Christine M. Price age 62 passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. Born in Buffalo, NY July 2, 1962 the daughter of Donald and Lenora (Faso) Price. Christine graduated from Frontier Central High School, class of 1980. She enlisted with the United States Air Force honorably serving our country ...
John Reinard, 87 of Gowanda left us on January 7, 2026, after a short illness. Known to all as Jack, he fought his illness with his characteristic toughness, and with his family by his side. He was fortunate to pass away peacefully at home with his loving wife, Nancy by his side. Jack was ...
Wilma N. Rivera, 91 of Dunkirk, New York, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 8, 2026. She was born on July 2, 1934, in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, and was the daughter of the late Flor Cosme and Justiniana Rivera. Wilma was a devout Catholic who enjoyed cooking, playing bingo, and spending ...
Bonnie S. Orchard, 73, of Fredonia, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 at home. Born in Alden, NY on April 23, 1952, she was the daughter of Robert and Lois M. (Eastland) Orchard. Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc., 56 E. Doughty Street, Dunkirk, NY. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer.
Anna (Tura) Vecchio, 79, of Fredonia, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk. Born in Solofra, Italy on December 1, 1946, she was the wife of the late Costantino Vecchio Sr. and daughter of the late Eugene and Maria (Negron) Tura. 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 Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend’s edition of the Dunkirk Observer.
Arthur F. Purol, a man whose life was defined by service, devotion and an unwavering commitment to his family and community, passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 6, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. He was 93 years old. Born June 24, 1932 in Dunkirk, N.Y., he was the son of the late ...
