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Dorene ‘Granny’ Gadewoltz

Dunkirk: Dorene “Granny” M. Gadewoltz, 87, a resident of Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab, Dunkirk, formerly of Forestville, died Friday, November 14, 2025 at her residence. She was born in the Town of Sheridan on January 2, 1938 and was the daughter of the late Alfred and Ella “Ellen” ...

Audrey K. Parkhurst

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Audrey. Audrey Kaye ( Moyer) Parkhurst, daughter of Roger Ralph Moyer and Marilyn Frances Brown was born in Utica, ...

William A. Berkshire II

William A. Berkshire II, 51, of Fredonia, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. Born in Dunkirk on Feb. 10, 1974, he was the son of the late William Berkshire I and Jean (Pierce) Scott. A lifelong resident of the area, he graduated from Fredonia High School in 1993. Bill was ...

Sally A. (Van Wey) Battaglia

Sally A. (Van Wey) Battaglia, 80, of Fredonia, NY, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Sally was born Jan. 5, 1945 in Brocton, daughter of the late Norman and Lenora Van Wey. Sally is survived by her husband, Anthony “Tony” Battaglia; two sons: Anthony S. “Scott” (Tarrie) Battaglia, of ...

Joyce L. Boedo

Joyce L. Boedo, 74, of Silver Creek, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning Nov. 13, 2025 at her son Brian’s home whom she had been residing with. Joyce was a lifelong area resident who was born on Dec. 21, 1950 in Silver Creek, NY the daughter of the late Arnold and Jean (nee ...

Chad W. Bradigan

Chad W. Bradigan, 52, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Sunday November 9, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital after a lengthy illness. A Celebration of Life will be announced and held at later date. A complete obituary will be published in the Observer later in the week. Arrangements by David J. ...