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Sandra Greenman

Sandra Greenman, 65, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst. A Mass of Christian will be celebrated at St. Hyacinth Church on Wednesday Oct. 8, 2025 at 1 pm. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s Observer. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.

Angel L. Pagan, Sr.

ngel L. Pagan, Sr., 81, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Saturday morning, Sept. 27, 2025 at home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at Sheridan Bay Park at 2 pm in the Pavilion. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY.

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 ...

Laura L. Estus

Laura L. Estus, 65 of Stockton, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Mother of Jeremy (Brandi) Kerchevall and Adreeanna (Ronald) Wallin. Full obituary at jordansinclairville.com.

Tanya G. Sobilo

Tanya G. (Roshnow) Sobilo, 73, of Dunkirk, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 at Millard Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo with her loving family by her side. Born in Girard, PA on Aug. 14, 1952, she was the wife of Roy Sobilo and daughter of George and Lydia Roshnow. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc.; 56 East Doughty St., Dunkirk, NY.

Matthew Thrush

Matthew Thrush, 67, a resident of Aspire of WNY, Abbott Road, Buffalo, formerly of Pearl Street, Forestville, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born in Buffalo on June 4, 1958, the son of the late Richard and Mary (Sunvison) Thrush. He enjoyed relaxing at home, listening to soft music and observing the weather outside. Matthew previously attended the Fredonia Day Habilitation Program and was currently attending the Aspire Seven Community Day Habilitation Program. Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main St., Forestville on Friday ...