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Rev. Charles R. Wheeler

The Rev. Charles R. Wheeler, 78, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Oct. 28, 2028 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 ...

James T. Simpson

James T. Simpson,90, Of Largo, Florida. and Westfield, NY passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 at the Westfield Memorial Hospital in Westfield, NY. He was a lifelong area resident who was born in Westfield, NY on March 22, 1935 the son of the late Harold L. and Linnie P. (Lehman) Simpson. ...

Jo-Ellen (McWillson) Reynolds

Jo-Ellen (McWillson) Reynolds, 59, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 16, 1966, the daughter of the late Loretta Rider and maternal grandmother Josephine Marzullo. JoEllen is survived by the love of her life James Corbin, Jr., brothers ...

Josephine “JoEllen” Reynolds

JoEllen (McWillson) Reynolds, 59, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 16, 1966, the daughter of the late Loretta Rider and maternal grandmother Josephine Marzullo. A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 with family and friends. Arrangements are by the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home; 56 East Doughty Street, Dunkirk, NY. A complete obituary will be published in Wednesday's edition of the Dunkirk Observer. Share condolences, www.rmackowiak.com

Janet M. Pincoski

Janet M. Pincoski, 72, of Dunkirk, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Born in Willoughby, Ohio on May 26, 1953, she was the wife of Eugene Pincoski, Jr. and daughter of the late Robert and Ellen (Goodrich) Bechtol. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. at R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc.; 56 East Doughty Street, Dunkirk, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Church of St. Hyacinth; 295 Lake Shore Dr E, ...

William P. Pryll

William “Ponch” Pryll, 68, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, with his wife and children by his side. Bill was known for his love of life, his family, and his passions. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family—whether traveling together, ...