Deborah Welka
Deborah Welka died July 15, 2026, at her home on Rte. 83, Fredonia, NY, after a long battle with cancer. Arrangements are incomplete, but will be announced in the coming days by the FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 E. Main St., Fredonia, NY.
Frances Lorraine Himes
Frances Lorraine Himes, 91, of Gerry, NY formerly of Perrysburg, NY passed away Tuesday July 14, 2026 at Brooks Hospital in Dunkirk, NY. She was born July 3, 1935 in Reynoldsville, PA the daughter of the late Floyd and Frances (Hollenbaugh) Sprankle. On April 14, 1956 she married ...
Agnes “Peggy” Polowy
On Saturday, July 11th, 2026, our beloved mother, Agnes “Peggy” Polowy slipped away peacefully at her home in Dunkirk, surrounded by her loving family. She was able to pass away in her home aligning with her final wishes as she was cared for by her late daughter, grandson, and other family ...
Frances Lorraine Himes
Frances Lorraine Himes, 91, of Gerry, NY formerly of Perrysburg, NY passed away Tuesday July 14, 2026 at Brooks Hospital in Dunkirk, NY. Friends may call at the Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 105 East Main Street in Gowanda, NY on Friday July 17, 2026 from 4-7pm. Arrangements are incomplete and a full obituary will appear in Thursday's paper.
Steven A. Apps
Steven A. Apps died Friday July 10, 2026 at this home in Fredonia, NY. He was 62. Born August 28,1963 in Dunkirk, NY, he was the son of Wilfred and Gertrude Apps. Steven worked in the maintenance department for the County of Chautauqua, in Mayville, NY. He is survived by his brother Richard Apps; three sisters, Elizabeth Smithmeyers, Marageret Bouquin, and Pamela Helicki; as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held privately at the request of the family. Arrangements have been made by the FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 E. Main St, Fredonia, NY.
Seadra K. (Rummel) Ponvert
Our hearts are broken with the unexpected passing of our beautiful daughter, Seadra K. (Rummel) Ponvert on June 24, 2026, at the age of 44. She was born Oct.16, 1981 in Elkhart In. Seadra was a dedicated and loving mother. She was happiest when her son, Ben was happy and smiling. She ...