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Richard C. “Dixie” Carlson

Richard C. “Dixie” Carlson, 73, of Bennett State Road, Forestville, died Monday, October 19, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Kane, PA on December 29, 1952, son of the late Curtis and Margaret (Washburn) Carlson. Dixie was a graduate of Kane Area High School, Class of 1971. He worked as a Maintenance Man for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Silver Creek and previously for the Jamestown Public Schools. Dixie was a member of the Silver Creek Seniors Center. He enjoyed building & working with miniatures and loved playing in the dirt. Survivors include two ...

Michael W. Gorts

Michael W. Gorts,83, of Las Vegas, NV, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026. There will be no prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church. Interment will be held in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Arrangements are by R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc. A complete obituary will be published in next weekend’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer.

Sherman G. Grant

Sherman G. Grant went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 18, 2026. He was born to the late George and Boneta Grant in May 1945. A lifelong resident of Fredonia, NY, he graduated from Fredonia High School and earned an Associate Degree in Agriculture from Cornell University. In 1967 he ...

Lawrence A. Alexander Sr.

Lawrence A. Alexander Sr., known affectionately to many as Tinker, passed away on October 22, 2026, in Brocton, New York, at the age of 75. Born on July 11, 1951, in Jamestown, New York, he lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a warm presence that will be deeply missed by ...

Charles E. Skinner

Charles E. Skinner, 87 of Cassadaga, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Born Feb. 14, 1939 in the Town of Pomfret a son of the late Charles H. and Ella Mae Skinner. He was a 1954 graduate of Fredonia High School. Before graduation he worked at the bean factory in Cassadaga. At 16 (1955) he ...

Lawrence M. (Larry) Schwab

Lawrence M. (Larry) Schwab, 85, was born on February 10, 1941 in Buffalo to the late Gilbert and Helen (Boyle) Schwab, and passed away on his own terms on October 14, 2026 after a brief illness. Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn, in 1992, after which he finished raising their ...