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.
Debra Ann Jenkins
Debra Ann Jenkins, 73, of Dunkirk, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Falls Church, VA, she was the wife of Thomas K. Boehm and daughter of John and Dolores (Simmons) Jenkins. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY.
James A. Ryczko
James A. Ryczko, 76, of Dunkirk, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on October 21, 1949, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Bresolin) Ryczko. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, James graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1967. He dedicated 40 years working as a production worker at Dunkirk Radiator before his retirement. He also proudly served his country for seven years as a member of the National Guard. James was an avid sports fan and was a fan of the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, and New York Yankees. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with ...