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Mary Lou King

Mary Lou King, 75, of Clymer, NY, formerly of Sinclairville, passed away peacefully on Nov. 18, 2025. She was born on Sept. 29, 1950, in Jamestown, NY, to Leon and Virginia (Larson) Maloy. Mary lived a life defined by service, strength, and unwavering faith. She made her home with her ...

Roger K. Heyden

Roger K. Heyden, 79, of Dunkirk, peacefully passed away Monday evening Nov. 17, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 11, 1946, in Dunkirk the son of the late Karl and Genevieve (Johnson) Heyden. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Roger was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, Erie ...

James Boothby

James Boothby passed away Nov. 6, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Janice Boothby. Also survived by sons David, Tim, Michael, Jaime Boothby and their families; step daughters, Michele and Vicki Clark and their families; a sister, Kay Boothby; many other family members and good ...

Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller Mary E. (Schweda) Miller, 87, of Dunkirk, passed away Tuesday evening, Nov. 18, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Born in Dunkirk on Oct. 17, 1938, she was the wife of the late Ronald “Pudge” Miller and daughter of the late Frederick and Kathleen (Frey) Schweda. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY.

Roger K. Heyden

Roger K. Heyden, 79, of Dunkirk, passed away Monday evening, Nov. 17, 2025 at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Friday, November 21, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. Funeral services and interment will be held in private. A full obituary will be published in Thursday’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer. Share condolences, www.mcgrawkowalfuneralhome.com.

Sandra Barone

Sandra Barone, 78, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Nov. 11, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Sandra was born Dec. 29, 1946 in Dunkirk, daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Baron. She worked as a secretary at Kutner Chiropractic in Dunkirk and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Sandra is survived by her brother-in-law, Lou Carreras, of Fredonia. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her sister, Sheryl Casseras, A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk on Friday at 10 am. A complete ...