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Babcock, Nancy C. SINCLAIRVILLE - Nancy C. Babcock, 57, peacefully joined her Lord with her family at her side in her home on Hooker Road, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011. She was born April 8, 1954, in Buffalo, N.Y., the daughter of Alfred and the late Geraldine (Clausius) Smith. Mrs. Babcock had been a teacher's aide for the Cassadaga Valley Central School System. She enjoyed Christian fellowship, knitting, crocheting and many arts and crafts. Nancy enjoyed horseback trail riding, and was an accomplished wood carver. She was a past member of the Western New York Wood Carvers Association, and with her husband attended the Cherry Creek Assembly of God Church. She is survived by her husband, Ronald K. Babcock of Sinclairville, whom she married Sept 15, 1984, in Lancaster N.Y.; her father, Alfred Smith of Alden, N.Y.; her son, Shaun K. (Marie) Babcock of Lancaster, N.Y.; two daughters: Nicole M. (Grant) Gunsher of Depew, N.Y., and Ashley D. Babcock (Mark Raymond) of Fredonia, N.Y.; two brothers: Robert Harrison of Los Angeles, Calif., and Dennis (Lisa) Smith of Holland, N.Y.; her sister, Donna (Timothy) O'Neill of Lancaster, N.Y.; her prayer partner sister, Debbie Lane of Stockton, N.Y.; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Geraldine Smith. Visitation will be held at Hills Funeral Chapel 478 Balcom Corners, S. Dayton N.Y., on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at 11 a.m., in the Cherry Creek Assembly of God Church, where the Rev. Kenneth Pratt will be officiating. Burial will be in the Charlotte Center Cemetery in town of Charlotte. Family suggests memorials to Hospice Chautauqua County, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood NY 14750. |
Baglia, Charles A. Charles A. Baglia, 90, formerly of 141 Chandler St., died at 8:40 p.m. Monday (Nov. 28, 2011), in Heritage Park Rehab and Skilled Nursing. He was born July 6, 1921, in Jamestown, the son of the late Joseph and Carrie Munella Baglia. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he served from Sept. 18, 1942, to Oct. 17, 1945. He was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Prior to retiring, he had been a self-employed painting contractor. He had also worked in construction and in various sales positions over the years. Mr. Baglia was an avid fan of the New York Mets and enjoyed golfing. Surviving are a nephew, Samuel R. Cantafio, a niece, Carrie Mistretta and his companion and caregiver, Lorraine Chapman, all of Jamestown. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Hallberg Baglia, whom he married Feb. 2, 1958, and who died June 12, 2004; three sisters: Louise Baglia, Sadie Montagna, and Mary Keeler; and by three brothers: Mike, Joseph, and Bennie Baglia. There will be no funeral service or visitation. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery. Messages to the family may be sent by visiting www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home is handling arrangements. |
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Bailey, Marjorie (Marge) A. Marjorie Ann Bailey, 76, of Sanford, Fla., recently passed away surrounded by her family and friends. She was born Dec. 30, 1936, in Brocton, N.Y., the daughter of the late Julius and Marjorie Pickett. Marge first worked for the New York State Thruway Department before becoming one of the first female construction workers in Chautauqua County. She then worked for the United States Postal Service in Jamestown, N.Y., before retiring as a Justice of the Peace. Marge proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. She was one of the first women to serve on the Jamestown City Council. She was on the development committee that was responsible for designing the new City Hall building. She was a co-owner of Pope Haven campground. She was a member of the Celoron VFW. Her hobbies included painting, crafting, antiquing, listening to music, playing cribbage, and doing crosswords and Sudoku puzzles. She loved to travel and spend time talking and socializing with friends and family. She enjoyed watching her sons play softball in the summer, and could always be heard cheering for them with her Chihuahua, Bee Bee. Surviving are her three sons: Sean Dugan, Steve (Mindy) Trapani of Falconer, N.Y., and Terry Trapani and Kelli Denton of Oceanside, Calif.; four grandchildren: Trey, Taryn, Doug and Chelsea Trapani. She is also survived by her companion of eight years, Jim Richardson of Sanford, Fla., who loved and cared for her and her dog, Bambi in her final years of life. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Fenton Bailey; and her daughter, Kerin C. Trapani. There will be a celebration of life held at later date for family and friends. |
Baker, Victoria Toplovich WESTFIELD - Victoria Toplovich Baker, age 86, of Portland Ave., Rochester, N.Y., formerly of Westfield, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at home in Rochester. Victoria was born on May 25, 1925 in Torpedo, Pa., the daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Poplovich) Toplovich. She retired from Westfield Academy and Central School in 1985. Victoria was a member of St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church of Westfield, and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She had resided in Rochester for several years to be closer to her children. She is survived by her daughter: Lori (Patrick) McCormick of Honeoye Falls, N.Y., and her son: Steven Baker of Rochester, N.Y. She is further survived by her siblings, Katherine Eggert of Westfield, N.Y., Daniel Toplovich of Columbus, Pa., and Carl Toplovich of Warren, Pa. She was the proud grandmother of Brian and Bridget Baker, both of Rochester. Victoria was preceded in death by her seven sisters: Mildred Hovanic, Helen Kecer, Pauline Smith, Thelma Kushner, Julia Palermo, Anna Wright and Mary Zavinski and by her three brothers, Emil, Paul and Joseph Toplovich. Friends may call at the MASON Funeral home, 37 Clinton St., Westfield, NY on Saturday, January 21, 2012, from 11am until the time of services there at 1 PM with Father Marius J. Walter officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Ann's Home Foundation, 1500 Portland Ave. Rochester, NY 14621. Log on to www.masonfuneral.com to send Victoria's family a message of sympathy. |
Balder, Pearl C. Pearl C. Balder, 86, formerly of the Frewsburg Rest Home and Lakewood, N.Y., passed away at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday (April 25, 2012), in W.C.A. Hospital. An area resident for most of her life, she was born May 29, 1925, in Sheffield, Pa., a daughter of the late Fredolph and Marion H. Corbran Hultin. Before her retirement, she was employed as an inspector for the former Marlin Rockwell Corporation, currently SKF, where she worked for many years. Surviving are two daughters: Romaine May (Larry) Huntley and Sandra Kay Morando, both of Lakewood, N.Y.; five grandchildren: Rhonda Buell of Corry, Pa., Christian Huntley of Charlton, N.Y., Robert Morando, Michael Morando and Kristina Stewart, all of Boca Raton, Fla.; five great-grandchildren: Ashley Amoroso, Donald Buell, Daniel Buell, Sarah Huntley and Zoe Morgan McPhearson; and two sisters: Lorraine Brown of Falconer, and Eleanor Wilcox of Jamestown. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Balder who died April 16, 2003; six brothers: Eugene, Wallace, Robert, Kenneth, Larry and Leonard Hultin; and a sister, Dorothy Luther. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012, in the Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. Gerald A. Haglund, chaplain of Heritage Park Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility will officiate. Burial will be in the Lake View Cemetery. Friends will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice Chautauqua County, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750. You may light a candle in remembrance of Pearl at www.lindfuneralhome.com |
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Ball, Barbara Jean Cook Barbara Jean Cook Ball, formerly of Sanford, Fla., died at home on Nov. 2, 2011, in Celebration, Fla.. She was born in Jamestown, N.Y., and resided in Falconer, N.Y. Barbara was a ceramics artist, and for years her art was displayed and sold exclusively though Walt Disney World. Along with Burnell, they created ceramic collectibles, which were sought out internationally. After retiring to Celebration, Barbara relaxed on her front porch. Mrs. Ball is survived by her husband of 65 years, Burnell L. Ball; and two daughters: Sharon Ball Cannon and Carol Ball Carbrey. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, friends are requested to make a donation to their favorite charities. Expressions of sympathy to the family are most welcome. Ms. Ball will be inurned at the Columbarium at Community Presbyterian Church, Celebration, Fla. Arrangements under the direction of Family Funeral Care, Orlando, Fla. |
Bardo, Jonathan M. Jonathan M. Bardo, 53, of Sinclairville, passed away Thursday (May 17, 2012), in his home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born Aug, 30, 1958, in Jamestown, N.Y., the son of John S. and Audrey Benson Bardo. Jonathan was a 1976 graduate of Falconer High School, 1978 graduate of Jamestown Community College and a 1980 graduate of the State College at Binghamton. He had been employed by the City of Redmond department of public works in Washington state for 10 years. He was currently employed by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities wastewater treatment division for the past 11 years. Jon was a quiet man who enjoyed working with his hands, being in his new home with his family and spending Sunday afternoons in the fall watching the Cleveland Browns with his dog Nellie and his best friend (wife) Laura. He was a very special husband, son, father and brother. Surviving is his wife Laura A. Davis Bardo, whom he married Aug. 5, 1994, in Redmond, Wash. He is also survived by four children: Nicole (Craig) DeGolier of Sinclairville, Andrew Bardo of Snohomish, Wash, Justin (Brittany) Davis of Kirkland, Wash., and Tiffany Davis of Kent, Wash; five grandchildren: Jazmin Larkins, Arryanna Bardo, Brynn Davis, Matthew DeGolier and Aiden Bardo; his mother, Audrey Bardo of Falconer; his brother, Sam (Sherrie) Bardo of Jamestown; and nephew, Jordan Bardo of Jamestown. He was preceded in death by his father, John S. Bardo; his grandparents, Esther and Harold Benson; and mentor, Anthony LaBardo. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Visitation will not be observed. Memorial contributions may be donated to Hospice of Chautauqua County, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750. Visit our website at www.falconerfuneralhome.net to light a candle in remembrance. |
Barnes, Arthur “Art” NEWTON, N.C. - Arthur "Art" Eugene Barnes, 92, of Newton, N.C., formerly of New York, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at Abernethy Laurels in Newton, N.C. Prior to moving to Abernethy Laurels, he lived the past three years at Lutheran Social Services in Jamestown, N.Y., where he received excellent care. The family would like to send out their appreciation to Shirley Lepesty and staff at Lutheran Social Services for the love and care shown. Born Aug. 8, 1919, in Niagara County, N.Y., he was the son of the late Ernest Eugene and Lillian Barnes. Art was a Mason, retired car salesman, and a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Falconer, N.Y. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a former grand advocate from 1984 to 1985 and grand master from 1991 to 1992 of the IOOF for the state of New York. His first love was Jesus Christ and his wife of 59 years. He loved and cherished his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Barnes served as a merchant marine during World War II throughout the South Pacific and traveled the world while serving in the military. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Lois Johnson Barnes; and a sister, Lillian Barnes. Mr. Barnes leaves behind daughters: JoAnn Kiziah and husband, Larry of Newton, Cindy Castiglione and husband, Mike of Hickory, both daughters formerly of the Jamestown, N.Y. area; grandchildren: Michael Kiziah and wife, Karen, Kevin Kiziah and wife, Terri, Nichole Gazjuk and husband, David, Mike Castiglione and wife, Laura and Gina Castiglione and fiance Lee Whisnant; great-grandchildren: Tyler, Hannah, Kylie, Jaci, Kassi, Benjamin, Zachary and Allison. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at 1 p.m. at Falconer First Baptist Church with Pastor Robert Lewis officiating. Inurnment will follow at Falconer Cemetery. The family invites friends back to the fellowship hall at the church for a celebration of life ceremony by the Mount Moriah Lodge 145 and IOOF brothers and sisters of the Chadakoin Lodge 130. Knowing he is in Heaven with his Lord and Savior and all beautiful things, the family ask that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to First Baptist Church in Falconer, N.Y., 37 West Falconer St., Falconer, NY 14733; or Hospice of Chautauqua County, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750. Condolences may be sent to the Barnes family at www.drumfuneralhome.com. |
