Gowanda, NY — Herbert H. Simmons, 81, of Gowanda, NY passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at his home. He was born March 6, 1944 in Gowanda, NY the son of the late Howard and Winifred (Oyach) Simmons. On January 23, 1971 he married the former Esther Hamilton who predeceased him on ...
Mary Elizabeth Barnes, a resident of Heritage Green and formerly of Brocton, New York, passed away quietly at the age of 86, on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Her life was a quiet testament to love, expressed through care, generosity, and an open heart that embraced ...
William “Bill” James Farnham (82), affectionately known as “Grumpy Grandpa,” was a man who perfectly balanced seriousness with humor and showed his love in steady, unmistakable ways. He passed away on Feb. 16, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones. William enjoyed the simple ...
Santia M. Vega April 2, 1940-February 17, 2026 Santia M. (Torres) Vega, 85, of Dunkirk, passed away Tuesday evening, February 17, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, she was the wife of the late Fernando Vega and daughter of the late ...
Jenniffer Marie Maslakowski, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 15, 2026 of natural causes. She was residing in Lackawanna, NY, but was a Dunkirk resident for most of her life. Ms. Maz, as her students would call her, was a dedicated educator who impacted the lives of her students and peers. Beloved daughter of Cynthia Maslakowski and the late Mark Maslakowski. She is survived by her two daughters, Brittany Kelley, age 31, and Madison Hall, age 17; her older brother, Mark Maslakowski and younger sister, Sandra Maslakowski; her two nieces, Taylor and Sydney; as well as long time ...
Mary M. Borzillire, who went by Greta to most, passed away at the age of 69 in her sleep at her home in Silver Creek, NY, on Jan. 26, 2026 after years of health problems related to COPD. She was a special education and early intervention teacher servicing Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern ...
