Obituary

Dunkirk: Joseph J. Joy, 76, a resident of Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab of Dunkirk, formerly of Fredonia, died Thursday, June 5, 2025 at his residence, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's. He was born in Versace, Italy on December 11, 1948, and adopted at the age of 3 by the late Carl and Nancy (Pizzalanti)…

                                          Silver Creek: David M. Belote, 77 of Silver Creek, died Thursday, June 5, 2025 at St. Vincent Health Center, Erie, PA following a lengthy illness. He was born in Silver Creek on March 12, 1948,…

Arkwright: Frederick G. Keller, 87, of Arkwright, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025 working hard at his residence. He was born in Cheektowaga on August 19, 1937, the son of the late Frederick and Mary (Jasiczek) Keller.    Fred was a graduate of Sloan High School. He received his Bachelors degree from Canisius and Masters degree from…

Dunkirk: Kimberly D. Smith "Smitty", 68, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born in Dunkirk on October 8, 1956, the son of Beverly (White) Smith of Dunkirk and the late Carl H. Smith.   Kim was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1974 and a graduate of the LoGuidice Educational Center…

Fredonia: Joseph J. Dziduch Jr., 83, of Fredonia, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at UPMC Hamot , Erie, PA, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Dunkirk on August 27, 1941, the son of the late Joseph Dziduch, Sr. and Adelle (Kuehn) Dziduch Elliott. Joe attended Forestville Central School and worked as a Mechanic…

Forestville: Michael D. Lord- Visionary Craftsman, Conservationist and Beloved Family Man.  A man of vision, heart and skilled hands, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 15th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy as enduring and finely crafted as the wood he shaped and the lives he touched.  He was born in Buffalo on February 20, 1944 to…

Dunkirk: Russell V. Mancuso Jr., 84, of Forestville, died Friday, May 16, 2025 at Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab, Dunkirk. He was born in Fredonia on June 20, 1940, the son of the late Russell and Providence (Catalano) Mancuso.   He worked as a Plumber for Fredonia State University for approximately 25 years. At one time he…

Cassadaga: Christopher J. Kulpa, 59, of Cassadaga, died Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk, following a brief illness. He was born in Dunkirk on November 18, 1965, the son of Jean (Rak) Kulpa of Dunkirk and the late Richard "Dick" Kulpa.   He was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, Class of 1983…

FORESTVILLE: Alice M. McCarthy, 99, of Chestnut Street, Forestville, died Thursday, May 8, 2025 at her residence, with her family by her side. She was born in Buffalo on January 12, 1926, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Laughlin) Wouk.    Alice was a graduate of the former Kensington High School in Buffalo, Class…