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Janet L. (VanDusen) Peterson

DUNKIRK, NY: Janet L. (VanDusen) Peterson, 98, of Dunkirk, NY, formerly of Massena and Fredonia, NY, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in the Town of Kortright on April 5, 1926, the daughter of the late James Gould and Leta (Davenport) VanDusen ...

Roberta (Birdie) Walczak

Roberta (Birdie) Walczak was born October 18, 1932 , in Gowanda to the late Glen and Ada Farner. Birdie passed away peacefully in her sleep December 6, 2024, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk, NY. She is survived by her son William Cambria of Fredonia and ...

Herman A. Holtz Jr.

Herman A. Holtz Jr. May 17, 1934-Decemb 9, 2024 Perrysburg - Herman A. Holtz Jr., 90, formerly of Arizona and Perrysburg, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at the Chautauqua County Nursing Home and Rehab in Dunkirk. He was born on May 17, 1934 in Perrysburg, son of the late Herman and Hazel (Bastiedo) Sr. He was also a US Army veteran, having served from 1957-1959. For many years Herman operated his own heating and air conditioning business, out of Payson, AZ, as well as in Gowanda. He was also a 25 year member of the Elks Club in Payson, AZ. Herman is survived by a niece, ...

Rosemary Lancaster

Rosemary Lancaster Due to weather conditions, Calling Hours for Rosemary Lancaster were postponed to Today, Friday, December 13, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Rosemary Lancaster

Rosemary (Mizwa) Lancaster, 77, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday morning, December 8, 2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Dunkirk on May 2, 1947, wife of the late David Lancaster and daughter of the late Walter Mizwa Sr. and Amelia (Martin) Mizwa. A lifelong Dunkirk ...

Jannette (Leroy) Lay

Jannette (Leroy) Lay, December 9, 2024 of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory at the age of 65 years. Beloved wife of Michael Lay Sr. Loving mother of Michael Lay Jr., Kenny (Kaylyn) Lay, Susan Lay and the late Neili Lay. Grandmother to Zoe, Dylan, Damian, Alyssa, Neilin, Kye and April. Great Grandmother of Jeremiah, Neil, Kaylani. Sister of Charles Hoag, Sue Abrams and the late Tyrone Leroy Jr. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 PM at the Wentland Funeral Home 10634 Main St. (Rt 62) North Collins where funeral services will take place Thursday at 10 AM.