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John P. Woloszyn

John P. Woloszyn (Uncle John) was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War and a retired Dunkirk Professional Firefighter who passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2026.John was born Sept. 8, 1928, to the late Angeline and Peter Woloszyn. Woloszyn served as Quarter Master Petty Officer 2nd Class ...

David H. Gross

David H. Gross, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. He was born in Erie on June 9, 1942, son of the late Jeanette and Theodore Gross. David was an Eagle Scout and very active in church and school life. He graduated from East High School in 1960 and earned a Bachelor of ...

Adolph E. Herdzik, Jr.

Adolph Edward Herdzik Jr. 77 of Dunkirk, NY passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 20, 2026. Born on Aug. 21, 1948, in Dunkirk, NY. He was the eldest son of Adolf and Eva (Tofil) Herdzik. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Lynn (Uszacki) Herdzik, sons, Robert and Jonathan both of ...

Richard J. “Rick” Taber

Richard J. Taber,68, of Silver Creek, NY passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning January 20, 2026 at his home. He was born in Gowanda, NY on November 20, 1957 the son of the late Donald and Amelia (nee Meaney) Taber. Surviving are his lifelong partner, Lori (nee Southworth) Taber; a daughter, Kristina (Brandon) Krank of England; a step-daughter, Suzanne Marie Seneca of Irving, NY; three cherished grandchildren, Jade Chamberlain,Christian and Sabrina Seneca; four sisters, Linda (Bob) Kenefic, Dorothy (Wally) Gay, Jeanne Taber and Janine Campbell; also survived by many nieces & ...

Ronald Earl Hall

MAYVILLE — Ronald Earl Hall, 81, of Dunkirk and formerly of Mayville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk, NY, following a brief illness. He was born August 27, 1944, in Westfield, NY, the son of the late Earl and Mary Slayton Hall. Ron ...

Jeannine M. Militello

Jeannine M. Militello, 50, of Route 39, Forestville, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at her residence, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born in Buffalo on March 16, 1975, the daughter of George and Noreen (Wdzienczny) Pasierb of Elma. Jeannine was a graduate of ...