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Tommy Roque

Tommy Roque, 65, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026 at home, with his loving family at his side. Tommy was born August 1, 1961 in New York City, son of late Thomas Roque and Rose (Oquendo) and her husband Andres Mendez. He was a devoted father, grandfather, mentor, coach, ...

Manuel Pauda Jr.

Manuel Pauda Jr., 72, of Dunkirk, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church; 328 Washington Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. A complete obituary will be published in Tuesday's edition of the Dunkirk Observer.

Lee Richardson

Tucson, AZ: Lee Richardson, 90, formerly of Silver Creek, died Sunday, August 2, 2026 at Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, AZ following a brief illness. He was born in Sheridan on December 6, 1935, the son of the late Bert and Dorothy (Farnham) Richardson. Lee was a proud graduate of Silver ...

George M. Borrello

George Michael Borrello, 68, of Silver Creek, New York, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 12th at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel at 165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, NY ...

Arlene E. Miller

Arlene E. Miller, 93, of Creek Road in Forestville, died Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Dunkirk on October 22, 1932, the daughter of the late Raymond and Hazel (Ross) Erick. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11 o’clock from Gage Chapel Community Church, Smith Mills with Rev. Michael Pollock officiating. Private interment will be in Sheridan Center Cemetery. Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.

George M. Borrello

George Michael Borrello, 68, of Silver Creek, New York, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 4, 1958, in Silver Creek, George was the son of the late Dominic and Antoinette Borrello. A lifelong resident of Silver Creek and a proud graduate of Silver Creek High School, George went on to attend Arizona State University before earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Communication and Marketing from SUNY Fredonia. For 44 wonderful years, George shared a loving marriage with his wife and best friend, Susan Borrello. Together ...