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Obituaries

Karen S. Partyka

FREDONIA: Karen S. Partyka, 66, of Eagle Street, Fredonia, formerly of Forestville, died Sunday, January 5, 2025 at her residence, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Gowanda on October 5, 1958, the daughter of the late Nelson and Ruth (Peters) Palmer. She was a graduate ...

Francis E. “Fran” Lus

Francis E. “Fran” Lus, a revered member of the Brocton community, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at the venerable age of 92 in Dunkirk, NY. Born on July 10, 1932, to Angelo and Mary (Russo) Lus, Fran lived a life marked by ...

Roger E. Ellis

Little Valley - Roger E. Ellis, 66, of Little Valley, passed away Friday, January 3, 2024 at UPMC Hamot in Erie. Arrangements by Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 105 East Main St. Gowanda are incomplete and a full obituary will appear at a later date.

Frank J. Luce Jr. (Joey)

PERRYSBURG, NY - Frank J. Luce Jr. (Joey), entered into peace on January 3, 2025. He was born on June 30, 1970, in Springville, NY. Son of Carolynn Turner (Raymond) and Frank J. Luce Sr., brother to Paul (Kerry) Luce and Jeremy (Wendy) Luce, Uncle to Jacob (Becca) Luce, Morgan (AJ) Simano, ...

Earl D. Blakely

Irving — Earl D. Blakely, 88, of Irving, died Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk. He was born in Buffalo on May 18, 1936, the son of the late Earl and Ruth (Behrns) Blakely. Earl worked for the New York State Thruway Authority in Silver Creek for 35 years and ...

Catherine F. Stronner

Gowanda - Catherine F. Stronner, 76, of Gowanda passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. She was born on May 6, 1948, daughter of the late Marcos and Mildred (Beckman) Dallas. On May 26, 1973 she married the late William Stronner, who predeceased her on March 5, 2013. ...