Joel F. Neu Sr. ,74, of Versailles, NY passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born Oct. 20, 1951 in Gowanda, NY the son of the late Victor and Viola (Jackman) Neu. Mr. Neu worked for 33 years for New York State between the Gowanda Psychiatric Center and ...
Michael J. Napierala, 61, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Michael’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Calling hours will be held at the LARSON-TIMKO ...
Madle Ruth (Burgans) Waters, 96, of Ripley, NY, passed away on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at Olean General Hospital. She was born on July 19, 1929 in Alabama to the late Hosea and Maddie (Reeves) Burgans. Madle was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ripley for several years. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, working in the vineyards, and spending time with her family. Madle was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Waters; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sons, Michael Waters (Sandy) and Alan Waters (Prudence) both of Ripley, NY; daughter, ...
Julia A. (DeLand) McFarland, 60, of Dunkirk, passed away Sunday morning, March 1, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Born in Dunkirk on Feb. 9, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Cameron and Rosella DeLand. 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 Ave, Dunkirk, NY. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer.
Aurora, CO: Todd Tanner, 53, of Aurora, CO passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital following a valiant battle with cancer. Todd was born in Dunkirk, NY on March 6, 1972, the son of Terry Tanner of Silver Creek and the late Patricia (Orth) Tanner. ...
Susan Ruth (Marker) Borowski, age 80, passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, 2026, at Brothers of Mercy Rehab in Clarence, New York, following a brief illness. Born on Sept. 7, 1945, in Jamestown, New York, Susan was the beloved daughter of the late Everett C. and Ruth S. Marker. She grew up in ...
