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Randall Martin Duck 1962-2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Randall Martin Duck. He passed away peacefully in his home in NC, with his family by his side, on June 19, 2026. Randall was born on February 27, 1962, to Virginia Kay (Ruttenbur) Duck and Martin LaRue Duck of Hamlet, NY. Lovingly known ...

Robert C. Cooper

Robert C. Cooper, 84, of Dunkirk, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery in Fredonia. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY.

Carmen E. Robles

Carmen E. Robles, 62, of Dunkirk, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico on July 12, 1963, she was the wife of Angel Davila and daughter of Domingo and Carmen (Selena) Robles. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY.

Patricia A. Raby

Patricia A. Raby ,78, of the Town of Dayton passed away Monday June 22, 2026. She was born July 21, 1947 in Buffalo, NY the daughter of the late Howard and Verna (Mitrision) Canty. On August 17, 1968, she married David Raby, who survives. Mrs. Raby was an Elementary Teacher in North ...

Fred Lloyd Higginbotham, Sr.

“Wait on the LORD” — Psalm 27:14 God’s timing is nothing like ours. His ways are not our ways, His timing is always perfect. Fred Lloyd Higginbotham, Sr., 90, of Westfield, NY, passed peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 20, 2026, just shy of his ...

Donald C. Thompson

Donald C. Thompson, 98, of Bemus Point entered into rest June 19, 2026 at home. He was born on July 20, 1927, in Brocton, NY to his late parents Paul and Margaret (Locey) Thompson. Donald was the husband of the late Irene Thompson who passed in 2008. He was a very good friend. No services will be observed. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Chautauqua County’ 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750. Arrangements entrusted to Morse Funeral HomeBrocton, NY. Online condolences may be made at www.morsefh.com.