Michael W. Gorts,83, of Las Vegas, NV, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026. There will be no prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church. Interment will be held in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Arrangements are by R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc. A complete obituary will be published in next weekend’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer.
Sherman G. Grant went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 18, 2026. He was born to the late George and Boneta Grant in May 1945. A lifelong resident of Fredonia, NY, he graduated from Fredonia High School and earned an Associate Degree in Agriculture from Cornell University. In 1967 he ...
Lawrence A. Alexander Sr., known affectionately to many as Tinker, passed away on October 22, 2026, in Brocton, New York, at the age of 75. Born on July 11, 1951, in Jamestown, New York, he lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a warm presence that will be deeply missed by ...
Charles E. Skinner, 87 of Cassadaga, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Born Feb. 14, 1939 in the Town of Pomfret a son of the late Charles H. and Ella Mae Skinner. He was a 1954 graduate of Fredonia High School. Before graduation he worked at the bean factory in Cassadaga. At 16 (1955) he ...
Lawrence M. (Larry) Schwab, 85, was born on February 10, 1941 in Buffalo to the late Gilbert and Helen (Boyle) Schwab, and passed away on his own terms on October 14, 2026 after a brief illness. Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn, in 1992, after which he finished raising their ...
Jacqueline “Jacqui” Arlene Topliffe Riggins, 83, of Brocton, New York, passed away on September 29, 2026. Born on August 14, 1943, Jacqui grew up in Fredonia, NY, and later made her home in Brocton. She was known for her infectious smile, quick sense of humor, and the joy she brought to ...
