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Ellen T. (Timler) Bald

Dunkirk — Ellen T. (Timler) Bald, 94, formerly of Main Street, Randolph, passed away Thursday March 13, 2025) at the Dunkirk Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born March 18, 1930 in Buffalo, the daughter of Louis and Adeline (Thousandfriend) Timler. Ellen was a graduate of Riverside High ...

Thomas D. Messere

Dunkirk —It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of our dear Thomas D. Messere, age 77, who passed Monday March 17, 2025 surrounded by family. Thomas was born in Silver Creek, NY on February 28, 1948 to Arthur and Thelma Messere, but lived in Dunkirk his entire life. Thomas was a ...

Lilyiana Melendez

Lilyiana Melendez August 23, 2002-March 18, 2025 Lilyiana Melendez, 22, of Jamestown, passed away suddenly Tuesday morning, March 18, 2025, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. Born in Dunkirk on August 23, 2002, daughter of Ramiro Melendez and Maria Ramirez. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 4-6 p.m. at R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc.; 56 East Doughty Street, Dunkirk, NY. Interment will be held in private. For the full obituary, please visit, www.Rmackowiak.com.

Frederic Paul “Nick” Norton

Frederic Paul “Nick” Norton Frederic Paul “Nick” Norton, 90, of Arkwright, NY and former Supervisor of the Town of Arkwright, died Tuesday March 18, 2025 at his son’s home in Buffalo. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Observer. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON- TIMKO Funeral Home.

Lorna Syper

Lorna Syper, 83, of Brocton, NY entered into rest March 11, 2025. She was born August 14, 1941 in Westfield, NY to her late parents Peter and Josephine (Coe) Syper. Lorna is survived by her sister Betty Syper. Relatives and friends may visit The Seventh Day Adventist Church 5563 E. Main Street Brocton, NY from 9:30am to 10:30am where a funeral service will immediately follow. Intermnent will be in Portland Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Morse Funeral Home Brocton, NY. Online condolences may be made at www.the morsefuneralhome.com.

Sharon Soule Hammond McIntosh

Sharon Soule Hammond McIntosh, 86, formerly of Ripley went home to be with her Lord Friday Mar. 14, 2025. Wife of the late James McIntosh and Robert Hammond; mother of Kelly(Doreen) Hammond. Arrangements will be announced by Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville.