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Frank L. Pullano

Frank L. Pullano, a beloved husband, father, educator, composer, and musician, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Agape Hospice on the morning of November 8, 2024. He was 90 years old. Born on July 4, 1934, in Niagara Falls, New York, Frank was the eldest son of Frank and ...

Marshall O. Brown

FORESTVILLE — Marshall O. Brown, 85, a resident of St. Columban’s on the Lake Retirement Home, Silver Creek, formerly of Hopper Road, Forestville died Monday, November 18, 2024 at UPMC Chautauqua Hospital, Jamestown. He was born in Silver Creek on July 3, 1939, the son of the late Cecil A. ...

Sydney (Syd) G. Farnham

Sydney (Syd) G. Farnham, 75, of Westfield, went to be with his loving wife Kathy of 52 years on November 14, 2024, after a brief illness. He was a well-known grape farmer in the area for many years working for Roy Orton Farms and later for his “son he never had”, Evan Schiedel Farms. ...

Dr. Thomas F. Burns

Dr. Thomas Francis Burns, MD, of Dunkirk passed away peacefully on November 16th, 2024, surrounded by friends and family. Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Candace A. Burns, his twin brother Lawrence, and eldest brother Anthony Burns. The loving father of: Nicholas, Jude, Therese, ...

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 Wednesday’s edition of the Observer. On-line condolences may be made at larsontimkofuneralhome.com. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON- TIMKO Funeral Home.

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 ...