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  • VERSAILLES — Kelly C. Lewis age 62 of Versailles passed away early Tuesday morning September 24, 2024 at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo surrounded by family . Kelly was born in Gowanda October 26, 1961 the daughter of Kipplinger Lewis and Maxine (Parker) . A 1979 graduate of Gowanda Central, Kelly was a […]

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  • VERSAILLES — Kelly C. Lewis age 62 of Versailles passed away early Tuesday morning September 24, 2024 at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo surrounded by family . Kelly was born in Gowanda October 26, 1961 the daughter of Kipplinger Lewis and Maxine (Parker) . A 1979 graduate of Gowanda Central, Kelly was a […]

3. Prominent Dunkirk-Fredonia doctor passes away - Observer Today

  • 21 hours ago · Dr. Richard Milazzo Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon after his car was struck by a tow truck in Wethersfield in Wyoming County.

  • A doctor who had been a fixture in the Dunkirk-Fredonia community for decades has died. Dr. Richard Milazzo Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon after his car was struck by a tow truck in Wethersfield in Wyoming County. The Batavia Daily News reported Milazzo, 80, of Silver Creek was westbound 2:26 p.m. on Wethersfield […]

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  • In the days since the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life there were numerous calls for everyone to “cool the rhetoric.” It is interesting to note that while some of these calls to cool things came from a few Democrats virtually all the heated rhetoric has come from Democrats and their pals […]

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6. Prominent doctor dies in crash | News, Sports, Jobs - Observer Today

  • 10 hours ago · Dr. Richard Milazzo Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon after his car was struck by a tow truck in Wethersfield in Wyoming County.

  • A doctor who had been a fixture in the Dunkirk-Fredonia community for decades has died. Dr. Richard Milazzo Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon after his car was struck by a tow truck in Wethersfield in Wyoming County. The Batavia Daily News reported Milazzo, 80, of Silver Creek was westbound at 2:26 p.m. on […]

7. Fredonia sweeps Monday | News, Sports, Jobs - Observer Today

  • 8 hours ago · Obituaries. Are you a paying subscriber to the newspaper?(Required). Yes. No. Local Sports · Bonnies introduce Wojnarowski as hoops GM. ST ...

  • FREDONIA — Gilen Gottinger and Charis LaBarr won their singles matches as Fredonia swept Cassadaga Valley 5-0 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association girls tennis Monday. Amelia Way and Rosie Manzella won at first doubles, Isabella Dutton and Addison Helwig won at second doubles, and Hazel Daly-Griffen and Finn Proper won at third doubles for the Hillbillies. […]

8. City school phone policy 'a challenge' | News, Sports, Jobs - Observer Today

  • 10 hours ago · Obituaries. Are you a paying subscriber to the newspaper?(Required). Yes. No. TOP STORIES · Prominent doctor dies in crash · Cherry Creek ...

  • Not unexpectedly, Dunkirk High School’s rollout of lockable pouches for smartphones has seen pushback. “Yondr has certainly been a bit of a challenge,” said Principal Josh Tedone, speaking Tuesday at a Dunkirk Board of Education meeting. “We did not start Yondr on the first day. We worked with the company and decided to utilize the […]

9. Full pain, no gain: Dunkirk taxes could more than double in plan

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  • The city of Dunkirk is in line for a mammoth property tax hike. Mayor Kate Wdowiasz’s 2025 budget proposal would more than double the rate. Presented Wednesday at City Hall, the proposal calls for a tax rate of $37.75 per $1,000 of assessed property. The final budget proposal of previous Mayor Wilfred Rosas in 2024 […]

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  • My daughter’s birthday is Sept. 21. We kiddingly used to call her the “last rose of summer.” “Autumnal equinox” just doesn’t have the same ring. My garden’s last summer roses, along with the zinnias, and verbenas, are trying to hang on. But the pumpkin I bought for the front steps means the seasons have officially […]

11. Silver Creek concludes capital project | News, Sports, Jobs - Observer Today

  • 10 hours ago · Obituaries. Are you a paying subscriber to the newspaper?(Required). Yes. No. TOP STORIES · Prominent doctor dies in crash · Cherry Creek ...

  • SILVER CREEK — After seven years, the Village of Silver Creek has concluded the final phase of the Inflow and Infiltration capital project. The Village Board approved a payment regarding the project at a recent meeting. The Inflow and Infiltration project was deemed necessary to keep ground water and storm water from mixing with sewage […]

12. Frewsburg Girls Ranked No. 9 In Class C | News, Sports, Jobs

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  • The New York State Sportswriters Association released its first girls soccer rankings of the season Tuesday and to no surprise the Frewsburg Bears have found themselves in the top 10 of Class C at No. 9. Frewsburg has started the season on fire with an impressive 8-1-0 record and the lone loss comes from the […]

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  • GUYS MILLS — The Eisenhower girls soccer team traveled to Maplewood on Wednesday for its third game in as many days, but if the Knights were tired it didn’t show as they downed the Lady Tigers 4-2 for their third win of the week. Leading the way was Lexi Scholar, who scored all four goals. […]

14. Community notebook | News, Sports, Jobs - Observer Today

  • 9 hours ago · Obituaries. Are you a paying subscriber to the newspaper?(Required). Yes. No. Community Notebook · Community notebook. Ceremony to remember Sgt ...

