Wilma N. Rivera, 91 of Dunkirk, New York, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 8, 2026. She was born on July 2, 1934, in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, and was the daughter of the late Flor Cosme and Justiniana Rivera. Wilma was a devout Catholic who enjoyed cooking, playing bingo, and spending ...
Bonnie S. Orchard, 73, of Fredonia, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 at home. Born in Alden, NY on April 23, 1952, she was the daughter of Robert and Lois M. (Eastland) Orchard. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc., 56 E. Doughty Street, Dunkirk, NY. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer.
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, 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, 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 (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, ...
