Erica Rose (Hammond) Carlson, 49, died suddenly Sunday morning at her home in Dunkirk, NY. She was the daughter of Bill and Patty Hammond and grew up on the 700 block of Park Avenue in Dunkirk. Erica graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1994, where she was editor of the school newspaper and ...
Jennifer Lynn Chamberlain, 49, of Irving, NY passed away suddenly on Oct. 31, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jason Chamberlain. Loving Mother of Jade Lynn Chamberlain. Daughter of Kevin Seneca and Lori Taber. Also survived by many friends and family members. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, Dec. 20 from 3-5 PM at the Wentland Funeral Home, 10634 Main St. (Rt. 62) North Collins, NY. Burial services will be held Sunday Dec. 21 at 10 AM from the Seneca Nation Cemetery. Please assemble at the cemetery. A luncheon will follow services.
South Dayton: Rick C. Kerr, 70, of South Dayton, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at his daughter’s residence in Cattaraugus. He was born in Silver Creek on Sept. 8, 1955, the son of the late Lorna (Scheskey) Kerr. Rick was a graduate of Pine Valley Central School, Class of 1976 and was a ...
Betty J. Vantino, 100, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at the Gowanda Nursing Home. She was born on Nov. 10, 1925 in Salamanca, daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Pinto) Sylvester. On July 25, 1964, she married Michael Vantino who predeceased her on Aug. 25, 2011. Betty was a devoted ...
Erica Rose (Hammond) Carlson, 49, died suddenly Sunday morning at her home in Dunkirk, NY. She was the daughter of Bill and Patty Hammond and grew up on the 700 block of Park Avenue in Dunkirk. Erica graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1994, where she was editor of the school newspaper and ...
Mary Ann (Dubile) Dascenzo, 87, of Dunkirk, passed away Friday, Dec.12, 2025 at the Star Hospice House in Lakewood, NY. Born in Dunkirk on July 4, 1938, she was the wife of the late Thomas Dascenzo Sr. and daughter of the late Anthony and Florence Dubile. Funeral Services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc.; 56 East Doughty Street, Dunkirk, NY. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer. Share condolences, www.rmackowiak.com.