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Bartlett, William H. “Bill” William H. "Bill" Bartlett, 59, of 1293 Blockville-Watts Flats Road, Ashville, died unexpectedly Monday, March 25, 2013, in his home. He was born July 17, 1953, in Gowanda, N.Y., the son of Albert R. and June Culver Bartlett. Bill was a graduate of Alfred State College, and was employed by Perry Construction. Earlier, he worked at Agway, Remco in Warren, and owned and operated Bill's Building and Remodeling. He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 276, Trinity United Methodist Church in Frewsburg, and was a past member of the Perrysburg Volunteer Fire Depart-ment. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR, tending to his vegetable garden, woodworking, and building. He was a true master craftsman, whose family was most important. Surviving besides his father of Jamestown are his wife, Ann Scott Bartlett, whom he married Oct. 29, 1976; a daughter, Wendy (Kevin) Strickland; a son, John (Penny) Pritchard; three grandchildren: Renee Strickland, Jermin (Vicki) Strickland, and Amanda Strickland; two great grandchildren; and his sister, Judy (Dwane) Comstock. He was preceded in death by his mother in 2012. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. Kenneth Hodgins and the Rev. Cameron Lienhart will officiate. Burial will be in Blockville Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Elm & Carlton streets, Buffalo, NY 14263. You may light a candle in remembrance of Bill at www.lindfuneralhome.com. |
Basile, Frank A. Frank A. Basile, 83, of 8 Crane St., formerly of 133 Chadwick St., Jamestown, died at 10:38 p.m. Wednesday (June 20, 2012), in the WCA Hospital. He was born in Jamestown, on Nov. 8, 1928, the son of Frank and Frances Paterniti Basile. Frank was one of the partners in NIBCO Construction for more than 20 years and also FRA-JO Construction. He then became the owner and operator of Frank Basile Construction, having built many houses and office buildings in the area. He also remodeled many homes and offices, and retired in 1999. He was a former member of Maplehurst County Club, Cable Hollow Country Club, Chautauqua Country Club, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1681, Southern Tier Builders Association, Carpenters Union, War Vets, Frewsburg American Legion and the Boys & Girls Club. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1950 to 1952, and earned the Army of Occupation Medal Germany. Frank enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In earlier years, he played baseball and coached softball. He enjoyed golfing and was known for his sense of humor and kindness. He is survived by his wife, Diana Mordino Basile whom he married on May 23, 1953, a son, Bruce (Debra) Basile and five daughters: Mary Jo (Jerry) FotiHouse, Sandra (William) Everson and Natalie (Branden) Maggio, Jamestown, Linda (Don) O'Connor, Hamburg, N.Y. and Jennifer (Chris) Loomis, Ashville, N.Y.; 16 grandchildren: Eric Basile, Juliann Loomis, Morgan, Addie and Nicholas Everson, Masen, Owen and Rheese Maggio, all of Jamestown, Leslie (David) Foti-Drayer, Robin and Lisa Foti, Brooklyn, N.Y., Christina Foti, Queens, N.Y., Amy Loomis, Ashville, Allison O'Connor, Denver, Colo., Andrew "Drew" O'Connor, Winter Park, Fla., and Sarah (Eric) Benson, Randolph; two great-grandchildren: Riley Basile-Benson and Gracie Benson, Randolph, N.Y. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Basile; a sister, Mary Basile; and a son-in-law, David A. Foti DDS. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. James Catholic Church. The Rev. Darrell G. Duffy, pastor, will be the celebrant. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Hubert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, where a Christian Wake Service will be held at 8:30 p.m.. Memorials may be made to the WCA Dialysis Unit, 207 Foote Ave., Jamestown, NY 14701. You may send a condolence to the family by visiting www.hubertfuneralhome.com. |
Bechtel, Judy R. Judy R. Bechtel, 71, of Heritage Park Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility, formerly of 57 Spruce St., Jamestown, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Sunday (June 17, 2012), in WCA Hospital. A lifelong area resident, she was born Dec. 7, 1940, in Jamestown, N.Y., a daughter of the late Milton D. and Frances Garfield Reynolds. Judy was a 1958 graduate of Jamestown High School. Before her retirement, she was employed for more than 30 years as an office worker for MRC-TRW, which is now SKF Bearings. Surviving are a daughter, Karen B. Bishop of Warren, Pa.; four grandchildren: Paige and Jacob Bishop of Warren, Pa., Leeann Seastrum of Cincinnati, Ohio, and J.J. Seastrum of Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her father in 1976; her mother in 2005; and a sister, Barbara Donchie. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2012, in the Lind Funeral Home. Inurnment will be in the Lake View Cemetery. Friends will be received for one hour prior to the service on Saturday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made, to help the family with expenses, to Karen Bishop, 35 Locust St., Warren, PA 16365. You may light a candle in remembrance of Judy at www.lindfuneralhome.com. |
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Becker, Lisa M. Lisa M. Becker, 21, of 137 Niagara Ave., Jamestown, died unexpectedly Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. She was born April 14, 1990, in Jamestown. Lisa attended Jamestown High School and Jamestown Community College. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, James and Laurie Becker Godfrey; her father, Greg Barlow; three half-brothers, Steven Becker, Dalton Barlow and Greg Barlow Jr.; a half-sister, Brandi Barlow; maternal grandparents, Milt and Shelley Swanson; and paternal grandparents, Ted and Louise Barlow, all of Jamestown. Lisa is a very beautiful and outgoing person. She loved helping people and in return she is loved by so many. She also enjoys her dog and all other animals. She loved to travel and she has seen a lot of states in her short time here. She will be sadly missed and always loved. A private family service was held. Burial was in Sunset Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, NY 14701; or to a charity of choice. You may light a candle in remembrance of Lisa at www.lindfuneralhome.com. |
Behm, Donna L. (Gorton) RIPLEY - Donna L. (Gorton) Behm, age 70, of East Main Road, Ripley, died Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at home. Donna was on born January 19, 1942, in Shamokin, Pa., the daughter of the late Arthur and Emily (Marcella Heck) Gorton. A Ripley resident most all her life, she was a 1960 graduate of Ripley Central School and moved to Westfield in 1972, where she lived until she moved back to Ripley in 2004. Donna had been employed as a bindery supervisor for Belknap Business Forms for many years. She was an accomplished cross stitcher and enjoyed gardening. Donna's grandchildren were the light of her life. She was a great cook who enjoyed cooking for family and friends. She had been active in scouting when her children were younger. She is survived by her children: Barbara Vanaskie of Shamokin, Pa., Terri Samonia of Niagara Falls, N.Y., Michael Schell of Harborcreek, Pa., and Mark Schell of Randolph, N.Y. Donna was the proud grandmother of Christopher, Eric, Brian, Joshua, Emily, Mikaela and Jonathan. She is further survived by her sister, Nancy Robinson of Greensboro, N.C., and her brother, Kenneth Gorton of California. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jennifer Behm, and her brothers, Melvin and William Gorton. Friends may call on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, from 12 noon until 1 p.m. at the MASON Funeral Home, 37 Clinton St., Westfield, N.Y. The funeral service will immediately follow at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Donald Schell officiating. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chautauqua County, 20 W. Fairmont Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750. Log on to www.masonfuneral.com to send Donna's family a message of sympathy. |
Bell, Dori Anderson Dori Anderson Bell, 47, of Celoron, N.Y., formerly of Mayville, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at WCA Hospital in Jamestown, NY. She was born Sept. 24, 1964, in Ashtabula, to Dorothy (Stevens) and Donald L. Anderson, She worked as a bookkeeper for Ames & Burns. Dori was a 1982 graduate of Geneva High School and went on to receive her associate degree in accounting from Jamestown Business College. She was a huge NASCAR fan and loved to watch Jeff Gordon speed around the track at Watkins Glen. She loved boating on Chautauqua Lake and her favorite summers were spent down at Geneva on the Lake where she enjoyed Eddies Grill, Capo's, and of course a Madsen Donut. A collector of elephants, she also enjoyed trips to the Casino and spending time with her family and friends. Survived by her loving companion, Ray Gilbert of Mayville, N.Y.; sisters: Darla (Chuck) Ralph of Geneva, Donna (Richard) Kusar of Madison and Daphne (Matt Menzie) Brugh of Geneva; brothers: Donnie (Barb) Anderson of Geneva, Dale Anderson of Geneva and Danny Anderson of Colorado; nieces and nephews: Donnie, Mark, Denise, Cindy, David, Justin, Chris, Jessi, Ray, Lacey, Chuckie, Nick, Lisa, Brittanie, Kayla, Jordan; great nieces and nephews: Lexi, Brayden, Olyvia, Adrianna, Bubba, Shane, Parker, Raeanna, Nolan, Kirt, Kylee, Paige and Kylee Jo; proud grandmother of Maleiah; and her special cats: Rascal, Tigger, Peanut and Spooky. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, David. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 South Broadway, Geneva, Ohio. A memorial service for Dori will follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Final Resting Place will be Evergreen Cemetery in Geneva. Contributions may be made to Chautaugua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, NY 14701. |
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Benedett, Thomas J. Thomas J. Benedett, 95, of 301 Towner Ave., died at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday (April 25, 2012), in Heritage Park Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility. Coming to the United States at the age of 4, he was born May 31, 1916, in Tortorici, Italy, a son of Salvatore and Antonina Pitinga Benedetto. As the oldest son in a family of six children, he filled the role of father to his siblings when their own father became disabled due to illness, and went to work at age 16. He graduated from Jamestown High School a year early at the age of 17. In earlier years, he was an independent distributor of fruit and soda pop, and later was an owner-operator partner of Rapid Delivery, All Points Cartage, and Hanson Cartage. He retired Dec. 1, 1981. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, The Transportation Club and the Cotillion Tom's true passion was gardening. He also enjoyed reading and going out to lunch with his friends. Surviving are two daughters: Julie (Bruce) Dudgeon and Andrea Benedett, both of Jamestown; a son, Thomas E. (Mary) Benedett of Webster, N.Y.; four grandchildren: Kevin B. (Karen) Dudgeon of Cleveland, Ohio, Kyle R. Dudgeon of Altamonte Springs, Fla., and Michelle L. and Sharon M. Benedett, both of Webster, N.Y.; two brothers: Carl Benedetto of Wilmington, N.C. and Sal Benedetto of Charlotte, N.C.; and a sister, Margaret Fino of Miami, Fla. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Louise "Becky" Beck Benedett, whom he married Dec. 27, 1950, and who died Jan. 30, 2001; a sister, Mary Fuerst; and by a brother, Nick Benedetto. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family, and visitation will not be observed. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery. To send a message to the family, visit www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com. The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 83 South Main St., Jamestown, N.Y. 14701; or to the Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, N.Y. 14701. Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home is handling arrangements. |
