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Erin C. Quattrone

Erin Cathleen (Cave) Quattrone, 47, of Westfield, died at Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA, on Feb. 2, 2026, following a lengthy illness. She was born on Feb. 13, 1978, to parents Ella (late William) Gaffney and the late Michael P. Cave. Erin graduated from Brocton Central School, earned ...

Thomas C. Marx

Thomas C. Marx., 83, of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory, passed away on Feb. 11, 2026. Beloved husband of Eileen (Lay) Marx. Loving father of Scott Marx, Janine (Michael) Marx-Breeden, Brandon (Janine) Marx and Bethany Pembleton. Grandfather of Kyersten Marx, Jared Breeden, Tyla Vazquez, ...

Mark A. Lessinger

Mark A Lessinger, 75, of Brocton, NY passed away on Wednesday Feb. 11, 2026. He was born on Nov. 24, 1950 to Harold and Natalie Lessinger in Newburgh, NY. A full obit is to follow. Arrangements entrusted by Jordan Funeral Home.

Rita K. Eckstrom

Rita K. (Kauphusman) Eckstrom, 92, of Dunkirk, passed away Wednesday morning, Feb. 11, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. at R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc; 56 East Doughty St., Dunkirk, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Feb. 17, 2026 at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church; 328 Washington Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer. Share condolences, ...

Delphine Woloszyn

Delphine “Del” Woloszyn, 90, of Dunkirk, passed away Feb. 8, 2026, at Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Friday, Feb. 13 2026 from 4-7 p.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, wFeb. 14, 2026 at 10 a.m. Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church; 1032 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. Interment will be held in St. Hedwig’s cemetery. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Nicholle A. Fox

Nicholle Ann (Steves) Fox, 40, unexpectedly passed away on Feb. 4, 2026. Nicholle was born Oct. 1, 1985, to Martin (Cindy) Danner and the late Heather Steves. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Fox; her grandmother, Janice (Zach) Zeitler; her siblings, Renee (Timothy) Stokes, Andre ...