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Obituary Notice – Ralph G. Cervantes

Forestville: Ralph G. Cervantes, 85, of Chestnut Street, Forestville, died Thursday, March 13, 2025 at The Star Hospice House, Lakewood, following a short illness. He was born in San Antonio, TX on August 16, 1939, the son of the late Pedro and Isabel (Gonzalez) Cervantes. Ralph attended Unionville High School in Michigan and served in…

Obituary Notice – Gertrude L. Syper

ObituaryMarch 10, 20251Comment

Gowanda: Gertrude "Gertie" L. Syper, 99, a resident of Gowanda Rehab & Nursing, formerly of East Main Road, Sheridan, died Saturday, March 8, 2025 at her residence. She was born on December 21, 1925, the daughter of the late Calvin and Blanche (Seekings) Saunders. Gertie was a graduate of Dunkirk Public Schools as an LPN in…

Obituary Notice – Kenneth Robert Hall

ObituaryMarch 8, 20250Comments

PRESCOTT, AZ: Kenneth Robert Hall, 78, of Prescott Arizona, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, after a short fight against cancer. He was born on May 14, 1946, son of the late Orren and Grace Hall. Ken grew up on his parent’s dairy farm in Forestville. He was a graduate of Forestville Central School,…

Obituary Notice – Ronald A. Sobecki

ObituaryMarch 6, 20250Comments

Forestville: Ronald A. Sobecki, 90, of Forestville, died Friday, February 28, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born in Dunkirk on March 1, 1934, the son of the late Constantine and Jeannette (Pleszewski) Sobecki. He was a graduate of Dunkirk High School and Fredonia State College. Ron served in the Army…

Obituary Notice – Marleen A. Hansen

ObituaryMarch 6, 20250Comments

Silver Creek: Marleen A. Hansen 71, of Silver Creek, died Monday, March 3, 2025 at McAuley Residence, Kenmore. She was born in Buffalo on May 27, 1953, the daughter of the late Milton and Edna (Boutilier) Kiefhaber. Marleen was a graduate of East Aurora High School and worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for WNYDDSO in…

Obituary Notice – Callie May E. Gajewski

ObituaryMarch 5, 20250Comments

Eden: Callie May E. Gajewski, 84, of Eden, formerly of Forestville, died Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. She was born in Bainbridge, GA on December 7, 1940, the daughter of the late Waldon and Nellie (Cox) Cloud. Callie May enjoyed painting and traveling. Survivors include three children Michael (Cathy) Gajweski, of…

Obituary Notice – Kenneth E. Cross

ObituaryMarch 3, 20253Comments

Forestville: Kenneth E. Cross 79, of Forestville, died Thursday, February 27, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born on December 26, 1945, the son of the late Elwin and Christine (Harvey) Cross. Kenneth was a graduate of Silver Creek Central School, Class of 1965 and Alfred State College, Class of 1967. He formerly…

Obituary Notice – Floyd E. Ball

ObituaryFebruary 19, 20250Comments

Dunkirk: Floyd E. Ball, 85, a resident of Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab, Dunkirk, formerly of Forestville, Fredonia & Portland, died Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Absolut Care of Aurora Park, East Aurora, NY. He was born in Silver Creek on July 17, 1939, the son of the late Chester and Jenny (Hoak) Ball. Floyd served in…

Obituary Notice – Don Asa Clement

ObituaryFebruary 4, 20250Comments

Dunkirk: Don Asa Clement, 86, of Dunkirk, died Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Buffalo General Medical Center, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Dunkirk on September 11, 1938, the son of the late Don and Thelma (Wilcox) Clement. Don was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, Class of 1959. He worked as a Millwright…

Obituary Notice – Larson E. Olsen

ObituaryJanuary 25, 20251Comment

Forestville: Larson E. Olsen 69, of Forestville, died Wednesday January 22, 2025 at his residence with his daughter & granddaughter by his side. He was born in Buffalo on July 1, 1955, the son of the late Harry and Margaret (Sugg) Olsen, Sr. Larson was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1975. and…