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Jeffrey N. Fishgold

Jeffrey N. Fishgold, 40 of Cherry Creek, formerly Sinclairville, passed away Fri., Jan 19, 2024. Former husband of Ivory Smith Fishgold; father of Jeffrey, Jacob and Mikayla Fishgold; son of Margaret Kearney and the late Louis Fishgold. Arrangements to be announced by Jordan Funeral Home Sinclairville. A full obituary will be published in tomorrow’s edition.

Elizabeth “Betty” J. Korzeniewski

Elizabeth “Betty” J. Korzeniewski, 95, of Dunkirk, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab with her loving family at her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday January 27, at 10 AM in BMA Church of St. Hedwig with The family present 45 minutes prior to the Services. A complete Obituary will be published in Wednesday’s Observer. Arrangements are by the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home Inc.

Grace Hassett

Grace Hassett, 94, of Fredonia, died peacefully on January 21, 2024 following a lengthy illness. Grace was born April 26, 1929 to Felix and Regina (Czysz) Gestwicki. She graduated from Dunkirk High School and earned a degree in elementary education from Fredonia State Teachers’ College. ...

Alan F. Korinek

Alan F. Korinek, aged 80, of Westfield, NY and formally Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Born on October 1, 1943, to the late Anton Korinek and Agnes Weber, Alan was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. A ...

Sharon R. Rowland, nee Butcher

Sharon R. Rowland, nee Butcher, aged 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 19, 2024, at her South Dayton, NY, home. Born December 13, 1941, in Gowanda, NY, Sharon lived a life full of warmth and care, creating a legacy of unconditional love and cherished memories for ...

Beverly A. (Graham) Wakelee

Beverly A. (Graham) Wakelee, 75, of Dunkirk, N.Y., died Thursday January 18, 2024 at home with her loving family at her side. Beverly was born January 23, 1948 in Buffalo, N.Y. to Steve and Marilyn (Miller) Graham. She grew up on Buffalo’s west side, graduating from Lafayette High School. In ...