Obituary

FORESTVILLE: Robert F. Sobczak, 84, of Rt.83, Forestville died Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Williamsville, following a short illness.   He was born in Dunkirk on September 4, 1941, the son of the late Frank and Winifred (Krzyzanowicz) Sobczak. and worked as a Maintenance Mechanic for the former Carriage House in Fredonia…

Annette Morris Rider, 88, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away peacefully Monday, March 2, 2026 at Royal Care Nursing Home in Avon Park. She was born in Higgston, Georgia on September 21, 1937, the daughter of the late Willie Mack and Thelma (Minton) Morris, and sister of the late Thomas Alex Morris. Annette attended Savannah…

FORESTVILLE: Joy Marie Sprague, 31, of King Road, Forestville, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY, following complications from a medical illness. She was born in Dunkirk on August 21, 1994, the daughter of John and Jeri (Sharritt) Sprague of Forestville.   She was a graduate of Forestville Central School,…

Forestville: David R. Ball, 94, of Bennett State Road, Forestville, died Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Father Baker Manor in Orchard Park. He was born in Forestville on July 27, 1931, the son of the late Howard and Alice Ball.   David was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1949. He received his Associates…

Aurora, CO: Todd Tanner, 53, of Aurora, CO passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital following a valiant battle with cancer. Todd was born in Dunkirk, NY on March 6, 1972, the son of Terry Tanner of Silver Creek and the late Patricia (Orth) Tanner. Todd was a graduate of…

Forestville: Jeffrey F. McNamara, 70, of Rt. 39, Forestville, died suddenly Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was born in Buffalo on February 15, 1955, the son of the late Edward and Carol (Hanrahan) McNamara.  Jeffrey was a graduate of Frontier High School, Class of 1974. He attended Villa Maria College in Cheektowaga and proudly served in…

Sheridan: Mary Katherine “Kitty” (Surma) Langworthy, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk. She was born in Dunkirk on November 1, 1939, the daughter of the late Alvin and Irene (Frankiewicz) Surma. The middle child of three, she grew up in a lively neighborhood in…

Jamestown: Rita M. Terry, 84, of Charles Street, Jamestown, died Friday, February 20, 2026 at UPMC Chautauqua Hospital, Jamestown, following a brief illness. She was born in Cleveland, OH on March 3, 1941, the daughter of the late Lester and Ruth (Miller) VanNatter. Rita was a graduate of Jamestown High School, Class of 1959.   She…