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David J. Raynor

In loving memory of David J. Raynor, 93, of Dunkirk, NY, who passed away on September 16, 2026. David was born on January 2, 1933 in the Town of Chautauqua. He is survived by his children: Deborah Watson, Cheryl Raynor, Char Hilliker, John Raynor, and Judy Thorsgaard; also survived by ...

Rafael Martinez

Rafael Martinez, age 60, of Brocton,NY passed away on September 16, 2026. He was born on September 9, 1966, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a warm spirit that touched all who knew him. He is survived by his beloved spouse, Virginia ...

Joel Pacheco Gonzale

Joel Pacheco Gonzale, Of Dunkirk, NY, died Monday, September 14, 2026, at Rochester General Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Ponce, PR, September 5, 1978 to the late Rufino Pacheco and Ivelis Gonzale, he was 48. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Echevarris Velasque, sisters and several nieces and nephews. At the request of the family, burial will be held privately in his hometown. Arrangements have been lovingly made by the FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 E Main St, Fredonia, NY.

David J. Raynor

David J. Raynor, 93, of Dunkirk, NY, died Wednesday September 16, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Observer. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.

William R. Gage

William R. Gage, 84, of Dunkirk, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Dunkirk on December 31, 1941, he was the son of the late Donald and Audrey (Conradt) Gage. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY.