Joyce L. Boedo, 74, of Silver Creek, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning Nov. 13, 2025 at her son Brian’s home whom she had been residing with. Joyce was a lifelong area resident who was born on Dec. 21, 1950 in Silver Creek, NY the daughter of the late Arnold and Jean (nee ...
Chad W. Bradigan, 52, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Sunday November 9, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital after a lengthy illness. A Celebration of Life will be announced and held at later date. A complete obituary will be published in the Observer later in the week. Arrangements by David J. ...
William A. Berkshire II, 51, of Fredonia, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 at 11 a.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. Interment will be held in private. A full obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer. Share condolences, www.mcgrawkowalfuneralhome.com.
The Rev. Charles R. Wheeler, 78, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Oct. 28, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Rev. Charles was born Dec. 31, 1946 in Olean, NY, son of the late Kenneth and Mary Wheeler. He graduated from SUNY Fredonia with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree and eventually ...
Samuel J. Mistretta, 82, of Raleigh, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Born in Jamestown, N.Y. on Sept. 8, 1943, he was a son of the late James and Rose (Bordenga) Mistretta. After graduating from Jamestown High School in 1961, Samuel served proudly in the United ...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian A. Hilliker, who was predeceased by his beloved mother Susan (Bailey) Hilliker and his maternal and paternal grandparents. He leaves behind his loving wife, Pamela; his brother Scott; his children Calvin and Mattea Hilliker; his step-children Jay, Jacob, and Lauren Cerrie; father-in-law Jaime Galarza and mother-in-law Diane Galarza; as well as many aunts, uncles, friends and extended family who will forever cherish his memory. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held in private at the ...
