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Sharon L. Bartelo

Sharon L. Bartelo Sharon Lee Bartelo, 80, of Converse, Texas, formerly of Dunkirk, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia on Wednesday July 9, 2025 From 12 pm-1 pm where a funeral service will follow at 1 pm. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at larsontimkofuneralhome.com. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.

David T. King

David T. King Of Williamsville, NY June 25, 2025. Beloved husband of 60 years to Margaret “Meg” (Wessner); loving father of Margaret (Michael) Wasikowski, David (Deanna), Michael (Lisa) King, Marilyn (Chris) Heximer and Tricia (Aaron) Hrycko; dear grandfather of 15, great grandfather of 5; ...

Kenneth Robert Hall

Kenneth Robert Hall, 78, of Prescott, AZ, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. He was born on May 14, 1946, the son of the late Orren & Grace Hall. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday afternoon, July 20th from 1-4 at The White Inn, 52 East Main Road, Fredonia, with a luncheon being served from ...

James “Jay” Edward East

James “Jay” Edward East James “Jay” Edward East, 83, of Fredonia, NY, musician, artist, and professor, died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of July 1st, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Observer. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.

Brian E. Pitts Jr.

Brian E. Pitts Jr. of Bradish Street in Fredonia sadly passed away the 28th day of June 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital following a massive stroke. Born on Dec. 10, 1968, son of Dolores “Lorrie” (Ludemann) Pitts of Fredonia, and the late Brian E. Pitts, Sr. Also survived by daughters Kelsey and Abbey Pitts of Dunkirk; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Brian’s family would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to his cousins Jill and Dorene. Per Brian’s wishes, there will be no services. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are ...

Ronald B. Waite

Ronald Bard Waite, a lifelong resident of Cassadaga, New York, passed away on May 23, 2025, at the age of 87. The family invites relatives and friends to a celebration of life in honor of Ronald on July 5th, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the home of Rodney Waite, 241 Dale Drive, Cassadaga, NY.