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Ottmar “Otto” Schroeder

Ottmar “Otto” Schroeder, 76, of Dunkirk, NY passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on December 12, 2024. He was born on August 16, 1948 in Landkirchen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany to Hans and Henrietta Schroeder. Otto was an incredibly hardworking man his entire life ...

Andrew Mignoli

Andrew Mignoli, 28 of Fredonia, NY passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2024. Andrew was born January 6, 1996 to parents Robert (Cherish) Mignoli of Fredonia and Michelle (Randy) Nengel of Savannah, GA. He was their world and will be forever missed for his endless conversations filled ...

Robert A. Ardillo

Robert A. Ardillo, 84, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Friday December 13, 2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center with his loving wife and daughters at his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk on Saturday ...

Loretta Jane Steinmetz

Loretta Jane Steinmetz November 1, 1933-December 12, 2024 Collins, NY — Loretta Jane Steinmetz ,91, of Collins, NY passed away Thursday December 12, 2024 at her home. She was born Nov. 1, 1933 in Gowanda, NY the only child of Veto and Antonina (Ortlando) Prevenzano. On October 30, 1954 she married her late husband Robert F. Steinmetz, they shared 69 years together until his passing in June. Mrs. Steinmetz worked for the Eden Middle School as a Librarian Aide for 25 years and she was an avid book reader. Mrs. Steinmetz was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be ...

Richard L. Confere

Richard L. Confere January 15, 1967-November 27, 2024 Richard L. Confere of Ripley, NY passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024 at the age of 57. He was born on January 15, 1967 in Daytona Beach, FL to Mildred Confere Lewis and Richard Confere. Richard worked for Rossi Rooter in Scranton, PA where he was known for his hard work and dedication. He had a passion for working on cars and took great joy in spending time with his grandsons whom he adored. Richard was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ripley, NY. Richard is survived by his loving wife Jennifer L. Confere ...

Paul H. Erickson

McKinney, Texas — Paul H. Erickson, 81, of Lands End Drive, McKinney, TX, formerly of Randolph and Fairport, NY, passed away, Monday (December 9, 2024) at home with his family by his side. He was born May 13, 1943 in Kane, Pennsylvania the son of the late Harold Henry and Doris A. ...