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Louise Anne Fimbel Braxton

Of Buffalo, NY, formerly of Charlotte, NC, and Silver Creek,NY, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Oliver F. “Bud” Braxton. Dear mother of Barbara (Gary) Bishop, Michael (Cindy),James(Rosanne), Steven (Janet), Richard (Jonathan Price)Braxton. Grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 17 ...

Lynn Bryan

Lynn Bryan, 70, of Portland, NY, passed away Jan.11, 2025. A graveside service will be held the Webster Cemetery, Webster Road,Fredonia on Saturday July 26, 2025 at 1 pm. Arrangements LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.

Jose R. Melendez

Jose R. Melendez 1953-2025 Jose R. Melendez, 72, entered into rest on July 15,2025 at home in Portland,NY with family by his side. He was born on June 20, 1953, in Manati, Puerto Rico to his late parents , Pablo Antonio Melendez, and Maria Laureano. Jose is survived by his wife Linda and his children Arianna, Alesandro and Josiah. A service will be held Aug. 9,2025 at the Chautauqua Suites and Expo Center at 2:30pm. A full obituary will run in next week’s Dunkirk Observer. Arrangements entrusted to Morse Funeral Home Brocton, NY. Online condolences at www.morsefh.com.

Bruce Newton

Bruce Newton 1959 - 2025 Bruce A. Newton,65, of Silver Creek, NY entered into rest June 29, 2025. He was born Aug. 17, 1959 to his late parents Carlton and Madelyn (Mason) Newton. No services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to DiStasio Funeral Home Inc. South Dayton, NY.

Jane S. Krzyzanowski

Jane S. Krzyzanowski 1952-2025 Jane S. Krzyzanowski, 72 of Sinclairville, passed away, Thursday, July 17, 2025. Born Dec. 11, 1952 in Jamestown a daughter of the late David Zahm and Joyce Durfee Walker. She was a 1970 graduate of Cassadaga Valley Central School and received her degree as a Registered Nurse from JCC. Jane was employed as an RN at WCA for over 15 years and also cared for patients at Lake Shore Inter Community Hospital, Absolut Care of Westfield and Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, retiring in 2023. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and was a member of ...

Martha W. Bahl

Martha W. Bahl died July 11, 2025 in Bradford, P.A. after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Oswald Bahl of Ripley, N.Y. Calling Hours will be held at Bower Funeral Home, Northeast P.A., Sat. July 19, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon. A private funeral service will follow. Arrangements have been made by FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 E. Main Street, Fredonia, N.Y.