James “Jay” Edward East James “Jay” Edward East, 83, of Fredonia, NY, musician, artist, and professor, died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of July 1st, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Observer. ...

Brian E. Pitts Jr. of Bradish Street in Fredonia sadly passed away the 28th day of June 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital following a massive stroke. Born on Dec. 10, 1968, son of Dolores “Lorrie” (Ludemann) Pitts of Fredonia, and the late Brian E. Pitts, Sr. Also survived by daughters ...

Ronald Bard Waite, a lifelong resident of Cassadaga, New York, passed away on May 23, 2025, at the age of 87. The family invites relatives and friends to a celebration of life in honor of Ronald on July 5th, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the home of Rodney Waite, 241 Dale Drive, Cassadaga, NY.

Patricia J. (Draves) Sullivan, 82, of Dunkirk, passed away Tuesday morning, May 6, 2025 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born on Sept. 23, 1942, wife of the late Richard D. Sullivan and daughter of the late Francis and Shirley (Skrzypek) Draves. A Mass of Christian Burial ...

Angela Margherita Symula passed away on June 27th, 2025, with family by her side. Angela (Ange) was born in Cortland NY on July 8th, 1938, to parents Ernesto and Elvira (Gallucci) Testa. She was married to James (Jim) Symula for 60 years before his passing in 2018. She is survived by her ...

Patricia A. Altweis, 83, of Dunkirk, passed away Thursday morning, June 26, 2025. Born in Dunkirk on Apr. 5, 1942, wife of the late Edward Altweis and daughter of the late Daniel and Genevieve (Rutski) Van Wey. A lifelong Dunkirk resident, Patricia graduated from Dunkirk High School. She ...