Michael A. Barras, 66, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Sunday evening, Jan. 11, 2026 at home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the husband of Sandra (Sosinski) Barras and son of William and Joan (Marberger) Barras. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc., 56 East Doughty St., Dunkirk, NY.
Loretta A. (Skrzypek) Szalkowski, 94, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Jan. 12, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Dunkirk on July 10, 1931, she was the wife of the late Daniel Szalkowski and daughter of the late Gabriel and Angeline (Madurski) Skrzypek. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. at R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc.; 56 East Doughty St., Dunkirk, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Church of ...
Kevin D. Longenecker, 66, of Hayesville, NC passed away peacefully at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Hospice on Dec. 23, 2025. He was surrounded by the love of family and friends. Kevin was loved and adored by all who knew him. He was born on Feb. 02, 1959, in Lafayette, IN. His family settled in Fredonia, NY, where he graduated from Fredonia High School. As a young man he developed a great love of the outdoors during camping, fishing and hunting trips with his friends and brothers. He carried this love of the great outdoors all throughout his life. If he was not out in the wilderness, he ...
Guy M. Jonathan, 64, of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Beloved of Cindy Nephew. Stepfather of Danielle, Lindsey and Franchesca. Brother-In-Law of Larry, Michael, Stanley, Wesley, James, Frank and the late Patrick and Tom. Guy was an auto detailer and owner/operator of Guy J’s Auto Detailing. He was an avid model vintage car collector. Friends may call Tuesday January 13th from noon to 4 p.m. at the Wentland Funeral Home, 10634 Main St. (Rt. 62) North Collins, NY, where Funeral Services will be held at 4 PM.
Gary K. Wilson, 81, of Silver Creek, NY passed away on Friday morning January 2, 2026 at his home with his family at his side. He was born on March 21, 1944 in Silver Creek, NY the son of the late Walter and Mabel (nee Luder) Wilson. He married Judith Schmitt on May 21, 1966 at Our Lady of ...
Wilma N. Rivera, 91 of Dunkirk, New York, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 8, 2026. She was born on July 2, 1934, in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, and was the daughter of the late Flor Cosme and Justiniana Rivera. Wilma was a devout Catholic who enjoyed cooking, playing bingo, and spending ...
