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Obituaries

Sally A. (Van Wey) Battaglia

Sally A. (Van Wey) Battaglia, 80, of Fredonia, NY, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Sally was born Jan. 5, 1945 in Brocton, daughter of the late Norman and Lenora Van Wey. Sally is survived by her husband, Anthony “Tony” Battaglia; two sons: Anthony S. “Scott” (Tarrie) Battaglia, of ...

William A. Berkshire II

William A. Berkshire II, 51, of Fredonia, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. Born in Dunkirk on Feb. 10, 1974, he was the son of the late William Berkshire I and Jean (Pierce) Scott. A lifelong resident of the area, he graduated from Fredonia High School in 1993. Bill was ...

Audrey K. Parkhurst

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Audrey. Audrey Kaye ( Moyer) Parkhurst, daughter of Roger Ralph Moyer and Marilyn Frances Brown was born in Utica, ...

Rev. Charles R. Wheeler

The Rev. Charles R. Wheeler, 78, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Oct. 28, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Rev. Charles was born Dec. 31, 1946 in Olean, NY, son of the late Kenneth and Mary Wheeler. He graduated from SUNY Fredonia with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree and eventually ...

William A. Berkshire II

William A. Berkshire II, 51, of Fredonia, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, Nov. ...

Samuel J. Mistretta

Samuel J. Mistretta, 82, of Raleigh, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Born in Jamestown, N.Y. on Sept. 8, 1943, he was a son of the late James and Rose (Bordenga) Mistretta. After graduating from Jamestown High School in 1961, Samuel served proudly in the United States ...