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Laflamme, Alice "Sissy" Cooper 
THE VILLAGES, Fla. - Alice "Sissy" Cooper Laflamme 
of The Villages, Fla., passed away Friday (May 25, 
2012), at home peacefully following a five-year 
battle with progressive supranuclear palsy.
  She was born March 3, 1936, in Randolph, N.Y., the 
daughter of the late Donald H. and Dorothea Bowen Cooper.
  Sissy was a 1954 graduate of Randolph Central School, 
and lived in Jamestown until moving to Florida in 1987. Prior to her retirement, she had 
worked as a waitress for 25 years in both California and New York.
  She enjoyed traveling, playing slots, golf and spending time with her grandchildren.
 She was a Protestant by faith, and was a member of the Jamestown American Legion 
Auxiliary Unit 347.
Sissy is survived by her husband, Bob Laflamme of The Villages, Fla.; brother, 
Sonny Cooper and his wife, Mary Lou, of Randolph; son, Duane Walker and his wife, 
Lori, of San Bernardino, Calif., and their children: Patrick Walker and Starr Moore; 
daughter, Stephanie Walker of Meadview, Ariz., and her son Cody Walker.
  She was preceded by her parents; and a brother, Larry Cooper.
Visitation will not be observed. Inurnment will be in the Randolph Cemetery.
  Local arrangements were entrusted to the Van Rensselaer & Son Funeral Home, 14 Church 
St., Randolph. To send a condolence log onto www.vanrensselaerandsonfuneralhome.com.
  Memorials may be sent to Cornerstone Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL. 32162 (352) 751-3150.

Lahr, Doris P.
Aquabelle at 1939 New York World’s Fair Doris Pellemeier Lahr, 92, of Dewittville N.Y., 
former Aquabelle in Billy Rose's Aquacade at the 1939 New York World's Fair, died 
Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011. She swam in five synchronized swim shows each day during the Fair's 
six-month run.
  In recent years, DP wrote four books chronicling her life. The first of these 
books, rich with details of growing up on Staten Island in the '20s and '30s, and her 
courtship with her husband, is in the Staten Island Historical Society collection. 
  She was married for 60 years to the late Fred C. Lahr, a prominent Staten 
Island attorney, who represented Chase Manhattan Bank, Richmond County Savings 
Bank and Westerleigh Savings and Loan.
  Fred and Doris had their summer and then retirement home in Dewittville, for 
the past 35 years. She was an avid photographer, who won many contests and awards, 
both on Staten Island and Chautauqua County. Several of her photographs are 
featured on Lake Chautauqua postcards. DP attended the Dewittville United Methodist 
Church, and was a member of their women's group. She also was a member of 
the First Tuesday Club and the Senior Citizens Club of Mayville.
  She is survived by their four children: Bruce (Mary Lewis) Lahr of Pittsburgh, 
PA; Brenda (Henry) Malarkey of Dewittville, N.Y., "B" Barbara (Jack Mullen) 
Lahr of Wheaton, Ill., and Bonnie (Greg) Milne of Dewittville, N.Y. Her eight 
grandchildren are: David Lahr of Water-town, Mass., Richard (Kel-ly) Lahr of 
West Valley City, Utah, Henry (Kim) Malarkey of Jamestown, N.Y., Doris (Steve) 
Godfrey of Dewittville, N.Y., Tom (Erin O'Brien) Mullen of St. James, N.Y., 
Bill Mullen of Hoboken, N.J., and Brian Milne and Andy Milne of Exton, Pa. She 
is also survived by five great-grandchildren: Reed Lahr, Henry and Ryan Malarkey, 
and Sara and Alex Godfrey; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  At the request of the deceased there will be no visitation or funeral service.
  
Lamb, Daniel Edward
  WESTFIELD - Daniel Edward Lamb, 45, of Orlando, Fla., died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2011, 
from injuries sustained in an accident in Florida.
  Born in Erie, Pa., on April 4, 1966, he grew up and went to school in Sherman, N.Y., 
and was a longtime resident of Orlando, Fla. Daniel had just celebrated his 15-year 
anniversary as a Disney horticulturalist and landscaping specialist. Daniel will be 
remembered for his sense of humor, his warm smile, his loving and nurturing nature, 
his love of family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with his partner, his friends 
and family, his dogs, playing pool, bowling, and landscaping.
  Daniel is survived by his loving partner, Bidal Orona of Orlando; sisters: Darlene Dutt 
and Debra Barry; brothers: Douglas, Dennis, David, Robert and Richard Lamb; father 
Dorland Lamb; nieces and nephews; and longtime friend, Fred McQuate.
  He was predeceased by his mother Joyce Lamb; and his nephew, Kris Lamb.
 Friends and family will be received on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at the MASON Funeral Home, 
37 Clinton St., Westfield, N.Y., from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The memorial services 
will begin at noon with the Rev. Vincent Sanzo officiating. Private burial will 
be in Union Cemetery.
  Log on to www.masonfuneral.com to send Daniel's family a message of sympathy.
  
Landon, Daniel Patrick
  WESTFIELD - Daniel Patrick Landon, 53, of Bath, N.Y., formerly of Westfield, died at 
home Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, following a lengthy illness.
  Dan was born May 29, 1958, in Jamestown, N.Y., the son of Joyce (Swanson) Landon 
of North East, Pa., and the late Robert Landon.
  Dan attended Westfield Academy and Central School, and served briefly in the U.S. 
Marine Corps after high school receiving an honorable medical discharge in 1975. Dan had 
been a commercial fisherman on Lake Erie during the 1980s working with Bob Irwin on 
the "Sally Jo" and with Ike Monroe. Dan and had been employed by the former Farr Lumber 
of Westfield, and retired from Add Lumber, as a manager in 2008, due to illness.
  He was a master mason and had been past master of the former Summit Lodge 219 F&AM 
of Westfield in 1989.
  Besides his mother, Joyce of North East, Pa.; Dan is survived by his daughter, Sara 
Tolbert of Chautauqua, N.Y.; two sons: Jason Landon of Raeford, N.C., and Robert "Bobby" 
Landon of Westfield, N.Y.; and by his former wife and mother of his children, Sally Irwin 
Landon of Westfield.
  Dan is further survived by his four sisters: Susan (Michael) Byczynski of Dunkirk, N.Y., 
Diana Lynn Thompson of North East, Pa., Elaine Landon of North Carolina, and Kathy 
Neil of Tennessee; as well as by his six brothers: Robert, Paul, and James, all of 
North East, Pa., Steven of Mayville, N.Y., John of California, and Ronald Landon of 
Westfield.
  He was the proud grandfather of Kylee and Cameron Tolbert,; and was very fond of his 
in-laws, Vi and Bob Irwin also of Westfield.
  He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Landon; and by his brother, Donald A. 
Landon, who passed away in 2011.
  At Dan's request, all services will be held privately.
 Memorial contributions in Dan's honor may be made to his family through the MASON 
Funeral Home, 37 Clinton St., Westfield, NY 14787.
  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the MASON Funeral Home, 37 Clinton St., 
Westfield, N.Y.

LaPierre, Charles M. 
  A memorial mass for Charles M. LaPierre, 79, of 4005 North Harold Ave., Bemus Point, 
who died March 13, 2012, will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2012, in St. 
Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church, Bemus Point. The Rev. Al Clody will be celebrant.
 Burial will be in the Bemus Point Cemetery. Friends will be received for one hour 
prior to the service in the church.
  Memorials may be made to the Bemus Point Fire Department, P.O. Box 306, Bemus Point, 
NY 14712 or to the Bemus Point Library, 12 Main St., Bemus Point, NY 14712.
  You may light a candle in remembrance of Charles at www.lindfuneralhome.com.    
  
Larson, Larry C.
  Larry Clark Larson, 90, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 13, 2011, in the John and 
Orpha Blair Hospice Home.
  He was born Feb. 11, 1921, in Frederick, Md., he was the son of the late Oscar 
and Blanche Miller Larson.
  The family moved to Jamestown, N.Y., in 1928 and has resided there until moving 
to Warren Pa., in October 2011.
  He was a 1940 graduate of Jamestown High School and served in the U.S. Air Force 
as a 2nd lieutenant in the 8th Air Force in the European Theatre stationed in 
London during World War II. Following his U.S. Air Force discharge, he was 
employed for many years at Blackstone Manufacturing Co. He later worked at 
Marlin Rockwell Corp from which he retired in 1987. 
  He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and of the War Vets Association. 
  For over 25 years he enjoyed being a part of the Tuesday men's luncheon get together.
  He is survived by his wife, Ethylene Swanson Lindblad Larson, whom he married 
June 29, 1989. He is also survived by his daughter, Patricia (Abe) Rosenberg of 
Jamestown; and a son, Timothy (Terri) Larson of Balston Spa, N.Y.; three 
stepchildren: Beth Konkus of Stuart, Fla., Peter Lindblad of Jamestown, and 
Nancy Lindblad of Warren; nine grandchildren: Jessica (Matt) Harvey of 
Jamestown, Erin (Brad) Beckstrom of Frewsburg, N.Y., and Mark (Rachel) Carraher 
of Jamestown, Emily Wood of Lancaster, Pa., Katie Chapman of Groton, N.Y., Andrew 
Shodi of the U.S. Air Force in New Jersey, Adrian Shodi of Warren and Pittsburgh, 
and Christopher and Ryan Larson of Balston Spa; and several great-grandchildren.
  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Constance 
Foley Larson, whom he married in 1944, and who died Oct. 3, 1987; his daughter, 
Sharon Dorman in 2005; his brother, Robert in 1990; and an infant great grandson, 
Landyn Beckstrom.
  A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, at 
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 556 East Second St., Jamestown 14701 with chaplain 
of Lutheran Social Services, Dan Rumfelt, officiating.
  Memorial contributions can be directed to American Diabetes Association, P.O. 
Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
  The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc has been entrusted with arrangements. 
Online condolences may be offered at www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.

Lane, Quentin T.  
  Quentin T. Lane, 77, of 223 South Hanford Ave., W.E. passed away at 11:58 a.m. 
Thursday (June 7, 2012), in W.C.A. Hospital.
  A lifelong area resident, he was born July 24, 1934, in Jamestown, N.Y., a son of 
the late Archie and Grace Sumner Lane.
 Quentin was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from Feb. 11, 1957, to Sept. 4, 
1958. Following his active duty he also served in the U.S. Army Reserves until 1963.
 Prior to his illness, he was a longtime member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 
112. He had also owned and operated Lanes Heating and Cooling for several years.
 He was a former member of the War Vets Recreation Club and the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club.
 He will be remembered as one who had keen interest in cars. He loved drag racing and 
just being around anything to do with the car business.
  Surviving are a son, Gary L. Lane of Jamestown; a daughter, Shelly Beth McAleer of 
Sugar Grove, Pa.; four grandchildren: Jade Seekings of Ashville, N.Y., Tyler Schulz of 
Jamestown, Kacie Carnahan and Erin McAleer, both of Sugar Grove; a great-granddaughter, 
Mallorie Seekings; a brother, Richard Lane and a sister, Shirley Thorpe, both of Sumter, 
S.C.; and his companion, Patricia Conklin of Jamestown.
 Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife the former Susan E. Drescher 
Lane, whom he married May 28, 1955, and who died Sept. 24, 1996.
 A private graveside service will be held in the Sunset Hill Cemetery. Visitation will 
not be observed.
 Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Memorial Processing Center, 6725 
Lyons St. P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057.
 You may light a candle in remembrance of Quentin at www.lindfuneralhome. com.

Lange, Delmar F. 
  CONEWANGO VALLEY - Delmar F. Lange, 89, of Brown Road, Conewango Valley, passed 
away at 8:40 p.m., Sunday April 22, 2012, in Heritage Park Rehab and Skilled Nursing 
Center in Jamestown.
  He was born March 3, 1923, in Silver Creek, N.Y., the son of the late William and 
Lillian Voss Lange.
  He attended high school in Silver Creek, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving 
during World War II from January 3, 1943, to December 31, 1945. He received the 
Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal and the 
Asiat-ic Pacific Medal. He was a member of the Jamestown Veteran of Foreign Wars 
Post 53 and the American Legion.
  Mr. Lange retired from Barnes Construction in Falconer, where he was a carpenter. In 
earlier years, he had worked for Bob Hilt Construction and Jamestown Plywood. He was 
a member of Carpenters Union Local 66. Delmar also enjoyed woodworking and making 
gun cabinets for family and friends, and playing cards.
  He is survived by three daughters: Bonnie Sweatman and her husband, Arthur of Bemus 
Point, Debra Lange of Hinsdale, and Nancy Lange of Conewango Valley; two sons: James 
Lange and his wife, Karen of Ashville, and William Lange and his wife, Missy of 
Jamestown; 16 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude A. Sheldon Lange, whom he marred Oct. 
12, 1946, and who predeceased him on Oct. 5, 2011; a daughter, Shirley Marie Lange 
Stuart; and a sister, Evelyn Schanzlin.
  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday (April 25, 2012), in the 
VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home, 14 Church St., Randolph, from where the family 
will receive friends two hours prior to the services from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 
Rev. Gerald Haglund, chaplain of Heritage Ministries, will officiate. Burial will 
follow in Randolph Cemetery. Full military honors will be conducted by the Randolph 
American Legion Post 181.
  To send a condolence, log onto www.vanrensselaerandsonfuneralhome.com.
 Memorials may be sent to Randolph Rescue Squad, Randolph, NY 14772.  
 
Langworthy, Wayne Dewitt
  Wayne Dewitt Langworthy, 93, left this world for his eternal journey on Tuesday, 
Nov. 15, 2011, in Lake Havasu City, Ariz.
  He was born Sept. 25, 1918, in Gerry, N.Y., to Frank and Millicent (Manross) Langworthy.
  Wayne served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as an aviation machinist mate, 
third class, and was honorably discharged. He married his beloved wife, 
Geraldine Langworthy on Jan. 27, 1941, in Jamestown, N.Y., and they would spend 
68 years together before her passing.
  Wayne enjoyed an active life of hunting, fishing, shooting, camping and 
spending time with his family, a real "family guy.'' He always had a story 
or joke to tell to keep people laughing and said one could find humor in 
most every situation.
  Wayne spent his working years as a machinist, working at Crescent Tool Co., 
Spartan Tool Co. and retired from Jamestown Die & tool during his career. He was 
well known in the Jamestown area for gunsmithing, as the owner of Wayne's Gun 
Shop. He also repaired clocks, watches, and sold camping trailers. After retiring, 
Wayne and Gerry moved to Lake Havasu, Ariz., to be closer to their family. 
Wayne continued machining at home and was always thinking about the next project.
  He was a member of the Lake Havasu City Sportsman Club and a lifetime member 
of the National Rifle Association (NRA).
  Wayne will be missed by everyone who knew him, and welcomed by those who 
will join him in Heaven. We thank you, Dad, for always being there for us and 
giving us your gift of humor to carry with us forever.
  Wayne is survived by his daughters: Linda Langworthy and Carol Miller; son, 
Larry Langworthy; sister, Louisa Smith of Sinclairville, N.Y.
  He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Gerry Langworthy; parents, 
Frank and Millicent Langworthy; brothers: Warren and Ward; and a half-sister, 
Blanche Harle.
  Contributions can be made in Wayne's name to the Western Arizona Humane 
Society, 1100 Empire Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.lakehavasumortuary.com.

LaSalle, Monica A.
  Monica A. LaSalle of Central Avenue, Brocton, N.Y., died Sunday, June 17, 2012, at 
the Heritage Village in Gerry, N.Y.
  She was 89 years of age, born in Dunkirk, N.Y., on May 9, 1923, the daughter of the 
late Stanley and Ellen Niewolak. A lifelong area resident, Mrs. LaSalle was a homemaker.
  She also operated LaSalle's Grape Farm on Martin Road with her late husband, Albin R. 
LaSalle, which had been the family operation from 1925 to 2002.
  She was a member of St. Dominic's Church of Brocton, N.Y., and was a former member 
of the Brocton-Portland Senior Citizens.
  She is survived by her son, Philip A. LaSalle of Fredonia, N.Y.; her grandsons, 
Philip J. LaSalle of Dunkirk, N.Y., and Timothy M. LaSalle of New Paltz, N.Y.; her 
great-granddaughter, Hayden A. LaSalle of Dunkirk, N.Y.; her niece, Diana Doherty 
of Vero Beach, Fla.; and a nephew, Tom Fern of Irvine, Calif.
  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Albin, whom she 
married on Oct. 15, 1947, and who passed away on June 4, 2002; her brother, Philip 
Niewolak; and her sister, Isabelle Fern.
  Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be held 
Saturday, June 23, 2012, at 10 a.m. from St. Dominic's Church in Brocton, N.Y. Private 
entombment will be in the Holy Trinity Cemetery Mousoleum. There will be visitation at 
the Morse Funeral Home, Brocton, N.Y., from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2012.

Lathrop, Jim
  Jim Lathrop passed away on Nov. 10, 2011, in Falls Church, Va., after a 
courageous battle with emphysema.
  He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Norma H. Dorn Lathrop; 
brother, Daniel Lathrop, Falconer, N.Y.; sister, Judith Lathrop, Fredonia, 
N.Y.; niece, Tracy Ann Lathrop, Jamestown, N.Y.; and nephew, Richard James 
Lathrop, North Carolina.
  Born in Jamestown, N.Y., on Nov. 28, l940, he graduated from Falconer High 
School, and attended Fenn College, now Cleveland State University, Cleveland, 
Ohio, graduating in l964. While at Fenn, he was president of his fraternity, 
Tau Kappa Epsilon. He earned his master's in clinical psychology from Cleveland 
State in 1972, followed by post-graduate training at the Gestalt Institute in 
Cleveland.
  While at Cleveland State he served as director of the audiovisual department 
until 1970. During this period he also was on active duty with the National 
Guard for six months.
  He returned to Jamestown in 1973, where he was appointed to the position of 
clinical psychologist with the Chautauqua Coun-ty Drug Abuse Program. In 1974, 
Jim joined the staff of Jamestown Community College as a psychology professor, 
retiring June 1998.
  While at JCC he received the SUNY Chancellor's Award and the JCC Faculty 
Award for Excellence in Teaching. He was chairman of the business and social 
sciences division and director of the student success and development 
studies programs.
  During this period, he did private counseling. He also attended and taught 
at Creative Problem Solving Institute conferences throughout the U.S., and 
at a special project in Brazil.
  Of the many places he and his wife visited on their extensive travels, the 
Big Island of Hawaii was a favorite and they moved there in 1999. While 
residing in Kailua-Kona, Jim served as president of the Kona Daifukuji 
Orchid Club and volunteered extensively with AARP, including a term as chapter 
president.
  In August 2009, Goodwin House, Falls Church, Va., become his home, where he 
was involved in many of its activities and made numerous new friends.
 
Laughlin, Florien C. “Mona” 
  Florien C. "Mona" Laughlin, 68, of 687 Guernsey Hollow Road in Frewsburg, passed 
away at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 23, 2011), in her home surrounded by her family.
  She was the wife of James T. Laughlin, whom she married May 20, 1983.
  Mona was born May 4, 1943, in Jamestown, the daughter of the late Lloyd and 
Olive Winblad Carlson.
  A graduate of Fredonia State College, she taught second grade classes in Bemus 
Point for over 26 years, retiring in 1999. Mona touched many lives as both an 
educator and an honest and caring person, who always saw the best in everyone. 
Her continual smile was an inspiration in itself to all who knew her.
  Mona also loved to travel, enjoyed watching football and was an avid NASCAR fan.
  In addition to her husband, surviving is a son, Richard S. McMasters of Apopka, 
Fla.; a daughter, Jodi L. (Bryan) Clerkin of Syracuse, N.Y.; a grandson, 
Ethan P. Clerkin of Syracuse; three brothers: John Carlson of Tucson, Ariz., 
David Carlson of Holly Springs, N.C., and Frederick Carlson of Horseheads, 
N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews including: Brett Carlson of Holly Springs, 
Jill Fredd of Westfield, N.Y., Melinda Crabtree of Frewsburg, and Melissa 
Allmaier of Beaver Dams, N.Y.
  A celebration of life will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the 
Frewsburg American Legion.
  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge, 197 Summer 
St., Buffalo, NY 14222; or to Our Lady of Loreto Church, St. Vincent DePaul 
Society, 309 W. Everett St., Falconer, NY 14733.
You may light a candle in remembrance of Mona at www.lindfuneralhome.com.