  • Ceremony to remember Sgt. Kevin White WESTFIELD — On Saturday, Westfield and surrounding communities will honor and remember Sgt. Kevin W. White prior to the Westfield boys and girls varsity soccer game. The day starts at 9 a.m. with Westfield boys and girls modified games, followed by Northlake Surge Soccer games at 10 a.m., then […]

15. State rankings feature local teams | News, Sports, Jobs - Observer Today

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  • Clymer/Sherman/Panama and Salamanca retained their No. 2 spots as the New York State Sportswriters Association released its second football rankings Wednesday. The Wolfpack stayed in the second spot in Class D after beating Gowanda/Pine Valley 42-12 last Friday night. Clymer/Sherman/Panama will look to take over sole possession of first place in its league this Friday […]

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How do I find a local obituary? ›

You can typically find current obituaries through a simple online search (if one was written). Most funeral homes and cremation providers publish obituaries on their websites. Older obituaries are becoming increasingly easier to find online. Search old newspapers or genealogy sites.

How do I find an obituary in the US? ›

Internet Public Library – Finding Obituaries – An updated guide on searching for obituaries. Legacy.com – This site allows you to search for recently published obituaries, a small fee is required to view most results. Obituary Central – A database that searches for obituaries and performs cemetery searches.

Who died reading his own obituary? ›

Marcus Garvey died after reading his own obituary.

What is the largest obituary website? ›

The Web site hosts obituaries and memorials for more than 70 percent of all U.S. deaths. Legacy.com hosts obituaries for more than three-quarters of the 100 largest newspapers in the U.S., by circulation.

Is there an app for local obituaries? ›

As funeral homes across America post obituaries to their respective funeral home website, The Obituary App organizes them all into particular cities. Now, a user can look at all the obituaries posted by multiple funeral homes in one place.

How much does it cost to put an obituary in a local paper? ›

An average obituary can easily be $200.00-500.00. Costs vary by publication. Newspapers charge by the line and can average $450 for a complete obituary. The average obituary cost begins at $200.00 and increases due to the amount of content, including a photograph and the length of the obituary.

How do you find a person who passed away? ›

Places to look for Death Records
  1. Church records of deaths and burials.
  2. City and County civil registrations.
  3. Family Bibles and personal histories.
  4. FamilySearch in the Catalog Search, Records Search, and Historic Books.
  5. Google and other website search sites, and don't forget to search Google Books.

How do I find out if someone has died? ›

  1. Start an Online Search. Arguably the best way to find out whether or not someone you know has passed is to begin an online search. ...
  2. Check Social Media. ...
  3. Use Word of Mouth. ...
  4. Read The Paper or Watch The Local News. ...
  5. Go To An Archive Facility. ...
  6. Review Government Records.

Why is there no obituary on My Friend? ›

In many cultures, obituaries serve as a way to publicly acknowledge a person's life and death, offering a tribute to their accomplishments and impact. However, in communities where access to media is limited, or in cases where the deceased or their family prefer privacy, an obituary may not be published.

Are ex husbands mentioned in obituaries? ›

It can include, or exclude, anything the family wishes. Dear Abby: Here in the South, an ex-spouse is often listed this way: "Jane Doe of Memphis, Tenn., is the mother of his children." The primary reason is so the children feel their surviving parent, and the years their parents spent together, are acknowledged.

Does someone read the obituary at a funeral? ›

An obituary is written to tell the story of your loved one. These will often be in the funeral program. There will even be a part of the funeral where the obituary will be silently read by everyone in attendance at the funeral. It is something you and your family should be patient with when you are writing it.

Do most people write their own obituary? ›

Most people hire writers to tackle their obituary. While there's nothing wrong with this, there's something far more impactful about telling your story in your own voice. There are a few great reasons to take this on, and you'll be glad that you did.

What is the shortest obituary ever? ›

The late Douglas Legler, from Fargo, North Dakota, may have the funniest and most concise obituary ever. The whole obituary reads "Doug Died." And that's exactly the way he wanted it. Legler died at 85 years old on June 27, and his local paper, The Forum, ran the obituary at his family's request Wednesday.

How do I find obituaries in the US by name for free? ›

Many funeral homes publish obituaries on their websites. These can usually be located with a Google search on the person's name. Local genealogical and historical societies, public libraries, and some newspaper publishers maintain clipping files of obituaries.

Do people still publish obituaries? ›

Obituaries are not required by law , so the deceased's family might have chosen to forego publishing one. Publishing an obituary can be expensive , and the funds may be unavailable. The deceased has few family members or friends , so there might have, unfortunately, been no need for an obituary.

How do I find out if someone died in CA? ›

Two state-level California Death Indexes can be found at Ancestry.com (a database anyone can access from any library branch and Central Library) or FamilySearch.org (a free internet database).

How do I find an obituary for a specific person in MA? ›

Obituaries in Massachusetts and other parts of New England can generally be found in the local town or county papers. Many obituaries for Boston and the surrounding area can be found in: Boston Athenaeum. Index of Obituaries in Boston Newspapers, 1704-1800.

Can you find out if someone has died? ›

A basic online search may reveal an obituary or information about a memorial service. Type the person's name and words like “death,” “obituary,” or “memorial” and any personal information you may have, such as their date of birth or names of close relatives who could be mentioned as one of their surviving kin.

How do I find an obituary for a specific person in Texas? ›

Use an online search tool to find an older obituary for family tree research. There are several obituary search sites. Some are paid sites – but you may be able to access these resources for free at your local library or historical society. Ancestry is a handy source for those researching and preserving a family tree.

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