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Charles H. “Stoney” Stone 1933-2026

Charles H. “Stoney” Stone, 92, formerly of South Dayton & Perrysburg, died Monday, January 5, 2026 at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte, Florida. He was born in Gowanda on November 2, 1933, the son of the late Wilbur Charles and Katie (McNamara) Stone. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 27th at 2 o’clock at the Sheridan Memorial VFW Post #6390, 2556 Main Road, Silver Creek. Private services will be held & Interment will be in Perrysburg Cemetery. The family suggests memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240. ...

Michael A. Vendette lll

Michael A. Vendette III, 79, passed away on Tuesday , June 2, 2026. Born in Dunkirk, N.Y to Michael J. Vendette ll and Mary C. (Militello) Vendette. Calling Hours will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. Interment will be held in private. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published at a later date.

William G. Brown Jr.

William G. Brown Jr., 68, of Portland, NY passed away peacefully on Monday evening June 8, 2026 at his home. Bill was born on August 28, 1957 in Erie, Pa. the son of the late William G. and Aldine (Vicary) Brown Sr. He is survived by his beloved children, William G. (Brenda Foster) Brown ...

Shirley Jean Morrison Etzel

There will be a Celebration of Life on Tues, June 23, 2026, 3 PM-6 PM At 1st Ward Falcons 341 Lakeshore Drive East Dunkirk, NY 14048 Come and join us in Celebration of Life Well Lived. Share your favorite memories and laughs.

April G. Hill

April G. (DiLorenzo) Hill, 76, passed away on June 16, 2026 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Evelyn DiLorenzo. April was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1968. She waitressed at Demetri’s On The Lake and other dining establishments in the local ...

Leon D. “Denny” Reardon

Leon D. Reardon, 86, of Westfield, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday evening June 13, 2026 with his family at his side. He was born in Westfield, NY on October 9, 1939, the son of the late Leon and Althea (Miller) Reardon. He married Shirley Ann (Kramer) who preceded in death on June 22, ...