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Charles “ Dan” Povhe

Dan Povhe age 79 of Gowanda passed away unexpectedly at home Saturday evening August 8, 2026. Born in Gowanda February 25, 1947 the son of Charles and Anna (Kastelic) Povhe. Charles Daniel Povhe graduated from Gowanda Central High School ; Class of 1965. After graduation he enlisted with the United States Army . Charles honorably served our country from 1966 to 1972. Dan spent his life in the Gowanda area, he worked for the Village of Gowanda and at the same time was employed for several years with Gowanda Electronics. He was a Life Member of the James Cruden VFW Post 5007 and a ...

Harold E. Flory

Harold E. Flory, 88, of Dunkirk, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on April 24, 1938, he was the son of the late William and Elsie (Washington) Flory. Harold graduated from Dunkirk High School, where he enjoyed playing basketball and football. He went on to work for ...

James Allen Maybee

James Allen Maybee, affectionately known as “Jim” or “Jimmy,” passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, at the age of 78. Born on February 16, 1948, in Cattaraugus County, New York. Jim was a cherished member of the Seneca Nation of Indians Turtle Clan. He ...

Lee Richardson

Lee Richardson, 90, formerly of Silver Creek, died Sunday, August 2, 2026 at Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, AZ following a brief illness. He was born in Sheridan on December 6, 1935, the son of the late Bert and Dorothy (Farnham) Richardson. Lee was a proud graduate of Silver Creek High ...

Arlene M. Zanghi

Arlene M. Zanghi, 91, of Brocton, NY passed Monday morning August 10, 2026, at Heritage Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Portville, NY September 15, 1934 to her late parents, LaRue and Edna (Hornblower) Stout. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Morse Funeral Home Brocton, NY.

Manuel Padua Jr.

Manuel Pauda Jr., 72, of Dunkirk, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church; 328 Washington Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. A complete obituary will be published in Tuesday's edition of the Dunkirk Observer.