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Terry L Kester

Terry L. Kester, 72 passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2025, in Chesapeake, Virginia. Terry was born on Nov. 28, 1953, in Westfield, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlene and Arthur Kester, and his brother, David Allen Kester. He is survived by his loving sister, Kathie ...

Michael A. Barras

Michael A. Barras, 66, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Sunday evening, Jan. 11, 2026 at home. Born in Philadelphia, PA on Sept. 6, 1959, he was the husband of Sandra (Sosinski) Barras and son of William and Joan (Marberger) Barras. Michael graduated from Orchard Park High School and went on ...

Valerie J. Bobseine

Valerie Jean Bobseine, 79, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Born on Feb. 9, 1946, in Jamestown, NY, Valerie was the daughter of the late Mary Cooper Anderson and the late Kenneth Anderson. She was born in Jamestown, New York, and graduated from Jamestown ...

Marla LaBoy

Marla LaBoy, 74, of Dunkirk, NY passed away on Jan. 16, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, after a short illness. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 E. Main St., Fredonia, NY.

Terence P. Kennedy

Terence P. “Terry” Kennedy, 73, of Forestville, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning Jan. 12, 2026 at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel when they become available.

Frances Q. Pratt

Frances Q. Pratt passed away on Jan. 13, 2026 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Erie, PA Born March 29, 1947 in Westfield, NY. He was the son of the late Norman and Sara (McQuaig) Pratt, and educated in the Sherman School System class of ‘65. He was a proud member of The United States Marine ...