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Linda E. Stumpf

Linda Elaine Stumpf, 82, of Elgin, S.C., died on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. Born in Portland, New York, on May 30, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Hess and the late Mae Hess. Survivors include her two daughters, Lori Robson of Elgin, SC, and Dena Orlando of Woodbridge, VA; son, ...

John Edward Jasinski

John Edward Jasinski, 72, of Dunkirk, NY passed away peacefully at Roswell Park after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Relatives and friends are welcome to call Thursday, Jan. 23 from 4-7 PM at the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home Inc., 56 E. Doughty St. Funeral Services will be held Friday morning at 11 AM at Christ Community Church, 219 Berry Road, Fredonia. A complete obituary will be published in next week’s Observer.

Donald W. Waite

Donald W. Waite, 83, son of the late Lloyd and Eleanor (Smith) Waite departed this world peacefully on January 10, 2025, at the Chautauqua Rehab and Nursing Facility with his family by his side. He fought a courageous battle with cancer but lost the fight. Don worked for the Borden Company ...

Brian M Seekings

Dunkirk, NY —Brian M. Seekings, 50, of Dunkirk, formerly of Cassadaga, passed away suddenly, Saturday morning, January 11, 2025 at home. Born on June 14, 1974 in Westfield, husband of Dawn (Boutelle) Seekings and son of Lavern F. Seekings Jr. and Sharon (Lucas) Seekings. A graduate of ...

Patricia F. Schroeder

Patricia F. Schroeder, 75, of Sheridan, NY, passed away peacefully Monday, December 30th at Brooks Memorial after a prolonged illness. A Celebration of Patricia’s life will take place at Fredonia Memorial American Legion Post 59, 156 E. Main Street, Fredonia, Saturday January 18, 2025 ...

Carrol C. Kinney

Laona —Carrol Charmaine (Dubois) Kinney, 75, of Laona, passed away on January 12, 2025. Carrol was born on October 11, 1949, in her home, where she resided for 75 years. She was the daughter of the late Jerome and Sophia Dubois. Carrol was a graduate of Fredonia High School, class of ...