Lauinger, Myrtle
  Myrtle Lauinger, 96, of 521 Weeks St., where she resided with her beloved grandson, 
Jon, formerly of North Main Street Extension, passed away at 2:58 a.m. Tuesday (June 
19, 2012), in WCA Hospital.
  A lifelong area resident, she was born July 4, 1915, in the town of Ellery, a daughter 
of the late Frank Scott and Mary Melquist Rhodes.
  She was the widow of Joseph J. Lauinger, whom she married Dec, 1, 1934, in Falconer, 
N.Y., and who died Oct. 22, 1990.
  In earlier years, she was employed by the former Fashion Clothes, and also worked 
for several families in the Jamestown area.
  She will be remembered as an excellent seamstress, who enjoyed making clothes for 
other people. Many other people will remember the gifts from her well-tended rose 
and iris gardens.
  Myrtle was a devoted and active member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and the 
Falconer Methodist Church.
  Surviving are a daughter, Mary Lou (Alton) Reichard of Jamestown; three grandchildren: 
David (Tammy) Reichard of Ross Mills, Capt. (Ret.) Thomas (Marjorie) Reichard of 
Houston, Texas, and Jon (Mala) Reichard of Jamestown; seven great-grandchildren; and 
one great-great-grandson.
  Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Alvin Rhodes, who 
died in 1984.
  A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Visitation will 
not be observed. Inurnment will be in the Fluvanna Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Falconer Public Library, 101 W. Main St. Falconer, 
NY 14733.
  You may light a candle in remembrance of Myrtle at www.lindfuneralhome.com. 

Lauritson, Martha M. 
  FREWSBURG, N.Y. - Martha M. Lauritson, 84, of 30 Rice Ave., Frewsburg, 
died at 4 a.m. Monday, April 1, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in
 Warren, Pa.
 She was born June 4, 1928, in Ellery Center, the daughter of Orville 
and Irene Persons Seekings.
  She graduated from Falconer High School, June 24, 1946. She was a 
member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church.
  She is survived by her two sons: Harvey O. (Janice) Lauritson of Frewsburg, 
N.Y., and Dr. George A. (Sun) Lauritson of St. Robert, Mo.; a sister, 
Theona Babcock of Jamestown, N.Y.; five grandchildren: David, Christopher 
and Ty Lauritson and Richard Hayes II and George Lauritson Jr.; 11 
great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
  She was preceded by her husband, Harvey H. Lauritson, whom she married Aug. 
17, 1946, in Falconer, N.Y., and who preceded her Aug. 5, 2009; a daughter, 
Barbara Crissman in 2000; and a sister, Laura Moore.
  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at 
VanRenssalaer & Son Funeral Home, Randolph, N.Y., with visitation one 
hour prior to the service with the Rev. James Mitchener, retired 
pastor, officiating.
  Burial will be at Lake View Cemetery in Jamestown, N.Y.
  Arrangements are entrusted to the VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home, 14 
Church St., Randolph. To leave a condolence, log onto 
www.vanrensselaerandsonfuneralhome.com.
  Memorials may be made to Kiantone Congregational Church.
 
LaValle, Samuel R. 
  Samuel R. LaValle, 74, formerly of 417 Hazzard St., Jamestown, passed away 
Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, at his home in Half Moon Bay, where he lived with 
his wife, Marlene of 34 years.
  He was born in Jamestown, the son of Samuel and Ada Lunetta LaValle on April 12, 1937.
  He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1954, and then went to John Carroll 
University in Cleveland. After graduation, he went to California, where he 
lived in Huntington Beach, Malibu and Half Moon Bay.
  Surviving besides his wife are two children: Nikki LaValle Dooley and Tracy 
LaValle; and three grandchildren: Daniel, James and Erin LaValle. He is also 
survived by his sister, Nikki LaValle Gullotti and husband, Dominic and nephew, 
Daniel T. Gullotti, all of Jamestown,
  He was cremated in Half Moon Bay and will be buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 
at a later date.

LaVenice, Rachel W. 
  Rachel W. LaVenice, 69, of Lancaster, Pa., died Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at her home.
 Rachel was a fine example of the Hebrew meaning of her name, which is "ewe," little 
Lamb of God: a tender person of high principles, a firm sense of honor and a 
self-effacing individual.
  She was married 51 years to John H. LaVenice Sr. Born in Jamestown, N.Y., she was 
the daughter of the late Clarence W. and Florence M. Crofoot Wells.
  After selflessly dedicating her life to loving and raising her children, at the age 
of 61, Rachel was able to pursue and achieve her other lifelong dream of becoming a 
nurse. She enjoyed nursing up until three weeks before her death. She was a member of 
the Hempfield Brethren In Christ Church, where for many years she taught Sunday 
school as well as helped on the kitchen committee. Her interests included gardening, 
reading, politics, and spending time with her grandkids and family. Everyone she 
met immediately went from stranger to friend because of her great love and kindness.
  Rachel's greatest passion in life was serving her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 
Proverbs 3:5, "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart, lean not on your own 
understanding, in all of your ways acknowledge Him and he will direct your path," was 
one of her favorite Bible verses and epitomized her life.
  Surviving besides her husband is a daughter, Ginger, wife of Craig R. Lefever 
of Millersville; five sons: Andrew J., husband of Joy LaVenice of Paradise, Michael, 
husband of Deb LaVenice of Columbia, John H. LaVenice Jr. of Holtwood, Timothy W. 
husband, of Ashley LaVenice of Manheim, and Stephen A., husband of Jill LaVenice 
of Landisville; 10 grandchildren; a brother, William, husband of Kerry Wells of 
South Carolina; and two sisters, Cynthia Bravo of Marlboro, Md., and Jeanne, wife 
of Fred Humble of Ashville, N,Y.
  A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 4, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Community 
Fellowship Church, 200 Bethel Drive, Lancaster, Pa., with Dr. George R. Kimber 
officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.
  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Life Outreach 
International (Mission: Rescue Life), P.O. Box 982000, Fort Worth, TX 76182, in 
memory of Rachel LaVenice. (Sex slavery continues to be one of the largest 
"businesses" among organized crime. Mission: Rescue Life is currently going into 
Nepal, where human traffickers are operating and helps reach, rescue and restore 
young girls from these atrocities.) To send an online condolence to the family, 
visit our website at www.kasnyderfuneralhome.com.

Lawson, Oramon Eugene 
  Oramon Eugene Lawson, 92, of Lakewood passed away Saturday (June 9, 2012) in WCA Hospital.
  A lifelong area resident, he was born April 4, 1920, in Cattaraugus, the son of the 
late Fred and Ruth Remington Lawson.
  Oramon was a 1939 graduate of Jamestown High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army 
serving during World War II from 1941 to 1945. He was co-owner of Lakewood Sheet Metal 
Corp retiring in 1982.
  He was a past member of the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club and enjoyed fishing, hunting, 
camping and golfing.
  Surviving are his son Gary O. Lawson of Lakewood, a daughter Shelley (James) LaForte of 
Wrightwood, Calif.; four grandchildren: Dominique LaForte-D'Angelo, Gabrielle LaForte, 
Sicily LaForte and Emily Lawson; and two great-grandchildren: Chiara D'Angelo and 
Harrison LaForte-Campos.
  He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Rich Lawson, whom he married March 19, 
1949, in Bemus Point, N.Y., who died May 23, 2007; and a brother Kenneth Lawson.
  A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Visitation 
will not be observed.
  Memorials may be donated to the James Prendergast Library Association, 509 Cherry St., 
Jamestown, NY 14701 or to a charity of one's choice.
Visit our website at www.falconerfuneralhome.net to light a candle in remembrance. 
 
Lawson, Sherwood H.
  Sherwood H. Lawson, 84, of 600 Baker St. Ext. #6, formerly of 28 Kingsbury St., died 
Saturday Nov. 12, 2011 at Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital, Buffalo.
  He was born Oct. 28, 1927 in Jamestown the son of the late Albert L. and Frances 
Wilson Lawson. Sherwood was a 1946 graduate of the former Celoron High School and served 
in the US Army and the Naval Reserves. For 33 years, he was employed as a machine tool 
maker at the former Proto Tool, and later, retired from Jamestown Metal Products. He 
was a communicant of Holy Apostles Parish Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, and a 
longtime member of Ingjald Lodge 
#65 I.O.V. singing in the Viking Male Chorus for over 20 years. He also sang 
for 10 years with the Jamestown Harmony Express.
  Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Dorothy Meagher Lawson whom he 
married Sept. 13, 1958; a daughter, Ellen M. Lawson (Kenneth Goldberg) 
of Snyder, N.Y.; a son, Paul R. Lawson (Amanda Rozaklis) of Honeoye 
Falls-Rochester, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Angela Goldberg of Ithaca, 
N.Y.; Veronica Goldberg, Benjamin Goldberg, both of Snyder; two sisters, 
Linnea Nichols of Cassadaga, N.Y.; and Tina Tilyou of Bushnell, Fla.
  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty McGonegal; 
and two brothers, Burton Lawson, and Albert Louis Lawson.
  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in 
Holy Apostles Parish Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Dennis W. 
Mende, pastor, will be celebrant.
Entombment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the 
Lind Funeral Home where a Christian Wake Service will be held at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday.
  Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, PO Box 631, Buffalo, 
NY 14240-0631; or Holy Apostles Parish Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 
508 Cherry St. Jamestown, NY 14701; or to a charity of choice.
You may light a candle in remembrance of Sherwood at www.lindfuneralhome.com.

Lawson, Shirley Ann (Johnson)
  October 14, 2011, Shirley Ann (Johnson) Lawson, 82, passed away 
on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011.
  Born and raised in Jamestown, N.Y., she was the daughter of 
Reynold and Ruby Johnson.
  She was a graduate of Jamestown High School, class of 1947. 
  She worked at The Post-Journal, and married Milton Lawson. They 
recently celebrated their 59th anniversary.
  Besides being an avid artist, specializing in oil paintings and 
watercolors, she enjoyed embroidery, baking and ceramics. She also
was quite a homemaker for her husband, three children and several cats.
  She is survived by her husband, Milton Lawson of Orlando; son, Gary Lawson 
of Virginia Beach, Va.; daughter, Melanie Lawson of Orlando; and son, 
Jonathan Lawson of Orlando. In addition, she has two grandchildren: Vincent 
Lawson of Virginia Beach, and Autumn Lawson of Austin, Texas, along with two 
great-granddaughters: Katelyn and Hailey. She is also survived by her sister, 
Joyce (Johnson) Schultz of Celoron; some cousins and several nieces and nephews 
who loved her.

