkirk, New York to the late Russel and Coralie (McBratnie) Fox. When ...