Bennett, David Russell David Russell Bennett, 59, Kalispell, Mt., passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012, after his courageous battle with cancer came to an end. He was born July 28, 1952, in Tarentum, Pa., to Robert and Betty Gaston Bennett. Growing up in Jamestown, N.Y., David graduated from Jamestown High School in 1970 and later the State College at Oswego, with a degree in biology. In 1977, he moved to Montana, where he worked for the U.S. Forest Service as a forest fire fighter, a member of the IR Hotshot crew. Dave was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for nature. He loved his horses, and perfected his craft of landscape and wildlife photography throughout Montana. David was preceded in death by his father, Robert Clair Bennett, Oct. 27, 2011. Married May 24, 1980 to the former Deonne ''Becky'' Walker from Jamestown, N.Y., he is survived by his wife; son, Bryce; daughter, Brooke (Keith) Gallagher; grand-children: Matthew, Natalie and Emma Gallagher, all of Kalispell, Mt.; mother, Betty Bennett of Jamestown, N.Y.; and sisters: Cheryl (Joe) Mattern of Newark, Del., and Susan (Lowell) Wilcox of Randolph, N.Y. Memorial services for David will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, at Crossroads Christian Fellowship in Kalispell, Mt. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for David's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign David's guestbook. |
Bennett, Robert Clair “Bob” Robert Clair "Bob" Bennett of Jamestown, who would have celebrated his 82nd birthday on Nov. 8, 2011, passed away Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at Millard Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y. He was born Nov. 8, 1929, in Blairsville, Pa. Bob retired from Proto Tool and Blackstone-Valeo in Jamestown, where he worked as a machinist. An avid outdoorsman, Bob loved to hunt, fish, and take long walks in the woods. He especially enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandsons. Bob also read extensively, with a particular interest in the Civil War. Bob is survived by his wife Betty. They would have celebrated their 61st anniversary this November; daughter, Cheryl (Joe) Mattern of Newark, Del.; son, David (Becki) Bennett of Kalispell, Mont.; daughter Susan (Lowell) Wilcox of Randolph, N.Y.; grandchildren: Daniel and Jarrett Myers of Framingham, Mass., Brian Myers of Kernersville, N.C., Brooke (Keith) Gallagher of Montana, and Bryce Bennett of Montana; and two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Natalie Gallagher of Montana. At Bob's request, there will be no visitation or funeral service observed. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Memorial Processing Center, 6725 Lyons St., P.O., Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lind Funeral Home. |
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Bensink, Irwin J. Irwin J. Bensink, 83, of Clymer Hill, Clymer, N.Y. Passed away Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, Pa. He was born June 30, 1928, in Clymer, N.Y., the son of the late James G. and Mildred L. Walton Bensink. Irwin was the Agriculture teacher at Clymer Central School starting in 1956 for 17 years, and then became the guidance counselor for 21 years. He had served in the United States Army. During his career he was involved in many organizations throughout New York state. He was a member of the American Legion Clymer Post 854, and also was a member of the Clymer Hill Reformed Church, since 1956. He was loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Elaine Collins Bensink, whom he married Aug. 12, 1951 in Oneonta, N.Y.; a daughter, Tanya (Gary) Smith, of South Kingtown, R.I.; sons, Lance (Donna) Bensink, of Clymer, N.Y., and Jabin (Linda) Bensink of Millsboro, Del.; grandchildren: Ryan (Samantha) Bensink, of Clymer, N.Y., Travis (Tawn) Bensink, of Greensboro, N.C., Nathan Bensink of Julliete, Ga., Air Force Staff Sgt. Lara Bensink, of Fort Bragg, N.C., US Army National Guard SPC Matthew Smith of Warren, Pa., Jocelyn Bensink of Clymer, N.Y., and Army ROTC Staff SGT Chad Bensink of Millsboro, Del.; and five great-grandchildren: Kiaya and Luka Bensink of Clymer, N.Y., Thandon and Tatum Bensink of Greensboro N.C., and Tristan Browerak of Fort Bragg, N.C.; two sisters: Audrey (Robert) Doyle of Camillus, N.Y., and Phyllis (Richard) Meehl of North East, Pa.; three brothers: Vincent (FlorAnn) Bensink and Quentin (Judy) Bensink of Clymer, N.Y., and Everett Bensink of Stow, N.Y.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be held at the convienence of the family, no visitation will be observed. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Clymer Hill Reformed Church, Clymer, N.Y. Arrangements are being handled by the Spitzer Funeral Home, Clymer, N.Y. |
Benson, Fred Jr. CATTARAUGUS - Fred Benson Jr., 84, of Glover Hill Road, Cattaraugus, passed away Saturday (Dec. 3, 2011) at home. He was born Jan. 5, 1927, in Conewango Valley the son of the late Fred H. and Walza V. Brawley Benson Sr. He was a 1945 graduate (GED) of Randolph Central School and was a veteran of World War II serving from Dec. 15, 1944, to Nov. 24, 1945, where he received the World War II victory ribbon. He retired from Conewango Valley Mills after 35 years of service. In earlier years he had worked as a home builder, worked at the Herbert Archer Dairy and for the former East Randolph Feed and Supply Company. He was a member of the Little Valley American Legion Post 531 and the Randolph Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 2273. Fred enjoyed being in the woods cutting firewood and spending time with family, friends and his Amish neighbors. He is survived by a son; Allen John "Fonz" Benson and his wife Stephanie of New Albion; two sisters; Viola Gourley of Sugar Grove and of Florida, "Aunt" Nellie Ingerson of the Randolph Manor; five grandchildren: Lila Walters, Laura Jackson, Yvonne Benson, Yvette Mathews and Shane Benson; and five great-grandchildren: Levi and Jacob Walters, Sarah Chapman and Shawn and Matthew Benson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lila Crooks Benson on Dec. 1, 1961; his second wife, Arline R. Grantier Benson in 2008; two sons, Larry and Jerry Benson; two sisters, Alice Smith and Dale Egbert; and two brothers, John and George Benson. The family will be present to receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the VANRENSSELAER & SON Funeral Home, 14 Church St., Randolph, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday Dec. 7, 2011. Rev. Bill McNeil, pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Randolph, will officiate. Burial will follow in the East Randolph Cemetery. To send an e-condolence log on to www.vanrensselaerandsonfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be sent to the Little Valley American Legion Post 531, Chautauqua County SPCA or to the American Lung Association. |
Bentley, Alan McKelvey Alan McKelvey Bentley, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, May 5, 2012, after a three-month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Myelodysplastic Syndrome, in Northside Hospital in Cumming, Ga. Passing on Cinco de Mayo is ironic as Alan loved Mexican food, especially during his chemo treatments. Alan was born in Meadville, Pa., to Margaret (McKelvey) and Alan L. Bentley of Jamestown, N.Y. He served in the U.S. Army and in the Korean War for 18 months, and then pursued and received his engineering degree from Alfred University. Alan retired from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works as a civil engineer after more than 30 years of service. He enjoyed reading (or keeping his mind sharp, as he'd like to put it), watching old classic movies, exercising and going to the gym up to the time he was diagnosed with his disease. In his youth, he was an avid basketball player and even played against the Harlem Globetrotters. A celebration of his life service took place on Saturday, May 12 at McDonald and Son Funeral Home in Cumming, Ga., and at the home of Maggie and Mike Odenbrett in Suwanee, Ga. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Alan is survived by his wife, Rosario R. Bentley of 45 years; son Frederick J. Rodriguez; daughter and son-in-law, Margaret A. Odenbrett and Michael J. Odenbrett; as well as grandchildren: Steven F. Rodriguez, Carly R. Rodriguez, Ian M. Odenbrett and Cassidy A. Odenbrett; and one great-grandson, Steven F. Rodriguez, Jr. Alan's immediate family would like to thank everyone, from extended family and friends to the scores of individuals who crossed Alan's path, for all of their kindness, love, and support they gave him throughout his illness. The many visits and words of support on his Caring Bridge website will be forever cherished. Secondly, the family would like to acknowledge and thank the wonderful medical staff at Kaiser Permanente and Northside Hospital who so lovingly and professionally tended to Alan's needs during his illness. And finally, Alan's family would like everyone to share in the comfort of knowing that Alan has reached his place in Heaven and is within the company of his mother and father, his sister, and once again with his baby son, Alan R. Bentley. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at: www.lls.org or to Alfred University at www.alfred. edu/alumni/. "Death leaves a heartache difficult to heal; love leaves sweet memories no one can steal." - Taken from an Irish grave site written in 1806. |
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Biehls, Lavonne E. Lavonne E. Biehls, 62, of 103 Park St., Sherman, N.Y., passed away Monday, June 18, 2012, at her home. She was born May 25, 1950, in Erie, Pa., the daughter of the late Kenneth and Irene Elizabeth Goodban. Lavonne enjoyed jewelry, and designing jewelry. She was a member of Berachah Church, Houston, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Kevin E. Biehls, of Sherman, N.Y.; her children: Shawn McElhaney of Waterford, Pa., and Kristen Lee Carson of Gerry, N.Y.; grandchildren: Jordon, Devon, Braiden, Brianna; brother, Kenneth Goodban; and sister, Diane Tanner. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Goodban. Memorials may be made to the Stanley Hose Company, P.O. Box 574, Sherman, NY 14781. Arrangements are being handled by the Spitzer Funeral Home, Sherman, N.Y. |
Bingham, Evelyn Evelyn Bingham, 89, of 507 Palmer St., died at 9:53 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 22, 2011), in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Aug. 3, 1922, in Jamestown, a daughter of the late Herbert and Hulda Overberg Norman. In earlier years, she was employed as a manager at the Sylvania plant in Warren, Pa. She later worked for Woolworth's in Jamestown, and will be best remembered as working in the meat department of the Fluvanna Super Duper. Following her retirement from Super Duper, Evelyn worked for the former Baltimore Fish Market. She was an active member of St. Luke's Church, where she taught kindergarten Sunday school classes and volunteered in the church Thrift Shop for many years. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Order of the Amaranth and in former years, the Swedish Dance Team. Evelyn enjoyed Big Band era music, was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, and loved her cats. Most important to her was time spent with her children and grandchildren. She dedicated her life to helping others. She was a beautiful woman who was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know her. Surviving is her daughter, Cynthia A. (Jim) Canfield of Jamestown; two sons: Richard E. Bingham of Pismo Beach, Calif., and Ronald L. (Sylvia) Nelson of Monroe, N.C.; nine grandchildren: Jennifer, Mary and Christine Canfield of Jamestown, Deborah Bingham and Catherine Lake, both of Texas, Cynthia Beckley and Renee VanGuilder, both of Tennessee, Lt. Col. Lee Nelson presently of Korea, and Andrew Nelson of South Carolina; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Herbert Norman of Maryland; and two sisters-in-law: Virginia Bingham and Lynette Norman, both of Jamestown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Bingham, whom she married Feb. 15, 1947, and who died Oct, 3, 2000; an infant son, Bruce Nelson; a grandson, Ricky Bingham; and four brothers: Kenneth, Marvin, Walter and Henry Norman. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Luke's Episcopal Church. The Rev. Eric M. Williams and the Rev. Susan Anslow Williams will officiate. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Lind Funeral Home, where an Order of the Eastern Star and an Order of the Amaranth memorial service will each be held beginning at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. You may light a candle in remembrance of Evelyn at www.lindfuneralhome.com. |
