IRVING: Christopher Welka, 65, of Irving, died Monday, March 8th, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, following a brief illness. He was born in Dunkirk, on March 28, 1955, the son of the late John "Jack" A. Welka, Jr. and Annette (Kaus) Welka Kramer.
He was a graduate of Silver Creek Central School, Class of…
FREDONIA: Robert “Bob” W. Eggleston, 71, of Stone Quarry Road, Fredonia, formerly of Forestville, died Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 peacefully in his sleep, at his residence. He was born in Springville, on April 28, 1949, the son of the late Frederick Eggleston, Sr. and Ruth (Schmill) Eggleston Matthews.
Bob was a graduate of Cardinal O'Hara…
Ft. Pierce, FL: Joe "DH" Bolivard, 64, of Ft. Pierce, FL, formerly of Forestville, passed away Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021. He was born on September 4, 1956, the son of Joseph Bolivard and the late Norma (Brunson) Bolivard.
Joe graduated from Forestville Central School, Class of 1974. In his younger years, you would find Joe…
FREDONIA: Jane L. Wright, 58, of Water Street, Fredonia, died Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Silver Creek, on June 28, 1962, the daughter of the late William and Mary Joan (Burr) Fleming.
Jane was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1980 and graduated from Fredonia State University…
PERRYSBURG: Harold Hilts, 87, of Peck Hill Road, Perrysburg, formerly of Alleghany Road, Silver Creek, died Saturday, February 6th, 2021 at his residence. He was born in North Tonawanda, NY on January 26, 1934, the son of the late Loren and Muriel (Joy) Hilts.
Harold enjoyed collecting cars of all styles, his favorite was his…
SILVER CREEK: Phyllis Kohler, 80, of Monroe Street, Silver Creek, died Friday, February 5th, 2021 at St. Vincent Health Center, Erie, PA, following COVID induced pneumonia. She was born in Brocton, on June 16, 1940, the daughter of the late Anthony and Frances (Giordano) Syracuse.
Phyllis was a graduate of Brocton Central School, Class of…
Jackson, GA: Henry "Bud" F. Cockburn, 73, a resident of Dream Catcher Assisted Living, Jackson, GA, passed away Monday, January 25th, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Columbia, SC on April 17, 1947, the son of the late Russell and Carolyn (Corley) Cockburn.
Bud was a graduate of Silver Creek Central School and…
IRVING: Donald Frederickson, Sr., 90, of Versailles Road, Irving, formerly of Dayton, died Wednesday, January 20th, 2021. He was born in Arcade, on June 7, 1930, the son of the late Robert and Delsie (Parr) Frederickson.
He served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal with the 350th Infantry from 1951-1953. Donald worked as a…
DUNKIRK: Joan E. Holl, 86, a resident of Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab, Dunkirk, formerly of Forestville died Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 22, 1934, the daughter of the late Joseph and Betty (Cramer) DeGrasse.
Joan worked as a Ladies Locker Room Attendant for Wanakah…
FORESTVILLE: Robert S. Richmond, 68, of Rt. 83 Forestville, died Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 at Buffalo General Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born in Gowanda, on February 24, 1952, the son of the late Malcolm Richmond and Eva (Whitford) Richmond Dingeldey.
Robert worked for Cherry Creek Woodcraft in both the Cherry Creek and…