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Kathleen Myers Barton

Kathleen Myers Barton, 75, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2026 in Dunkirk, NY. Graveside services will be held at the Riverside Cemetery in Kennedy, NY at Noon on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Following the burial, a Celebration of Life will be held at the Clarion Hotel, 30 Lake ...

Michael D. Jensen

Michael D. Jensen of Kenmore, NY, passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2026 at age 64. Michael was born in Albuquerque, NM, and raised in Fredonia, NY. He earned his undergraduate degree at SUNY Fredonia before proudly serving his country in the United States Army in the late 1980s. He ...

Deborah Welka

Deborah Welka died July 15, 2026, at her home on Rte. 83, Fredonia, NY, after a long battle with cancer. Arrangements are incomplete, but will be announced in the coming days by the FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 E. Main St., Fredonia, NY.

Frances Lorraine Himes

Frances Lorraine Himes, 91, of Gerry, NY formerly of Perrysburg, NY passed away Tuesday July 14, 2026 at Brooks Hospital in Dunkirk, NY. She was born July 3, 1935 in Reynoldsville, PA the daughter of the late Floyd and Frances (Hollenbaugh) Sprankle. On April 14, 1956 she married ...

Agnes “Peggy” Polowy

On Saturday, July 11th, 2026, our beloved mother, Agnes “Peggy” Polowy slipped away peacefully at her home in Dunkirk, surrounded by her loving family. She was able to pass away in her home aligning with her final wishes as she was cared for by her late daughter, grandson, and other family ...

Frances Lorraine Himes

Frances Lorraine Himes, 91, of Gerry, NY formerly of Perrysburg, NY passed away Tuesday July 14, 2026 at Brooks Hospital in Dunkirk, NY. Friends may call at the Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 105 East Main Street in Gowanda, NY on Friday July 17, 2026 from 4-7pm. Arrangements are incomplete and a full obituary will appear in Thursday's paper.