Bird, Eleanor August 28, 2012 Eleanor Bird, 86, of Falconer passed away Friday, (Aug. 24, 2012), in Hamot Medical Center, Erie, Pa. A lifelong area resident. she was born June 2, 1926, in the town of Poland, and was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Alta Derby Carlson. Eleanor was a graduate of Falconer High School, and was employed by Jamestown Telephone Company. Prior to retirement she had been employed by the Comfort Inn. She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Ross Grange, town of Poland Senior Citizens, and enjoyed knitting, sewing and cooking. Surviving are three sons: Justin (Heidi) Bird, Robert Bird and Jay (Renee) Bird, all of Falconer; five grandchildren: Matthew Bird, Jessica (Mitch) Bellinger, Jonathan (Alysha) Bird, Michael Bird and Devon Estus; and a great-granddaughter, Jenna Bellinger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Bird Jr., whom she married Nov. 27, 1948, and who died April 1, 1995; and three brothers: Harold, Howard and Gilbert Carlson. The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Falconer Funeral Home. The Rev. Timothy J. Hoyer will officiate. Burial will be in Levant Cemetery. Friends will be received by the family from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Blind Association. Visit our website at www.falconerfuneralhome.net to light a candle in remembrance. |
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Bjork, Marie August 27, 2012 The Post-Journal DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Marie Linnea Bjork of Daytona Beach, Fla., passed away July 29, 2012. She was born September 18, 1919, in Frewsburg, the daughter of Kanock and Hulda Carlson Bjork. In early years, she had been employed at the former Dahlstrom Manufacturing Corp., operated the Style Shop in Frewsburg, worked for Nord's of Jamestown as a sales clerk for 20 years and held many positions while working in the clothing and fashion industry. She was confirmed and a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Frewsburg, where she sang in the choir before moving to Florida in the 1970s. She is survived by two nephews: Roger Johnson and James Anderson; two nieces: Kay Pascarella and Marcia Bjork; a cousin, Beulah Landin, a grandnephew, Randy (Sherry) Bjork, grandnieces Bethany Bjork, Shelly (Mike) Schmatz, Cheryl (Craig) Thomas, Debi (Ed) Howard, Kim (Todd) Clark, many great-great nieces and nephews, sister-in-law, Marjorie Bjork, and her caregiver, Anna Berry of Daytona. Besides her parents, Marie was predeceased by two brothers: Melvin and Maurice; a sister, Madeline Pascarella; nieces Janice (Roger) Johnson, Suzette (James) Anderson; a nephew, Timothy (Marcia) Bjork, and his son Chris Timothy, and an aunt, Evalina Bjork Gray, with whom she resided for several years. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Frewsburg. The Rev. Mel McGinnis, pastor of the Kiantone Congregational Church, will officiate. The Peterson Funeral Home, Frewsburg, is in charge of local arrangements. |
Blank, Rev. Paul Barnhart Rev. Paul Barnhart Blank, 84, of 4600 Route 60, Unit 46, Gerry, N.Y., died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, in WCA Hospital. A native of Greensburg, Pa., he was born Dec. 8, 1926, a son of the late W. Roy and Carolyn McMinn Blank. He was a 1944 graduate of Greensburg Salem High School, received a bachelor's degree in history from Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pa., in 1950 and earned a masters of divinity from Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pa., in 1955. From 1944 to 1945, he worked at the Federal Bureau of Investigation for which he received a certificate of war service. An ordained pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, he served the following congregations: St. Matthew's, St. Michael's and St. John's Lutheran Churches, all of Brick Church, Pa., Lutheran Church of Our Savior, North Huntington, Pa., Trinity Lutheran Church, Arendtsville, Pa., St. James Lutheran Church, Altoona, Pa., and Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Rothsville, Pa. Following his retirement he was visitation pastor for Zion Lutheran Church, Manheim, Pa. He served on various synod and churchwide committees. He was a two term member of the board of trustees of Thiel College, Greenville, Pa., delegate to the Lutheran Church in America assembly 1972 and 1974 and chaplain for the Rothsville Fire and Ambulance Company, Rothsville, Pa. Surviving are his wife, the former Helen Brubaker, whom he married Aug. 20, 1949; three children: Paul (Sheryl Tucker) Blank of Sumner, Maine, Linda Blank (Joseph) Finigan of San Bruno, Calif., and the Rev. David (Judith Cole) Blank of Warren, Pa.; six grandchildren: Jill Blank (Anthony) Mason of Livermore, Maine, Benjamin Blank of Chesapeake, Va., Krista Finigan and Douglas Finigan, both of San Bruno, Calif., Jonathan (Kristin Toburen) Blank of Germantown, Md. and Nathaniel Blank of Pittsburgh, Pa.; two great-grandchildren: Liam Mason and Felix Blank; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, William R. Blank. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday in First Lutheran Church, Warren. The Rev. Jeffrey Ewing, associate pastor of the church, the Rev. Mark Fischer, pastor of Brokenstraw Lutheran Parrish and the Rev. Sam Shreffler, chaplain, Heritage Village will officiate. Inurnment will be in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, Pa. Friends will be received for one hour prior to the service Sunday in the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, 109 W. Third Ave., Warren, PA 16365; or American Heart Association, Hearts and Gifts Processing Center, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220. You may light a candle in remembrance of Paul at www.lindfuneralhome.com. |
Bloomgren, Allan D. Allan D. Bloomgren, 83, of 145 Park St., formerly of Highland Ave., died Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, in Heritage Green Rehab and Skilled Nursing. He was born May 2, 1928, in Jamestown, a son of the late Harold and Edith Swanson Bloomgren. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1947 and from Fredonia State College in 1950. A veteran of the U.S. Army he served from 1951 to 1953. He was employed by Jamestown Public Schools as a custodian at the high school. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church. Surviving are a daughter Patricia (Gary Ernewein) Bloomgren of Ellington; a sister, Jeanne (William) Morgenstern of Jamestown; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Janice Hollander, whom he married July 6, 1963, and who died March 28, 2005; and a brother, Lt. Rodney Bloomgren in 1962. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery. Visitation will not be observed. You may light a candle in remembrance of Al at www.lindfuneralhome.com. |
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Bloomquist, Wilda “Billie” Fae Gesaman August 29, 2012 A memorial service celebrating the life of Wilda "Billie" Fae Gesaman Bloomquist will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Memorial Chapel of First Lutheran Church. The Rev. Daniel Nagle will officiate. Visitation will not be observed. She passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, in Rochester, N.Y., at the age of 94. Memorials may be made to Shepherd Home Inc., P.O. Box 33, Penfield, N.Y. 14526 to continue their care for those in need. You may light a candle in remembrance of Billie at www.lindfuneralhome.com. |
Boozer, Dr. Robert Foster Dr. Robert Foster Boozer died on Thanksgiving Day, Nov, 24, 2011. He was born in Hartselle, Ala., on Nov. 17, 1928, to the Rev. Claud Dow and Ruth Foster Boozer. Bob considered himself a Kentuckian, though, because his formative years were spent in Wilmore, Ky. At 17, during World War II and having already completed an associate's degree at the University of Tennessee, he joined the U.S. Navy and spent his enlistment as a student and later as an instructor in the Aviation Electronics Technicians School at Corpus Christi, Texas, and at Memphis, Tenn. Later he attended Auburn University, graduating with a baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering. He was a member of Tau Beta Pi, the engineering academic honor society and was awarded the Distinguished Military Student Medal. Upon graduation, he be-came involved in the early days of the United States space program, accepting a position with Westinghouse Electric Corporation in Baltimore, as a design engineer, engaged in the design, construction and field testing of the Bomarc missile ground control system at Cape Canaveral, Florida. While in Baltimore, he met Julie Lindblom, a student at Johns Hopkins University, whom he married at Scandia Swedish Mission Church in Scandia in 1957, now known as the Scandia Covenant Church. During his tenure at Westinghouse, he was also a consulting engineer in the early days of the computer industry, designing relay and static control systems for industrial applications in Cincinnati, and as a systems engineer, designing and servicing one of the first computer controlled continuous paper pulp digesting systems in Alabama. In the mid-1960s, he took an educational leave of absence from Westinghouse to teach in the engineering department at the University of Pittsburgh and pursue graduate study. He later joined the Learning, Research and Development Center at Pitt, where engineers and subject matter scholars studied and developed educational models to improve educational practice. Models of individually programmed instruction with computers were established in several elementary schools in Pennsylvania and Delaware. He completed the M.Ed. (1967) and the Ph.D. in Educational Research (1970). As a member of the Pitt graduate faculty, he taught courses in research design, statistics and measurement. Dr. Boozer spent the next 30 years as supervisor of research and management information for the Department of Education of the state of Delaware. During these years in Dover, he also taught teachers in the graduate schools of the University of Delaware and Delaware State University. In Dover, he was a community leader and volunteer and chaired the Delaware board of the American Cancer Society, and was a board member of the Kent County Heart Association, the Delmarva Council of Boy Scouts of America and the Rotary Club. During this time, the family restored an 1825 Victorian manse, which was their residence, to its original condition in Dover's historic district. The Boozers retired to their summer house in Scandia, Pa., a decade ago and were among the founders of the Scandia School Preservation Society, later known as the Elk Township Historical Society. Among his contributions were physical preservation activities, such as restoration of the 1870s and 1890s buildings' windows and the pursuit of its incorporation and procurement of its 99-year lease on the buildings. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Julie Lindblom Boozer; his son, M. Nathaniel Boozer (Joanna Santangelo) of Albuquerque, N.M., and his son Dr. Wesley Foster Boozer of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. his brother and sister-in-law, John W. and Peggy S. Boozer of Mt. Airy, Ga.; his sister-in-law, Frances K. Boozer of Hendersonville, N.C., and his sister-in-law, Carol B. Boozer of Nashville, Tenn.; his brother-in-law, Dr. Fenner Palmer Lindblom of Rochester, N.Y., and his brother-in-law, A. Kingston Lindblom of Orlando, Fla.; and his many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Dr. Howard R. Boozer and William A. Boozer. A celebration of his life will be held at the convenience of the family next summer at the Scandia homestead. |
Boria, Robert Augustus ‘Bob’ Robert Augustus 'Bob' Boria, 53, of Fayetteville, N.C. passed away on Oct. 12,2011, in Fayetteville after a brief illness. Bob was born Aug. 19, 1958, in Gross Pointe, Mich. to the late Demeter 'Jim' and Betty Ostermann Boria. Besides starting his life in Michigan, he also spent a number of years in Avon Conn., Sherman N.Y., and Gaithersburg, Md., where he graduated from Gaithersburg High School. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran, a gifted craftsman, mechanic and carpenter. He was employed as a machinist for Amtrak, as a mechanic for several auto repair shops, as a carpenter and on his dad's hay farm in South Ripley. He loved restoring motorcycles, and had a passion for fast cars and good times. Bob is survived by his wife, Deborah Allen Boria of Fayetteville N.C.; daughter, Jessica and husband, Karl Brakora of Dexter, Mich.; brother, Jim and wife, Suzanne Boria of Harpers Ferry W. Va.; brother, Bill and wife, Vicki Boria of Findley Lake, N.Y. Bob will also be missed by his Aunt Gladys Bogard of Spring Lake Mich. and Aunt Georgia Boria of Southport, Conn.; his grandchildren; stepchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at the W. Tad Bowers Funeral Home, 92 South Lake St,, North East, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
