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Billy J. Kiszewski

Billy J. Kiszewski Gowanda - Billy J. Kiszewski, 62, of Gowanda, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Arrangements by Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 105 East Main St. in Gowanda are incomplete and a full obituary will appear at a later time.

Dennis H. Collins

Dennis H. Collins Dennis H. Collins, 74, of Cassadaga, NY, passed away January 6, 2025 at Roswell Park Comprehensive Care Center in Buffalo. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Observer.

Emilio Sanchez

Emilio Sanchez Emilio Sanchez died January 7, 2025, at his home in Dunkirk, New York after a long illness. Emilio was born in Caguas P.R. Emilo was 90 years of age. He was the husband of Maria Sanchez and father of Edward Sanchez his caregiver of Dunkirk, New York. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The date and time will be announced by The Fantauzzi Funeral Home, 82 East Main Street, Fredonia, New York.

Richard Douglas Straight

Richard Douglas Straight Richard Douglas Straight, 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy illness. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Observer. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON- TIMKO Funeral Home.

Eric M. Burlingame

Eric M. Burlingame, 54, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away Saturday December 21, 2024. Calling hours will be held at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Avenue, Saturday January 11, 2024 from 3-5 pm, where a funeral service will follow at 5pm. On-line condolences may be made at larson ...

Ralph W. Wilson

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 weekend edition of the Observer and the Post- Journal. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mason Funeral Home, 37 Clinton St. Westfield, NY.