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Neil Landers Dempsey

Neil Landers Dempsey, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday Aug.13, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family. A complete obituary will be published in this weekends edition of the Observer. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO ...

James M. Riscili

James M Riscili, 68 of Westfield, NY passed away peacefully Aug. 11, 2025 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Erie,PA. He was born in Westfield, NY Feb. 18, 1957 to his parents Savatore and Pauline (Gregory) Riscili. He is preceded in death by his father Salvatore (Sy). He is survived by his mother Pauline; children Lincoln and Shondra; grandchildren Izzie, Mia, Layton, Skylar, and William; brothers Frank and William; sisters Suzanne Gibbons (Larry), Laura Cegelski ( Brick). A Celebration of Life will be held Aug. 20th 4-7 PM at the Westfield VFW. Arrangements entrusted to Morse Funeral ...

Gary E. Keppel

Gary E. Keppel, 67, of Cassadaga, passed away on May 21, 2025 at the Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Buffalo. Born in Dunkirk on Oct. 19, 1957, he was the son of Paul and Genevieve (Mataczynski) Keppel. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Barts Cove; 1/2 Woodrow Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. Arrangements are by the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc.; 56 East Doughty Street, Dunkirk, NY.

Daniel Alan King

A celebration of life for Daniel A King will be held this Saturday Aug. 16, 2025 at the Brocton American Legion Post 434 110 W. Main St. Brocton,NY from 12 noon until 4pm with Military honors to follow. Online condolences may be made at www.Morsefh.com.

Nelson Spruce, Jr.

SPRUCE, Nelson Jr., Aug. 12, 2025 of Niagara Falls, formerly of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory, at the age of 81 years. Beloved husband of Audrey (Huff) Spruce. Loving father of Lori McDonald, Tammy Kettle, Keith Spruce, Charles Spruce, Michael Porter, Randy Porter and Deanna Clark and ...

Howard Stephen Gloss

Howard Stephen Gloss, 71 of Sheridan, NY, passed away Monday Aug. 4, 2025 at his home after a brief illness. Visitation will be held at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, on Saturday Aug. 16, 2025 from 1- 2 pm where memorial service will follow at 2pm. A complete ...