Breaking News

Obituaries

Joseph T. Rossotto

Joseph T. Rossotto, 74, of Silver Creek, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Born in Dunkirk on May 30, 1950, son of the late Joseph S. and Elizabeth (Lewis) Rossotto. Joseph graduated from Dunkirk High School and went on to serve in the US Navy during the Vietnam War from 1971-1973. During his time in the Navy, Joe served on the USS Charles P. Cecil. Joseph’s career was a testament to his hard work and entrepreneurial spirit. He served as the Owner/Operator of the Knotty Pine Saloon in Sheridan. Additionally, he successfully managed Maiden Bay Camp in North ...

William (Bill) R. Bartoo

William (Bill) R. Bartoo, 82, of Fredonia, NY, passed away on July 30, 2024. Bill will be remembered for his love of family and friends, humor, curiosity, life-long learning, and exceptional dedication to excellence. Bill was born in Lackawanna, NY to Jessie Kenneth Bartoo and Alice Emma ...

Leroy G. Franklin III

Brocton - Leroy G. Franklin III , 48, of Brocton, NY passed away unexpectedly Tuesday July 30, 2024. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Morse Funeral Home of Brocton, NY in the Saturday edition of the Observer.

Joseph T. Rossotto

Joseph T. Rossotto, 74, of Silver Creek, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Friends and family are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Friday, August 2, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024 with Prayer Services beginning at 10 a.m. at McGraw- Kowal Funeral Home. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. A complete obituary will follow in Friday’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer.

Gary A. Spengler Sr.

Gary A. Spengler Sr., 70, of Silver Creek, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, July 30, 2024 at his home with his family at his side. Relatives and friends may call at the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel, 160 Central Ave. Silver Creek, NY on Friday, August 2, 2024 from 4-7 PM. A complete obituary will be published in Friday’s edition of the OBSERVER.

Jerome S. Thomas

Following a long illness, Jerome S. Thomas died on July 28, 2024, at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA. He was a resident of Jamestown, NY, but, formerly from Dunkirk, NY. Calling hours will be on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at the FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 East Main Street, Fredonia, NY, from 4:00-7:00 PM. A complete obituary will be printed in the Observer during this week.