Ralph Joseph Genovese, Jr., of Dunkirk, NY, passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2026. Born in Silver Creek to Ralph Sr. and Helena (Kelly) Genovese on November 21, 1946, he graduated from Silver Creek High School in 1965. Ralph served in the US Air Force before attending Bryant ...

Timothy L. Skelly, 65, of Dunkirk, passed away on Tuesday on Feb. 3, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on April 4, 1960, he was the husband of Debbie (Blanchard) Skelly and son of Ronald and Alice (Jacobs) Skelly. A lifelong resident of the Dunkirk and Fredonia area. For many years, he served as the ...

Paul V. Marsala, 80, of Westfield, NY entered into rest Jan. 29, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Erie, PA. He was born on April 30, 1945, in Westfield, NY to his late parents Charles and Eva Marie (Bonorato) Marsala. Paul attended Westfield Academy then went to work for various grape ...

Mary “Mimi” Fesser, 67, went peacefully to be with the Lord after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. Mimi was known for her wit and lively personality. She had a sharp sense of humor, often bringing laughter and energy into a room. But what truly defined her was her big ...

Carl W. Cortright, 90, of Hamlet passed away peacefully on Feb. 5, 2026, in Jamestown, NY. He was a cherished patriarch, friend, and longtime resident born on Jan. 23, 1936, in Oswego, NY. A full obituary will run in next week’s paper. Arrangements entrusted to DiStasio Funeral Home ...

Annette M. Duffy died Jan. 31, 2026 at the Chautauqua County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk, NY, after a long illness. Born on July 3rd, 1943, she was the daughter of the late James and Jeanne (Pantano) Ciminello, raised and educated in Fredonia, NY. She made her career in ...