Dave Van Keuren transcended heart failure on Feb. 16, 2024, with his beloved wife Linda present to see him off. He said he was looking forward to finding out what his future holds next. Two things are certain: The love he leaves behind will continue to spread throughout the multiverse, and ...
Our dear mother, Mercedes Rosas, sadly passed away on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 at the age of 84 at her daughter Olga Capellan’s home in New Jersey. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when family needed her. Mercedes also had many friends and was a well loved member of St. ...
Denise L. Olsen, 60, of Pearl Street, Forestville, passed away, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Dunkirk on Sept. 24, 1963, the daughter of Norley (Matter) Richter, of Forestville and the late Harold Richter, Jr. Denise was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1982 and at one time worked for Bailey Manufacturing and the former Forest Lanes Bowling Alley, both in Forestville. She enjoyed bowling, reading and her dogs. Survivors include a step daughter, Shannon Olsen, of Wisconsin; three sisters, Stacey ...
Beverly A. Wakelee, 75, of Dunkirk, N.Y. died Thursday Jan. 18, 2024. A celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday Feb. 24, 2024 at the Forestville American Legion Post 372, 6 Center St., Forestville, N.Y. from 1-4pm. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be ...
Jerome K. Crandall, a cherished family man and respected member of the Cassadaga community, passed away peacefully on Feb. 20, 2024, at the age of 85. Born in Dunkirk on Dec. 8, 1938, to his late parents Richard G and Rose R. (Richardson) Crandall. He leaves behind his loving wife of 54 years, Sandra M (Crumb) Crandall, Two Daughters Tammy and Dianna. Arrangements are incomplete, a full obituary will run in Friday’s edition of the Jamestown Post-Journal and Dunkirk Observer. Arrangements entrusted to DiStasio Funeral Home Inc.
Frances A. (Nordblum) Hockwader 87 of Little Valley, NY, passed peacefully Feb. 16, 2024. She was born in Buffalo, NY April 7, 1936, to the late Frank and Teresa (Boniface) Nordblum. Frances is survived by her cherished children Doreen (Doug) Taylor and Bill Hockwader; four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 36 Washington St., Cattaraugus, NY, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at 11AM. Arrangements entrusted to DiStasio Funeral Home Inc.
