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Brian Gloss

Brian Gloss 1948-2025 Brian Gloss, 77, of Fredonia, passed away suddenly at home Wednesday morning, Dec.10, 2025. Born in Dunkirk on May 25, 1948, he was the husband of Roberta (Schultz) Gloss and son of the late Earl and Muriel (Nieder) Gloss. 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.

Ralph T. Ferro

Ralph T. Ferro, 90, Passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk, NY, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on May 1, 1935, Ralph was the son of the late Esther and Gerolamo Ferro and was the brother of ...

Marie L. Cerrie

Marie L. Cerrie, 42, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in Gowanda, NY on Aug. 21, 1983, she was the daughter of Linda (Gonzalez) Musante. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Funeral Services on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 from 10-11 a.m. with Prayer Services beginning at 11 a.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. Interment will be held in private. A complete obituary will be published in Friday’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer. Share condolences, ...

Nathalie M. Falcone

Nathalie M. (Nath) Falcone, age 100 , a longtime Erie resident, formerly of Westfield, NY, passed away on Nov. 28, 2025 at the Lecom Regency at South Shore in Erie, Pa. Nathalie was born on May 10, 1925 in Westfield, NY. The daughter of the late Charlotte (Nichols) Haywood and Alvin Haywood. Nathalie graduated from Westfield High School where she met her husband, Richard A. Falcone. Following his distinguished service in WWII the couple married and moved to Erie, PA. They founded and owned the Juvenile Bootery Shoe Store on 26th Street that fit back to school, Easter and dance shoes ...

Monica J. Paquin

Monica June (Lillie) Paquin, 43, of Mayville, formerly of Forestville, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 at St. Vincent Health Center, Erie, PA. She was born in Dunkirk on May 25, 1982, daughter of Thomas Lille and the late Judith (Nietupski) Lillie. Monica was a graduate of Forestville Central ...

Mary A. Buettner

Mary Ann Rudolph Henderson Buettner, 97, of Westfield, NY, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at the Heritage Green Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gerry, NY, following a lengthy battle with dementia. She was born May 5, 1928, in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Earl Rudolph ...