Colleen J. Butera, 79, of Jamestown, died Monday March 23, 2026, surrounded by her family, in the home of her daughter in Dunkirk. Born July 1, 1946, in Jamestown, she was the daughter of the late Francis “Bugs” and Irene Frahm McGraw. She was a 1964 graduate of Randolph Central ...
Athena M Partyka,23, Of Dunkirk, NY entered into rest March 18, 2026. She was born Sept. 23, 2002 in St. Petersburg, Florida to her late father and her mother, Sara Partyka. Athena is survived by her daughter, Viora Partyka, her sibling’s, Crystal and Jay Jay Blakemore. A celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to DiStasio Funeral Home Inc. Online condolences may be made at www.distasiofuneralhome.com.
Sandra “Sandy” Gizowski, 77, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA, following a brief illness, with her loving family by her side. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Thursday, April 2, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. Interment will be held in private. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer. Share condolences, www.mcgrawkowalfuneralhome.com.
Geraldine M. Harper, 94, of Westfield, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at St Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pa. with her family at her side. Gerry was born on Aug. 24, 1931 in Westfield, NY the daughter of the late Virginio and Virginia (Squillace) Calarco. On January 21, 1956 ...
Eugene “Gene” Chesbro, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, devotion, and cherished memories. Gene was a proud navy veteran who served his country with honor, carrying that same sense of duty and integrity throughout his life. He was the ...
James R. Totaro, 78, of Angola, NY passed away on March 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy rooted in his devotion to family, friends, and community, and in the joy he found in the meaningful places and moments of his life. Born on Jan. 27, 1948, in Buffalo, NY, he served in the United States ...
