COLLINS — Lori Mialki, age 72, passed away Thursday August 29, 2024 at the Mercy Hospital in South Buffalo, surrounded by family. Born in Gowanda, NY the daughter of James and Katherine (House) Wait July 13, 1952. Lori graduated from Gowanda Central, Class of ‘70, she went on to the ...
Kathleen Marie (Wollaston) Wise, 54, of Cassadaga, NY, died August 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at her parent’s home in Fredonia, NY, She fought a courageous battle with colon cancer. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 East Main Street, Fredonia, NY. A complete obituary will be published in the Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Observer.
Elizabeth A. (Murtaugh) Ensalaco, (Beth), of 4535 West Main Road, Fredonia, N.Y., passed away on August 21, 2024, after a seventeen-year, valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease and a recent onset of Dementia. Beth was born September 26, 1944, at Brooks Memorial Hospital to Harry and ...
Gail A. (Keopke) Kolassa, 67, of Fredonia, passed away Monday morning, August 26, 2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Dunkirk on December 16, 1956, wife of the late Thomas Kolassa Sr. and daughter of the late Ronald and Rita (Becker) Keopke. A graduate from Dunkirk High School, Gail furthered her passion for cooking by attending BOCES Culinary School. For eighteen dedicated years, Gail worked as a cook at the Fredonia Place, where her talents shone bright. Known for her exceptional dishes, particularly her renowned chili, she brought warmth and comfort not ...
Theadore LeRoy Snyder, age 86, passed away August 19, 2024. He was born in Ludlow, PA. and moved to Florida in 2005. Theadore belonged to the Methodist church in Seminole, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, and grandson. He is survived by his wife Carol Edwards Snyder, Son Theadore LeRoy Snyder Jr. (Kathy) Donations may be made in his memory to Ludlow Fire Department. No services will be held at this time. He will be buried in Ludlow, PA. at a later date.
Robert D. “Dilly 8” Dillenburg, 56, of Fredonia, passed away suddenly at home Friday morning, August 30 2024. Born in Dunkirk on June 12, 1968, son of the late Philip J. and Beverley (DeWolf) Dillenburg. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.
