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Frances L. Zolnoske 1942-2026

Frances L. Zolnoske, 84, of Deltona, FL, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. She was born in Silver Creek on April 21, 1942, the daughter of the late Arthur and Teresa (Christopher) Griffiths. Frances was a graduate of Dunkirk High School ...

Karrilee (Karri) Fishwick Bentzoni

Karrilee (karri)Fishwick Bentzoni, age 67 of jamestown, ny passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19th 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. Karri was born on April 19th 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Thomas and Betty Fishwick. Karri attended Jamestown Nursing School, which led to a ...

Donald Earl Fowler

Donald Earl Fowler, 78, of Sarasota, Fl and Cassadaga, NY passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026 in Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA. He was born in Dunkirk, NY on December 9, 1947 to the late Donald and Rosetta (Keppel) Fowler. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jean, and their ...

Gloria E. Schmonsky

Gloria E. Schmonsky, 97, formerly of 312 Oak St. in Lakewood, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Heritage Green Rehab & Skilled Nursing. She was the widow of Theodore F. Schmonsky whom she married Oct. 22, 1949, and who died Dec. 1, 2010. Gloria was born in Jamestown on May 21, 1929 and ...

Suzanne “Sue” M. Talley

Suzanne “Sue” M. Talley, 60, formerly of Dunkirk, died Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was born in Dunkirk on July 23, 1966, the daughter of Linda (Pagano) Williams and the late Keith Talley. Sue worked as a Salesperson at the former Box Monkey Enterprises, Inc. in Fredonia. She also worked in the Advertising Department of the Dunkirk Observer for 10 years. Surviving besides her mother, are a daughter, Joneece Talley and her sister, Theresa Nickerson. Also surviving are two grandchildren; Faryn & Bruce Talley, a nephew; Donald ...

Errol Douglas Swanson

Errol Douglas Swanson, age 83, of Westfield, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Born on January 18th, 1943, in Jamestown, NY, he was the firstborn son of the late Earl and Priscilla Swanson. He graduated from Panama Central School where he was an outstanding basketball player under ...