Penny A. Pilarski, 67, of Fredonia, passed away on August 13, 2025 after a long illness. Born on May 20, 1958 in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Harvey Bloss and Jeannene (Gadewoltz) DiLorenzo. Penny was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, class of 1976. She married her high school sweetheart, ...

Bruce Dennis Hawkins, 78, of Sherman, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Bruce is survived by his true love, Jane E. Hawkins. He was born on Oct. 13, 1946, in Westfield, NY. He was a Vietnam Veteran and served in the Air Force. He was an amazing ...

Anne Marie (Rotunda) Dean, 74, passed away on June 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Rotundaville Farm, 307 E. Main St., Fredonia, NY, on Saturday Aug. 23, 2025 at 12 pm, where memories will be shared, with reception to follow. ...

PATRICIA A. DUNN - died late Thursday evening, Aug. 14, 2025, at her home in Ripley, NY. She was 71 years of age. At this time, arrangements are incomplete. Date and time will be announced by FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 E. Main St., Fredonia, NY.

Neil Landers Dempsey, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday Aug.13, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family. A complete obituary will be published in this weekends edition of the Observer. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO ...

James M Riscili, 68 of Westfield, NY passed away peacefully Aug. 11, 2025 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Erie,PA. He was born in Westfield, NY Feb. 18, 1957 to his parents Savatore and Pauline (Gregory) Riscili. He is preceded in death by his father Salvatore (Sy). He is survived by his ...