Leathers, Stephen Lee 
  Stephen Lee Leathers, 54, of 367 Reed Cove Road, Waynesville, N.C., and Sarasota, 
Fla., passed away at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2012, in North Carolina.
  Steve was born March 13, 1958, in Jamestown, a son of Donald Leathers and Marian 
Van Order Leathers, and grew up in Jamestown playing Little League baseball in his 
early years.
  Steve sang with the Men of Tomorrow and A Cappella Choir at Jamestown High School, 
graduating from Jamestown High School in 1976. He later graduated from Alfred University.
  A licensed carpenter, Steve moved to Florida, where he built many houses in the Sarasota 
area, and was a member of the Eagles. It was in Sarasota that Steve married the love 
of his life, Judy Lehmann, on May 8, 2002.
  He was a fan of NASCAR and the Cleveland Browns, Boston Red Sox and Boston Celtics.
  In his final years, Steve fought a hard battle with cancer, and had bonded even more 
closely with his wife, Judy.
  In addition to his parents of Jamestown, Steve is survived by his wife Judy of 
Waynesville; stepchildren: Melanie Lehmann and Joseph Lehmann Jr. of Sarasota; a 
sister, Sue (Collin) Smith of Lakewood, N.Y.; and brother, David (Shelly) Leathers 
of Jamestown; two nieces: Melissa (Nick) Palmisano of Syracuse, N.Y., and Alyssa 
Leathers of Jamestown; two nephews: Shawn Carlson and Eric Leathers, both of Jamestown; 
a grandnephew, Kyler Carlson; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
  A celebration of life and private family gathering will be held at a later date. Visitation 
will not be observed.
  Memorials may be made to Hospice Chautauqua County, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, 
NY 14750.
You may light a candle in remembrance of Steve at www.lindfuneralhome.com.

Stephen L. Leathers
  A celebration of life and gathering for the friends and family of Stephen L. Leathers will 
be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at the Allen Park Men's Club on Norby Road.
  Steve, 54, of Waynesville, N.C., and Sarasota, Fla., died May 17, 2012, in North 
Carolina, following a courageous battle with cancer.

LeBaron, Agnes C.
  Agnes C. LeBaron, 88, formerly of Kennedy, N.Y., Lakewood, N.Y. and Holiday, Fla., 
passed away at 11:15 a.m., Friday (Nov. 25, 2011) surrounded by her loving family 
at Heather Hill Rehab Center in New Port Richey, Fla., due to complications from 
double hip fractures.
  She was born Sept. 4, 1923, in Ellington, N.Y., to the late William and Mable 
Luce Freeman. Agnes was a 1942 graduate of Falconer Central High School.
  In earlier years, she had worked at the National Worsted Mills and retired from 
Industrial Pipe & Supply.
  She loved spending time with her family, family vacations and traveling. This past 
summer she spent much quality time with several of her grandchildren in Florida.
  She is survived by two children: daughter, Linda (Chuck) Briggs of Lakewood, N.Y., 
and Bayonet Point, Fla.; and son, Bruce LeBaron of Holiday, Fla.; eight grandchildren: 
Heidi (Bob) SanGeorge, Dunkirk, NY, Kelly (Gregg) Dixon, Dunedin, Fla., Tonya (Phil) 
Taber, Jamestown, N.Y., Art (Nikki) LeBaron, Odessa, Fla., Angela (Tom) Gunther, Palm 
Harbor, Fla., Robert LeBaron, Largo, Fla., Debbie (Jeff) Wilhelm, Jamestown, N.Y., 
Kristin (Jim) Alexander, Lakewood, N.Y.: 16 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great 
grandchild. She is also survived by a sister, Joyce Schauman, Kennedy, N.Y.; brothers: 
Richard (Lois) Freeman, Frewsburg, N.Y., and Ralph (Carole) Freeman, Mount Airy, Md.; 
and a special friend from high school, Leroy Clark, Jamestown, N.Y.
  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin F. LeBaron, 
whom she married on July 12, 1943, and celebrated 64 years together prior to his 
death on Oct. 10, 2006. Also preceding her were a brother, George Freeman; and 
sisters, Mary Freeman, Catherine (Storey) Ling and Phyllis (Lamberson) Moran.
  A private family memorial is being held in Florida and a second memorial will be 
held in New York state in the summer of 2012.
  Memorials may be made to Hospice; or the Alzheimer's Association; or a charity 
of one's choice.

LeBaron, Ellen Louise 
  Ellen Louise LeBaron passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at the Aurora House 
(a hospice home) in Spencerport, N.Y., after a four-month battle with brain cancer.
  She was born Oct. 7, 1942, near Gerry, N.Y., to the late Charles and Dorothy(Avery) 
Fessenden.
  Ellen graduated from Cassadaga Valley Central School in 1960, and remained in the area 
where she worked several different jobs, finally retiring after spending the past 
20 years as a pharmacy tech. She also assisted with the Noah's Ark Grandparents 
Program at Falconer United Methodist Church, where she attended.
  She will be remembered as a person who enjoyed puzzles and loved people.
  She is survived by her daughter, Roberta LeBaron who teaches in New York City; 
son, Randy (Sheryl) LeBaron, who pastors the Albion Free Methodist Church; brother, 
James (Inge) Fessenden and sister, Charlene Cloud, both from New Mexico; as well as 
six grandchildren; and many others who called her grandma, mom and friend.
  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Donald Fessenden; and granddaughter, 
Giovanna Martin.
  Ellen had chosen to be cremated, but there will be a time of visitation with the 
family this Sunday, June 3, 2012, at 2 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m., 
both will be at the Gerry Free Methodist Church with the Rev. Jeff Bellinger presiding.
  In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Aurora House 2494 S. Union St. 
Spencerport, NY 14559.

Leeper, Manuel Lewis 
August 28, 2012
The Post-Journal
  Manuel Lewis Leeper, 57, of Jamestown, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, at the Hamot Medical 
Center in Erie, following a brief illness.
  He was born June 26, 1955, in Logan, W.Va., the ninth of 12 children of the late 
Calvin H. Leeper Sr. and Lena Mae Ferguson Leeper, where his nickname "Bone" originated.
  Manuel was a 1974 graduate of Jamestown High School, where he was a gifted athlete in 
football and track. Known as "Manny" Leeper, he held several Western New Yorks records 
including a state record for the 400 yard dash. He attended Kent State University and 
continued playing football and participating in indoor track. After college he played 
semi-professional football with the Tonawanda Cougars.
  Manuel loved all sports, and in his later years found golf as his new passion. He and 
his golf buddies have been known to play at two different courses in one day.
  Manuel worked at various manufacturing sites in Jamestown. He had been employed by RHI 
Monofrax in Falconer, for a number of years and most recently by FCA Manufacturing in 
Lakewood.
  Manuel appreciated beauty in all its forms. He loved nature and had a special relationship 
with all creatures, especially the birds in his back yard. Always the individual, Manuel 
wasn't afraid to express himself with his style of dress. He'll always be remembered 
for his matching sunglasses, hats, jewelry, belts and flip-flops.
  Manuel had a deep love for family and friends. He always enjoyed visiting his children 
and grandchildren. He had a huge heart always lifting up the spirits of the elderly 
and the sick. His charismatic personality, with his smile, his 'gift of gab' and his 
humor will be dearly missed by all who knew him. A larger than life character, he would 
definitely light up a room with his presence.
  Most importantly, the family is rejoicing that having given himself to the Lord, Manuel 
is now with Jesus. He was happy to shout out and sing praises to God. He loved his 
music, especially gospel.
  In addition to his wife, Karen Bjorkholm-Leeper, surviving are his children: Casey 
(Darryl) Simmons, HaShaun Leeper, Henry Lamont (Coco) Leeper, Aaron (Karen) Leeper, 
Lena Leeper, Precious Lawrence, Alexander Lawrence, Koty Leeper and Khloe Leeper; and 
his grandchildren: Deserae Leeper, HaShaun Leeper Jr., Alexandra Lindsey, Spencer and 
Gabrielle Simmons, Evan Leeper, Eliza and Omar Mapps, and Nathan Leeper.
  Also surviving are brothers: Richard (Kathy), Ronnell, Wayne (Melanie), Greg (Debbie) 
and Calvin Jr. (Burnetta) Leeper, all of Jamestown; sisters: Calvinia Knight, Fannell 
Leeper, Gloria (Frank) Murphy, Phyllis (Lonnie) Kinsey and Diane Hicks, all of Jamestown; 
three aunts, several nieces and nephews and a host of cousins; in-laws: William and 
Dorothy Bjorkholm and Cynthia and Bruce Lawson; and several special friends.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, both in 2004, and a brother, Roger A. (Gigi) 
Leeper in 2008.
  The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Lutheran Church in Jamestown. The 
Rev. Adam Miller-Stubbendick will officiate. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery.
  The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Lind Funeral Home.
 Memorials may be made to the St. Susan Center, P.O. Box 1276, Jamestown, NY 14701; 
or the Boys and Girls Club of Jamestown, 62 Allen St., Jamestown, NY 14701.
  You may light a candle in remembrance of Manuel at www.lindfuneralhome.com.

Lefebvre, Judy E.
  Judy E. Lefebvre, 71, of 102 Lakeside Blvd. W.E., formerly of 28 Lakeview Ave., 
Lakewood, died Tuesday, Dec, 13, 2011, in her home.
  She was born May 20, 1940, in Jamestown, the daughter of the late Arthur C. 
and Dorothy Young Burnett, and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1958.
  Judy had been employed in the cafeterias of the former Celoron Elementary School 
and later the Lincoln Elementary School in Jamestown.
  A member of Celoron United Methodist Church, she also belonged to the Harmony 
Senior Citizens, Celoron Senior Citizens and the Herman Kent Post American Legion 
Auxiliary.
  Judy enjoyed keeping track of and caring for her family and friends.
 Surviving are two sons: George A. (Pamela) Lefebvre of Celoron, and Scott A. 
Lefebvre of McLean, Va.; two granddaughters: Darla Lefebvre and Lillian "Lilly" 
Lefebvre and a great-granddaughter, Avery Lefebvre, all of Celoron; a brother, 
David (Nancy) Burnett of Ashville, N.Y.; and a great-aunt, Lillian Fosburg 
Ward of Jamestown.
  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George A. 
Lefebvre, whom she married Nov. 21, 1964, and who died March 1, 2008.
  The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Lind Funeral Home. 
Pastor Heather Allport-Cohoon will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
  Following the funeral service Saturday, a reception will be held at the Celoron 
United Methodist Church in Celoron.
  The family will receive friends Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral 
home.
  Memorials may be made to Celoron United Methodist Church, 28 Livingston Ave., 
Celoron, NY 14720.
You may light a candle in remembrance of Judy at www.lindfuneralhome.com.

Leightley, Randy J. 
  Randy J. Leightley, 54, of 59 W. 13th St., Jamestown, formerly of Emporium, Pa., 
died Wednesday in the Heritage Park Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility.
  He was born Jan. 25, 1959, in Kittanning, Pa., the son of the late Clyde and 
Dorothy Blystone Leightley.
  Randy had been employed at the former Falcon Chair and Table Co. in Jamestown.
  Surviving are a sister, Wanda Schaffer of Ford City, Pa.; and three brothers, 
Gary Leightley and Laird Leightley, both of Kittanning, Pa. and Terry Leightley 
of Emporium, Pa.
  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lola Leightley; and a 
brother, Larry Leightley.
  A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Visitation will 
not be observed.
  You may light a candle in remembrance of Randy at www.lindfuneralhome.com.

LeRoy, F. Elaine 
  F. Elaine LeRoy, 87, formerly of McKinley Avenue and Bradmar Circle, died at 10:55 
p.m. Tuesday (April 24, 2012), in the Lutheran Home and Rehabilitation Center.
  She was born May 24, 1924, in Corry, Pa., the daughter of the late Richard Patton 
and Florence Raymond Patton Watson.
  Elaine attended Jamestown Public Schools, and was an election inspector for many 
years. She was a lifelong member of Kidder Memorial United Methodist Church, and 
enjoyed knitting, crocheting, baking Christmas cookies, and traveling with her husband.
  While living at the Lutheran Home, she enjoyed walking. Spending time with her family 
was most important to her.
  Surviving are two sons, Daniel V. (Lynn) LeRoy of Jamestown, and Ronnie M. (Carol) 
LeRoy of Elbridge, N.Y.; a daughter, Dorene D. (Ron) Camarata of Kennedy, N.Y.; 10
grandchildren: Todd (Vickie) LeRoy, Tammy (Mike) Tomlinson, Tanya Wiles and Justin 
Martin, all of Jamestown, Eric LeRoy and TeriAnne (Mark) Werner, both of Rochester, 
N.Y., Scott (Judy) LeRoy of Columbus, Ohio, Tracy (Jeff) Lang of Kennedy, Thad 
(Melenie) LeRoy of Auburn, N.Y., and Adam LeRoy of Norfolk, Va.; 18 
great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Norma Watson 
of North Syracuse, N.Y.; her best friend, Clara Anderson of Clearwater, Fla.; 
and several nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Edison "Ed" C. LeRoy Jr., whom 
she married Dec. 4, 1942, and who died Nov. 16, 2004; her parents; her stepfather, 
Edwin Watson; a grandson, Matthew LeRoy; two brothers: Edwin D. Watson and Robert 
Watson; and a sister, Mildred Swanson.
  The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Lind Funeral Home.
 The Rev. Rick LaDue will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
  The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and for one hour prior 
to the service Friday in the funeral home.
  Memorials may be made to Kidder Memorial United Methodist Church, 385 South Main 
St., Jamestown, NY 14701 or to the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk 
Road, Jamestown, NY 14701.
  You may light a candle in remembrance of Elaine at www.lindfuneralhome.com.

Letten, Marie H.
  October 18, 2011, Marie H. Letten, 92, formerly of 904 N. Main St., Jamestown, 
died at 11:20 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 16, 2011), in the Heritage Green Rehab and Skilled 
Nursing Facility.
  She was born July 2, 1919, in Brocton, N.Y., the daughter of the late Ralph 
and Mabel Graff Clark.
  Marie had worked at the 7-Up bottling plant in Jamestown, and for many years 
served as custodian at the Grace United Methodist Church, where she was an 
active member, teaching Sunday school and Bible school. She later attended 
Kidder Memorial United Methodist Church.
  Surviving are three daughters: Sharon (Norman) Arthur of Ashville, N.Y., 
Cynthia (William) Oldham of Tucson, Ariz., and Melinda (Jeffery) Tayman of 
San Diego, Calif.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-
great-grandchildren; and a half-brother, Earl J. (Naomi) Inwood of West 
Ellicott.
  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, 
Earl D. Inwood; her husband, Carl O. Letten, whom she married July 24, 
1937, and who died Nov. 27, 1983; a granddaughter, Michelle Webb; a 
grandson, Matthew Arthur; three sisters: Genevieve McAlpine, Mildred Near, 
Elizabeth Sandwall; and a brother, Walter Clark.
  The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Lind Funeral Home. 
The Rev. Roy Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery.
  Friends will be received for one hour prior to the service Thursday 
in the funeral home.
 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 
2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, NY 14701.
 You may light a candle in remembrance of Marie at www.lindfuneralhome.com.
 
Lind, B. Rodney
  B. Rodney Lind, 84, of 807 West Ave., Apt. 5409, Elyria, Ohio, formerly of 
133 Ellis Ave., Jamestown, N.Y., passed away at 7:47 a.m. Sunday (Nov. 13, 
2011), in his home surrounded by his loving family.
  A Elyria resident since 2005, and a Jamestown resident most of his life, 
he was born June 22, 1927, in Ilion, N.Y., a son of the late Bernhard F. 
and Dorothy Willets Lind.
  He was a 1945 graduate of Jamestown High School and a graduate of the 
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.
  Rod was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II from July 
16, 1945, to July 23, 1946. He served as a Yeoman Third E.H. Class on 
the transport ship USS Hermitage. His tour of duty took him to France, 
Japan, Saypan, Panama, Pearl Harbor and Guam.
  Before his retirement on Dec. 31, 1997, he served as president of the family
business, The Lind Funeral Home Inc., where he served the Jamestown community 
as a funeral director for 47 years. In earlier years he was a Fuller Brush 
representative covering the northside of Jamestown, for seven years.
  He was a member of the Elyria Ohio First Baptist Church, and while living 
in Jamestown was a very active member of the Zion Covenant Church for over 
40 years. He was also a soloist in several church vocal groups most of his life.
  He served for many years on the board of directors for the former Jamestown 
Savings and Loan Corporation and was a member of the Mt. Moriah Lodge 145 
Free and Accepted Masons, the Lakewood Memorial Post 1286 American Legion, 
the Chautauqua County Funeral Directors Association, the New York State 
Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association.
  Rod will be remembered as a very unselfish person always giving of 
himself in many ways. He was often a silent benefactor, providing needs without 
recognition. His charitable heart left an impact on his family and on his 
community. Those who knew Rod personally remember his heartfelt greetings, 
his warm hugs, and his frequent reminders of his love.
  Surviving are his loving wife of 63 years, the former Joyce E. Andersen, whom 
he married Aug. 22, 1948, in the First Baptist Church of Jamestown; two daughters: 
Bonnie S. (Daniel) Drake of Jamestown, N.Y., and Mellanie A. (Michael) 
Kearney of Elyria, Ohio; two sons: Terry R. (Darlene) Lind of Harrisonburg, 
Va. and Kevin E. (Wendy) Lind of Steamboat Springs, Colo.; nine grandchildren: 
Benjamin (Karen) Drake, and Julie (Chris) Morano, both of Jamestown, N.Y., 
Joshua (Claire) Parschauer of San Francisco, Calif., Kara Parschauer of Elyria, 
Ohio, Nathan Lind of Pasadena, Calif., Seth (Theresa) Lind and Rachel Lind, 
both of Harrisonburg, Va., Noah Lind of Steamboat Springs, Colo., and Matthew 
Kearney of Elyria, Ohio; nine great-grandchildren: Morgan, Marley and Trey 
Drake, Teanna, Cyrus and Jaymin Morano and Eva, Alexa and Lucie Lind; two brothers: 
Robert C. (Virginia) Lind of Jamestown, N.Y., and Herbert W. "Skip" (Louanne) 
Lind of Chautauqua, N.Y.; and two sisters: Andrea M. Hyde of Hudson, Ohio, and 
Carol A. Kindberg of Jamestown, N.Y.
  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Tracy B. Lind, who died 
Oct. 14, 2006; a sister, Ruth E. Donelson, who died May 23, 2003; and a great-grandson, 
Trey Benjamin Drake, who died May 5, 2002.
  The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Zion Covenant Church. The Rev. 
Rick Miller, pastor of Zion Convenant, the Rev. Greg Fondell, pastor of Bethel 
Covenant Church, Ellsworth, Wis., and the Rev. Beth McKee, chaplain of the 
Wesleyan Senior Living Community, Elyria, Ohio, will officiate. Burial will be 
in the Lake View Cemetery.
  Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Lind 
Funeral Home, where a Masonic Lodge Funeral Service will be conducted at 6:45 
p.m. Thursday.
  Memorials may be made to the Zion Covenant Church, 520 Fairmount Ave. 
Jamestown, NY 14701.
  You may light a candle in remembrance of Rod at www.lindfuneralhome.com.
  