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Borton, Wendy D. Wendy D. Borton, 54, of Route 958, Pittsfield, Pa., passed away Monday, June 18, 2012, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born Jan. 9, 1958, in Warren, a daughter of the late Rodney N. Peters and Mary Buchanan, who survives her of Warren. She was employed at Ellwood National Forge and also at Cox's Auction House. She enjoyed woodworking, building furniture, bowling, lottery tickets, trips to the casino and most of all, spending time with her family and grandchildren. She will be missed by many. Wendy is survived by a son, Glenn "Bobby" Borton of Pittsfield; a daughter, Wendy (Jeffrey) Church of Columbus, Ohio, their two children: Gavin and Kylie; stepdaughters: Barb Martin of Frewsburg, N.Y., and Brenda Sullivan of Irvine, and Nan Borton of Clymer, N.Y.; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; three sisters: Melody "Al" Shaffer of Clarendon, Carol Kimber of Jamestown, N.Y., Jodi (Jason) Harkins of Youngsville; and two brothers: Kenny Peters of Warren, and Joshua Sutton of Pittsburgh. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Zachary Sockman; her stepmother, Elanore Peters; and a sister, Linda Jandrew. Friends will be received on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nelson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 314 N. Main St., in Youngsville. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Saron Lutheran Church in Youngsville, with the Rev. Mark Fischer, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Stilson Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences to the family may be made at www.nelsonfuneralhome.nethome.net. |
Bosworth, Herman G. RANDOLPH - Herman G. Bosworth, 100, formerly of 17 New St., Randolph, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the Randolph Manor, 40 East Main St., under the care of Hospice, with his family by his side. He was born Oct. 31, 1911, in Red House, N.Y., the son of the late Addis and Gertrude Osgood Bosworth. He attended a one-room schoolhouse in Red House and moved to Randolph in 1932 at the age of 21 with his parents to their new dairy farm, that he and his late wife owned and operated for many years, following the death of his parents. He was a member of the Randolph United Presbyterian Church, where he held many offices; Cattaraugus County Farm Bureau; 50-plus years as member of the Randolph Grange, serving as past master, financial secretary and treasurer. Herman was the assessor for the town of Randolph for 26 years and served on the town board for five years. He was also a former president of the Cattaraugus County Assessors Association, past treasurer for the Randolph Cemetery Association, charter member and technical director for the former Glovers Mill Energy Center in East Randolph where he was active for many years developing a generation plant and was a former zoning board of appeals secretary in Randolph. He is survived by two sons: Roger Bosworth and his wife Nickie, and Lynn Bosworth and his wife Sandy all of Kennedy; five grandchildren: Roberta Roselli, Maureen Pitts, Jeff Bosworth, Matthew Bosworth and Laura Snow; 12 great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren: April Corll and Michael Lack. He was preceded by his wife Grace White Bosworth, whom he married on Aug. 26, 1945, and who preceded him on Sept. 16, 2004, and an infant brother Donald Addis Bosworth in 1907. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (June 19, 2012) in the VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home, 14 Church St., Randolph. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Randolph United Presbyterian Church. Pastor Leslie Latham will officiate. Burial will follow in the Randolph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to Randolph United Presbyterian Church, 195 Main St., Randolph, NY 14772 or to the Home Health & Hospice, 1225 W. State St., Olean, NY 14760. To leave a condolence, log on to www.vanrensselaerandsonfuneralhome.com. |
Boughton, David I. Sr. David I. Boughton Sr., 84, of 818 W. Main St., Ellington, died at 1:50 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 6, 2011) in WCA Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born Feb. 9, 1927, in Erie, Pa., the son of the late Carl and Maude Arnold Boughton. David was a 1945 graduate of Tidioute High School, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II. On October 11, 1946, he married the former Anita L. Pierson, and together they recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary quietly at the home with family. In earlier years, David had worked at Crescent Tool and prior to retirement in 1989 he was employed at Cummins Engine in Lakewood. He spent his retirement years enjoying life with family and friends, and among his many hobbies were hunting, flint-lock guns, wood carving, painting pictures, reading history books and playing many instruments, especially violin and piano of which he was self-taught. But most of all, he enjoyed conversation with friends and loved ones. Survivors include his wife, Anita L. Pierson Boughton; his son, David I. Boughton Jr. and his wife, Linda of Randolph; two daughters: Debra Swanson and her husband, David of Ellington, and Barbara Groves and her husband, Ron of Perrysburg, N.Y.; five grandchildren: Michelle Burns of Jamestown, Phillip Sherman of Ellington, Tanya Ashbaugh of Bemus Point, Ronald Morley I V of Jamestown and Brandon Morley of Perrsyburg, N.Y.; three great granddaughters: Kayla and Marah Jean Sherman of Ellington and Heather Burns of Jamestown; and two great-grandsons: Joshua and Matthew Ashbaugh of Bemus Point. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane L. Sherman, on July 25, 1971; a brother, Harry Boughton on Nov. 1, 1998; and a half-brother, William Wilderspin. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Falconer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery Ellington. David's nephew, Elder James Boughton of South Jamestown Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, will officiate. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be donated to the Ellington Volunteer Fire Department, Ellington, NY 14732. |
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Boyd, Christopher L. Christopher L. Boyd, 33, of 302 Charles St., died Tuesday (Jan. 3, 2012) in WCA Hospital. He was born March 28, 1978, in Queens, N.Y., where he had been employed as a peer counselor with the PSCH Independent Living Agency. Survivors include his wife, Angela M. Boyd; and his children. The funeral and burial will take place in Queens. Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Boyer, Patricia H. ENGLEWOOD, Fla. - Patricia H. Boyer, 80, of Fessler Street, Englewood, Fla., passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012, at home while under the care of Hospice. She was born Nov. 20, 1931, in Randolph, N.Y., the daughter of the late Gerald and Geraldine Sullivan Jones. Mrs. Boyer was a 1949 graduate of Randolph Central School, a 1952 graduate of the WCA Hospital School of Nursing, where she was later an instructor and also a graduate of the School of Practical Nursing in Port Charlotte, Fla. Mrs. Boyer retired from the Venice Nursing Pavilion North. Her memberships included the Grace Community Church in Englewood, New York State Teachers Association, American Nurses Association and the Randolph American Legion Unit 181 Auxiliary. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, stitching, needle point and making things for family and friends. She also had a collection of precious moments. She is survived by her husband, Darwin L. Boyer, whom she married in 1977; two daughters: Bonita Guiffrida of Melbourne, Fla., and Maribeth Doolley and her husband, Michael of Elmira, N.Y.; 19 grand-children; 13 great-grand-children; as well as a sister, Macie George of Englewood. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Bradley S. Helms. Memorial services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday (May 5, 2012), in the Grace Community Church in Englewood, Fla. Inurnment will be in the Steamburg Cemetery this summer, where a memorial service will be held and announced at a later date by the Van Rensselaer & Son Funeral Home, Randolph. To send a condolence, log onto www.vanrensselaerandsonfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be sent to the Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238. |
Brace, Robert Adrian MAYVILLE - Robert Adrian Brace, 89, passed away December 24, 2011, in Ogden, Utah. Bob was born on the Fourth of July, 1922, in North Bangor, N.Y., to William D. and Mildred T. Brace. He was the fourth of six children and grew up in Mayville, N.Y. Bob was married twice in his lifetime. His first wife of 32 years was Patricia Boggs, with whom he had four sons. Bob served proudly in the Army during World War II and Korea and retired as a lieutenant colonel after 29 years of military service. Following a career in sales with the trucking industry in Atlanta, Ga., he moved the family to Florida and realized his employment dream as the purchasing director for the Boca Raton Hotel and Club. There he met his second wife Virginia Swan. During their retired years Bob enjoyed taking road trips with Virginia, playing golf, and was an avid sports and New York Yankees fan. He was a devoted lifelong member of the Episcopal Church. Bob is survived by his sister Marian (Husband Gerald) Haskin; four sons: Bob and wife Jo, Tim and wife Kathleen, John and partner Gedde, and Chris. In addition, he has four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Virginia, his parents, his brothers Dick and Fred, sisters, Florence ("Dutch") and Josephine (Jo). Bob was buried in the veterans section of the Mayville Cemetery, Mayville, N.Y., with military honors, and with the Rev. Dr. Gordon De La Vars officiating. The Freay Funeral Home, in Mayville was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Utah. |
Bradigan, James R. Sr. SOUTH DAYTON - James R. Bradigan Sr., 81 formerly of South Dayton, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, at Heritage Village Rehab and Skilled Nursing. Born July 11, 1930 in Silver Creek, son of the late Ross and Doris Rundell Bradigan and a 1948 graduate of South Dayton High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Jim was self-employed, operating Bradigan Fuel Inc. of South Dayton. He was the former Justice for the town of Villenova and was a member of the Cherry Creek Masonic Lodge #384 F&AM and served as Tiler for many years, I.O.O.F. Hamlet holding various offices including Grand Master and the South Dayton American Legion Post #384 for over 60 years. Husband of 49 years to the late Elaine Lincoln Bradigan who he married Feb. 2, 1951 and died Jan. 18, 2010; father of James R. (Vicki) Bradigan Jr. of South Dayton, David (Tammy) Bradigan of Conewango Valley, Thomas Bradigan of Cattaraugus and Susan Bradigan of Mayville; grandfather of 10; great-grandfather of seven; brother of Jack (Arlene) Jamieson of Florida and the late Jack Bradigan and Norene Kawaii. Also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Monday in Jordan Funeral Sinclairville. Cherry Creek Masonic Lodge will hold a Masonic service at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial in Villenova Cemetery. Memorials to: The Heritage Group. |
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Bragg, Charles L. Jr. Charles L. Bragg, 71, formerly of Falconer, passed away Thursday (Dec. 8, 2011), in Heritage Park Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center. He was born Dec. 20, 1939, in Jamestown, the son of the late Charles and Gladys Johnson Bragg Sr. Charles attended Falconer High School, and in earlier years had been employed as a maintenance person at the First Lutheran Church, which he had been a lifelong member. Charles enjoyed reading, embroidery, and flower gardening. Surviving are his brother Donald (Isabelle) Smith of Jamestown; his aunt, Harriett Smith, who raised him when he was a young child; a brother, Harry Bragg of Panama: two sisters: Gladys Bragg and Nora Hardinger, both Jamestown, and several nieces and nephews including his favorite nephew, Bob Bragg. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Frank and William Bragg. The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the First Lutheran Church in Jamestown. The Rev. Daniel Nagle will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Falconer Friends will be received one hour prior to the service in the Memorial Chapel in the church. Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church in Jamestown, 120 Chandler St., Jamestown, NY 14701. Visit our website www.falconerfuneralhome.net to light a candle in remembrance. |
