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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.

Judith Dorothy Winslow

WESTFIELD- Judith Dorothy Winslow, 82, of Westfield, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. The family will receive friends at the Freay Funeral Home on Saturday, March 22 from noon to 2PM, with the funeral at 2PM. A full obituary will be run in the Thursday papers.

Thomas D. Messere

Thomas D. Messere, 77, of Dunkirk, passed away Monday evening, March 17, 2025 at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo. Born in Silver Creek, NY on February 28, 1948, husband of Florence (Deszcz) Messere and son of Arthur and Thelma (Giebner) Messere. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY.

Mary Ann Thompson

It is with a heavy heart that we had to say goodbye to Mary Ann Thompson on March 16, 2025. Mary Ann was born in Dunkirk, NY, on August 25, 1951, to James and Anne Oddo. She later moved to Hamburg where she resided and raised her family. Mary Ann was a devoted wife to Donald Thompson, mother ...