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David F. Michalak

David F. Michalak, 80, of Dunkirk, passed away at home Tuesday evening, March 17, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on June 29, 1945, he was the husband of Carol (Dudek) Michalak and son of the late Francis and Helen (Somerfeldt) Michalak. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 11-1 p.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. Prayer services will begin at 1 p.m. with Military Honors immediately following held by the Dunkirk Joint Veteran Council. Interment will be held in private. A complete obituary will be published ...

Gary Rolls

Gary Rolls died March 10, 2026 at his home in Dunkirk, NY after a short illness. Born Aug. 23, 1954 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Joseph and Betty (Sanderson) Rolls. Gary made his home and career in Western, NY. He was educated in Buffalo and worked for the Color Graphic Corporation in Lancaster, NY. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Rolls; his children Mathew, Thomas, and Amy Rolls; brothers Thomas and Michael Rolls and Bill Marts; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Friday, March 20, 2026 at the FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 ...

Henry W. Krupinski

Henry W. Krupinski, 90, of Silver Creek, NY, passed away peacefully on March 09, 2026 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Son of the late John and Katherine (nee Kopacz) Krupinski, Henry was the youngest of 12 siblings, survived by one sister, Sister Monica Krupinski of Clarence, NY. ...

Dr. William D. Muller

Dr. William (Bill) Dale Muller, Emeritus Professor of Political Science at SUNY, Fredonia, died on March 15, 2026, in Westerville, Ohio. The son of John Casper Muller and Dorothea Negley Mitchell, he was born in Pittsburgh, PA on Oct. 11, 1938. Bill received his BA in Government and History ...

Daniel J. Hayes

Daniel James Hayes, 75, of Cherry Creek, NY, passed away on March 16, 2026. Dan was born on March 21, 1950, in Rochester, NY. He spent many years working as a cabinet maker at the Schlicker Organ Company, where he put skill and care into everything he built. A talented woodworker, he built ...

Burt L. Seeley

Burt L. Seeley, 87, formerly of Irving, died Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Olean General Hospital. He was born in the Town of Hanover on Sept. 15, 1938, the son of the late Harvey and Isabelle (Robinson) Seeley, Sr. Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main St., ...