Brant, Lawrence A. Lawrence A. Brant, 95, of 71 Willow Ave., died Tuesday, June 19, 2012, in WCA Hospital. A lifelong Jamestown resident, he was born Aug. 30, 1916, the son of the late Clyde and Rose Marquardt Brant. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1942 to 1946. He was employed as a factory worker by the former Dahlstrom Manufacturing and earlier by Automatic Voting Machine. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Falconer serving as a Sunday school teacher for more than 50 years and even delivered a sermon a few times. His other memberships included Odd Fellows Chadakoin Lodge 130 since 1950. He and his wife thoroughly enjoyed traveling, especially on bus trips. In his spare time his hobby was woodworking. More than anything he loved the Lord and the time spent reading his Bible. Surviving are his wife, the former R. Christine Johnson, whom he married June 3, 1944; two nieces: Roberta (Mark) Hess and Sandra Waidl and two great-nieces: Jennifer Anderson and Ashley Hess. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Ruth and Joyce Brant. The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Lewis will officiate. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Falconer, 37 W. Falconer St., Falconer, NY 14733. You may light a candle in remembrance of Lawrence at www.lindfuneralhome.com. |
Brant, Shirley Kay Shirley Kay Brant died at her home on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. She was born June 29, 1935, to Stanley and Ida Clark (Harvey) in East Otto, N.Y. After graduating from high school, she began work at the Borden Company in Little Valley N.Y., where she met and fell in love with A.J. ''Bill'' Brant. They married Dec. 26, 1953, and went to live in Lafayette, Ind., where Bill was attending Purdue University. Their first child, Benjamin, was born there. After Bill graduated, the family moved to Olean, N.Y., where children Timothy, Ellen and Abby were born. In 1962 the Brants moved to Royal Oak, Mich., and in 1965 the family moved to St. Clair, Mich. Shirley graduated from the nursing program at St. Clair County Community College in 1974, fulfilling a lifelong goal of becoming a registered nurse. She practiced nursing at River District Hospital for several years, she enjoyed the work and had many fond memories of the people and events during that period of her life. In 1979 Bill and Shirley moved to Acme, Mich., Shirley continued to practice nursing at Munson Medical Center for a couple of years, until retiring. She did volunteer work for the Munson Gift Shop until 2009. Shirley is survived by her husband of 58 years Bill and her children: Benjamin, Timothy (Karen), Ellen Scarpace (Ed) and Abby (Andy). Her eight grand-children: Erica, Ryan, Jordan and Jaclyn Herzog, Natalie, Chelsea and Calvin Brant, Alexander Scarpace and great-grandchild, Vanessa; her two brothers: Dale (Ruth) and Bruce (Sue) Clark; sister-in-law, Bette Chappell; many nieces and nephews; and dog, Mac. Shirley will be missed greatly, we know that she is up there somewhere watching over us doing her mightiest to protect us from harm and wiping our tears when she cannot. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012, at the Life Story Funeral Home, Traverse City. Please visit Shirley's webpage at www.lifestorynet.com to sign the guest book and share a message or memory with her family. Memorials may be made to the Father Fred Foundation, Box 2260, Traverse City, MI 49686. |
| Brewster, Clarence H. Jr. Clarence H. Brewster Jr., 85, of 200 Schuyler St., died Thursday (Jan. 3, 2013), at his home. He was born Nov. 3, 1927, in Endeavor, Pa., the son of Clarence and Lilly Whitehill Brewster. Before retiring in 1992, he had been employed at the former Marlin Rockwell Co. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of the Samuel Derby Post 556 American Legion, Frewsburg, past member of the Lakewood Rod & Gun, and Carroll Lodge 1147 F & AM. He was a former town justice for the town of Akeley for 15 years and a one-term justice for the town of Carroll. Clarence was survived by his wife of 65 years, Virginia Main Brewster; a daughter, Judith (Allen) Haller of Kiantone; two grandsons: Stephen Haller of Kiantone, and Richard Haller of Frewsburg; three great-grandsons: Kyle, Cody and Zachary Haller of Frewsburg; a brother, Raymond Brewster of Sheffield; and a sister, Clarabelle Blume of Sheffield. He was predeceased by four sisters and three brothers. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Peterson Funeral Home, Frewsburg. The Rev. Robert Lewis will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Frewsburg. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Frewsburg American Legion or Frewsburg Youth Baseball. |
Brisson, James O. James O. Brisson, 66, of 317 Allen St., died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, in his home. He was born June 30, 1945, in Derby, Conn., the son of the late Joseph Brisson and Beatrice Bailey Brisson Hall. James enjoyed camping, fishing and hiking. Surviving are a son, James Lee Brisson; many grandchildren; two brothers: Larry Brisson and Joseph Brisson III; a sister, Linda Brace; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Cavender; and two brothers: Henry Brisson, and Robert E. Hall. The funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday in the Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. Gerald A. Haglund will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery. You may light a candle in remembrance of James at www.lindfuneralhome.com. Britton, William F. FREWSBURG - William F. Britton, 62, of 331 Bragg Road, Frewsburg, died unexpectedly, Wednesday (Nov. 30, 2011), at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center, Cherokee, Iowa. He was born Nov. 22, 1949, in North Harmony, the son of Robert and Margaret Newberry Britton. He was employed by Caledonia Haulers. He loved his grandchildren, and enjoyed camping and the outdoors. Besides his wife, Sueann Peiffer Britton, he is survived by four children: Stacey (Troy) Davenport of Jamestown, Sherrie (David) Cline, Melissa (Scott) Hultberg and Billy Britton of Frewsburg; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and a sister, Barbara Hoovler of Jamestown. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, in the Peterson Funeral Home, Frewsburg. The Rev. Ron Lemon, pastor of Koinonia Fellowship, Frewsburg, will officiate. Burial will be in Ivory Cemetery, Frewsburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. |
Brosius, Helen M. Helen M. Brosius, 60, formerly of 110 W. Third St., died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, in Heritage Park Rehab and Skilled Nursing. She was born June 2, 1951, in Lackawanna, N.Y., a daughter of the late Earl and Maryann Hojnacki Banaziak. She graduated from Gowanda High School and later from Jamestown School of Nursing. She was employed by Tri County Hospital, Bradford Hospital and Case Knife Factory. She was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church. Surviving are four children: Elizabeth (Todd) Dougherty, Ammon Brosius, Tammy Brosius and Sherryann Brosius, all of Jamestown; and a sister, Ann (Gary Sr.) Laskey of Gowanda. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Brosius, whom she married Jan. 12, 1974, and who died Sept. 23, 2006. A private service was held in the Lind Funeral Home. Burial was in Lake View Cemetery. You may light a candle in remembrance of Helen at www.lindfuneralhome.com. |
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Brown, Drew Matthew Drew Matthew Brown, infant son of Aaron and Tonia Pike Brown of 11 Faber St., W.E, was born and passed away on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in WCA Hospital, in the loving arms of his family. "God took you from us only giving us a short time together on this earth. You're a beautiful child, and you're in God's hands now. He will help guide you, so that someday we will reunite and you will be able to wrap your arms around us and welcome us home. Mommy and Daddy will always love you." Along with his parents and brother, Donavin, surviving is maternal grandmother, Judy Pike of Panama; paternal grandparents, Ron and Tina Brown of Celoron; maternal great-grandmother, Donna Delahoy of Busti; and paternal great-grandmother, Florence Brown of Falconer; several aunts and uncles, as well as many cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Randy A. Pike Sr., who died Nov. 17, 2011. A private family service will be held. Visitation will not be observed. You may light a candle of remembrance for Drew and his family at www.lindfuneralhome.com. |
Brown, Eloise Arlene Driscoll Eloise Arlene Driscoll Brown went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2012. She died at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 3, 1932, in Forksville, Sullivan County, Pa., a daughter of the late Fred and Harriett (McCarty) Driscoll. Eloise was a 1950 graduate of Loyalsock High School, Estella, Pa. and a 1955 graduate of Houghton College, Houghton, N.Y., where she majored in Christian education. Eloise worked for several years at the Office of Children and Youth in Sullivan County, Pa. She later completed her teaching certificate and received a master's degree from Mansfield College, Mansfield, Pa. Eloise taught kindergarten in Sullivan County, and third grade at Russell Elementary School in Russell, Pa. from 1968 until her retirement in 1997. Eloise was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and loved spending time with her family. She was a devout Christian woman who loved the Lord with all of her heart and taught Sunday School for many years. She loved art, painting several lovely oil paintings and beautiful china paintings. She was a talented cake decorator, using her talents to create the cakes for both of her daughters' weddings and numerous birthday cakes for family parties. Eloise also loved gardening, bird watching, especially hummingbirds, canning, baking and holding her beloved kitties. Eloise is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Richard M. Brown, whom she met at Houghton College. They were married on Sept. 5, 1932, at Millview Wesleyan Church, Forksville, Sullivan County, Pa. Surviving are two daughters, Dale Ann (Wolf-Dieter) Krahn, Jamestown, N.Y. and Nadean (Randall) Huck, Russell, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Julie (Joe) Irons, Lakewood, N.Y., David (Nikki) Long, Youngsville, Pa., Janey Long, Pittsburgh, Pa., Laura Long, Pittsfield, Pa., Jennifer Huck, Russell, Pa., Jason (Misty) Huck, Russell, Pa., and Kari (Clinton) Salapek, Russell, Pa.; four great-grandchildren, Jayla Long, Brayden Long, Jack Irons and Ryan Huck as well as three pre-born great-grandchildren that will be joining the family soon. Also surviving are one brother, Marvin (Jule) Driscoll, Canton, Pa., one sister Doris Wells, Houghton, N.Y., and a sister-in-law Elaine Lydick, Pleasantville, Pa., as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Eloise was preceded in death by an infant grand-daughter, Julie Nadean Huck; three brothers: Carl Driscoll, Wayne Driscoll and Dale Driscoll; and two sisters, Marion Driscoll McCarty and Marguerite Driscoll Pardoe. Friends are invited to call on Friday, June 22, 2012, at the Youngsville branch of McKinney Funeral Homes and Cremation Services Inc. from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at the Cable Hollow Community Church in Russell, Pa., with the Rev. Alan Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery following the service. Those wishing to purchase flowers, leave an e-condolence or sign the online guest book may do so at www.mckinneyfuneral.com. |
Brown, James C. FALCONER - James C. Brown, 62, of 23 E. James St., Falconer, passed away Tuesday (June 5, 2012) in Heritage Park Rehab and Skilled Nursing in Jamestown following a long battle with lung disease. He was born Oct. 10, 1949, in Jamestown, N.Y., the son of the late Clayton L. and Virginia C. Wiltsie Brown. Mr. Brown was a 1968 graduate of Randolph Central School. Brown served in the United States Army for 18 years with duties in Germany, South Korea and several stateside posts. He was medically and honorably discharged in 1987. He was past commander and life member of the Randolph American Legion Post 181 and past vice commander of the Cattaraugus County American Legion. He was also a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 865 in Jamestown, N.Y. Prior to his illness, he had worked several jobs in the area, including S.T.E.L.; The Resource Center in Jamestown, N.Y.; Warren General Hospital, Warren, Pa.; Beacon Light Behavioral Health, Bradford, Pa.; and in earlier years, he had worked for American Linen, Niagara Scenic Bus Lines and Metallic Ladder Company in Randolph. Surviving are his dad, Rodney Brown of Randolph; his companion, Sue A. Babcock, with whom he made his home; a daughter, Dawn Carr of Pittsfield, Pa.; two sons, David and Patrick Brown, both of Randolph; and five grandchildren, Brendon and Taylor Carr of Pittsfield, Pa., Dylan and Courtney Brown of Randolph and Alyssa Kramer of Randolph. He is also survived by four brothers; Craig (Susan) Brown of Gowanda, Gary C. (Jodi) Brown of Randolph, Greg (Kathy) Brown of Springville and Jeff (Emma) Brown of Kennedy; a sister, Suzzane (Tom) Suhr of Webster, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2012, in the VANRENSSELAER & SON Funeral Home, 14 Church St., Randolph, N.Y., from where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. John Congdon, deacon of the First Baptist Church in Randolph, will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Randolph Cemetery. Members of the Randolph American Legion will conduct full military honors. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chautauqua County, 24 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY, 14750. To leave a condolence, log on to www.vanrensselaerandsonfuneralhome.com. |
