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Timothy M. Pazda

Timothy M. Pazda, 52, passed away on Aug. 17, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Born on May 27,1973, in Dunkirk, New York, Tim lived a life marked by service, dedication and a deep appreciation for connecting with others. Tim attended Forestville Central School and graduated from Fredonia ...

Michael Wang Roberts

Michael Wang Roberts, 74, of Pleasant Garden, passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. A native of Cassadaga, NY, Mr. Roberts was a born Feb. 15, 1951, the son of the late Howard Putnam Roberts and Alice Mae Wang Roberts. He was a mechanical contractor ...

Sharon L. Palmer

Sharon L. Palmer, 77, beloved wife, mom, grandma and friend, of Stockton, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2025, surrounded by family at home. Sharon had one last sleepover with her daughter and granddaughters on her final night. She was born Aug. 22, 1948 in Salamanca to Gerald Francis ...

Ronald F. Wakefield

Ronald F. Wakefield Ronald F. Wakefield, 89, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Tuesday Oct. 21, 2025. Visitation will be held at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, NY, on Friday from 4-7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY, Saturday at 12 pm. A complete obituary will be published in Friday’s edition of the Observer. Arrangements by David J. Dengler.

Sharon L. Palmer

Sharon L. Palmer, 77 of Stockton passed away Oct. 20 at home. Wife of Gale Palmer; mother of Tracie (Jason) Siragusa. Celebration of life, Friday at1 pm in Stockton Volunteer Fire Hall, 28 Stockton-Kimball Stand Rd., Stockton. Arrangements by Jordan Funeral Home. A full obituary will be published in Thursday’s edition.

Robert S. Williams, Sr

Robert S. Williams, Sr., 89 of Jamestown, passed away Oct. 19, 2025. Husband of the late Jacquelyn; father of Laurie (Steave) Wappat, Robert S. Williams, Jr, Dawn (Darell) Gross and the late Michael and Jeffrey Williams. Arrangements to be announced by Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville.