Card of Thanks

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to our families, friends, and neighbors for their kind generosity and love shown to us after the sudden loss of our beloved sister and aunt, Arlene Nykorchuck.

Special thanks to Daniel Collett of the Fredendall Funeral Home, and to Pastor Nick Becker for his beautiful prayer service.

Also, special thanks to Chris Gaige and Mr. and Mrs. Ruggiero for setting up and handling the bereavement luncheon.

With blessings,

Linda and Gary Adams, and family.

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    Born on Sept. 20, 1927, he was 98.

  • ALBANY — “Lois Marie Leikhim, age 96, entered into Eternal Life on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at her home,” her family wrote in a tribute.

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