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James A. Ryczko

James A. Ryczko, 76, of Dunkirk, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on October 21, 1949, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Bresolin) Ryczko. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, James graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1967. He dedicated 40 years working as a production worker at Dunkirk Radiator before his retirement. He also proudly served his country for seven years as a member of the National Guard. James was an avid sports fan and was a fan of the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, and New York Yankees. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with ...

Russell A. Bova

Russell Angelo Bova, 70, of Westfield, NY, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on September 13, 2026, after a brief illness. Russ was born in Westfield, NY, on September 14, 1955, to Angelo J. Bova and Elizabeth J. Falsone. He attended Westfield Academy and Central School and ...

Terry M. Bigler

Terry M. Bigler, 79, passed away following an extended illness on May 6, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born on December 27, 1946. He was the son of Charlie and Helen Bigler and was raised in Silver Creek, New York. He briefly attended Arizona State University, ...

Ryan J. Evans

Ryan J. Evans, born on July 2, 1982, passed away on September 12, 2026, in Chautauqua, New York, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, devotion, and kindness that will be remembered by all who knew him. Ryan was a proud graduate of Brocton High School and carried the values he learned there ...

Michael F. McCarthy

Michael F. “Mac” McCarthy, 66, of Dunkirk, passed away at Buffalo General Hospital on Sunday, September 13, 2026 following an extended illness. Born in Albany, NY on February 10, 1960, he was the son of the late Thomas E. McCarthy and Marie (Andrews) Stuhlmiller. Michael graduated from ...

Marian Louise Culver

Marion L. Culver, 93, formerly of Cassadaga passed away Aug. 1, 2026. Wife of the late Louis Culver; mother of Nancy (Dick) Mangine and Elaine (Robin) Moore. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life, 11:30 am, Saturday, September 19th at Park Church, 25 Maple Ave, Cassadaga. ...