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Bryan J. Meder

Bryan J. Meder passed away peacefully at home in Stockton, NY surrounded by his family on February 27th, 2026, after a courageous battle with a debilitating illness. He was born on September 17th, 1956, in Jamestown, NY. He was a 1975 graduate of Cassadaga Valley School and a 1977 graduate of ...

James C. Giebner, Sr.

James C. Giebner, Sr., 80, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital with his loving children by his side. Born in Dunkirk on April 8, 1945, he was the husband of the late Sandra J. (Gillespie) Giebner and son of the late Donald and Winifred ...

Michael J. Napierala

Michael J. Napierala, 61, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Wednesday Feb. 25, 2026, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Buffalo. Michael was born March 10, 1964, in Cheektowaga, NY, son of Frederick and Irene (Wroblewski) Napierala. Raised in West Seneca, NY, he graduated from West Seneca West High School in 1982. A three-sport athlete at West Seneca West High School, he competed in football, basketball and baseball and was captain of the team in all three sports. While in high school he met the former Lori Latke, eventually marrying and starting their family. They had been married ...

Robert F. Kaczor

Robert F. Kaczor, 80, of Fredonia, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc., 56 East Doughty St., Dunkirk, NY.

Bruce Bradigan

Bruce Bradigan passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2026, at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, CLC, surrounded by his loving family and the compassionate caregivers who had become like family to him. Born on Nov. 9, 1945, in Fort Worth, Bruce was the son of Betty Lou Harris Bradigan and ...

William P. Augur

William P. Augur, 77, passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at Manchester Commons after an extended illness. He was born in Westfield, NY on Feb. 26, 1948, son of the late Robert B. Augur and Ruth Simmes Augur. Bill was raised in Westfield, and will always be remembered there as the boy with ...