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Obituary Notice – William “Bill” P. Kaminski

FORESTVILLE:  William "Bill" P. Kaminski, 53, of Lodi Street, Forestville, died Wednesday, August 8th, 2018, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Williamsville.  He was born in Buffalo, on November 30, 1964, the son of Erika (Breitenbrucher) Kaminski, of Forestville and the late Stefan Kaminski. Mr. Kaminski was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1982, received…

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Obituary Notice – Daniel R. Schrantz

GREAT VALLEY:  Daniel R. Schrantz, 69, of Eagle Forest Road, Great Valley, passed away Monday, August 6th, 2018, at his residence. He was born in Dunkirk, on March 18, 1949, the son of the late Richard L. and Jacqueline (Miller) Schrantz. Mr. Schrantz was a graduate of the former Cardinal Mindszenty High School, Dunkirk, Class of…

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Obituary Notice – Madison Paige Barrett

FORESTVILLE:  Madison Paige Barrett, 20, of County Line Road, Forestville, died Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 at the Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, as a result of a car accident.  She was born in Fort Hood, Texas on January 4, 1998, the daughter of James P. and Chalis A. (Martin) Barrett, of Forestville. She was currently working…

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Obituary Notice – Richard E. Laemmerhirt

DUNKIRK:  Richard E. Laemmerhirt, 79, of North Serval Street, Dunkirk, died Thursday, July 26th, 2018 at UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA, after a long courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in Buffalo, on July 7, 1939, the son of the late Ernest and Mary (McCoy) Laemmerhirt, Sr. Mr. Laemmerhirt attended Forestville Central School and served in…

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Obituary Notice – Harold R. Richter, Jr.

FORESTVILLE:  Harold R. Richter, Jr., 80, of Hurlbert Road, Forestville, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 26th, 2018, at TLC/HN-Lake Shore Hospital, Irving.  He was born in the Town of Sheridan, on October 30, 1937, the son of the late Harold R. and Clara (Kugler) Richter, Sr. Mr. Richter attended Forestville Central School, worked for the former Moench…

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Obituary Notice – William Carson Bie

Boyce, VA:  William Carson Bie, 85, of Boyce, VA, died Sunday, July 15th, 2018 of an apparent heart attack, at Commonwealth Senior Living, Front Royal, VA.  He lived on his beloved farm for almost 50 years, until the end of 2017. Mr. Bie was born in Silver Creek, on August 28, 1932, the son of the…

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Obituary Notice – Alice M. Smathers

SILVER CREEK:  Alice M. Smathers, 57, of Hickory Street, Silver Creek, passed away Monday, June 25th, 2018 at Buffalo General Hospital, following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Silver Creek, on April 11, 1961, the daughter of the late Robert and Rose (Olmstead) Lyle, Sr. Her smiling face could be seen everyday at the former…

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Obituary Notice – David W. Watson

FORESTVILLE:  David A. Watson, 91, of Rt. 39 Forestville, passed away Friday, June 29th, 2018 at Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, following a short illness.  He was born in Dunkirk, on February 27, 1927, the son of the late William and Mary (Jones) Watson.  Mr. Watson was a graduate of Dunkirk High School class of…

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Obituary Notice – Roy Smith, Jr.

FREDONIA:  Roy Smith, Jr., 70, of Rt. 83, Fredonia, died unexpectedly, Sunday, June 24th, 2018, at Buffalo General Hospital.  He was born in Silver Creek, on November 18, 1947, the son of the late Roy and Hazel (Spears) Smith, Sr. Mr. Smith worked as a Truck Driver for Casella Waste Systems, Dunkirk, for over 30 years. Survivors…

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Obituary Notice – Richard W. Walker

SHERIDAN:  Richard W. Walker, 91, of Center Road, Forestville, died Sunday, June 24th, 2018, at his residence, following a short illness.  He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 3, 1927, the son of the late Earl E. and Margueriete (Lanning) Walker. Mr. Walker was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, Class of 1945 and served…

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