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David H. Crossley

David H. Crossley, 66 of Sinclairville, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 at his home. Born Mar. 16, 1958 in Jamestown a son of the late Howard and Kathryn Carlson Crossley. He was a 1976 graduate of Cassadaga Valley Central School. Dave’s career of serving the safety of ...

Catherine F. Stronner

Gowanda - Catherine F. Stronner, 76, of Gowanda passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. She was born on May 6, 1948, daughter of the late Marcos and Mildred (Beckman) Dallas. On May 26, 1973 she married the late William Stronner, who predeceased her on March 5, 2013. ...

Francis E. “Fran” Lus

Francis E. “Fran” Lus, a revered member of the Brocton community, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at the venerable age of 92 in Dunkirk, NY. Born on July 10, 1932, to Angelo and Mary (Russo) Lus, Fran lived a life marked by ...

John E. Willett

John E. Willett, age 62, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on January 3, 2025, in South Dayton, NY. Born on April 3, 1962, in Gowanda, NY. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Deborah; daughter, Renee; stepson, Bradley Ferguson III; grandchildren, Lily, Bradley, and Dylan; and brothers, Robert, Scott, Paul, and Daniel. John now reunites with his predeceased parents, Robert and Lea (Tweeter) Willett. No services will be observed. Arrangements entrusted to DiStasio Funeral Home South Dayton, NY.

Nicholas A. Pilski

Collins—Nicholas A. Pilski, 27, of Collins, passed away following a sudden, unexpected illness on Tuesday December 31, 2024, at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Nick was born August 9, 1997, in Amherst, NY. He is the son of Lisa Gilbert-Tarnowski (Larry) of Silver Creek and Peter A. Pilski of ...

Gail A. Pfleuger

Dunkirk — Gail A. Pfleuger, 77, of Dunkirk, New York, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk, following a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Buffalo on December 3, 1947, the daughter of the late Walter and Lucienne (Major) Cowan. She worked as a ...