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02/01/2026

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Marion Dettman (née Beader), age 87, of Eden, NY, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026. Born on November 6, 1938, Marion was the beloved daughter of the late Michael and Anna Beader. She was a loving wife to the late William Baker, who passed away in May of 1988, and later to the late Herbert...

02/01/2026

“It is not often given in a noisy world to come to the places of great grief and silence.”
--Sarah Orne Jewett

Loss is always a part of life. Loved ones, friends, trusted leaders die and cannot be replaced. For each person who knew them, the sense of loss is different. But each of us needs to take the time to recognize that loss; we need to take the time to grieve, to pause in our busy lives to reflect on the void that this person’s passing has created in us.

We need to take the time to try and understand what they meant to us in life and appreciate what they gave us. Grief is a powerful emotion. It changes people. We may become more detached, quieter, more appreciative of life and its many gifts.

Silence is one of the special gifts we need to recognize, for it can bring the peace of acceptance. Through grief one can begin to heal.

01/30/2026

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Sandra “Sandy” Renzi, 81, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Buffalo General Hospital following a courageous battle with aggressive thyroid cancer. Sandra was born on August 8, 1944, to Alice and Gerald Phillips. Raised in Blasdell, NY, she graduated from Frontier High...

01/28/2026

Stories about green burials have been in the news lately and I would like to inform those interested in green burial that you can contact any funeral home and licensed funeral director of your choice to be able to assist you with your wishes. Certification from the Green Burial Council is not required to be able to conduct a green burial. We are always here to help and answer any questions you may have by reaching out to our office.

01/28/2026

“The groundhog is like most other prophets; it delivers its prediction and then disappears.”
~Bill Vaughn

Will he or won’t he? Six more weeks of winter or an early spring? That’s what we’ll all be wondering about as we wait to hear whether or not “Punxsutawney Phil” will see his shadow on February 2nd.

Given all the wintry weather we’ve been having this year, most of us will be hoping for an early spring prediction. However, the skiers and snowmobilers will probably be wishing for an extended season of snow.

It’s always fun to see what happens, but we all know there’s nothing scientific behind it. “Phil” has been predicting since 1887 and his record for accuracy is pretty spotty. Chances are good that he’ll deliver his message and return to hibernating-- leaving us to deal with more snow-- or possibly an early spring!

01/21/2026

Maria A. Cockerel, age 74 of Eden, New York passed away January 19, 2026. She was born in Buffalo, New York. She was a daughter of the late Antonio and Lucille Zarbo. She married her devoted husband Tim on June 15, 1974 in Hollywood Florida. She was an avid quilter and a tremendous cook. She worked....

01/21/2026

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Maria A. Cockerel, age 74 of Eden, New York passed away January 19, 2026. She was born in Buffalo, New York. She was a daughter of the late Antonio and Lucille Zarbo. She married her devoted husband Tim on June 15, 1974 in Hollywood Florida. She was an avid quilter and a tremendous cook. She worked....

01/19/2026

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Jeffrey M. Fuchs, 77, passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2026. A transplant from Brooklyn, NY, Jeff lived in Eden for the past 21 years. Upon arriving in the area, Jeff attended the University of Buffalo School of Law and earned a Juris Doctor degree at the age of 59, after retiring from d...

01/19/2026

"One kind word can warm three winter months.”-- Japanese proverb

Winter is tough on many; it is hard work just getting out to shop or go to appointments. It gets discouraging when the forecasts are for heavy snow and cold temperatures day after day.

We are already tired of wearing heavy coats and boots. Spring seems far away. Here we are in the middle of January with at least three months of winter ahead of us. Who can you call or visit with? Who can you give a friendly word of encouragement to, offer a compliment to, or just otherwise be kind?

If we all did this for five or six people in our lives, think how much we could brighten and warm the next few months…

01/19/2026

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PARYSEK-Mary F March 27, 1930-January 17, 2026 Of Hamburg, NY. Peacefully at home at 95 Years of age. Wife of the late Leslie L. Mother of the late Stephen (Karen) Parysek, Patricia Parysek, Judith (Gregory) Ludwig, Ruth Kohl, Cynthia Parysek and Ronald Parysek. Survived by a sister Jacqueline (the....

01/18/2026

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Robert William Wood, Jr. Robert William Wood, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on July 12, 1942, he was known to many as Bob, Woody, and “Mr. Bob.” Robert was the devoted husband of Diane Marie Salzler Wood, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. ...

01/18/2026

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Max E. Winter, age 89, of Eden, New York died Saturday, January 17, 2026. He was born in Williamsport, PA. The son of the late Harry and Ethel Winter. Max was a life member of the Eden Fire Department, a member of the WNY Railroad Historical Society and the Niagara Frontier Live Steamer Club. He was...