Obituaries

Ann Marie (Rebovich) Anderson, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 92.  Although she had lived in North Carolina for many years, her heart never left Akron.

Robert William Bergman passed peacefully surround by family on June 19, 2025. Born April 6, 1939 in Lockport, New York to the late Roy and Ruth (Roll) Bergman. 

Grace M. Burkhardt of Corfu, New York passed away June 19, 2025.  Beloved wife of David Burkhardt; dear mother of Renee (Ryan) McMahon, Julie Richardson and Timothy (Lisa) Burkhardt; loving grandmother of Joseph, Kaitlin, Brady, Kendra, Anna, Sydney, Olivia and Gregory; sister of the late Robert (late Gayle) Seyfried, late Donald (Lanny) Seyfried, late Rita Dumas, late Lawrence (late Donna) Seyfried, late Ernest (Susan) Seyfried and the late Edward Seyfried; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  No prior visitation.

Shirley Marie (nee Childs) Denning Shirley Marie (nee Childs) Denning passed away on June 20, 2025. A lifelong resident of Clarence Center, she spent her life loving her family and serving the Lord. A member of Clarence Church of Christ since 1952, Shirley was devoted to the life of the church. Shirley was known for her kindness and compassion. Shirley is survived by her sons, Mark Denning, Robert (Rachelle) Denning and Brian Denning; grandchildren, Alyssa (Korey) Dwyer and Arik (April) Denning; great-grandchildren, Charlie Dwyer and Griffin Denning. Besides her parents, Laurence and Delia Childs, she is also predeceased by her

Charles W. Dollard of Alden, New York passed away June 21, 2025. Beloved husband of 66 years to Mary Ann Dollard; dear father of Jeffrey Dollard, Charlynn (Timothy) Anger, Martin (Debra) Dollard and Christopher (Kathy) Dollard; loving grandfather of Tiffany, Cortney and Dustin (Lauren) Anger and Glen Tripp II, Chad Martin (Amber), Cody and Jacob Dollard; great-grandfather of Hailey, Summer, Easton, Emma Lynn and Logan. Family will be resent to receive friends at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 13228 Broadway Alden, NY on Wednesday, June 25 from 2-7 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John’s RC

Walter John Edwards, known to all as Walt passed away on June 19, 2025. He was born on March 27, 1932, in Avoca, NY, to the late Olin and Florence (Towner) Edwards.

Linda J. Jackson of Clarence, New York passed away June 18, 2025.

Ernest W. Pruitt Jr. “Ernie” of Alden, New York passed away June 17, 2025.

Donald Keith Roth, 80 of Akron, New York passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born December 23, 1944 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Harry and Ethel Pierce Roth. He graduated from Batavia High School in 1962 and joined the US Air Force where he served our country from 1963-1967. On June 11, 1966, he married Elizabeth Haggerty at St. Joseph Church in Batavia, NY. Don was employed as a technician/salesman for Agway Petroleum and later retired from Burnwell Gas. In retirement Don was an enthusiastic member of the “Akron