David M. Swift passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 15, 2024 surrounded by friends in Erie, Pennsylvania He was born June 11, 1968 in Jamestown, NY to the late Linda (Swift) Dybeck who passed away April 17, 2021. David was a graduate of Dunkirk High School Class of 1987 Over the ...
Dolores Elaine Conley Moon, 93, died Wednesday December 4, 2024 at UPMC Chautauqua. She was born October 1, 1931 in Fairmont, West Virginia, daughter of the late Frank O. and Willa M. (Watkins) Conley. Raised in Fairmont, West Virgina, she graduated from Fairmont High School. In 1949 Dolores ...
Eric M. Burlingame, 54, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away December 20, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by David J. Dengler, Larson-Timko Funeral Home.
Roy D. Geise, 80, of Little Valley entered into rest December 21, 2024. He was born September 30, 1944 in Olean, NY to his late parents Leo and Laura (Rheile) Geise. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by DiStasio Funeral Home South Dayton, NY.
Barbara A. Lawson, 81, of Dunkirk, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo. Born on March 21, 1943 in Dunkirk, Wife of the late Harold Lawson and daughter of the late Edwin and Belle (Politowski) Graminski. Friends and family are welcome to attend A Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11 a.m. at BMA Church of St. Hyacinth. A complete obituary will follow in Thursday’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer.
James Keith Hofner, age 83, son of Eleanor Mae and James Kenneth Hofner who gave birth to James, Larry, Anne (Babe) and Phil. Sisters Bonnie and Beverly joined the Hofner family during their teen years. Jim was the loving father of Jimmy, Lisa and Scott when he married Diane (Thurston) Hofner. Together Jim and Diane brought life to Kevin, Keith and Marc. Jim also leaves his eternal love with his honorary daughters, Katie and Emily, and 16 grandchildren. Jim was a proud and loving member of the Roots Group, is a retired Boilermaker and nurtured an enduring friendship with the local ...
