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John M. Doner Jr.

John M. Doner Jr., 56, beloved son of Ann Doner and the late John Doner, Sr. of Hanford Bay, passed away suddenly in his Sheridan home on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. He was a 1985 graduate of Silver Creek Central School. He studied Culinary Arts at Erie 2 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES and operated the Snacks and More shop in the Little Valley Courthouse from 1991-1996. He is survived by his wife, Glenda (Austin) Doner; a son Christopher Doner; daughters Courtney (Doner) Johnson and Jessica Doner. He had two grandchildren, Asher and Emilia. All reside in Tennessee. He is also survived ...

Joseph D. Borrello Sr.

Joseph D. Borrello Sr., 77, of Blasdell, NY passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Sheridan, NY, the son of the late Patsy and Minnie (nee Flitt) Borrello. Joe is survived by four children: Karla (Rick Schaper) Payne of Derby, NY, Linda Borrello of ...

David R. Metzger

David R. Metzger, 84, of Silver Creek, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, Nov. 30, 2023 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk, NY. He was born on Feb. 27, 1939 in Silver Creek, NY, the son of the late Robert and Mary (Young) Metzger. He married the love of his ...

Betty Jean Foster

Betty Jean Foster, 82, of Brocton, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Brooks Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. Born in Dunkirk, July 9, 1941, daughter of the late Martin and Alice (Podchasky) Apple. A retired employee of the former Red Wing/ Carriage House in Fredonia. Surviving are her sons Robert (Marion) Foster of NJ, Michael Foster of Brocton, grandchildren Joshua Foster, Andrew Foster both of Brocton, Nicholas Foster, Megan Foster both of NJ, sisters Cathy (late Joseph) Remington, Carol Sach, nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death in ...

Kevin M. Grupa

Kevin M. Grupa, 68, of Dunkirk, passed away, Friday November 25, 2023, at home Unexpectedly. Born in Dunkirk June 20, 1955, son of the late Michael D. and Joan B. (Gaszynski) Grupa. A graduate of Dunkirk High School class of 1973 and furthered his education at SUNY Fredonia class of ...

Margaret L. Borio

Margaret L. Borio, 94, of Dunkirk died Thursday afternoon (Nov. 30, 2023) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 16, 1929 in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Oreste and Theresa (Rossino) Borio. A lifelong area resident, Margaret was a graduate of Dunkirk ...