Henry W. Krupinski, 90, of Silver Creek, NY, passed away peacefully on March 09, 2026 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Son of the late John and Katherine (nee Kopacz) Krupinski, Henry was the youngest of 12 siblings, survived by one sister, Sister Monica Krupinski of Clarence, NY. ...
William J. Thies reunited with his wife Katherine Tuesday morning March 17, 2026, surrounded by love and family. Born in the Town of Pomfret Nov. 13, 1936, the son of Kenneth and N. Vivian (Reese) Thies. William honorably served his country with the United States Army Reserve National ...
David F. Michalak, 80, of Dunkirk, passed away at home Tuesday evening, March 17, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on June 29, 1945, he was the husband of Carol (Dudek) Michalak and son of the late Francis and Helen (Somerfeldt) Michalak. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, David was a proud graduate of Dunkirk High School. Following high school, he joined the United States Navy in 1963. He served two years of active duty followed by several years in the Naval Reserves until 1968. David dedicated 35 years as a Shipping Clerk for Al-Tech Specialty Steel until its closing. Following his time at ...
Kirk Robert Gugino, formerly of Fredonia, New York, passed away on Jan. 22, 2026, at the age of 62. He was born on Oct. 15, 1963, in Fort Lewis, Washington, to James and Nancy Gugino. Kirk graduated from Fredonia High School and later received a degree from Alfred State University. He was ...
Michael R. Arrigo ,54, of Perrysburg, NY passed away Thursday March 19, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Friends may call on Thursday March 26, 2026 from 4-7pm from Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 105 East Main Street in Gowanda, NY. Arrangements are incomplete and a full obituary will appear in Observer at a later date.
Richard “Byrd” Travis, 78, of Portland, NY, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side following a long 17 year courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Born in Dunkirk on December 10, 1947, he was the husband of Beverly (Richardson) Travis and son of the late William and Esther (Wolnik) Travis. A graduate of Brocton High School in 1966, he went on to serve honorably from 1967-1970 in the United States Army during the Vietnam war as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Following his military service, Byrd devoted 37 years to ...
