Memorials

Arlene Jamieson (Koba), 87, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A complete obituary will be published in Thursday’s edition of the Observer. Arrangements by David J. ...

Lucille P. Ralph, 87, of Erie, NY formerly of Dunkirk, NY passed away peacefully on March28, 2026 at the LECOM Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Erie, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel RC Church, 165 Central Ave. Silver ...

Steven A. Woleben ,83, of Westfield, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at St Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pa with his family at his side. Steve was born on January 11, 1943 in Westfield, NY the son of the late Arthur and Beulah (nee McIntyre) Woleben. He married the former Mary Ann ...

Walter D. “Pop” Skrypnik, age 78, of Albion, passed away on May 19, 2026 surrounded by his beloved family. Born July 17, 1947 in Knesebeck, Germany, he was the son of the late Ivan and Lydia (Tetzlaff) Skrypnik. Walter went on to further his education at Erie Community College, where he ...

John Henry Pienta passed away, peacefully, on May 20th, 2026, at his home in Dunkirk, NY, surrounded by his loving family. A life-long resident of Dunkirk, John attended Cardinal Mindszenty High School, enlisted in the United States Army, made a career at Dunkirk Specialty Steel, raised a ...