Lindell, Norman J. Sr.
  Norman J. Lindell Sr., 65, of Chatham, La., formerly of Jamestown, N.Y. and 
Warren, Pa., died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, at Oschner's Hospital, New Orleans, 
La., after a long battle with heart disease.
  He was born Jan. 26, 1946, in Jamestown, N.Y., the son of the late Norman and 
Mary Jane Phillips Lindell.
  He was a graduate of Bemus Point Central School, and served in the U.S. Navy 
from 1966 to 1971. A veteran of the Vietnam war, he served aboard naval 
destroyers, attended nuclear power school and received the Vietnam Service 
medal. While living in Chautauqua County, he had been employed by Chautauqua 
Institution.
  He is survived by his wife, Geraldine ''Gerri'' Lindell, whom he married Oct. 
14, 2000; his children: Norman J. (Jamie) Lindell Jr. and Amy S. Lindell 
of Jamestown, N.Y., and Robert M. Lindell of New Baden, Ill.; a stepdaughter, 
Jennifer Stanton of Newton, Iowa; a stepson, Matt (Jenny) Stanton of Ashville, 
N.Y.; three grandchildren; two sisters: Marne Smith of Doha, Qatar, and 
Michelle Hoffman of Clifton Park, N.Y.; a niece; and three nephews.
  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Lindell; 
and his grandparents, Lawrence and Signe Lindell and Giacomo and Sebastiana 
Conti SanFilippo.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Lindell, Oke G.
  Oke G. Lindell, 88, of 21 Maltby St., died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, in WCA Hospital.
 He was born March 14, 1923, in Ostbacken, Sweden, the son of Ellis and Gertrude 
Gillberg Lindell.
  A World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, he served from 1943 to 1946 in the 45th 
Infantry earning the rank of staff sergeant. For 2 of those years, he was overseas 
and saw combat in Algeria, French Morocco, Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, Northern France 
and Africa. He received a Purple Heart and numerous presidential citations.
  Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Iron Workers Local 348, and was proud to 
say he helped build the bridge over Chautauqua Lake. He was earlier employed by Brigg's 
in the Syracuse Region, Jamestown Fabricated Steel, Ludwig Construction and Bethlehem 
Steel.
  He was a member of John W. Tiffany Post 53 Veterans of Foreign Wars, where he had 
served as past commander and for many years selflessly gave his time to its firing 
squad detail honoring fellow veterans. He was founder and first president of Chautauqua 
Lake Fishing Association. He was also a member of the American Legion.
  He was a coach for the Special Olympics roller skating for nine years. He enjoyed 
playing poker and bingo for many years. He was a very wise and great hunter, fisherman 
and trapper.
  Surviving are two daughters: Yvonne Colburn of Jamestown, and Priscilla (Hugh) Steed 
of Jamestown: five grandchildren: Raymond (Kimberly) Whitacre, Tabitha Whitacre, James 
Colburn, Colorado Hintz and Krystal Hintz; and 11 great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Pauline Curtis; his second 
wife, Shirley Olson; a daughter, Penny Hintz; and a sister, Alice Magnuson.
  The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Lind Funeral Home. the Rev. Alan
W. Anderson will officiate.
  Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery.
 Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and for one hour prior to the 
service Friday in the funeral home.
  Memorials may be made to Chautauqua County Special Olympics or Chautauqua Lake 
Fishing Association.
  You may light a candle in remembrance of Oke at www.lindfuneralhome.com.

Lindell, Roger B. 
August 30, 2012
  Roger B. Lindell, 83, Lander, Pa., passed away on Aug. 29, 2012, at Golden Living 
Kinzua Valley.
  Roger was born June 4, 1929, in Farmington Township, the son of the late Homer and 
Lucy Firth Lindell. Roger was a graduate of Lander High School. He was employed as 
an electrician for many years. Roger was a lifelong resident of Farmington Township, 
where he was a farmer, and was the 1985 Conservation Farmer of the Year with his son, 
Homer. He was also a maple syrup producer for many years. Roger was a member of the 
Lander United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Lander Volunteer Fire 
Department, and a member of the IBEW Local 56. He enjoyed dining at McNutter's 
restaurant, where he subsequently had a burger named in his honor, the "Roger Burger."
  He is survived by his wife, Alice L. Lindell, Lander, Pa., whom he married on March 
5, 1955; son, Homer A. Lindell, and wife, Pamela, Lander, Pa.; two daughters, Joyce 
Brown, and husband, David, also of Lander, Pa. and Linda Chase, and husband, William, 
Warren, Pa.; one brother, Bruce Lindell, Lander, Pa.; eight grandchildren: Corey 
Lindell, Ryan Lindell, Beth Eastman, Robin Lindell, Scott Brown, Andy Brown, Jordan 
Chase and Jenna Chase; two great-grandchildren: Alex Lindell and Reese Eastman; and 
several nieces and nephews.
  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Henry Lindell; 
and three brothers: Allan Lindell, Kenneth Lindell and Richard Lindell.
  Friends will be received at the Peterson-Blick Funeral Home Inc., 1003 Pennsylvania 
Ave., E., Warren, on Friday, Aug. 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and at 
the church for one hour prior to funeral service to be held at the Lander United 
Methodist Church, 5466 Route 957, on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 11 a.m., with the 
Rev. Wade Barto, pastor, officiating.
  Burial will follow at the Foster Cemetery, Lander, Pa.
 Memorial contributions may be made to Lander United Methodist Church, 5466 Route 
957, Russell, PA 16345 or the Lander Volunteer Fire Department.
The family will be receiving e-condolences at www.petersonblickfuneralhome.com.
  
Lindros, Charles Jerome “Jerry”
  Charles Jerome "Jerry" Lindros, 82, of 208 Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point, died Thursday, 
Dec. 22, 2011 in his home surrounded by his family.
  He was born Jan. 20, 1929, in Jamestown the son of Martin Warren and Judith Julin 
Lindros.
  Jerry was a 1947 graduate of Jamestown High School and received his bachelor's degree 
in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in June 1951. He took 
various courses in management training, cost reduction, engineering upgrading, 
economics, accounting, value engineering, and marketing from the University at 
Buffalo and Penn State University.
  In high school and during college, Jerry did a variety of jobs, delivery boy for 
the Jamestown Journal; stock boy for Quality Markets; he mowed public lawns for the 
Jamestown Parks Department; stock boy for Croydon's Men's Store; washing machine 
assembler at Blackstone Corp.; construction laborer at the New York State Fish 
Hatchery; lawn maintenance at Art Metal Construction Co.; stock boy and packer for 
Krueger Market in Cincinnati; engineering helper at Proto Tool Co.; and kitchen 
staff at Chautauqua Institution.
  From 1951 until 1956, Jerry served on active duty in the United States Air Force where 
he was commissioned from Aviation Cadets Aircraft Observer School with three Air Ratings;
Navigation, Radar, and Bombing. He flew combat recon missions as bombardier and navigator,
flying in a B-26 in combat during the Korean Conflict. He attended Instructors School 
and became an instructor upon his return to the US from Korea. Jerry retired from 
the Air Force Reserves as a Major after serving for 20 years.
  Jerry worked at GTE Sylvania where he held positions of Manufacturing Engineer, Product
Engineer, and Sr. Engineer and Quality Control Supervisor, Engineer-in-charge, thermosets.
  He then worked at AVM Corporation where he was Supervisor of Research and Development, 
Chief Mechanical Engineer. While working for AVM, he held many patents, of which 
one was changing the direct record mechanical voting machine to the direct record 
electronic voting machine many of which are still in use today. In 1991, he retired 
from Truck-Lite Co. Inc., as manager, product engineering.
  Jerry was a 32nd Degree Mason and member of Mt. Moriah Lodge #145 F and AM; member 
of the Air Force Association; Lakewood Rod and Gun Club; BPO Elks; Lakewood Memorial 
Post #1286 American Legion; was a past officer of the Lakewood School PTA; Past Monarch 
of the Kharram Grotto; Past President of Kharram Reality Corporation; former member 
and past chairman of Society of Manufacturing Engineers; former member of the 
Kharram Grotto Bagpipe band, Maplehurst Country Club, Conewango Valley Country 
Club, and the Lakewood Tennis Club.
  When he was a child, Jerry sang on the Saturday Morning Breakfast Club with his 
father and uncle. During his high school years, he was active in Jamestown High 
School football, track, Hi-Y, was President of Torch Club, Junior Class President, 
Fraternity President, Freshman Class Vice President, sang in A'Cappella and chorus, 
and acted in many high school plays. In his adult life, he loved playing golf 
and tennis among other sports. He was always loyal to the Buffalo Bills during 
their good times and bad.
  Jerry was a leader with a very outgoing personality and made friends easily. He enjoyed 
the company of his family and friends and was always more concerned about others 
than himself. He made many friends while walking his Yorkshire Terrier Cocoa in 
the west side of Jamestown and more recently in Bemus Point.
  Jerry was a strong and loving father and husband who will be dearly missed.
  Surviving are his wife, Mary Lee Douglas McVinney Lindros whom he married May 15, 
1976, in Jamestown; three children, Jetta Lindros Wilson (Mark); Peyton Douglas 
McVinney (Kimberly); Michael Lindsey McVinney (Debra); all of Jamestown; six 
grandchildren, Amy Volf (Todd) of Las Vegas; Hunter, Drew, Mason McVinney; Amanda 
and Christopher Saddler, all of Jamestown; Kelly (Jeff) Harper of Columbus, Ohio; 
Sandy Wilson (Tom) of Buffalo, Christopher Wilson of Arlington, Va. great-grandchildren: 
Wilson Harper of Columbus, Ohio, and Harrison Latona of Buffalo.
  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Warren Martin Lindross 
(Lucille).
  The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Lind Funeral Home. The 
Rev. Violet A. Davidson, pastor of Lakewood United Methodist Church will officiate.
  Burial with Full Military Honors will be in Bemus Point Cemetery.
  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home where 
a Masonic Lodge Funeral Service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday.
  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for 
Parkinson's Research, PO Box 2010, Grand Rapids, MN 55745-2010; or Bemus Point 
Fire Department, Alburtus Ave., Bemus Point, NY 14712; or Bethel Lutheran Church, 
904 W. Third St. Jamestown, NY 14701.
  You may light a candle in remembrance of Jerry at www.lindfuneralhome.com.  

