Obituaries

Paul D. Danson of Alden, New York passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2026.  Beloved son of Larry and Jill Danson and Paul (Leslie) Pitz; dear brother of Brian (Samantha) Danson and Amanda (Chris) Potts; loving uncle of Austyn and Connor Meyers and Arianna Potts; grandson of Rosemary Cummings and the late Daniel Stalica; nephew of Dee and Bryan Anderson, Mike and April Burch, Marty and Cat Kellogg, Febby and Ken; best friend of Zack, Heidi and Zander; also survived by several other aunts, uncles, cousins and many many dear friends especially Brad Maderer and Mike Aargauer. Family will be

Our mother, June Fullington Dombrowski, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born on May 17, 1937, in Buffalo, New York She was the beloved mother of three children: Cheryl Matossian, Dean Dombrowski, and Denise (Kevin) Kipfer; grandmother to ten grandchildren; and great-grandmother to seven great-grandchildren, all of whom deeply mourn her passing and miss her greatly. June was a devoted parishioner of Church of the Annunciation in Elma, NY and St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Akron, NY. She dedicated much of her life to serving others. Her faith in God

Lester R. Francis, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026. He was born on January 28, 1931. A dedicated and reliable man, Lester was known for his quiet and honest demeanor, serving as a pillar of strength for his family and friends.  Lester proudly and honorably served his country during the Korean War, a reflection of his deep sense of duty, courage, and commitment to others. He had a fulfilling career as a Highway Maintenance Operator with the Erie Co. Highway Dept./DPW, from where he eventually retired. His commitment to his work was a testament to his unwavering reliability, a

SERVICE CHANGE – Due to unforeseen weather Cathleen’s Celebration has been changed to Sunday, July 19 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Akron Falls Park, Shelter 10 Cathleen M. Hake, 73, passed away on July 7, 2026. She was born on October 2, 1952, in Norfolk, VA to the late John and Eileen (Doyle) Furminger.  Cathleen worked for General Motors/Delphi for 11 years, from which she retired. She was a big fan of music, her favorite being classic rock, with Tom Petty and the Rolling Stones as her favorite bands. Cathleen served as a waitress at the Akron House, a role

Darlene Frances Moleski, 75, of Alden New York passed away on July 7, 2026 at Greenfield Rehabilitation Center. Darlene was born in Batavia NY on January 20, 1951 the daughter of the late Richard Hodges and Frances Huling. She graduated from Attica High School in 1969 and started a family that same year. The four daughters that resulted from that union were her pride and joy along with the 9 grandchildren that would follow. Darlene was preceded in death by her second husband Joseph Moleski and partner William Quay as well as her siblings Richard, Frederick, Lloyd, and Mary. She is

Shirley Snyder, 90 of Basom, New York, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 12, 2026. She was born October 6, 1935 on the Tonawanda Indian Reservation, a daughter of the late Albert and Berusha (Skye) Abrams. She was married to Kenneth Snyder for 49 years until his passing on July 14, 2002. She was very proud of her heritage as a member of the snipe clan. Shirley was employed by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Akron Central School and Strippit prior to her retirement. She enjoyed bowling, traveling, casinos, Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Bandits, Tonawanda Braves

A Memorial Service for James R Walters, 59, who gained his wings on January 21, 2026, after a long hard battle with cancer, will be held on July 25 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 4809 So. Newstead Road, Akron, NY. He was born in Batavia, New York but lived most of his life in Akron, New York. He moved to Milton, Florida in December 2020. Jim will be missed by the love of his life, Abbi Laughman of Milton, FL; his mother, Diane Walters Hurne; his children Michael (Amber) and Marc; along with his former spouse, Ruth, all

Conrad F. Ziarniak Jr., loving husband and resilient soul, passed away at age 88 on July 10, 2026. Born on August 20, 1937, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Conrad and Helen Ziarniak, he was a beacon of strength and generosity to all who knew him. His life was a testament to his great love for his family, his community, and his unwavering faith. Conrad bravely served our country in the U.S. Army from 1954-1957. After his service, he was employed as a production worker for General Motors and in later years as a stockroom attendant for American Axle. 

Carl Francis Jenkins, known as “Farmer”, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026. Born in Buffalo, New York on June 23, 1938, Carl was a humble, reliable, dedicated, and loving man. He was a born farmer, his very essence tied to the earth and the cycles of nature. He was a man of the land, a man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Carl’s dedication to his craft was evident in every row of crops he tended on his cherished homestead in Clarence Center, New York.  Carl was widowed, married to the love of his life June

Thomas F. Keryk of Shelby, New York entered into eternal rest at his home on May 17, 2026. He was under Hospice care at his home after battling complicated health issues. Born May 2, 1945 in Lockport, NY, he was the son of John S. and Winifred (Cooper) Keryk. He graduated from Lockport High School before continuing his education at UCLA Berkeley. He then transferred to the University of New Mexico and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacology. He worked as a technician for many years at Mennen Medical in Clarence, NY, where he met his future wife,