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Richard P. Cramer

Richard P. Cramer, lovingly known as “Rick,” passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2024, at the age of 64. A resident of Fredonia, NY, Rick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a beloved friend to many. Born on September 8, 1959, in Jamestown, NY, Rick was the son of Marilyn ...

Annette M. Gorenflo

GOWANDA — Annette M. Gorenflo age 64 of Gowanda passed away unexpectedly Friday August 16, 2024. Annette was born in Gowanda, February 15, 1960 , the daughter of James and Lois (Bowers) Kota. Annette graduated from Gowanda Central , Class of ‘79. A hairdresser and cosmetologist ...

John R. Charlesworth

Little Valley, NY - John R. Charlesworth, 82, of Little Valley, NY passed away Sunday August 18, 2024 at Olean General Hospital. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 411 Rock City Street in Little Valley, NY. A full obituary will appear in Wednesday’s paper

Diane K. Shaw

Diane K. Shaw, 80, of Cassadaga, died on Saturday August 17, 2024, at her home in Cassadaga, with her family around her. Diane is survived by a stepsister Elizabeth Shaw Snyder; aunt of Lavern “Dimmer” F. (Jodelle) Shaw III, great-aunt of Amanda (Tyler) Winkelmann and Alexis Shaw. She is the aunt to eighteen other nieces and nephews, and many grand-nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the Cassadaga Cemetery. Arrangements by the Jordan Funeral Home. A Full obituary will be published in Tuesday’s edition.

John Przytula

John Przytula, 84, of Fredonia, passed away Friday morning, August 16, 2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born in Dunkirk on May 6, 1940, son of the late Stephen and Antoinette (Krolowski) Przytula. A full obituary will follow later this week in the Dunkirk Observer. Arrangements by R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc.

Donald H. Haskin Jr.

WESTFIELD, NY – Donald H. Haskin Jr., (Little Budda)) passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2024, at age 60. He was born in Westfield and attended and graduated from Westfield Academy and Central School. After graduation, he completed Basic Training in the Army in Fort Knox, KY, and returned ...