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Obituaries

Daniel J. Hayes

Daniel James Hayes, 75, of Cherry Creek, NY, passed away on March 16, 2026. Dan was born on March 21, 1950, in Rochester, NY. He spent many years working as a cabinet maker at the Schlicker Organ Company, where he put skill and care into everything he built. A talented woodworker, he built ...

Burt L. Seeley

Burt L. Seeley, 87, formerly of Irving, died Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Olean General Hospital. He was born in the Town of Hanover on Sept. 15, 1938, the son of the late Harvey and Isabelle (Robinson) Seeley, Sr. Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main St., ...

Randy D. Noel

Randy Dean Noel, 66, was promoted from this earth on March 10, 2026, Mr. Noel was born on March 5, 1960, to Dean and Esther (Delcamp) Noel at Westfield Memorial Hospital in Westfield, NY. He graduated from Brocton Central School and later received his Business Administration/Accounting Degree ...

Francis Q. Pratt

Francis Q. Pratt died Jan. 13, 2026 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Erie, PA Born March 29th, 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 Corps from ...

Robert F. Sobczak

Robert F. Sobczak, 84, of Rt.83, Forestville died Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Williamsville, following a short illness. He was born in Dunkirk on Sept. 4, 1941, the son of the late Frank and Winifred (Krzyzanowicz) Sobczak. and worked as a Maintenance ...

Everett M. Smith

Everett M. Smith, 99, of Westfield, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 14, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Irene, two children and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with the Freay Funeral Home.