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STEPHANY--  Albert “Buddy”, Jr. 49, of Buffalo, suddenly entered into rest, Friday, January 10, 2025.  He was born October 9, 1975, loving son of the late Albert Stephany, Sr. and Mary Ann (John) Stephany-Flisakowski.  Beloved brother of Kimberly (Nicholas Kurtz) Stephany and Michael Stephany. Cherished uncle of Miranda Stephany, Ayanna Stephany and Braydon Stephany. Also…

FREDONIA:  Karen S. Partyka, 66, of Eagle Street, Fredonia, formerly of Forestville, died Sunday, January 5, 2025 at her residence, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Gowanda on October 5, 1958, the daughter of the late Nelson and Ruth (Peters) Palmer.   She was a graduate of Pine Valley Central School and graduated…

Irving: Earl D. Blakely, 88, of Irving, died Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk. He was born in Buffalo on May 18, 1936, the son of the late Earl and Ruth (Behrns) Blakely.   Earl worked for the New York State Thruway Authority in Silver Creek for 35 years and retired as a…

Dunkirk: Gail A. Pfleuger, 77, of Dunkirk, New York, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk, following a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Buffalo on December 3, 1947, the daughter of the late Walter and Lucienne (Major) Cowan.  She was a graduate of Lake Shore Central School, Class of 1965…

PORTLAND, OR:  It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mackenzie “Kenzie” Elizabeth Michalski, 31, of Portland, Oregon, who died on November 5, 2024 while on vacation in Budapest, Hungary. Born in Buffalo on January 18, 1993, the firstborn child of William and Jill (Burek) Michalski, she was raised in Fredonia.   Since…

FORESTVILLE: Russell L. Newton, 69, of North Hill Road, Forestville, died Friday, December 27, 2024 at the Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, following a valiant battle with cancer. He was born in Jamestown on February 8, 1955, the son of the late Edgar and Althea (Harvey) Newton.   He was a graduate of Cassadaga Valley Central…

FORESTVILLE:  Lawrence "Larry" R. Croft, Jr., 75, of Bradigan Road, Forestville, passed away Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk.  He was born in Buffalo on January 6, 1949, the son of the late Lawrence R. and Lois J. (Kreiderman) Croft, Sr.   Larry was a graduate of Eden Central School, Class of 1969…

FREDONIA: Martha "Marty" J. Hegner, 68, of East Main Street, Fredonia, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024 following a long courageous battle. She was born in Dunkirk on October 6, 1956, the daughter of the late Milton and Loretta (Gostomski) Richter.   She owned and operated a cleaning service in the area for 20 years.  Marty enjoyed…

FREDONIA:  Lester B. Palmer, 93, a resident of Fredonia Place, Howard Street, Fredonia, formerly of Creek Road, Forestville, passed away Monday, December 16th, 2024, after a brief stay at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab Center, Dunkirk.  He was born in the Town of Arkwright, NY on May 29, 1931, the son of the late Myrl…

DUNKIRK: Janet L. (VanDusen) Peterson, 98, of Dunkirk, formerly of Massena, NY and Fredonia, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in the Town of Kortright on April 5, 1926, the daughter of the late James Gould and Leta (Davenport) VanDusen Adair.   Janet grew up on the family farm.…