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Kenneth J. Gula

Kenneth J Gula of Rochester, NY originally from Dunkirk, NY passed away suddenly on July 5, 2026 at the age of 62. Predeceased by parents, Stanley and Florence (Kajmowski) Gula, sister, Jacquelyn Bartela. Survived by brother, Stanley (Roslyn) Gula and several nieces and nephews. A private internment will be held at St. Hedwig Cemetery in Dunkirk, NY at a later date. For further information please visit www.keenanfuneralhomes.com.

Kirk S. Lombardo

Kirk S. Lombardo, affectionately known to many as “Boom-Boom” and “Captain”, passed away following a brief illness at Buffalo General Hospital on June 4, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 6 to 8 p.m.at the White Inn, 52 E. Main Road, Fredonia, NY. ...

Frederick B. Larson “Ferd”

Frederick B. Larson “Ferd” of Fredonia, NY, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center, at the age of 85, surrounded by his family and friends. He was the loving father of Amy Cassidy of Dunkirk, NY, and Rodney Larson of Rochester, NY. He was the ...

Dorothy Runkel Dronkers

On June 24, 2026, Dorothy Runkel Dronkers left us, while clutching what she was sure was, her one-way ticket to Heaven. Built into this journey was a short lay-over at the Rainbow Bridge to reunite with Tuffy and Henry, plus the many other cats she had loved during her lifetime. Awaiting her ...

Ursula A. Austin

Ursula A. (Miller) Austin, 87, of Dunkirk, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. Born on September 23, 1938, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the wife of the late Donald Austin and daughter of the late William and Mozelia (Johnson) Miller. Relatives and friends are ...

Raymond D. Mapston

Today, July 14, 2026, our much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend, Raymond D. Mapston, slipped the surly bonds of earth and joined another realm after a long life with kidney failure and cancer. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Susan Ellis Mapston, his two sons ...