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Arlene Jamieson (Koba)

Arlene Jamieson (Koba), 87, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on November 10, 1938, Arlene was the daughter of the late Walter and Maxine Koba. Arlene worked at ...

Donald H. Haskin Sr.

Donald H. Haskin Sr. (Budda), 90, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. He was born April 9, 1936, in Westfield, NY, the son of the late Max and Isabelle Holbrook Haskin. Budda was a 1954 graduate of Westfield Academy and Central School. Budda had worked as a ...

Arlene Jamieson (Koba)

Arlene Jamieson (Koba), 87, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A complete obituary will be published in Thursday’s edition of the Observer. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.

Lucille P. “Lucy” Ralph

Lucille P. Ralph, 87, of Erie, NY formerly of Dunkirk, NY passed away peacefully on March28, 2026 at the LECOM Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Erie, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel RC Church, 165 Central Ave. Silver Creek, NY at 10AM.

Steven A. Woleben

Steven A. Woleben ,83, of Westfield, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at St Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pa with his family at his side. Steve was born on January 11, 1943 in Westfield, NY the son of the late Arthur and Beulah (nee McIntyre) Woleben. He married the former Mary ...