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Brown, Kim S. Kim S. Brown, 54 of Kane, Pa., formerly of Jamestown, N.Y., passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, at UPMC Presbyterian Hosptial, Pittsburgh, Pa. Kim was born Sept. 25, 1957, in Jamestown, N.Y. and was the daughter of Richard S. Keyes of Jamestown, N.Y. and the late Beverly J. Keyes. Mother of Kevin Brown of Kane, Pa.; Sister of Pamela (Jeffrey) Curtis of Panama, N.Y., and Wendy (Burnett Jr.) Bartley of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Aunt of Lucas and Joshua Curtis and Timothy Vogler. Friends will be received Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church, 200 Hunt Road, Jamestown, N.Y., immediately followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions to Chautauqua County Humane Society SPCA, 1805 E. Elmwood Ave., Falconer, NY 14733. |
Brown, Robert C. “Coach” SOUTH DAYTON - Robert C. Brown "Coach", 87, a retired teacher-administrator for Pine Valley Central School, where he worked for 33 years, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, at WCA Hospital in Jamestown, N.Y. He was born Sept. 26, 1924, in South Dayton, N.Y., the son of the late Chauncey H. and Florence Agnes (Simpson) Brown. Robert graduated from South Dayton High School as valedictorian in 1942. During his high school years he showed superior athletic ability. He attended Cortland State College in the fall of 1942 for a semester before being drafted into the U.S. Army on March 4, 1943. He was in the Army specialist training program at the University of Santa Clara, where he earned college credit in civil engineering. He was then sent to England as combat engineer and later served in France, Holland and Germany to finish his tour of duty and was discharged on March 17, 1946. That summer he played semi-pro baseball for the Steel Partitions club out of Jamestown, winning the state semi-pro championship in 1946. That fall Robert returned to Cortland where he was inducted into the college honors society while continuing his participation in basketball, baseball and soccer. In 1947, he played on the second team All American soccer team and in 1947, he was on the first team All American Soccer team. He was drafted for the Brooklyn Dodger baseball team though he did not actively participate until after graduation in 1949. Robert then went to Dodgers training camp in Florida, and played for the "farm" team in Nassau, N.H., where they went to nationals. After this knowing baseball was too hard on his arm Robert returned to college going to Penn State College to start his master's degree in the fall of 1949. In 1950 Robert started his teaching career in Whitesville, N.Y. He coached football, basketball, baseball, wrestling, track and golf for the school. During this time he played for the Wellsville Pony League and completed his master's degree at Alfred University. Robert began teaching at Pine Valley in 1953, formerly South Dayton High School, where he taught physical education and coached football, baseball, volleyball, soccer and wrestling. Coaching was his real enjoyment, and soon he was known as "Coach Brown" everywhere he went. He was proud to have been part of the coaching staff that sent two students to the NFL. In 1970, he returned to college at St. Bonaventure to obtain his secondary school administration degree to better enable him to serve as athletic director and assistant building principal at Pine Valley. He served on many Section VI committees during his career. In 1984, he retired from teaching and continued his sport passions by attending games and playing golf, becoming a member of the Senior Men's League for many years, and visiting with his former student athletes. Coach Brown was a member of the South Dayton Free Methodist Church, where he served on many committees, South Dayton Legion Post 1593, and a past member of the Tri-County Golf Course. He was inducted as a member of Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame in 1986. He was a past board member of the Teachers Federal Credit Union and village of South Dayton Board member for 23 years. In 2005 he was inducted into the Pine Valley Sports Hall of Fame, and that same year was inducted into the Grape Belt Sports Hall of Fame. "Coach" enjoyed sports, but his greatest passion was spending time with his family, whom he loved immensely. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Evelyn June Brown, whom he married on Nov. 17, 1951 of Fairmount Ave., N.Y.; two daughters: Wendy J. (Mike) Cummings of Mayville, N.Y., and Jill L. (Steven) Hopkins of Jamestown, N.Y.; a son, Brent R. (Anita) Brown of Jamestown, N,Y,; four grandsons: Matthew M. Cummings of Mayville, N.Y., Tyler J. Hopkins of Bradford, Pa., Jacob R. Brown and Joshua T. Brown, both of Jamestown, N.Y.; two grand-daughters: Chelsey L. Winchester and Bobbi L. Hopkins, both of Jamestown, N.Y.; a brother, Howard A. Brown of Forestville and New York; and a sister, Elizabeth M. Blankenship of Texas. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his great-grandson, Peyton J. Hopkins; two brothers: Louis R. Brown and Ralph C. Brown; and four sisters: Evelyn M. Wood, Alberta A. Saunders, Janet R. Grace and Elizabeth M. Blankenship. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Hills Funeral Chapel, 478 Balcom Corners, South Dayton, N.Y. The Rev. Ronald Sawade of Warsaw Valley Chapel, will be officiating. Burial will be in the Villenova Cemetery in town of Villenova. Visitation will be held at the funeral chapel on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Visit: hillsfuneralchapel. com |
Brownell, Elizabeth Elizabeth Brownell, 86, of 3326 Gerry-Levant Road, Falconer, died Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, in Heritage Village. She was born in Falconer, a twin daughter of Allen and Ann Thoreen Webeck. She graduated from Falconer High School and Jamestown Business College. She was preceded in death by her husband LeRoy Brownell and sister Isabelle Kelly. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Pine Hill Cemetery, Falconer. You may light a candle in remembrance of Liz at www.lindfuneralhome.com. Bruce, Lois B. RUSHFORD - Lois Bruce of 8922 Lower Street, went home to glory on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in the Absolut at Houghton Nursing Home. She was born on July 11, 1929 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Herbert and Zella Taylor Buttifant. In July 1979 she married Leonard E. Bruce who predeceased her on Nov. 21, 2010. She was a graduate of Rushford Central School, class of 1946 and received her undergraduate degree in 1950 from Houghton College and her masters in library science from Syracuse University the following year. She began her career as school librarian in Panama, N.Y., then worked for the Jamestown Public School System at Jefferson Junior High and Jamestown High School, retiring in 1984 as supervisor of Media Communications. Her faith and trust in Jesus Christ was an important part of her life. She was a member of the Balcom Beach Bible Fellowship of Rushford and the Hillcrest Baptist Church of Jamestown where she was a pianist. She also attended the Baptist Church in Rushford. An avid traveler, she enjoyed many trips at home and abroad with friends, relatives and later, her husband. She was very active in civic affairs, both in Jamestown and Rushford. She worked on the board of elections in Jamestown and Rushford along with her husband for many years. She was a board member of the Jamestown Teachers' Federal Credit Union for 30 years. She was also actively involved in the Elizabeth Warner Marvin Community House in Jamestown as president in 1995-1996, on the governing board and as a trustee. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Delta Kappa Gamma, a national women teacher's honor society. She was a member of the Rushford Historical Society, the Cynthian Club of Rushford and the Allegany Co. Women's Republican Club. Surviving are her children, David (Kathaleen) Bruce of Erie, Mich., Patricia (Joseph) Gallagher of Marietta, Pa., Pamela (Michael) Niedhammer of Girard, Pa., 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, cousins, Arthur (Marilyn) Kellogg, Richard Kellogg, Ruth Kellogg and her husband, Carlos Gutierrez, Phillip (Sue) Brooks, Dorothy (David) Hotchkiss, David (Bev) Brooks and many relatives in England and Australia. Family and friends may gather from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, at the Kopler-Williams Funeral Home, 21 N. Genesee St., Fillmore. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 at 2 p.m. in the Rushford Baptist Church. The Rev. Jonathan Finley, pastor, Tracey Holland and the Rev. Robert Childs of Rushford will co-officiate. Burial will be in the First Burying Ground Cemetery, Rushford. Memorials if desired to: Rushford Free Library, Balcom Beach Bible Fellowship or a charity of the donor's choice. |
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Brundin, Leona Olson Johnson Leona Olson Johnson Brundin, 99, formerly of Jamestown, died Monday, April 29, 2012, in Erie, Pa. The widow of Phillip O. Johnson and Carl R. Brundin, she had in earlier years been employed in both the offices of Drs. King and Wettingfeld in Jamestown., as well as Empire State Life Insurance. Local arrangements will be announced by the Lind Funeral Home. Brunecz, Susan Ward Susan Ward Brunecz, 56, of Frewsburg, died at 12:18 a.m. Tuesday (June 5, 2012) with her daughter by her side. A lifelong area resident, she was born Nov. 28, 1955, in Jamestown, the daughter of Rosemary Kenyon Ward and the late Wildrick "Bill" Ward. Susan was a 1975 graduate of Frewsburg High School and a graduate of Jamestown Community College. In her earlier years, she had been employed by the former Monitor Corporation, Jamestown Plywood, and The Resource Center. Susan will be remembered as a very special person. She was so kind and sweet to everyone she met. Her family was the most important thing to her. She loved her daughter Amy dearly with all her heart. Besides her mother of Frewsburg, she is survived by her daughter, Amy B. Brunecz of Frewsburg; a nephew, Steven M. Ward (Dina); and their children Abigail and Matthew Ward also of Frewsburg. She was preceded in death by her father, Wildrick "Bill" Ward; and her brother, Steven K. Ward. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Falconer Funeral Home. Pastor Cameron Lienhart will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Allen Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, NY 14701; or to a charity of choice. Visit our website at www.falconerfuneralhome.net to light a candle in remembrance. |
Brunson, Charles Wright FLORAL CITY, Fla. - Charles Wright Brunson, 85, of Floral City, Fla., died April 22, 2012, under the care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. Chuck was born May 27, 1926, in Gerry, N.Y., to the late Oliver and Ruth (Tarbox) Brunson. He served our country in the U.S. Navy. Chuck was employed as a salesman for an advertising agency. In Sinclairville, he served with the volunteer fire department for more than 40 years. He was an American Legion member for 60 years and also served as township assessor. His survivors include his wife of 40 years, Madelyn Brunson, Floral City, Fla.; his son, Doug Brunson, Rockledge, Fla.; grandchildren: Jill, Lynn, Jack and Sean; and a great-granddaughter, Racheal. He was proceeded in death by two sons: Jack and Tracy. Inurnment will be private at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. Memorial donations are requested to Hospice of Citrus County in lieu of flowers. |
