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Manuel Padua Jr.

Manuel Pauda Jr., 72, of Dunkirk, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church; 328 Washington Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. A complete obituary will be published in Tuesday's edition of the Dunkirk Observer.

Manuel Padua, Jr.

Manuel Padua Jr., or “Manny,” as he was known by many, was born on January 1, 1954, in Brooklyn, NY. He was the beloved husband of Ramona Padua and a devoted father to Manuel Padua III, Alexandra Avila, Melanie Martinez, Floripe Padua, Edwin Lacen, and Alex Lacen. He was preceded in death ...

Harry C. West

Harry C. West, 97, of Brocton, New York passed away with his family at his side Friday morning August 7, 2026 at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie, PA after a short illness. He was born December 2, 1928 in Rock Creek, Oh to his late parents Walter and Thema (Morse) West. Harry was a 1946 ...

Lee Richardson

Lee Richardson, 90, formerly of Silver Creek, died Sunday, August 2, 2026 at Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, AZ following a brief illness. He was born in Sheridan on December 6, 1935, the son of the late Bert and Dorothy (Farnham) Richardson. Lee was a proud graduate of Silver Creek High ...

Michael D. West

Michael D. West, 68, of Jamestown, NY passed the same day as his father August 7,2026. He was born February 19,1958 in Silver Creek, NY to his late parents, Harry and Anita (Barbuto) West. Michael graduated from Brocton Central High School in 1976. Over the years he worked at several ...

Tommy Roque

Tommy Roque, 65, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026 at home, with his loving family at his side. Tommy was born August 1, 1961 in New York City, son of late Thomas Roque and Rose (Oquendo) and her husband Andres Mendez. He was a devoted father, grandfather, mentor, coach, ...