Karen F. (Perdue) Leach, 73, of Fredonia, NY, passed Monday Sept. 8, 2025 at her home. Karen was born July 4, 1952, in Westfield, NY, daughter of Melvin Leigh Perdue and Alice Frances Perdue. On June 17, 1972, Karen married her husband, Wilson H. Leach, Sr., who died Oct. 27, 2014. The couple ...
David H. Wallen 1943-2025 David H. Wallen, 82, of Fredonia, NY, passed away on Sunday Sept. 14, 2025 at home, with his loving family at his side. A complete obituary will be published in the Observer later in the week. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.
Thomas E. Banach, 82, of Dunkirk, passed away Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Born in Dunkirk on July 27, 1943, he was the husband of the late Sylvia J. (Roesler) Banach and son of the late Edward and Eleanor (Cybulski) Banach. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Thomas ...
Karen F. (Perdue) Leach, 73, of Fredonia, NY, passed Monday Sept. 8, 2025 at her home. Karen was born July 4, 1952, in Westfield, NY, daughter of Melvin Leigh Perdue and Alice Frances Perdue. On June 17, 1972, Karen married her husband, Wilson H. Leach Sr., who died Oct. 27, 2014. The couple ...
Tobie L. (Carlson) Buchanan, 67, of Cassadaga, passed away Wednesday morning, Sept. 10, 2025 at home with her loving daughters by her side. Born in Jamestown, NY on June 20, 1958, she was the daughter Spurgeon and Patricia A. (Conaway) Carlson. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY.
Denver Lee Drennen, Sr., age 82, of Brocton, NY, passed away on Friday Sept. 5, 2025. Born on August 9, 1943, in Beckley, WV. Denver was the son of the late Camden Leo Drennen and Irene Martin Drennen. In 1960, Denver enlisted in the Army and proudly served his country both actively and as a reservist for six years. His service took him overseas to Germany where he served in the 93rd Engineering Company. Upon his return from military service Denver soon met his wife Sandra and began a long career in mining and underground construction. Denver enjoyed spending time with his ...
