Terry M. Bigler, 79, of Dunkirk, passed away Wednesday evening, May 6, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by R. Michael Mackowiak III; McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY.

Jonathan Eric Schauer, age 50, of Eden passed away in Oregon. Born in Springville, NY September 25, 1975, the son of Eric E. Schauer and Betsy (Ball). Survivors include his children; Brady, Isabella and Addie Schauer all of Eden. Jonathan is also survived by his parents; father; Eric E. ...

Betty J. Vantino, 100, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Gowanda Nursing Home. She was born on November 10, 1925 in Salamanca, daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Pinto) Sylvester. On July 25, 1964, she married Michael Vantino who predeceased her on August 25, 2011. Betty was a ...

It is with deep sorrow that I share the unexpected passing of my brother Michael P. Borysoff (Mickey), 77, who passed away at his home on January 7, 2026. Mickey formerly of Arkwright NY resided in Waxhaw, NC. Born in Buffalo NY on May 28, 1949, to the late Michael Borysoff Sr. and Ethel ...

Kevin R. Moon, 74, of Van Buren Bay, passed away May 3, 2026 after a lengthy illness. A complete obituary will be published in this weekends edition of the Observer. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.

Kenneth G. Waite, 90 of Cassadaga, passed away Sept. 15, 2025. Husband of Janice Kubasik Waite; father of John (Kirsten) Waite, Keith (Shelly) Waite and Sherri (Tim) Lancaster. Graveside service Saturday, May 9, 2026 11 am at Cassadaga Cemetery with a reception at the Cassadaga Memorial ...