Patricia M. Taber, 77, of Hanover Road, Silver Creek, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Silver Creek on Dec. 29, 1948, the daughter of the late Harold and Rena (Mason) Herrington. Patricia was a graduate of Silver Creek Central School, Class of 1966 ...
Donald Douglas Dowling Jr., 82, of Westfield, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. Born Oct. 19, 1943, in Laconia, New Hampshire, to Donald Douglas Sr. and Annie Smith Dowling, Don filled his life with learning, adventure, ...
Margaret “Peggy” R. Edwards Kent, 88, of Cranston and Florida, passed away on Jan. 6, 2026, at Fatima Hospital in Providence, with her family at her side. She was the beloved wife of Robert Kent. Born in Fredonia, New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Rose (Manzella) ...
Gary C. Eckart, former north county resident, died in Warren, VT. At his request, there will be no calling hours or memorial service. Members of the art community regarded Gary as the heart and soul of the Mad River Valley art world. A kind and generous teacher and leader, he will be deeply missed. Memorial donations can be sent to the Valley Artists Guild, P.O. Box 674, Waitsfield, VT., 05673.
Loretta (Skrzypek) Szalkowski, 94, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. Raised in Dunkirk, New York, Loretta devoted her life to faith, family, and service. She is survived by her children, Richard Szalkowski, Wendy (Pat) Poweski, ...
David Wayne Abel, 67, of Cassadaga, NY passed away on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. He was born on June 19, 1958 to John C. And Carol Abel in Buffalo, NY. He was raised in Blasdell, NY and graduated from Frontier Central School in 1976. He moved to Cassadaga in 1982 and worked for Dunkirk Ice Cream ...
