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Dayton: Marilyn June Turnbull, 96, of Rt. 62, Dayton, New York, died Thursday, January 22, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Buffalo on July 19, 1929, the daughter of the late Andrew and Gladys (Allard) Varney.   Marilyn was a graduate of Gowanda High School, Class of 1947 and worked as the Dayton Town…

Forestville: Jeannine M. Militello, 50, of Route 39, Forestville, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at her residence, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born in Buffalo on March 16, 1975, the daughter of George and Noreen (Wdzienczny) Pasierb of Elma.   Jeannine was a graduate of Iroquois Central School, Class of 1993 and…

Forestville: David E. Harp, 90, of Hanover Road, Forestville, died Sunday, January 18, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Buffalo on November 17, 1935, the son of the late James and Eunice (Meagley) Harp, Sr.   David was a graduate of Orchard Park Central School, Class of 1953. He worked as a Telephone Repairman…

Dunkirk: Robert "Jim" Finch, Marine, Agri-Businessman & Farmer, age 91, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026. He was born Robert James Finch in Warsaw, NY on August 22, 1934, to the late Gerald and Marian (Shererd) Finch.   Jim was a graduate of Letchworth High School and served in the US Marine Corps. After moving to…

Silver Creek: Patricia M. Taber, 77, of Hanover Road, Silver Creek, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Silver Creek on December 29, 1948, the daughter of the late Harold and Rena (Mason) Herrington.   Patricia was a graduate of Silver Creek Central School, Class of 1966 and graduated…

Forestville: Douglas O. Tubbs, Jr., 68, of Overhiser Road, Forestville, died Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Buffalo General Medical Center following a short illness. He was born in Glens Falls on February 7, 1957, the son of the late Douglas and Shirley Mae (Davies) Tubbs, Sr.   Douglas was a graduate of Silver Creek Central School, Class…

Sheridan: Charles H. "Stoney" Stone, 92, formerly of South Dayton & Perrysburg, died Monday, January 5, 2026 at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte, Florida. He was born in Gowanda on November 2, 1933, the son of the late Wilbur Charles and Katie (McNamara) Stone.   Stoney served in the Army with the 82nd Airborne during…

Forestville: Harold Wayne Tooley, 78, of Silver Creek-South Dayton Road, Forestville, died Monday, January 5, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk. He was born in Greenville, KY on June 12, 1947, the son of the late Carlus and Camilla "Moody" (Allen) Tooley.   Harold was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1967. He served…

Forestville: Alfred W. Edwards, 87, of Rt. 39, Forestville, died Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk. He was born in Dunkirk on May 12, 1938, the son of the late Charles and Vivian (Beamish) Edwards.    Alfred was a graduate of Silver Creek Central School, Class of 1955. He worked as a Mechanic…

Elliott R. Masman, 85, of Sheridan, passed away December 27, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1940.   He was preceded in death by his parents, The Rev. Henry J. Masman and The Rev. Eloise A. Masman; his son, Timothy Todd Masman, his second wife, Mary "Jane" Masman, and his beloved dogs, Cookie, Raina,…