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Curtis M. Raymond

Curtis Mark Raymond “Curt”, 86, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Vero Beach, FL, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Tupper Lake, NY on February 24, 1940, the son of the late Mark and Kathryn ...

James Sanecki

James “Uncle Jimmy” Sanecki, 75, of Dunkirk, passed away January 24, 2026. Born December 12, 1950, in Dunkirk, he was the son of the late Emily (Koprowski) Sanecki and Joseph Sanecki and remained a lifelong resident of the community. Jim worked for many years at Al Tech Specialty Steel ...

Jonathan E. Schauer

Jonathan Eric Schauer, age 50, of Eden passed away in Oregon. Born in Springville, NY September 25, 1975, the son of Eric E. Schauer and Betsy (Ball). Survivors include his children; Brady, Isabella and Addie Schauer all of Eden. Jonathan is also survived by his parents; father; Eric E. ...

Terry M. Bigler

Terry M. Bigler, 79, of Dunkirk, passed away Wednesday evening, May 6, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by R. Michael Mackowiak III; McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY.

Kenneth G. Waite

Kenneth G. Waite, 90 of Cassadaga, passed away Sept. 15, 2025. Husband of Janice Kubasik Waite; father of John (Kirsten) Waite, Keith (Shelly) Waite and Sherri (Tim) Lancaster. Graveside service Saturday, May 9, 2026 11 am at Cassadaga Cemetery with a reception at the Cassadaga Memorial American Legion. jordansinclairville.com.

Kevin R. Moon

Kevin R. Moon, 74, of Van Buren Bay, passed away May 3, 2026 after a lengthy illness. A complete obituary will be published in this weekends edition of the Observer. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.