Donald P. Monroe, Jr., always known as “Ted”, was born in Dunkirk, NY on March 24, 1939 and passed away on Dec. 30, 2025 from a tragic accident on Christmas Day. He graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1957 after attending The Lawrenceville School in New Jersey. He excelled in high ...

Angel O. Pierluissi Sr., 85 of Dunkirk, NY, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 at the Fiddler’s Green Manor Home, Springville, NY. He was born on May 7, 1940, son of the late Oscar and Julia Pierluissi. Angel was the husband of the late Bernardina Pierluissi. He was a longtime member of ...

Margaret “Peggy” R. Edwards Kent, 88, of Cranston and Florida, passed away on Jan. 6, 2026, at Fatima Hospital in Providence, with her family at her side. She was the beloved wife of Robert Kent. Born in Fredonia, New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Rose (Manzella) ...

Donald Douglas Dowling Jr., 82, of Westfield, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. Born Oct. 19, 1943, in Laconia, New Hampshire, to Donald Douglas Sr. and Annie Smith Dowling, Don filled his life with learning, adventure, ...

Loretta (Skrzypek) Szalkowski, 94, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. Raised in Dunkirk, New York, Loretta devoted her life to faith, family, and service. She is survived by her children, Richard Szalkowski, Wendy (Pat) Poweski, ...

Gary C. Eckart, former north county resident, died in Warren, VT. At his request, there will be no calling hours or memorial service. Members of the art community regarded Gary as the heart and soul of the Mad River Valley art world. A kind and generous teacher and leader, he will be deeply ...