SILVER CREEK: Frederick L. George, age 95, of Silver Creek, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab, following a short illness. He was born in Silver Creek on Oct. 10, 1930. Frederick was the son of the late Lawrence and Margaret (Meller) George. Arrangements are incomplete ...

Paul V. Marsala, 80, of Westfield, NY entered into rest Jan. 29, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Erie, PA. He was born on April 30, 1945, in Westfield, NY to his late parents Charles and Eva Marie (Bonorato) Marsala. Paul attended Westfield Academy then went to work for various grape ...

Carl W. Cortright, 90, of Hamlet passed away peacefully on Feb. 5, 2026, in Jamestown, NY. He was a cherished patriarch, friend, and longtime resident born on Jan. 23, 1936, in Oswego, NY. A full obituary will run in next week’s paper. Arrangements entrusted to DiStasio Funeral Home ...

Mary “Mimi” Fesser, 67, went peacefully to be with the Lord after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. Mimi was known for her wit and lively personality. She had a sharp sense of humor, often bringing laughter and energy into a room. But what truly defined her was her big ...

Joan E. Gibbon, 94, of Dunkirk, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 at Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab, Dunkirk. She was born in Olean on July 19, 1931, the daughter of the late Orin and Laura (Hyde) Gross. Joan was a graduate of the former Shinglehouse High School in Shinglehouse, PA, Class of ...

Joshua Marvin Zook, age 90, passed into his heavenly home on Jan. 27, 2026, at the Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation, Dunkirk, NY. Marvin was born in Mifflin County, Pa. On March 8, 1935. He attended Bellville Mennonite High School graduating in 1953. After Graduation he joined the ...