Arthur R. Mansfield
A memorial service for Arthur “Art” Russell Mansfield will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church in Westfield, NY. Private Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
Robert E. Crawford
Robert E. Crawford, 89, of Dunkirk, passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Born on April 7, 1936 in Cuba, NY, he was the husband of Minnie (Buckley) Crawford and son of the late Edward and Sarah (Bish) Crawford. Funeral services will be held in private. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave. Dunkirk, NY. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer.
Patricia A. Patterson
Patricia A. Patterson, 73, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 at the Heritage Village Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Facility after a long battle with cancer. Calling hours will be held at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, NY on Thursday from 4-7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY on Friday at 10 am. A complete obituary will be published later in the week in the Observer. Arrangements by David J. Dengler.
Rev. John B. Binkiwitz
Reverend John B. Binkiwitz Jr., 86, left to meet his Lord and Savior, with his family by his side on October 22, 2025. Calling hours will be held at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY, on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 1-4 pm followed by a short service. A Celebration ...
Barbara A. Willis
Barbara A. Willis, 72, of Dunkirk, died Friday evening Oct. 24, 2025 at South Buffalo Mercy hospital surrounded by her family. She was born July 16, 1953 in Dunkirk, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Taft. A lifelong resident of the area, Barbara was a graduate of Dunkirk High ...
Lianee Marie Kearney
Lianee Marie Kearney 1965-2025 Lianee Marie Kearney passed away late Thursday afternoon, October 23rd, 2025, at her home in Ripley, NY. Born in Erie, PA, January 25th, 1965, Lianne was the daughter of the late Robert and Carol Kearney. Lianne was raised, schooled, and made her career in Erie Pennsylvania. She was an accountant technician at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Erie. She is survived by her significant other Terry Swift. Together, they built a beautiful home on a hill overlooking magnificent Lake Erie and the surrounding countryside. She also leaves behind ...