Rafael Martinez, age 60, of Brocton,NY passed away on September 16, 2026. He was born on September 9, 1966, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a warm spirit that touched all who knew him. He is survived by his beloved spouse, Virginia ...
Joel Pacheco Gonzale, Of Dunkirk, NY, died Monday, September 14, 2026, at Rochester General Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Ponce, PR, September 5, 1978 to the late Rufino Pacheco and Ivelis Gonzale, he was 48. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Echevarris Velasque, sisters and several nieces and nephews. At the request of the family, burial will be held privately in his hometown. Arrangements have been lovingly made by the FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 E Main St, Fredonia, NY.
David J. Raynor, 93, of Dunkirk, NY, died Wednesday September 16, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Observer. Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.
William R. Gage, 84, of Dunkirk, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Dunkirk on December 31, 1941, he was the son of the late Donald and Audrey (Conradt) Gage. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY.
Debra Ann Jenkins, 73, of Dunkirk, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Falls Church, VA, she was the wife of Thomas K. Boehm and daughter of John and Dolores (Simmons) Jenkins. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY.
