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Dolores M. (nee Turco) Campbell

Dolores M. (nee Turco) Campbell, 92, of Dunkirk, NY, died Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Alden, NY surrounded by her family. She was born May 11, 1932 in Dunkirk, the daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (Arrigo) Turco. Dolores was a homemaker and avid gardener who loved being in the sun ...

Daniel E. Knaak

Daniel E. Knaak of Rochester, New York Passed away on, October 20, 2024 at the age of 81. Predeceased by his parents, Edward and Marjorie Knaak; brother, David E. Knaak. He is survived by his wife, Grace; children, Kathleen Knaak and Geoffrey Daniel Knaak (Silvia Espinoza); grandchildren, Aaron Cole (Amanda McNally), Benjamin Cole, Victor Daniel Knaak-Espinoza, Brissa Valentina Gomez Espinoza, Julio Cesar Gomez Espinoza; brother, Edward Knaak (Lorry); sister, Marilyn Owens (Michael); sister-in-law, Julie Hutchings; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at a later ...

Margaret M. Clark

Margaret M. Clark, 87, of Center Street, Forestville, formerly of Silver Creek, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 at her residence following a short illness. She was born in Celoron, NY on Nov. 8, 1936, the daughter of the late Clifford and Laura (Mower) Rugg. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, Nov. 8 at 11 o’clock from Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main St., Forestville with Rev. David Watson, pastor of the Sheridan United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Villenova Cemetery. The family suggests memorials may be made to Chautauqua Hospice & ...

Helen G. Pfleuger

Helen G. Pfleuger, 68, of Silver Creek, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at her residence. She was born on June 19, 1956 in Silver Creek, NY the daughter of the late Benjamin and Lillian (nee Gattie) Pfleuger Sr. Helen is survived by a son, Shawn (Sarah) Pfleuger ...

Katherine “ Kitty” F. McNamara

Katherine “ Kitty” F. McNamara 1936 - 2024 Katherine “ Kitty” F. McNamara, a cherished and loving matriarch, mentor, and friend, peacefully passed away on October 30, 2024, in Jamestown, NY, at the age of 87. nBorn on November 30, 1936, in Fredonia, NY. to her late parents Robert and Lucy (Jackett) McNamara Kitty is survived by her loving children Susan, Sharon, Sandra and Sheila. Arrangements entrusted to DiStasio Funeral Home S. Dayton, NY and will be announced in next weeks Dunkirk Observer and Jamestown Post Journal.

Barbara Fabro

Following a long illness, Barbara Fabro, 76, died at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY, on October 28, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Gullo) Fabro, born on March 20, 1948. Barbara was a resident of Fredonia, NY. She was educated in the Fredonia School System and graduated from Cardinal Mindszenty High School in 1966. She earned her B.A. degree in Education and for 35 years, Barbara taught grades 2 to 5, in the Bloomingdale School System, outside the Lake Placid area. After retiring from teaching in 2004, Barbara returned to Fredonia, NY. Barbara is ...