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Ralph W. Wilson

Ralph W. Wilson, 89, of Westfield, NY passed away peacefully in his home on January 6, 2025. Relatives and friends may call at the First Presbyterian Church 49 S. Portage St. Westfield, NY on Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 10- 11:30 am, where a memorial service will immediately follow at 11:30 AM. A complete obituary will be published in the Observer and the Post- Journal. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mason Funeral Home, 37 Clinton St. Westfield, NY.

Robert H. Wood, DDS

Robert (Bob) Henry Wood passed away at home Friday, January 10, 2025 at the age of 93. Bob was born March 1, 1931 in South Dayton, New York, to Marcus and Ruth (Egbert) Wood. While attending school, he worked at his father’s grocery store. He graduated as valedictorian from Pine Valley Central High School in 1949. Bob started college at Fenn College (now Cleveland State University), before transferring to the University of Buffalo to study engineering. In 1951, he married his high school sweetheart, Joyce Milks. He told many that she was the greatest woman ever! After graduating at ...

Elaine K. Rodemeyer (nee Greenman)

Elaine K. Rodemeyer, 87, of Fredonia, NY passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025. Loving and devoted mother of Laurel (Mark) Gugino, Joel (late April) Rodemeyer and Robert (Carol) DeVoe; cherished grandmother of Austin and Savannah Gugino, Caiden and Steven Rodemeyer; sister-in-law of ...

Carol R Higgs

CASSADAGA- Carol R Higgs, 80, of Cassadaga, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk, NY, following a lengthy illness. She was born December 15, 1944, in North Tonawanda, NY, the daughter of the late Rudolf and Elizabeth Williams ...

Roger Everett Ellis

LITTLE VALLEY — Roger Everett Ellis was born January 17, 1958 in Buffalo, NY. His valiant battle with long-term health issues ended January 3, 2025. He was predeceased by his father, Gilbert Randall Ellis III, Cattaraugus, NY, a brother Norman Ellis, Little Valley, NY, a beloved ...

Richard Douglas Straight

Richard Douglas Straight, 66, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy illness. Rick was born in Dunkirk NY to Harry Straight and Frances Grimes Straight. During high school in Silver Creek NY, Rick was featured as ...