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, 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, 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, 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 ...
Russell Angelo Bova, 70, of Westfield, NY, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on September 13, 2026, after a brief illness. Russ was born in Westfield, NY, on September 14, 1955, to Angelo J. Bova and Elizabeth J. Falsone. He attended Westfield Academy and Central School and ...
Terry M. Bigler, 79, passed away following an extended illness on May 6, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born on December 27, 1946. He was the son of Charlie and Helen Bigler and was raised in Silver Creek, New York. He briefly attended Arizona State University, ...
