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Alda A. (Freitas) Bradnick

Alda A. (Freitas) Bradnick 89, of Groveland, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Born on October 5, 1935 in Dunkirk, She was the daughter of the late James and Maria (Nunez) Freitas of Madeira Island, Portugal. Friends and family are welcome to attend Calling Hours on ...

Damian Rivera

Damian Rivera, 77, of Fredonia, passed away Monday evening, November 11, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. Born on September 4, 1947 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, son of the late Pedro and Maria (Rosario) Rivera. Friends and family are welcome to attend Funeral Services on Monday, ...

Ana Villafone Rodriguez

Ana Villafone Rodriguez, died Thursday night, November 14, 2024 at her home in Jamestown, N.Y. after a long illness. Born March 30, 1949, in Santurce, P.R. Ana was 75 years of age. Wife of the late David Avila. She was a homemaker most of her life. She is survived by her three sons: Sammy Avila of Silver Creek, N.Y., David Avila of Dunkirk, N.Y. and Henry Baez of PA. Also survived by several brothers and sisters; 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM with The Rev. Luis Ayala. Relatives ...

Dr. Thomas F. Burns

Dr. Thomas F. Burns October 5, 1957-November 16, 2024 Dr. Thomas F. Burns, 67, of Dunkirk, passed away Saturday morning, November 16, 2024. Born on October 5, 1957 in Buffalo, son of the late Lambert and Marjorie (Snyder) Burns. Friends and family are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 3-6 p.m. at R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc.; 56 East Doughty Street, Dunkirk, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10 a.m. at BMA Church of St. Hyacinth. Interment in St. Hyacinth’s Cemetery. A complete obituary will ...

Judith T. Reynolds

Judith T. Reynolds, 88, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Saturday November 16, 2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, Wednesday November 20, 2024 at 11 am. A complete obituary will be published in Tuesday’s edition of the Observer. On-line condolences may be made at larson timkofuneralhome.com. Arrangements by David J. Dengler,

Joshua “Josh” Lee VanHouten

Joshua “Josh” Lee VanHouten, 36 of Gerry, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2023. Son of Alicia Robbins and the late Gerald VanHouten; brother of Michael Robbins. Visitation 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, in Park Church, 49 Sinclair Dr., Sinclairville with funeral service commencing at 12p.m. Full obituary in Wednesday edition of the Post-Journal. Arrangements by Riccardi’s Hubert Funeral Home, Jamestown.