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Timothy L. Skelly

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 ...

Annette M. Duffy

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 banking in Pennsylvania. Predeceased by her husband, the late Edward Duffy, she is survived by her daughter, Julie McMahan of Virginia, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral service will be officiated by the Reverend Joseph Walter, at 2 PM on Feb. 7 at the FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82, E. ...

Frederick L. George

SILVER CREEK: Frederick L. George, age 95, of Silver Creek, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab, following a short illness. He was born in Silver Creek on Oct. 10, 1930. Frederick was the son of the late Lawrence and Margaret (Meller) George. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.

Paul V. Marsala

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 ...

Carl W. Cortright

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 South Dayton, NY. Online condolences may be made at www.distasiofuneralhome@gmail.com.

Eric T. Johnson

Eric T. Johnson, 77, of South Dayton, NY entered into rest Jan. 31, 2026. Visitation and Funeral Service for Eric T Johnson has been rescheduled from Sunday Feb. 8, 2026 to Sunday Feb. 22, 2026. Visitation will be from 1PM to 3PM with the funeral service to immediately follow at 3PM all being held at DiStasio Funeral Home 478 Route 83 at Balcom Corners South Dayton.