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James M. Schnarrs Sr

James M. Schnarrs Sr, 82, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly following a long illness at home on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. Interment will be held privately in Acacia Park Cemetery; Tonawanda, NY. A complete obituary will be published in Monday’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer.

Marvin Nephew Jr.

Marvin Newphew Jr. of the Cattaraugus-Seneca Territory, Beaver Clan, died at home Thursday, October 8, 2026; he was 62. Beloved son of Martha and the late Marvin Nephew Sr. Brother of Lesley E. (late Wes) Kennedy. Uncle of Amanda Rose, Haley, and Julia Kennedy. Also survived by his ...

Jacob F. Kaczor II

Jacob “Jake, Junie” Frank Kaczor II, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, at the age of 79. Jake proudly served his country as a Vietnam Army veteran. He was a hardworking man who believed in earning ...

Judith A. Frazier

Judith A. Frazier, 79, of Fredonia, passed away following a brief illness on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY.

Knute Almon Kibbe

We are heartbroken to announce that Knute Almon Kibbe passed away on October 7, 2026 at his home in Gerry, NY at the age of 89. Our beloved father, brother, grandpa, uncle, friend, and neighbor will be greatly missed by his children: Guy Kibbe (Theresa) of Middleport, Amy Lolley (Mark) of ...