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Thomas J. Pierce

Thomas J. Pierce, March 7, 2025, of Buffalo, NY formerly of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory at the age of 70 years. Loving son of the late Paul A. and Carolyn (Jimerson) Pierce. Cherished brother of B. Kathy Pierce and Paula Mongan. Uncle of Neil Mongan. Friends may call Wednesday from 10 AM to 1PM at the Wentland Funeral Home 10634 Main St. (Rt. 62) North Collins, NY where funeral services will be held at 1 PM. Tom was a member of the Seneca Nation Bear Clan, and a retired FBI Agent stationed in Buffalo, New York City and Minneapolis. Tom enjoyed his retirement and was a ...

Francis E. “Fran” Lus

Francis E. “Fran” Lus, a revered member of the Brocton community, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025. Relatives and friends may visit Thursday March 13, 2025 from 4pm to 7pm at Morse Funeral Home 51 Highland Ave. Brocton, NY with a Mass of Christian Burial being held Friday March 14, 2025 at St. Dominic’s Roman Catholic Church in Brocton, NY at 11AM. (Please assemble at church). Interment will be in Portland Evergreen Cemetery Arrangements entrusted to Morse Funeral Home Brocton, NY.

Clifford H. Hubbard

Clifford H. Hubbard, died on Sunday March 9, 2025, at his home in Ripley, N.Y. after long illness. Husband of the late Karen Mae Hubbard who died February 25, 2025. Arrangements are incomplete, date and time will be announced. Arrangements by The Fantauzzi Funeral Home, 82 East Main Street, Fredonia, N.Y.

Delores A. Saeli

Delores A. Saeli, 92, of Williamsville, NY, formerly of Fredonia, NY, passed away Sunday March 9, 2025 with her loving family at her side at her son’s home in Akron, NY. Calling hours will be held at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, Friday, March 14, 2025, from 5-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anthony Church, corner of Orchard St. and Cushing St., Fredonia on Saturday March 15, 2025 at 11 am, with Msgr. Patrick Keleher the Celebrant. A complete obituary will be published in Wednesday’s edition of the Observer. Arrangements ...

Claudette D. Mikulec

Dayton — Claudette D. Mikulec, 70, of Dayton passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at her home. She was born on January 8, 1955 in Buffalo, daughter of the late Edward and Amelia (Klos) Mikulec. She is survived by a daughter, Shelby Mikulec, a loving companion, Daniel Barren, and four brothers; Paul, Mike, Roger, and Edward, as well as two sisters; Sharon, and Amelia, and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her special dog, Daisy. Besides her parents, Claudette is also predeceased by a sister, Roberta. Private family services will be held. Memorials may be made ...

Tacy E. Hogue

Dunkirk —Tacy E. (English) Hogue, 70, of Dunkirk, passed away suddenly, Friday March 7, 2025 at home. Born in Allentown, PA on March 5, 1955, daughter of Shirley (Barnhart) Hedrick and the late Edwin W. English, Sr. A graduate of Hamburg High School, Class of 1973, Tacy devoted many years ...