William Jeffrey Burch, Sr. (Bill), 62, of Ripley, NY, passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Hospital with his family by his side after a lengthy health battle. He was born Oct. 6, 1963, in Dunkirk, NY to Charles and Clara Burch. Bill loved his family, classic cars, ...

Francis Q. Pratt passed away on Jan. 13, 2026 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Erie, PA Born March 29, 1947 in Westfield, NY. He was the son of the late Norman and Sara (McQuaig) Pratt, and educated in the Sherman School System class of ‘65. He was a proud member of The United States Marine ...

Terry L. Kester, 72 passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2025, in Chesapeake, Virginia. Terry was born on Nov. 28, 1953, in Westfield, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlene and Arthur Kester, and his brother, David Allen Kester. He is survived by his loving sister, Kathie ...

Michael A. Barras, 66, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Sunday evening, Jan. 11, 2026 at home. Born in Philadelphia, PA on Sept. 6, 1959, he was the husband of Sandra (Sosinski) Barras and son of William and Joan (Marberger) Barras. Michael graduated from Orchard Park High School and went on ...

Darick A. Diefendorf, 55, of Fredonia, NY, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. A celebration of Darick’s life will be held Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 at the Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St., Fredonia, NY from 1-4 pm where remembrances will be shared at 2 pm, with a luncheon to follow. On-line ...

Marla LaBoy, 74, of Dunkirk, NY passed away on Jan. 16, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, after a short illness. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 E. Main St., Fredonia, NY.