Buccola, Josephine Josephine Buccola, 87, of West Avenue, Falconer, passed away Wednesday (Dec. 28, 2011), in WCA Hospital. A lifelong area resident, she was born June 5, 1924, in Jamestown, the daughter of the late Rosarrio and Signorina Calanni Destro. Josephine was a graduate of Jamestown High School and prior to retirement was employed at Jamestown Public Schools, where she worked in food service. Her whole life revolved around her children and grandchildren, and she especially loved her great-grandson, Brody who was just born on June 4, 2011, the day before her birthday. She is survived by her two sons: Joseph (Stephanie) Buccola of Falconer, and Lory (Amy) Buccola of Frewsburg: a daughter, Sarah Ann Buccola of Falconer; five grandchildren: Joey Buccola of Falconer, Michelle Buccola of Jamestown, Ashley Buccola of Frewsburg, Jason Buccola and Chad Buccola both of Frewsburg; and a great-grandson, Brody Christopher of Falconer. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers: Carl, Anthony, Sebastian and Samuel Destro; and her sister, Rose Destro. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church, Falconer. The Rev. Joseph Janaczek will be celebrant. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the Falconer Funeral Home. The Altar and Rosary Society of OLL will conduct a rosary service at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. A Christian Wake service will be held at 9 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorials may be donated to Falconer Fire Department or Hospice of Chautauqua County. Visit our website at www.falconerfuneralhome.net to light a candle in remembrance. |
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Buerkle, MaryAnn Christian MaryAnn Christian Buerkle, 85, formerly of Onondaga Avenue, Warren, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2012, at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice Residence. She was born on Feb. 17, 1926, in Sheffield, Pa., to the late W. Verner (Barney) and J. Marie Macey Christian. MaryAnn was a graduate of Sheffield High School in 1943, Hamot Hospital's School of Nursing in 1946 and the University of Pennsylvania in 1950. She worked as a teaching nurse at the Warren State Hospital, the Illinois State Mental Hospital in Chicago and as a school nurse for the Warren County School District. MaryAnn was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where she was an elder and a deacon. She was well known for her volunteerism and involvement in the community. In 1998 the Warren County Chamber of Commerce honored her with the annual Community Service Award. She was involved in Hospice of Warren County, United Fund of Warren County, Warren General Hospital, Penn Lakes Girl Scout Council, Trefoil Connection Adult Girl Scouts, American Legion Auxiliary, Presbyterian Homes of Lake Erie, Presbyterian Women, The Sharing Place, Philomel Club, Association of College Women, Struthers Library Theatre, Warren State Hospital Christmas Gift Program, Warren Public Library and Warren Concert Association. She is survived by three daughters: Lynn Sears and husband, Robert, of Warren, Jean Reynolds and husband, R. Kim, of Chapin, S.C., Lois Buerkle and husband, Dr. Richard Brodkin, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and one son, Donald Buerkle and wife, Minnie, of Vienna, Va. MaryAnn is also survived by 13 grandchildren; Laura (Shawn) Baldensperger, Dawn Sears, Michael (Amanda) Chapel, Steven Chapel, R. Kyle (Elizabeth) Reynolds, Kristy (Michael) Potter, Sam (Suzan) Brodkin, Seth (Kathryn) Brodkin, Judith (Michael) Watkins, Brian Brodkin, Emily Brodkin, Alex Buerkle and Zachary Buerkle; eight great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, one aunt and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alan H. Buerkle, whom she married on August 19, 1950, and her brother, Charles J. Christian. The Peterson-Blick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. There will be a memorial service at the First Presbyterian Church, Market Street, Warren on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends and family in the church's Memorial Parlors for 1 hours before the service. The family suggests memorial donations to Hospice of Warren County, First Presbyterian Church, United Fund of Warren County or a charity of choice. |
Burkland, George E. Jr. George E. Burkland Jr., 87, of Fredonia, N.Y., died Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk. George was born Sept. 17, 1925, in Busti, N.Y., to the late George E. Burkland and Ruth Holmquist Burkland. He was a graduate of Jamestown High School. In 1943, George enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served on LST's and carriers during the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. He was injured during the invasion and honorably discharged in April 1946. Returning to Western New York in 1954, George worked for Empire State Mutual in the legal department. He then joined The Travelers Insurance Co. and worked there until purchasing the Record Agency in 1961, in Forestville, N.Y. He later purchased other agencies in Silver Creek and Dunkirk. George is survived by his wife, Doris M. (Day) Burkland; his daughter, Nancy Wurst (Fred) of Atlanta, Ga.; his son, Michael Burkland of Fredonia; and two grandchildren: Ashley Wurst and Zachary Burkland. Besides his parents, George is predeceased by a son, Stephen Burkland; and his sisters: Geneva, Irene, Janice, Carol and Garnet. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 p.m. at the Larson-Timko Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, N.Y., where a funeral service will be held Friday at a time to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to DAV, Attn: Gift Processing, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301; or dav.org. Online tributes may be made at larsontimko funeralhome.com. |
Burr, Burton J. "Zeke" Burton J. "Zeke" Burr, 84, of 9361 Council House Road, passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 4, 1927, in Caneadea, the son of Andrew Jackson and Lucy Patterson Burr. On July 2, 1950, in Higgins, N.Y., he married the former Romayne A. Hale, who survives. Zeke had grown up in Caneadea, and graduated from Belfast Central School class of 1945. He served with the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater, part of the Occupational Forces, where he was in the Army marching band and did clerical work there. Returning to Caneadea, he was employed at the New York State Weighing Station for a period of time, then in 1962, he became rural letter carrier for Caneadea. In 1972, he became postmaster in Rushford, serving until retirement in 1988. After retirement, he was a bus driver for Pioneer Central School, then Belfast Central School, retiring from that in 2001. He loved music, especially singing, playing the organ, was an avid traveler, was excellent at using the computer, but the thing he loved best was being with family especially his grandchildren. He was a member of the Caneadea United Methodist Church, a member of the Young Men's Choral Club, a 50-year member of the Enchanted Mountain Chorus, church organist in the Caneadea and Rushford United Methodist churches, member of the Rushford Concert Band, member of the Dixieland Band, and a board member of the Labor Day Association. He is survived by two sons: Aaron (Francine) Burr of Silver Springs, N.Y., and Christopher (Janet) Burr of LeRoy, N.Y.; six daughters: Susan (Harry) Klein of Conesus, N.Y., Barbara (Harry) Burton of Olean, N.Y., Constance (Charles) Wixon of Gainesville, N.Y., Lori Burr (Mike Thompson) of Randolph, Michele (Steven) Haettich of Caneadea, N.Y., and Ruth (Scott) Dembinski of Silver Springs, N.Y.' 26 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three brothers: Grover ''Stewart'' (Pat) Burr of Caneadea, N.Y., Bruce Burr of Wellsville, N.Y., and Donald (Mikie) Burr of Belfast, N.Y.; four sisters: Crystal Michel of Sanborn, N.Y., Myrtle Kolezar of Caneadea, N.Y., Mary (Jim) Mountain of Belfast, N.Y., and Judy (Alan) Mills of Wiscoy, N.Y.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Burr; a brother, Jack Burr; and a sister, Elizabeth Burr. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, at 2 p.m., at the Caneadea United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held prior to the service at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Caneadea United Methodist Church; or a charity of the donor's choice. |
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Buttafaro, Salvatore J. “Sam” Salvatore J. "Sam" Buttafaro, 93, of 46 Walnut St., Jamestown, passed away at 3 a.m. Sunday (Jan. 1, 2012) in the Lutheran Home and Rehabilitation Center. A lifelong area resident he was born Sept. 25, 1918, in Jamestown, N.Y., a son of the late Thomas and Anna Calanni Buttafaro. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp serving from 1942 to 1945 during World War II and was one of the oldest World War II veterans in Chautauqua County. Before his retirement in 1980, he was employed by Scalise Construction Company for 31 years and also was a bartender for the former Galati's Restaurant for 20 years. He was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 926, the John W. Tiffany Post 53 Veteran of Foreign Wars, and the Henry Mosher Post 638 American Legion, Falconer. He will be remembered as a loving, caring and protective father and grandfather whose favorite pastime was being involved in his grandchildren's lives. He was always there to help raise them and would attend all of their sporting events. Surviving are a daughter Ann Marie (James) Webber of Dunkirk, N.Y.; a daughter-in-law, Michelle Buttafaro of Jamestown; four grandchildren: Melissa M., Andrew T. and Kaitlyn A. Buttafaro, all of Jamestown, and Joshua T. Webber of Dunkirk; a brother Anthony Buttafaro; and a sister Frances Paterniti, both of Jamestown. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, the former Belle L. Barber Buttafaro, whom he married April 1, 1957, and who died Dec. 6, 1990; a son, Thomas A. Buttafaro, who died July 29, 2002; a brother, Frank Buttafaro; and a sister, Mary Beswick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. James Catholic Church. The Rev. Darrell G. Duffy, pastor, will be celebrant. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Lind Funeral Home where a Christian Wake Service will be led at 8 p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Thomas A. Buttafaro Community Service Fund, c/o The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, 418 Spring St., Jamestown, NY 14701, the St. James Catholic Church, 27 Allen St., Jamestown, NY 14701, or to the Knights of Columbus. You may light a candle in remembrance of "Sam" at www.lindfuneralhome. |
Butts, Irene S. Irene S. Butts, 92, formerly of Lakewood, died Tuesday, Jan, 1, 2013, in her home in Covenant Manor. She was born July 10, 1920, in Westport, Pa., a daughter of the late Charles and Anna Arndt Smith. Prior to her retirement in 1985, she was employed by HSBC Bank as a teller for 18 years. She was a former member of Lakewood Rod and Gun and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed solving crossword puzzles. Surviving are a son, John (Cindy) Butts of Jamestown; four grandchildren: J. Trevor (Kristine) Butts of Falconer, Stacy (Orman) Clemons of Olean, Michelle (Jason) Muscarella of Jamestown, and Melissa Butts of Washington, D.C.; and seven great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Butts, who died June 5, 1965; a son, James Butts; a sister Clarrissa Smith; and three brothers: Arthur, Howard and James Smith. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Visitation will not be observed. Memorials may be made to Lakewood Memorial Library, 12 W. Summit Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750. You may light a candle in remebrnace of Irene at www.lindfuneralhome.com. |
Butts, Jamie B. August 22, 2012 The Post-Journal Jamie B. Butts, 31, of 138 Prospect St., Jamestown, died unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, in his home. He was born July 8, 1981, in Jamestown the son of Robin Weber Van Guilder and Shawn Butts. Jamie was a 1999 graduate of Jamestown High School. He enjoyed all outdoor activities, including fishing and hiking, and he loved spending time with his daughters. He also enjoyed playing his guitar, especially at the Frog on Sundays. Surviving are his father Shawn of Jamestown; mother Robin and step father, David Van Guilder of Jamestown; two daughters: Ariona Spencer of Jamestown, and MacKenzie Hebner of Falconer; a brother, Brandyn Weber (Ashley Harrison) of Jamestown; a nephew, Jeremy Michael Weber of James-town; and his girlfriend, Jamie Dorman and her daughter, Arriona of Jamestown. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jeremy Butts; and his grandparents. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Lind Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. You may light a candle in remembrance of Jamie at www.lindfuneralhome.com. |