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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 ...

Elvina Lorraine Root

Elvina Lorraine Root, 96, of Dunkirk went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2024. She was born on October 28, 1927 in Dunkirk, NY to the late Casimer and Helen Karalus. Elvina graduated from St. Hyacinth School and Dunkirk High School, and then continued her education at the former ...

Judy Crowell

DELAND, FL: Judy Crowell of Deland, FL, formerly of Forestville, passed away following a short illness on April 30, 2023 after a long career in nursing. Survivors include her son Cory Bowker and her daughter Kelly Nicholson, both of Deland, sisters Janet Jacob of MI, Kristin Albright of VA and brother Gary Crowell of Westfield. Also surviving are two grandchildren Josh Bowker of FL and Ashley Geary of NY and five great grandchildren; Devan Giambrone, Zachary Stark, Kambria Kennedy, Valerie and Waylon Bowker. Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main ...

Shirley K. Burau

SILVER CREEK: Shirley K. Burau, 74, of Andrus Circle, Silver Creek, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at St. Vincent Health Center, Erie, PA. She was born in Westfield on February 8, 1950, the daughter of the late Nelson and Gladys (Kelsey) McBratnie. Shirley was a graduate of Pine Valley Central School, Class of 1968 and loved to sew, make crafts and go shopping. Survivors include her husband John Burau of Silver Creek, whom she married on November 9, 1978, in Silver Creek, a daughter, Tina Burau, of Silver Creek and a grandchild Xander Sprague. Besides her parents she was ...

Philip M. Nickerson

Philip M. Nickerson, 71 of Gerry, passed away Mon., Aug. 12, 2024. Domestic partner of Anne Lynch: father of, Traci (Brad) Spencer, Joy (Kevin) Parker, Bridgett Eddy, Nichole Nickerson, and Amanda (Jordan) Streeter; grandfather of 12; great-grandfather of 11. Celebration of Life Sunday, Sept. 22 from 1-4 pm at Chautauqua Trail Riders, 3560 Gerry-Levant Rd., Falconer. Full obituary at jordansinclairville.com.