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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 employed as a Medical Stenographer at Gowanda Psychiatric Center for 23 years. She was a longtime member of Trinity UCC Church, member of the Collins Senior Citizens, Englewood Fun Chorus, Collins Vol. Fireman’s Auxiliary and former member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by a son Lon ...

Frances D. Chmiel

Frances D. Chmiel, 98, of Gowanda,NY passed away Tuesday Dec. 26, 2023 in Gowanda, NY. She was born March 1, 1925 in New Albion, NY the daughter of the late Martin Danner and Ruby (Preston) Danner-Gold. Mrs. Chmiel was married to Henry Chmiel who predeceased her on June 20, ...

Joan Marie Lyons

Joan Marie Lyons passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, December 17, 2023 at the age of 81 surrounded by family and close friends. Joan was born on September 18, 1942 in Toledo Ohio to Robert and Marjorie (Golubski) McCaig. She moved to Dunkirk NY at the age 2 where she spent the rest of ...

Joshua C. Stull

Joshua C. Stull, 47, of Irving, NY passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, December 19, 2023 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel , 160 Central Ave. Silver Creek, NY when they become available.

Michael S. McNaughton Sr.

Michael S. McNaughton Sr., 63, of Fredonia, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday December 15, 2023 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 24, 1960 in East Lansing, Michigan, son of George and Lorriane (Lehan) McNaughton of Fredonia, NY. Michael was a father to: Michael, David and ...

Joan M. Lyons

Joan M. Lyons, 81, of Dunkirk passed away Tuesday afternoon at home with her loving family by her side. A full obituary will be posted in this weekend’s edition of the Observer. Arrangements have are by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.