Linda Ann Sahlem, 61 of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on Friday (August 30, 2019) at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.

She was born in Buffalo, NY on April 6, 1958, a daughter of the late Chester and Frances Kobukowski Gawelko.

Linda was a Bernese Mountain Dog enthusiast who enjoyed training and competing. She and her husband spent many trips attending dog events throughout the country. She also enjoyed camping, traveling and gardening.

Survivors include her husband, Donald Sahlem of Akron and many friends and family whom she was very dear to.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Tuesday (September 3^rd) from 4-7pm at the J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home, LLC, 32 John St., Akron, NY, where funeral services will commence at 7pm following visitation.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

Flowers gratefully declined, donations to the  Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Rescue & Rehome  appreciated. Online www.bmdca.org/rescue/.

Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home, LLC, 32 John St., Akron, NY 14001. Ronald Konieczny II, Director.

William J. Lutz went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2019. William was born in Buffalo, NY on December 4, 1931 to the late William and Lola (Casper) Lutz.

William was a 1948 graduate of Burgard High School. He then served his country honorably in the United States Army in Korea, where he earned two Bronze Stars. William was a self-employed carpenter, who built and sold many houses around the area. When he was younger, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf. William’s greatest passion was studying the bible.

His children, Bill (Pauline) Lutz, Becky (Paul) Leahey, Linda (Joe) Petroci, Ann (Andy) Black, Michael Smith, Wayne (Colleen) Elsaesser and Karen (Jeff) Schwartz, survive him. Two sisters Doris (Roger) Brewer and Suzie Miniszewski; and several grandchildren and many great grandchildren also survive him. William is predeceased by two wives, Anne (Roberts) Lutz and Janice (Elsaesser) Lutz of East Aurora; two brothers, Dick Lutz and David Lutz; a sister, Joan Campbell.

Friends and relatives may call from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 4, at Ross Funeral Home of Akron, LLC, 10 Eckerson Avenue, Akron, NY where Funeral Service will take place on Monday at 10 a.m.

KENNETH A. ROGERS of Akron, at the age of 89 on July 29th, 2019.

Husband of the late Shirley M. (nee Walters) Rogers.

Father of Sharen (Robert) Posenjek and Laura (James) Carlini.

Grandfather of Katelyn and Timothy Posenjek and Joshua Carlini.

Visitation Monday 3-7 p.m. at BERNHARDT FUNERAL HOME, LLC., 130 Main St.; Akron (542-9522).

Friends are invited to join the family for the services to be held at the First Baptist Church of Akron, 122 Main St. on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.  Burial to follow at Pioneer Cemetery.

Mr. Rogers was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, the WNY Gas & Steam Engine Association and the National Rifle Association.

Darwin Huff – DECEMBER 19, 1948 ~ JULY 18, 2019 (AGE 70)  of The Tonawanda Indian Reservation passed away on July 18, 2019. He was born in Basom, NY on December 19, 1948 to the late Ora and Myrtle (Smith) Huff.

He was a member of the Turtle Clan. Darwin obtained his teaching degree and spent most of his career teaching in Southeast Asia. Most notably he taught in China for ten years.

He is survived by his sister, Audrey Spruce, four nephews and three nieces.

A Visitation will be held at 7747 Sand Hill Rd., Basom, NY 14013 with a Funeral Service following at !:00 PM. A Long House Service will take place at 2:00PM. Burial will be in The Council House Cemetery.