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Feliciano Salgado Sr.

Feliciano Salgado Sr., 78, of Dunkirk entered peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by his children on Aug. 17, 2025. He was born in Morovis, Puerto Rico to Agustin and Anastasia Salgado Clas. Feliciano, also known as Felix, was a long life resident of Dunkirk, NY, employed at ECR ...

Marvin J. Cross

Marvin J. Cross Marvin J. Cross, 77, of Fredonia, NY, passed away on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. A complete obituary will be published in the Observer later in the week. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.

Feliciano Salgado Sr

Feliciano Salgado Sr Feliciano Salgado Sr, 78, of Dunkirk, passed away Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. Born in Morovis, Puerto Rico on Jan. 24, 1947, he was the husband of the late Noelia (DeJesus) Salgado and son of Augustin Salgado Gonzalez and Anastasia Clas Santos. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY., where Funeral services will be held the following day, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 at 10 a.m. Interment will be held in Holy Trinity ...

Eleanor A. Nopper

Eleanor A. Nopper Eleanor A. (Donaldson) Nopper, 80, of Cassadaga, passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 at the Niagara Hospice House with her loving family by her side. Born in Dunkirk on Aug. 20, 1944, she was the wife of the late George Nopper and daughter of the late David and Harriet ...

James S. Lanphere

James S. Lanphere 1943-2025 James “Frito” Stewart Lanphere, 82, of Portland, NY, passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. He was born to the late Stewart and Dorothy Lanphere on April 14, 1943 in Mayville, NY and was raised in Sinclairville, NY. James ...

Mark Hazelton

Mark J. Hazelton 51 of Dunkirk passed away suddenly Aug 12, 2025, at home. A lifelong resident of the area Mark was born in Dunkirk on June 23, 1974, the son of the late Leon and Kathryn (Voss) Hazelon. An avid fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and WWE wrestling. Mark enjoyed spending time with his brother Rich, Donna and his ride or die friend Myra Thomas playing bingo or just hanging out. Mark was a member of the Elks Lodge 922 as well as the senior center where he enjoyed playing Pinochle. Mark also volunteered his time for bingo at St Joseph's in Fredonia. Mark is survived by a ...