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Beverly A. Wakelee

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

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. Hockwader

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.

Mary Ann Corsoro (Catalano)

Mary Ann Corsoro (Catalano), born on June 20, 1936, gracefully departed this world on February 17, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Sam “Bim” Corsoro, who passed away on May 8, 2010. Mary Ann led a life filled ...

Theodore M. Trewer

Gowanda - Theodore M. Trewer, 71, of Gowanda, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital. He was born September 12, 1952 in Warsaw, NY, the son of Wilfred and Chlorena (Shaver) Trewer. Following in his father’s footsteps, Ted chose a career as a railroad conductor, ...

Diane Stern

Diane Stern, 70, of Dunkirk passed away Tues. Feb. 20, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. Calling hours will be held on Thurs. Feb. 22, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in tomorrow’s edition of the Observer.