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Mark A. Lessinger

Mark A Lessinger, 75, of Brocton NY, passed away Feb. 11, 2026. He was born Nov. 24, 1950 to parents Harry & Natalie in Newburgh, NY. Mark graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1968 and received his Bachelor’s degree from Fredonia State University in 1989. Mark retired from Chautauqua ...

Josephine Giambrone

Josephine Giambrone passed away peacefully at her home in FREDONIA, NY, on Feb. 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her children. She was born on June 14, 1934 to the late Salvatore and Cristenzia A “Jessie” (Piscitello) LaBarbera, both of Sicily, Italy. She graduated from the old ...

Erin C. Quattrone

Erin Cathleen (Cave) Quattrone, 47, of Westfield, died at Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA, on Feb. 2, 2026, following a lengthy illness. She was born on Feb. 13, 1978, to parents Ella (late William) Gaffney and the late Michael P. Cave. Erin graduated from Brocton Central School, earned ...

Thomas C. Marx

Thomas C. Marx., 83, of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory, passed away on Feb. 11, 2026. Beloved husband of Eileen (Lay) Marx. Loving father of Scott Marx, Janine (Michael) Marx-Breeden, Brandon (Janine) Marx and Bethany Pembleton. Grandfather of Kyersten Marx, Jared Breeden, Tyla Vazquez, ...

Mark A. Lessinger

Mark A Lessinger, 75, of Brocton, NY passed away on Wednesday Feb. 11, 2026. He was born on Nov. 24, 1950 to Harold and Natalie Lessinger in Newburgh, NY. A full obit is to follow. Arrangements entrusted by Jordan Funeral Home.

Rita K. Eckstrom

Rita K. (Kauphusman) Eckstrom, 92, of Dunkirk, passed away Wednesday morning, Feb. 11, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. at R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc; 56 East Doughty St., Dunkirk, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Feb. 17, 2026 at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church; 328 Washington Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer. Share condolences, ...