Obituary

Forestville: Edwin L. Newcomb, 81, of Creek Road, Forestville, died Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at his residence following a battle with Dementia and with his family by his side. He was born in Silver Creek on January 8, 1945, the son of the late Lester and Wilma (Priest) Newcomb.   Ed was a graduate of Pine…

Dunkirk: Marie "Poppy" Prince, 84, of Dunkirk, died Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab, Dunkirk. She was born in Gowanda on April 3, 1942, the daughter of the late Myron "Jack" and Viola (Peters) Howard.   She was a graduate of Gowanda Central School, retired form the former St. Vincent's Home, Dunkirk as…

Forestville: Margaret J. "Peggy" Youngberg 72, of Rt. 39, Forestville, died unexpectedly Monday, October 19, 2026 at Buffalo General Medical Center, Buffalo. She was born in the Town of Hanover on March 28, 1954, the daughter of the late Ralph "Leigh" and Jean (Downer) Waterman.   Peggy was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of…

Forestville: James E. "Jim" Pryll Jr., 56, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026 at his residence, surrounded by the love of the family who meant everything to him. He was born and raised in Arkwright on September 16, 1970, the son of James Pryll, Sr. and Diane Hyde.    He worked as a Highway Superintendent for…

Forestville: Vera Jean (Hinrichs) Allen, 99, of Forestville, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk, following an illness. She was born in Chicago, IL on March 27, 1927, the daughter of the late Arthur and Edith (Johnson) Hinrichs. She, like many of her generation, was greatly influenced by the Great…

Irving: Jennie Mary Gallaway, 74, of Rt 5 & 20 Irving, died Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk. She was born in the Town of Arkwright on December 20, 1951, the daughter of the late Roy and Mabel (Butcher) Frost.   Jennie was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1970 and…

FORESTVILLE: Robyne L. Herbstritt, 74, of Staffford Road, Forestville, died Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following a lengthy illness. She was born in Buffalo on January 10, 1952, the daughter of the late Isaac and Nellie (Smith) Bonsall.   Robyne was a graduate of Lake Shore Central School, Class of 1970…

Forestville: Robert Lee Hartloff, Jr. (lovingly called "Bob" or "Bobby"), 58, of Forestville, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 20, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Buffalo on March 7, 1968, the son of the late Robert and Darlene (Harrison) Hartloff, Sr.   He was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1986 and was…

Irving: Inez Ruth Edler, 91, of Irving, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026 at her home following a brief illness. She was born in the Town of Hanover on February 22, 1935, the daughter of the late William "Cap" and Anna (Clarke) Hilliker.    Inez was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1953. For…