Obituary

Sheridan: Richard A. Walker, 73, of Rt. 39, Forestville, unexpectedly went home to be with his Lord & Savior on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Dunkirk on March 6, 1952, the son of the late Richard and Florajane (Young) Walker.   Richard was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class…

Forestville: Alan Christopher Will, 43, of King Road, Forestville, died Monday, September 15, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Dunkirk on February 3, 1982, the son of Alan and Linda (Gunther) Will of Forestville.    Alan currently was working as a Machine Operator for McIntosh Box & Pallet Company in Fredonia for 3 years.…

Dunkirk: Ellyn (Richardson) Sutehall, 92, a resident of Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab, Dunkirk, formerly of Angola, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at her residence three days after her 72nd wedding anniversary. She was born in the town of Sheridan on November 3, 1932, the daughter of the late Bert and Dorothy (Farnham) Richardson.    Ellyn…

Forestville: Jean M. Press 82, of Forestville, died Monday, September 8, 2025 at her residence following a long illness, surrounded by her family. She was born in Gowanda on June 1, 1943, the daughter of the late William and Helen (Luce) Deet.   Jean at onetime worked for the former M. Wile in Dunkirk and the…

Forestville: James E. O'Connell, 81, of Forestville, died Saturday, August 23, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center North Street Campus, Batavia, NY. He was born in Great Falls, Montana on August 22, 1944, the son of the late James and Elizabeth (O'Donnell) O'Connell, was raised in Kenmore, NY and resided in Forestville for more than…

Dunkirk: Henry Lee Hoisington, 57, passed away February 1, 2025 at home.  He was born in Silver Creek on April 12, 1967, the son of Henry L. Hoisington and the late Carol A. (Kopliner) Hoisington.    A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday afternoon, August 30th from 1-4 at the Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect…

DUNKIRK: Mary E. Gibbon, 63, of Dunkirk, died peacefully at home, Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Dunkirk on November 24, 1961, the daughter of the late Richard and Jean (Michalski) Fijal.   Mary was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, Class of 1980 and worked as a Bar Manager…