Reda Hoth
Funeral services for Reda Hoth, who passed Dec. 30, 2025, in South Carolina, will be held Saturday, April 25 at 11 am at St Peter’s Episcopal Church, Elm St, Westfield. Family will be present at 10 am to receive family and friends.
Kirk R. Gugino and Amy M. Gugin
A celebration of life for Kirk Gugino and his wife, Amy Gugino, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Family Church Fredonia, located at 19 Church St. in Fredonia. Pastor Scott Wise of Fredonia, New York, and Pastor Jeff Mitchener of Mayville, New York, will officiate the service. Arrangements by LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.
Stanley V. Smith III
Stanley V. Smith III, 53, of Arkwright, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born in Westfield, he was the son of Stanley Smith Jr and the late Sally (Best) Smith. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery in Stockton, NY. A complete obituary will be published in Thursday’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc., 56 East Doughty St., Dunkirk, NY.
Stephen J. Karin
Stephen J. Karin, 79, of Dunkirk, passed away unexpectedly at home Friday, April 17, 2026 Born in Dunkirk on Dec. 24, 1946, he was the husband of Ruth (Heiderman) Karin and son of the late Arthur J. and Florence (Sampson) Karin. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Ruth (Heiderman) Karin; loving children, Heide and Kevin Karin; grandchildren, Ian Karin, Emma Karin and Scout Karin; brothers, Dennis (Carolyn) Karin and David (Christine) Karin. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. ...
Stephen J. Karin
Stephen J. Karin, 79, of Dunkirk, passed away unexpectedly at home Friday, April 17, 2026 Born in Dunkirk on Dec. 24, 1946, he was the husband of Ruth (Heiderman) Karin and son of the late Arthur J. and Florence (Sampson) Karin. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. Interment will be held privately in Willowbrook Park Cemetery. A complete obituary will be published in Wednesday’s Edition of the Dunkirk Observer. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY.
Jean Dill
With profound sorrow and deep gratitude, we announce the passing of Jean Dill, 69, of Dunkirk, a devoted mother, cherished family member, and beloved friend, who passed away on April 20, 2026. Born in Irwin, PA, Jean lived a life defined by love, generosity and quiet strength. Above all ...