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Ada Rivera

Dunkirk — Ada Rivera, 68, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at home. Born on March 17, 1956 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, wife of Antonio Rivera and daughter of the late Miguel Fred Lopez and Natividad Morales Santiago. Ada dedicated many years of her life to serving as the head ...

Lester B. Palmer

FREDONIA — Lester B. Palmer, 93, a resident of Fredonia Place, Howard Street, Fredonia, formerly of Creek Road, Forestville, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, after a brief stay at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab Center, Dunkirk. He was born in the Town of Arkwright, NY on May 29, 1931, ...

Joan F. Latimer (Freling)

Joan F. Latimer (Freling), 85, of Fredonia, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 17, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital. Visitation will be Friday from 1- 4 pm & 6-8 pm at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia. Funeral services will be held at the Fredonia First Methodist Church, 25 Church St., Fredonia Saturday at 11 a.m. A complete obituary will be published in Thursday’s edition of the Observer. Arrangements by David J. Dengler.

James Dengler

James Dengler, 90, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Friday December 13, 2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements will be announced by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.

Ada Rivera

Ada Rivera, 68, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at home. Born on March 17, 1956 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, wife of Antonio Rivera and daughter of the late Miguel Fred Lopez and Natividad Morales Santiago. Friends and family are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. at R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc. where Funeral Services will be held the following day, Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10 a.m. Interment in Webster Road Cemetery.

Richard L. Confere

Richard L. Confere of Ripley, NY passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024 at the age of 57. He was born on January 15, 1967 in Daytona Beach, FL to Mildred Confere Lewis and Richard Confere. Richard worked for Rossi Rooter in Scranton, PA where he was known for his hard work and dedication. He had a passion for working on cars and took great joy in spending time with his grandsons whom he adored. Richard was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ripley, NY. Richard is survived by his loving wife Jennifer L. Confere of Ripley, NY, his father Richard A. Lewis and step-mother ...