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Corrine A. “Sis” Tilyou Morley

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Corrine A. “Sis” Tilyou Morley, 92, of Sinclairville, announces her peaceful passing on April 13, 2025, at Heritage Village Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility. Her soul, spirit and glowing personality has been released from the vessel ...

Philip Stabler Morse

Philip Stabler Morse, 82, died on March 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He resided in Fearrington Village, North Carolina. He will be remembered for his determination, fun-loving personality, enthusiastic curiosity, and supportive spirit. He also loved music and nature, and valued ...

William H. Stevens

William H. Stevens William H. Stevens, 63, of Dunkirk, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Dunkirk on June 15, 1961, son of Mary Jane (Drozdiel) Stevens and the late Earl J. Stevens, Sr. Survivors include his children, Elizabeth and Heather Stevens, Jessica (Anthony) Neal, Brianna Harroun, Vanessa Stevens, Samantha Stevens, William and Summer Stevens and Justin Jewell; siblings Earl J. Stevens Jr., John Stevens, April Jagoda, and Loretta Stevens Laufer, and Adam Stevens. Also survived by many ...

Marvin A. “Butch” Waterman Jr.

Marvin A. “Butch” Waterman Jr., 65, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at home. Born in Dunkirk on Sept. 4, 1959, he was the husband of the late Sheila “Shelly” (Smith) Waterman. He is survived by his children Ashley (Waterman) Beardsley, Jacob Kelley, Olivia Waterman, ...

Katharine C. “Kitty” Mead

Katharine C. “Kitty” Mead, 78, of Fredonia, NY, died Monday, April 14, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. Kitty was born on Sept. 16, 1946 in Silver Creek, NY, daughter of Raymond and Katharine “Sis” (Griffin) Clark. Raised in Silver Creek, Kitty graduated from Silver Creek High ...

Brittany Barnard

Brittany Barnard Brittany Barnard, 59, of Buffalo, NY, formally of Van Buren Bay, passed away at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Buffalo on April 17, 2025 after a long and courageous 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.