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James M. Sedota

James M. Sedota, 83, of Fredonia, NY, passed away at home on Tuesday July 15, 2025. Visitation will be held at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia on Sunday from 2-4pm and 6-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church, 1032 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY on Monday at 11 am. A complete obituary will be published in Friday’s edition of the Observer. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, Larson-Timko Funeral Home.

James R. Lewetzki

James R. Lewetzki, 72, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Monday morning July 14, 2025 at home. Born in Westfield on Dec. 29, 1952, the husband of the late Julia (Skrzypek) Lewetzki, and the son of the late Eugene and (Majorie) Lewetzki. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Jim attended Dunkirk ...

Elizabeth A. (Nasca) Donovan

Elizabeth A. (Nasca) Donovan, 84, of Fredonia, passed away Sunday evening, July 13, 2025. Born in Dunkirk on Apr. 27, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Anthony L. Nasca, Sr. and Mary (Lodico) Nasca. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. Interment will be held privately in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. A complete obituary will be published in Thursday’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer.

Connie Jean Josephson

Connie Jean Josephson, 79, passed away Nov. 19, 2024. Graveside service, 11AM Saturday in Cassadaga Cemetery, Maple St., Cassadaga. Wife of Almet “Toots” Josephson; mother of Laurie (Arthur) Franklin and Kevin(Ruth) Josephson. Arrangements by Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville.

James R. Lewetzki

James R. Lewetzki, 72, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly Monday morning July 14, 2025 at home. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc.; 56 E. Doughty Street, Dunkirk, NY. Interment will be held in Forest Hill Cemetery. A complete obituary will be published in Wednesday’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer.

Dr. John R. Tallett

Dr. John R. Tallett, 79, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Monday June 2,2025. A Celebration of Life for John will be held at Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Shore Road, Dunkirk, NY on Sunday July 20, 2025, from 12 pm -3 pm. Arrangements by LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.