GOWANDA: Raymond R. Brewster, 89, a resident of Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, formerly of Forestville, died Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Buffalo on February 25, 1935, the son of the late Raymond and Eleanor (Hertel) Brewster.
Raymond was a graduate of McKinley High School and worked as a Welder…
FORESTVILLE: Teresa Martinez Cleary, 57, of Forestville & Buffalo, died Friday, January 17, 2025 at Buffalo General Medical Center, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Bradenton, FL on July 26, 1967, the daughter of Trinidad Martinez, Sr. and Wyoma (Richmond) Martinez Gordon.
Teresa was a graduate of Corcoran High School of Syracuse, Class of…
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…