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Elaine A. (Rudolph) Nowak

Elaine A. (Rudolph) Nowak, 88, of Fredonia, passed away Monday morning, October 21, 2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on August 29, 1936 in Dunkirk, Wife of Richard H. Nowak and Daughter of the late Henry E. and Victoria D. (Wysynski) Rudolph. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.

Renah “Star” (Boozel) Barnett

Renah “Star” (Boozel) Barnett, 62, of Ripley, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday October 14, 2024 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst withher loving family at her side. Visitation will be held at the LARSON-TIMKO FuneralHome, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, Saturday 2-4 pm. A complete obituary will bepublished in Wednesday’s edition of the Observer. Arrangements by David J.Dengler, LARSON- TIMKO Funeral Home.

Michael K. Blasdell

Michael K. Blasdell, 42, died at his home in Fredonia, NY on October 20, 2024. He was the son of the late Amy and Timothy Blasdell and is survived by his sister, Wendy Nickerson. He was born on August 8,1982 in Santa Barbara, CA. Michael’s Funeral Service will be private. All arrangements have been entrusted to Michael R. Fantauzzi, Owner and Director, of the FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 East Main Street, Fredonia, NY.

Charlene Shreve

Charlene Shreve, 71 of Sinclairville, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 16, 2024. Life-long partner of Darwood Hitchcock; mother of Joanna (Mike) Marsh, Shawn (Sherri) and Katrina Shreve. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Wednesday in Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville. Go to jordansinclairville.com for full obituary.

Miguel A. Torres

Miguel A. Torres, 64, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday October 14, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital with his loving family at his side. Miguel was born in Puerto Rico on September 28, 1960. He was a longtime employee at Cliffstar/Refresco where he worked as a forklift ...

Mary A. Dobek

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary A. Dobek (nee Terese) announce her sudden passing on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the age of 73. Mary was a devoted and passionate teacher of over thirty years. She is often fondly remembered by her past students for being an energetic and ...