Arlene Jamieson (Koba), 87, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A complete obituary will be published in Thursday’s edition of the Observer. Arrangements by David J. ...

Steven A. Woleben ,83, of Westfield, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at St Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pa with his family at his side. Steve was born on January 11, 1943 in Westfield, NY the son of the late Arthur and Beulah (nee McIntyre) Woleben. He married the former Mary Ann ...

Carol Ann Gloff, age 84, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026. A lifetime resident of Dunkirk, Carol was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose world revolved around the people she loved. Carol graduated from Cardinal Mindszenty High School in 1959. Following ...

Walter D. “Pop” Skrypnik, age 78, of Albion, passed away on May 19, 2026 surrounded by his beloved family. Born July 17, 1947 in Knesebeck, Germany, he was the son of the late Ivan and Lydia (Tetzlaff) Skrypnik. Walter went on to further his education at Erie Community College, where he ...

John Henry Pienta passed away, peacefully, on May 20th, 2026, at his home in Dunkirk, NY, surrounded by his loving family. A life-long resident of Dunkirk, John attended Cardinal Mindszenty High School, enlisted in the United States Army, made a career at Dunkirk Specialty Steel, raised a ...

FORESTVILLE: Jeffrey Corcoran, 77, of Forestville, formerly of Ballston Lake, New York, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 23, 2026 at home with family, after several challenging illnesses. He was a longtime retail manager and business consultant in Western New York and in the Albany ...