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Michael L. Sladich

Michael L. Sladich, 67, of Gowanda, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023 at the Gowanda Nursing Home. He was born on Sept. 4, 1956 in Gowanda, son of the late Louis and Anna (Voncina) Sladich. For many years, Mike worked at the Gowanda Psychiatric Center as a cleaner. He was a member of St. Joseph’s RC Church and a frequent supporter of the Gowanda Historical Society, as well as the bowling leagues at K&L Lanes in Gowanda for many years. His true passion was the Buffalo Bills. Mike lived and breathed the Bills, and was known for his devout fandom. Mike truly loved all sports, as well ...

Jack L. Freeman

Jack L. Freeman, 87, of Silver Creek and formerly of Sherman, NY, passed away on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at Brooks Hospital in Dunkirk, NY. He was born May 9, 1936, in Sherman, NY, the son of the late John and Fern Miller Freeman. Jack was a 1955 graduate of Sherman Central School. He had ...

Stella M. Mapel

Stella M. Mapel, 87, passed away on Dec. 20, 2023. Stella was born on May 16, 1936 to parents Antonius and Maria Mlynarski. Stella graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1955, and later moved to Fredonia where she raised her family. She was a hard-working woman and devoted her life to her ...

John Jurczak

On Dec. 15, 2023, John Jurczak died at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk, NY. He was born in Dunkirk, NY on Feb. 27, 1958 to the late Joseph P. and Elizabeth Jurczak. He graduated from Forestville High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1977 to 1980. John was also a graduate of ...

Sarah “Sally” B. Valone

Sarah “Sally” B. Valone (Warren Harris) died surrounded by family on Dec. 22, 2023 at the Star Hospice House in Lakewood, NY. She was born in Bradford, PA to Samuel and Tillie (Barbuto) Valone. A graduate of Dunkirk High School, Sally went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps ...

Betty Wallschlaeger

Betty Wallschlaeger, 100, of Collins, NY passed away Monday, Dec. 25, 2023 in Eden,NY. She was born Jan. 28, 1923 in Milwaukee,WI the daughter of the late Charles and Bertha( Hoffman) Becker. Mrs. Wallschlaeger was married to Lester Wallschlaeger who predeceased her in 2001. She was ...