John J. Cole
John J. Cole John Jospeh Cole, 34, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2025. A complete obituary will be published in Wednesday’s edition of the Observer. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.
Joyce Barlow
Joyce Barlow Died Thursday evening, July 3, 2025, at her home in Lily Dale, N.Y. Date and time of services will be announced. Arrangements by the FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 E. Main Street,Fredonia, N.Y.
Shirley A. Zebracki
Shirley A. (Roche) Zebracki, 89, of Fredonia, passed away Friday evening, July 4, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born in Kane, PA, wife of the late Carl Zebracki and daughter of the late Raymond and Florence (Swanson) Roche. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY.
Steven L. Dopson
Steven L. Dopson, 43, of Silver Creek, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo. Born in Warren, Ohio on April 28, 1982, son of Bertha (Swartwood) Dopson and the late Richard Dopson. services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY.
Blain Lay
Blaine Lay of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory died July 3, 2025 at the age of 57 years. Loving father of Tiffany Wilson, Tyler and Jessica Lay. Grandfather of Isabella, Alyssah, Vic, Christopher Jr., Jayden, Lakai, Xaven, Jessika and the late Ellise. Cherished companion of Cheri Ninham. Son of the late Edward Lay Sr. and Madeline (Steeprock) Lay. Brother of Veronica, Mary (Bill), Juanita (late Dana), Michael Sr. (late Jannette), Julie (Syd) John and the late Greg, Blake, Edward Lay Jr. and Carlton John. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday July ...
Alton A. Subjack
Alton A. Subjack, 97, of Dunkirk, passed away Thursday morning, July 3, 2025 at the Heritage Green Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility in Greenhurst, NY. Born in Dunkirk on September 24, 1927, son of the late Edward J. and Anastasia (Koszyczarek) Subjack. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 9:30 a.m to 10:30 a.m. at the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc. 56 E. Doughty St., Dunkirk, NY. Prayer services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be held in St. Hyacinth's Cemetery. A complete obituary will be published in Tuesday's edition ...