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Keith S. Sheldon

Keith S. Sheldon, 89, of Fredonia, managing Editor emeritus of the OBSERVER, died Dec. 27, 2023. Born in Buffalo on May 3, 1934, he moved with his mother, the late Ora Vande Velde Lesch, to Fredonia in 1945. He attended Barker Street School in Fredonia, graduated from Fredonia High School in ...

Betty Wallschlaeger

Betty Wallschlaeger, 100, of Collins, NY passed away Monday, Dec. 25, 2023 in Eden,NY. She was born Jan. 28, 1923 in Milwaukee,WI the daughter of the late Charles and Bertha( Hoffman) Becker. Mrs. Wallschlaeger was married to Lester Wallschlaeger who predeceased her in 2001. She was ...

Keith S. Sheldon

Keith S. Sheldon, 89, of Fredonia, N.Y., managing editor emeritus of the OBSERVER, died Wednesday Dec. 27, 2023. Calling hours will be held at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia on Friday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be held at the Fredonia First United Methodist Church, 25 Church St., Fredonia, on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023 at 11 am. A complete obituary will be published in the Friday edition of the OBSERVER. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.

Gary N. Kowalski

Gary N. Kowalski, 74, of Fredonia, N.Y. passed away on Christmas Day at Brooks Hospital after a brief illness. A complete obituary will be published in the Saturday edition of the Observer. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.

Keith S. Sheldon

Keith S. Sheldon, 89, of Fredonia, N.Y., managing editor emeritus of the OBSERVER, died Wednesday Dec. 27, 2023. Calling hours will be held at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia on Friday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be held at the Fredonia First United Methodist Church, 25 Church St., Fredonia, on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023 at 11 am. A complete obituary will be published in the Friday edition of the OBSERVER. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.

Michael L. Sladich

Michael L. Sladich, 67, of Gowanda, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023 at the Gowanda Nursing Home. He was born on Sept. 4, 1956 in Gowanda, son of the late Louis and Anna (Voncina) Sladich. For many years, Mike worked at the Gowanda Psychiatric Center as a cleaner. He was a member of St. Joseph’s RC Church and a frequent supporter of the Gowanda Historical Society, as well as the bowling leagues at K&L Lanes in Gowanda for many years. His true passion was the Buffalo Bills. Mike lived and breathed the Bills, and was known for his devout fandom. Mike truly loved all sports, as well ...