Lindstrom, Marietta
  Marietta Lindstrom, 81, of 4500 Kortwright Road, Jamestown, N.Y., passed away Tuesday, 
Dec. 27, 2011, at WCA Hospital in Jamestown, N.Y.
  Born March 9, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio, she was the daughter of Adelbert George and Isla 
Beryl Carr Balser. Marietta married Charlie Lindstrom on July 6, 1947, who survives her.
  She enjoyed Brazilian embroidery, bird watching, crafts, camping, and spending time 
with her family.
  In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: Elaine (Joe) Lindsey of 
Columbus, Pa., Irene (David) Nostrant of Alexander, N.Y., Gary L. (Judi) Lindstrom of 
Jamestown, N.Y., Jeffrey (Sherrie) Lindstrom of Salisbury, N.C., and Suzanne (Doug) 
Waterman of Stow, N.Y.; grandchildren, Laurie (Pat) Waite of Batavia, N.Y., Joelle 
Albright of Corry, Pa., Gary (Emmalinda) Young of Watertown, N.Y., Lee R. (Val) 
Lindstrom of Erie, Pa., Eric (Katie) Lindsey of Columbus, Pa., Paul (companion, Shayna) 
Farnham of Uniontown, Ohio, Christopher C. (Karen) Lindstrom of Charlotte, N.C., 
Ashleigh (companion, Jeremy) Lindstrom of Salisbury, N.C., David "DJ" Nostrant of Warren, 
Pa., Hillary Nostrant of Albany, N.Y., Craig (Nancy) Waterman of Torrance, Calif., and 
Karen (Fred) Capio of Cabot, Ark.; great- grandchildren, Lilionna and Logan Lindsey of 
Columbus, Pa., Sheila, Nelda and Rebecca Young of Watertown, N.Y., Ellie and Joshua Waite 
of Batavia, N.Y., Cody Lindstrom and Shayla Goller of Erie, Pa, Mason Lindstrom of 
Charlotte, N.C., Malayna Thomason of Salisbury, N.C., Hayden Marino of Uniontown, 
Ohio, Alan (Kara) Jukes of Laredo, Texas, Douglas (Cecelie) Capio of Searcy, Ark., 
and Freddie Capio of Cabot, Ark.; great- great-grandchhildren: Charlie Jukes of 
Laredo, Texas, Carter and Leland Capio of Searcy, Ark.; and a brother, James Balser 
of Batesville, Ark.
  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters: Rose Balser and 
Claire Emerson; brothers, Gale and Henry Balser; and a grandson, Chuck Albright.
  Friends will be received at the Sugar Grove Branch of McKinney Funeral Homes and 
Cremation Services Inc. at 117 Main St., Sugar Grove, on Friday, Dec. 30, from 2 to 4 
and 7 and 9 p.m. and on Saturday from noon to 1 p.m. at which time the funeral and 
commital service will be held at 1 p.m. A private burial will be in Grant Cemetery in 
Niobe, N.Y.
  The family suggests those wishing to place memorials may do so to the Busti Fire 
Department, Busti, NY.
  Family and friends may sign the guestbook, send an e-condolence, or order flowers 
at www.mckinneyfuneral.com.

Lingenfelter, John H. 
  John H. Lingenfelter, 83, formerly of 2062 S. Maple St., Ashville, and Emeritus 
of Lakewood, died at 2 a.m. Sunday (May 20, 2012) at Heritage Park Rehab & Skilled 
Nursing.
 He was born April 18, 1929, in Jamestown, a son of the late John N. and Audrey 
Minich Lingenfelter, and was a 1947 graduate of Jamestown High School.
 John was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean War as well as post war.
 He retired from the R.E. Michel Co., formerly Strickland Supply, where he had been 
employed for many years.
 John was a member of Pilgrim Memorial United Church of Christ.
  He enjoyed family time and will be remembered by all as a wonderful and most honest 
man, always a gentleman.
 Surviving are four daughters: Sue (Ronald) Calanni of West Ellicott, Sandra (Jeff) 
VanGuilder of Largo, Fla., Terri (Rick) Cook of Toano, Va. and Colleen (Adriano) 
DiGiamberardino of Weston, Fla.; nine grandchildren: Kristen (Mike) Tallon, Andrea 
Calanni, Casey Lindsey, Danielle (Kyle) Huggins, Sara VanGuilder, Josh and Katie Shay, 
and Adriano and Massimo DiGiamberardino; and three great-grandchildren: Alexandra Lindsey, 
and Sophia and Leah Tallon.
 John was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian J. Spencer Lingenfelter, whom he married 
September 2, 1950, and who died December 31, 2008; a brother, H. Grant Lingenfelter; and 
two infant sisters.
 The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. Samuel 
Shreffler will officiate. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery.
 The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
 Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, 
Memphis, TN 38105.
 John's family also wishes to express heartfelt gratitude for the love and care he 
received from everyone at Heritage Park.
 You may light a candle in remembrance of John at www.lindfuneralhome.com.

Lisciandro, Donna M. 
  Donna M. Lisciandro, 71, of Bemus Point, passed away Sunday (June 3, 2012) in Hamot 
Medical Center, Erie, Pa.
  A lifelong area resident she was born January 22, 1941, in Jamestown, the daughter 
of the late Adam Alexander and Ruth Rose Kibbe Cameron.
  Donna was a graduate of Falconer High School and in earlier years was employed at 
Fountain Bowl and various restaurants in the Jamestown area. Prior to retirement she 
was employed at WCA Hospital as a TV hostess.
  She attended Fluvanna Community Church and enjoyed her grandchildren and watching 
them play in various sports. Donna also enjoyed crafts, scrapbooking, bowling, swimming 
and playing bocce ball.
  Surviving are her husband Sam Lisciandro, whom she married August 1, 1970, in Celoron, 
N.Y., four children: Robert (Cheryl) Young of Ellington, Dana (Rick) Gardner of Frewsburg, 
Jay (Mary) Young of Jamestown, and Vincent (Julie) Lisciandro of Webster, N.Y.; 17 
grandchildren: Matthew, Kimberlynne, Rachel, Jonathan, Andrew, Daniel, Joshua, Noah and 
Isaiah Young, Morgan, Kamryn and Bruce Gardner, Erin, Aimie and Kaylie Young, Allison and 
Jason Lisciandro; her sister Joanne Camper of Manchester, N.J., and several nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by a daughter Jolayne Young, her brother Alex "Willie" 
Cameron and her sister Elaine Pavlock.
  The funeral will be 11a.m. Thursday in the Falconer Funeral Home. The Rev. Dayle Keefer, 
pastor of Fluvanna Community Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Hill 
Cemetery, Falconer
  Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and one 
hour prior to the funeral service Thursday in the funeral home.
  Memorials may be donated to the American Diabetes Association or to the Fluvanna 
Community Church.
Visit our website at www.falconerfuneralhome.net to light a candle in remembrance.

Lookenhouse, Wilbur J.
  Wilbur J. Lookenhouse, 83, of 33 Lilac Lane Sugar Grove, Pa., passed away Sunday, 
Dec. 11, at the Rouse Warren County Home, in Youngsville. He was the husband of 
Arlene (Chapman) Lookenhouse whom he married Feb. 22, 1949, in Clymer, N.Y.
  Wilbur was born in Corry, Pa., on Dec. 2, 1928, a son of the late Berdena 
(Legters) and Jesse Lookenhouse.
  He was a 1946 graduate of Clymer Central School in Clymer, N.Y. and attended
Cortland University on a Basket Ball scholarship where he was fondly remembered 
as Cookie Lookenhouse during his basketball years.
  He was employed at the GLF (Agway) where he worked for 42 years. He also worked
for the Rouse Home in transportaion for a couple years, and he sold sweet corn 
at the train station in North Warren for many years. He enjoyed softball, 
bowling and hunting with his sons and grandsons. He was a people person and 
was a very loving and caring father, grandfather and great grandfather. He 
especially enjoyed a good game of pinnocle.
  In addition to his wife, Wilbur is survived by a daughter, Diane Stelmack, 
of Jamestown, N.Y.; two sons: Ronald (Patricia) L. Lookenhouse, of Russell, 
Pa; Larry (Lisa) J. Lookenhouse, of Sugar Grove, Pa.; a sister, Anna Hurst, 
of Sherman, N.Y.; six grandchildren: Gary Galek of Liverpool, N.Y., Stefanie 
(Jason) Casel of Virginia Beach, Va., Randy (Rhonda) Lookenhouse of Russell, 
Pa., Jesse (Jessica) Lookenhouse of Russell, Pa., Larry (Tina) Lookenhouse, Jr. 
of Springville, N.Y., Lee Lookenhouse of Erie, and six great grandchildren, 
Ashley, Emily, Tyler, Annabelle, Wyatt, and Tanner.
  Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. at the 
Sugar Grove Branch of McKinney Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Inc. The 
funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 
15, with the Rev. Marcus Briggs officiating.
  Burial will be private in Niobe Cemetery. The family suggests memorials may be 
made to Hospice of Warren County 2 Crescent Park Warren, Pa 16365 16365 or 
  Friends of the Rouse Home, 701 Rouse Avenue, Youngsville, Pa 16371. Those 
wishing to leave an e-condolence or sign the online guest book may do 
so at www.mckinneyfuneral.com.

Lorenzo, Leonard M. Jr.
  Leonard M. Lorenzo Jr., 79, of Jamestown, died at 10:22 p.m. Tuesday (June 19, 2012) 
in the WCA Hospital.
  He was born in Sinclairville on May 29, 1933, the son of the late Leonard M. and 
Frances Snyder Lorenzo.
  He attended Jamestown and Cassadaga high schools before serving in the U.S. Navy 
from 1950 to 1952. He served worldwide on the USS Coral Sea and the USS Duxbury Bay.
  In earlier years, he was employed as a foreman for Atwater Landscaping, Howard 
Tree Service and Asplaulgh Tree Service. In 1965 he started Len's Landscaping, which 
is now owned by his son, Leonard M. Lorenzo Jr.
  Len enjoyed spending time outdoors, working in his garden, hunting and fishing, and 
spending time with his lifelong friend, Bud Beichner. Over the years, he earned 
the reputation of being one of the best landscaping and tree service men in the area.
  He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patricia A. Anderson Lorenzo, whom he 
married on Dec. 29, 1965; a son, Leonard M. Lorenzo III; two daughters, Kimberly 
A. (Tim) Smeraldo and Lorraine P. Colwell; four grandchildren, Chloe Brink, Alyssa 
Himes and Shawn Newbree, all of Jamestown and Amber Sanford of Caldwell, Idaho; three 
great-grandchildren; a sister, Anne Hirlemann; and two nephews, Jon Hirlemann and 
Terry Cardinale of Jamestown.
  He was preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Simpson.
 There will be no funeral service. Visitation will not be observed.
  The Hubert Funeral Home And Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
You may send a condolence to the family by visiting www.hubertfuneralhome.com.
  
Luce, Florence Lorraine 
  Florence Lorraine Luce, 85, of Winchester, Va., died Friday, Nov. 18, 2011.
She was born June 17, 1926, in Jamestown, N.Y., the daughter of Walter and Louise 
Dickinson Reynolds.
  Surviving are her husband, Harland Luce and a daughter, Barbara A. 
(Christopher) VanSickler, all of Winchester.
A funeral service will be Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 in Winchester.

