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Obituaries

Dr. John F. (Giovanni Gioia) Joy

, singer, dancer, actor, Broadway performer, director, teacher, mentor, proud Marine and veteran of the Korean war, beloved Uncle and Godfather died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. John had just recently celebrated his 92nd birthday at St. Columban’s ...

Randall J. “Randy” Rosen

Gowanda - Randall J. “Randy” Rosen, 67, of Gowanda passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville. He was born on May 10, 1956 in Gowanda, son of the late Sigmund and Kathleen (Danner) Rosen. For many years, Randy worked as the parts manager at Gowanda ...

Frances Marie Raynor

Frances Marie Raynor, 79, of Fredonia, NY, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023. She was born in Dunkirk, NY, and was a member of the Dunkirk High School Class of 1961. Fran was a person of many talents, resulting in her having various jobs throughout her lifetime, although she ...

Terri L. Stoessel

, of Silver Creek, N.Y., passed away September 10, 2023 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Born February 28, 1955, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert A. and Irene J. (Sack) Stoessel of Angola, N.Y.; sister of Robert D. Stoessel of Angola, N.Y. and aunt of Michele, Danielle and ...

Kenneth L. VanBuskirk

FORESTVILLE: Kenneth L. VanBuskirk, 69, of Swan Street, Forestville, died Monday, September 4th, 2023 at his residence, following a short illness. He was born in Silver Creek on December 6, 1953, the son of the late George VanBuskirk and Mae (Newton) Franklin. Friends are welcome to call at ...

Mary Anne Lawhead

Mary Anne Lawhead, 93, of Dunkirk, passed away Monday afternoon, September 18, 2023 in her home, following a courageous battle with vascular dementia. Born on April 6, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, Mary Anne was the daughter of the late James and Yvonne (Tremblay) Burke. Besides her ...