Claudia A. Payne, age 82, passed away Friday morning Apr. 4, 2025 at St. Ann’s Leo Center in Irondequoit, NY. Claudia was born in Lackawanna, NY, the daughter of Louis and Doris (Mitchell) Karl February 7, 1943. Alfred A. Alf was a stepfather to Claudia and was an important part of her ...
Thomas S. Kaleta 1948 —2025 Thomas S. Kaleta, of Dunkirk, died unexpectedly at home Feb. 20, 2025. He was born on Aug. 28, 1948, the son of the late Chester and Emily (Makuch) Kaleta. Tom grew up in Dunkirk, was a graduate of Dunkirk Senior High School, and served two years in the United States Army as a Sergeant E-5. He retired from Cummins in Lakewood, NY. Tom will be remembered as an easy going guy and enjoyed times together with family and friends. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting. He is survived by a brother, Chester (Elizabeth) Kaleta of West Henrietta, ...
Michael G. Evancho, 86, of Silver Creek, NY passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 10, 2025 at his residence. Friends may call at the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel, 160 Central Ave. Silver Creek, NY on Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 4-7 PM. A complete obituary will be published in Thursday’s OBSERVER.
Julius Bota, 95, died April 29, 2025 at the Eden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Julius is predeceased by his wife, Rita (Krupp) Bota. He is survived by nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Hyacinth Church, 295 Lake Shore Drive, Thursday at 10 am. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.
David W. Gens 64, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, after an extraordinary 11-year battle with a rare form of cancer. Visitation will be held at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia on Monday, June 16, 2025 from 4-7 pm. Funeral Services will be held at the Fredonia ...
Rhonda J. Daminski, 55, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away on June 7, 2025, after a courageous and dignified battle with cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family, including her loving companion, Don E. Clement. Born in 1969, Rhonda was a resident of Dunkirk and a proud member of Blessed ...
