Jean E. Lucas, 77, of Silver Creek, died Sunday, April 20, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Dunkirk on July 29, 1947, the daughter of the late Richard and Alice (Brocksopp) Kuehn. Jean was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1965 and worked as a Sewing Machine Operator ...
Ruth E. Dolce Ruth E. Dolce, 97, of Silver Creek, NY passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Gowanda Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Gowanda, NY Friends may call at the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel, 160 Central Ave. Silver Creek, NY on Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 4-7 PM. A complete obituary will be published in Wednesday’s OBSERVER.
Jonie M. Lesecki Jonie M. Sheldon Lesecki, died late Saturday night on April 19, 2025 at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA after a long illness. Jonie is from Dunkirk, New York. Mother of Bobbie Jo Sheldon. Arrangements by The Fantauzzi Funeral Home, 82 E. Main St., Fredonia, N.Y.
Charles R. Erbsmehl Charles R. Erbsmehl, 92, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Monday April 21, 2025, at home after a lengthy illness, with his family at his side. Visitation will be held at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, NY on Thursday from 4-7 pm, where a Masonic service will be held at 6 pm under the auspices of the Forest Lodge #166 F& AM. A memorial service will be held at St. John’s UCC, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY on Friday at 11 am. On-line condolences may be made at larsontimkofuneral home.com. Arrangements by David J. Dengler.
Lynn (Stevens) Seneca, April 20, 2025 of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory at the age of 68 years. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Seneca. Loving mother of Penny (Ward), Lori, Trish, Dese (late Rick Bennett), Jason, Brandon (Jessica) and the late Craig Steven Sr., Dougie, and Darren Seneca. Grandmother of many grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Sister of Toby, Terry, Annie, Marty, Tim and Chuck. Friends may call at the family residence, 12719 Route 438 Monday where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 AM. Arrangements by Wentland Funeral Home, ...
Mollie C. Greder-Staley, 73, of Dunkirk, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo following a brief illness. Born in Dunkirk on May 15, 1951, wife of the late Robert Staley and daughter of the late Edward J. Greder Jr. and Catherine (Miller) Greder. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church. Interment will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
