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Anna Vecchio

Anna (Tura) Vecchio, 79, of Fredonia, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born in Solofra, Italy on December 1, 1946, she was the wife of the late Costantino Vecchio Sr. and daughter of the late Eugene and Maria (Negron) Tura. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer.

Arthur F. Purol

Arthur F. Purol, a man whose life was defined by service, devotion and an unwavering commitment to his family and community, passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 6, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. He was 93 years old. Born June 24, 1932 in Dunkirk, N.Y., he was the son of the late ...

Ronald Karalus

Ronald Karalus, 79, of Staunton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 6, 1946, in Dunkirk, New York. Ronald was affectionately known to many as Ron, Jaja, Arnie, and Gomez. Ron proudly served his country in the United ...

Linda L. Carpenter

Linda L. Carpenter (Littlefield) born Feb. 14, 1942 in Buffalo, NY. Passed peacefully on Jan. 2, 2026. Linda was predeceased by her husband, James; her parents, Lee and Catherine Littlefield; and her brother, Wayne Littlefield Sr. She is survived by her nephew, Wayne Littlefield; her nieces, ...

Barbara J Allen

Barbara J Allen died Dec. 30, 2025 at her home in Fredonia, NY, after a long battle with cancer. Born October 6, 1952 in Eugene, OR, she was the daughter of the late John and Shirley (Chrisman) Mares. Barbara was a Teacher Aide at the Hawthorne School System in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her daughter Brooke M. Pinelli, of Fredonia, NY, her grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. At the request of the family, Barbara’s Funeral service will be held privately. Arrangements have been made by the FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 E Main St, Fredonia, NY.

Elaine M. Parker

Elaine M. Strada Parker, 73, of Westfield, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk, NY. She was born July 6, 1952, in Dunkirk, NY, the daughter of the late Joseph and Christina Bryson Strada. Elaine had attended ...