CHEEKTOWAGA, NY: Lester K. Strasburg, 88, of Cheektowaga, formerly of Silver Creek, passed away Sunday, August 4th, 2024, at his residence, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born in Buffalo on September 19, 1935, the son of the late Lester and Dorothy (Sweet) Strasburg. Lester was a ...

David E. Niedbalski, 60, of Jamestown passed away unexpectedly Thursday (August 8, 2024) in UPMC Chautauqua Hospital. A complete obituary will be in Monday’s edition of the Dunkirk’s Observer and The Post Journal. Arrangements are by The Falconer Funeral Home.

Mark R. Fantauzzi, DO died August 7, 2024 at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk, NY, following a long illness. He was born in Troy, NY, son of the Dr. Anthony J. Fantauzzi and Dolly (Fox) Fantauzzi. He was the brother of Michael R. Fantauzzi (his twin). He is also survived by three ...

The Benefit for Rick Swantek of Collins to help the family defray medical and final expenses along with a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday Aug. 10, 2024, from 3- 8 pm at the Gowanda Moose Lodge #1382, 201 Aldrich St., Gowanda. Please show your support for Rick’s family. Son of ...

Timothy J. Gunther, 55, of Dunkirk, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. Born in Dunkirk on February 24, 1969, son of the late Clare (Bialaszewski) Gunther and Roger (Lyn Smith) Gunther. Tim was a member of the Dunkirk High School class of 1987. He continued ...

Patricia (Pat) Alberta Everts (Halstead), 97, of Westfield NY, went “home” to be greeted with the loving embrace of her heavenly family on July 28, 2024. Born on March 22, 1927, in Shinglehouse, PA to Erton and Irene Halstead (Albright). The family moved to Westfield in 1930 and raised ...