Luce, Nancy S.
  STEAMBURG - Nancy S. Luce, 75, of 1180 W. Perimeter Road, died Wednesday (Nov. 
9, 2011), at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, Pa.
  She was born March 26, 1936, in Jamestown, the daughter of George and Beatrice 
Hoyt Wiltsie.
  She had been employed for 13 years at Truck Lite and later for the Steamburg 
Post Office until her retirement in 2011.
  She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Frewsburg, and 
loved and enjoyed her children, grandchildren, and flower gardening.
  Nancy is survived by her husband, Paul E. Luce: three children: Cheryl Grady 
(Leonard Lopez) of Las Vegas, Nev., Krista (Donald) Holt of Kennedy, and Bradley 
(Priscilla) Spitzer of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; three step-children: Michael 
(Marlene) Luce of Columbus, Ohio, Barbara (Ivan) Sandstrom of Conneticut, and 
Jeffrey (Darlene) Luce of Salamanca; several grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 
and a sister, Barbara Olson of Frewsburg.
  Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Clifford Wiltsie.
  The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Peterson Funeral Home, Frewsburg. 
  Burial will be in Myrtle Cemetery, Kennedy.
  The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the 
funeral home.
  Memorials may be made to the Coldspring Volunteer Fire Department, 2603 
Route 394, Steamburg, NY 14783; or a charity of choice.

Ludemann, Harry W.
Harry W. Ludemann, born Feb. 2, 1929, in Dunkirk, passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, 
at Brooks Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.
  He was the son of the late Harry W. and Martha (Wehland) Anderson Ludemann.
  He attended Dunkirk elementary schools and graduated in 1947 from Fredonia High 
School, after his mother remarried and moved to Fredonia. He was retired from Niagara
Mohawk/National Grid after 34 years in the meter/test department. Harry was a 35-year
member of the Fredonia Fire Department having been active in the D.R. Barker Hose Co. 
and the Lambert Hook and Ladder Co.
  For many years he participated in the Drum and Bugle Corps. Harry was a life member 
of the Fredonia Firemen's Association and the Southwestern Firemen's Association and 
a member of the Fredonia Baptist Church. Harry belonged to the United Seniors and 
the Share and Care Seniors for many years.
  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Genevieve (Franklin) Ludemann. They were 
married June 23, 1951, in the Fredonia Baptist Church. Also surviving is one son, 
Larry G. (Lisa) Ludemann; grandchildren: Timothy (Jennifer) Ludemann, Kevin (Brittany)
Ludemann and Meghann E. Ludemann; one sister, Doris (Ludemann) Bileske of Fort Myers. 
Fla.; many nieces and nephews; his sister-in-law, Joan Ludemann, and stepbrother, 
Robert Anderson.
  Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers: Wayland (June), Jack (Marge),
Robert (Adell), Lester; a sister, Geraldine (Mick) Chesbro; stepsisters: Ruth Anderson
Nunn, and Delores Anderson Graves; and nephews: Ronald and Daniel Ludemann .
  Friends may call Saturday 4 to 6 p.m. and Sunday 4 to 7 p.m. at the Larson-Timko 
Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, where a funeral service will be held Monday 
at 10 a.m. Dr. Donald Howard, pastor of the Fredonia Baptist Church officiating.
Internment will be in Portland Evergreen Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Fredonia Fire Department; Brooks Memorial Hospital; 
or Fredonia Baptist Church.   
 
Lumia, Genevieve E. “Gen”
  Genevieve E. "Gen" Lumia, 86, formerly of Jamestown, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 
2011, in St. Mary's at Asbury in Erie, Pa.
  She was the widow of Anthony J. "Skip" Lumia, whom she married July 19, 1947, 
in St. John Catholic Church, and who died March 25, 2011.
  Genevieve was born in Jamestown, on Nov. 19, 1924, the daughter of Nicholas 
and Theresa Marucci, and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1943.
  She had been employed for 25 years by Bigelow's Department Store, 19 of those 
years as a bridal consultant.
  Gen was a member of Holy Apostles Parish, St. John Church, where she belonged 
to the Altar & Rosary Society and Bishop Committee, sang in the choir and cared 
for the church linens. She was a former member of the Catholic Daughters of America.
  She also enjoyed cooking and baking, and looked forward to decorating her house 
for the holidays. She loved pets, especially her dog, Corkey and cat, Emma, and 
the one and only time she went golfing resulted in a hole-in-one at Forest 
Heights Golf Course.
  Gen always had a smile on her face and a helping hand for everyone
  Surviving are her daughter, Karen Ann Lumia of Erie, Pa; a niece, Michele 
Seymour of Greenhurst, and two nephews: Brian Rose and Dennis Rose, both of 
California; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Marucci of Jamestown.
  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a 
brother, Michael A. Marucci; and sister-in-law, Jennie Rose.
  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in Holy 
Apostles Parish, St. John Church. The Rev. Dennis W. Mende will be celebrant. 
Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
  Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Lind 
Funeral Home, where a Christian Wake Service will be held at 1:45 p.m.
  Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude 
Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 
11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
  You may light a candle in remembrance of Genevieve at www.lindfuneralhome. com.

Lund, Eleanora R. 
  Eleanora R. Lund, 92, of 165 Aldren Ave., formerly of 306 Towner Ave., died Friday, 
May 25, 2012, in WCA Hospital.
 She was born Oct. 27, 1919, in Jamestown, the daughter of the late William and 
Frances Bush Ritzer.
 Eleanora was a 1938 graduate of Jamestown High School and a graduate of the Jamestown 
School of Practical Nursing. She had worked as an LPN for the former Jamestown General 
Hospital. She volunteered at the Chautauqua Area Council of Girl Scouts and worked on 
their professional staff for 16 years, retiring in 1980.
 Eleanora was a longtime member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, and volunteered at 
the Jamestown Audubon Society, St. Susan Soup Kitchen, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 
and for more than 20 years in the Thrift Store at St. Luke's Episcopal Church.
 She is survived by her son Jeffrey W. Lund and his wife Marti of Houston, Texas; her 
granddaughter, Briana Thuijs and her husband Alexander, and great-granddaughter, 
Fabienna Thuijs, of Sudbury, Mass.
 Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald F. Lund, whom she 
married Aug. 22, 1942 at Scott Air Force Base in St. Louis, Miss., and who died Dec. 15, 1975.
 A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel at St. Luke's Episcopal 
Church. The Rev. Susan Anslow Williams, associate rector, will officiate. The family 
will receive friends following the service in the undercroft of the church. Burial will 
be in Lake View Cemetery.
 Memorials may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 410 N. Main St. Jamestown, NY 
14701; Jamestown Audubon Society, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, NY 14701; the Girl 
Scout Council, 2661 Horton Road, Jamestown, NY 14701; or to a charity of choice.
  You may light a candle in remembrance of Eleanora at www.lindfuneralhome.com.
  
Lund, Vinson K.
  Vinson K. Lund, 92, of 2920 Donelson Road, Busti, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in 
the Lutheran Home and Rehabilitation Center.
  He was born Jan. 30, 1919, in Jamestown, a son of the late Victor and Emma Jean 
Kling Lund.
  For more than 50 years, he was a member of Carpenters Union, Local 66. He worked 
as construction superintendent for Ludwig Construction Company and then later for 
Remco Construction Company. He earlier had worked for Grandin's Feed Mill.
  He will be remembered for raising beef cattle, working in the woods and telling 
stories. He enjoyed many trips to Florida and traveling back and forth to Anderson 
University with his niece and two nephews. One of Vinson's favorite trips was to 
Sweden with his nephew. While he had no children of his own, he always considered 
his dog, Pal and his cat, Sylvia his children. He was especially close to all of 
his nieces and nephews.
  Surviving are three siblings: June Bigelow of Portland, N.Y., Jennie (Sherwood) Sampson 
of Jamestown, and Gordon (Priscilla) Lund of Busti; several nieces and nephews including: 
Diane Ferguson, Dr. Michael Lund, Thad Lund, Nancy Keefe, Debbie Pryde, Sandy Desmond, 
Patty Straccamore, Joyce Thomas, Ruth Lamer, Robin Richmond, Beth Dudek, Brenda Simitoski 
and John, Paul, Brian, Bruce and David Bigelow; and several great-nieces and nephews.
  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Mollie Lund.
 The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. Roy E. 
Ferguson of the Busti Church of God will officiate.
  Burial will be in Busti Cemetery.
 Friends will be received from 2 to 4 Sunday and for one hour prior to the service Monday 
in the funeral home.
  Memorials may be made to Busti Volunteer Fire Department; or Chautauqua County Humane
Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, NY 14701.
  You may light a candle in remembrance Vinson at www.lindfuneralhome.com.
  
Lundgren, Elizabeth I.
  Elizabeth I. Lundgren, 95, of 5021 W. Lake Road, Erie, Pa., passed away at 8 a.m., 
Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at home.
  Elizabeth was born in Chandlers Valley, Pa., on Aug. 18, 1916, a daughter of the 
late Ruby (Samuelson) and Henry Sword.
  She was retired from her employment in the mailing department at the former New 
Process Company in Warren. She was a longtime member of Mission Covenant Church in 
Sugar Grove.
  She grew up on Brown Hill and graduated from Sugar Grove High School, where she 
played basketball. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, collecting cookbooks and recipes.
  She was the widow of Bertil E. Lundgren. who preceded her in death in 1997. Elizabeth 
was the beloved mother of three daughters: Diane (Dale) Sherman of Julian, Pa., Carol 
Widrig of Westfield,N.Y., and Jan Nuber of Erie, Pa.; and a son, Dennis (Phyllis) 
Lundgren, of Hoschton, Ga.; a sister, Mariam Jenkins of Lakewood, N.Y.; nine 
grandchildren: Stephen Lundgren, Rhonda Thomason, Kim Sherman, Randy Sherman, 
Laura Rush, Matthew Sherman, Andi Naylor, Tara Nuber, and Ryan Widrig; 10 
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers: 
Charles and Grayson Sword.
  Friends will be received on Monday from 2 to 5 p.m. at McKinney Funeral Homes and 
Cremation Services Inc., 54 W. Main St., Youngsville, Pa. A funeral and committal 
service will be held at Mission Covenant Church, Sugar Grove, Pa., at 11 a.m. on 
Tuesday, Jan. 3, with the Rev. Brian Haight, pastor and the Rev. David Vennberg, 
former pastor; co-officiating. Burial will be private in Chandlers Valley Cemetery.
  The family suggests memorials may be made to VNA Hospice of Erie County; or 
Mission Covenant Church Building Fund.
  Family and friends may view the online obituary, send e-condolences and order 
flowers at www.mckinneyfuneral.com.    

Lundin, Barbara R.
  Barbara R. Lundin, 82, of 115 Fredrick Blvd., West Ellicott, died Tuesday, Dec. 
20, 2011, in WCA Hospital.
  She was born Sept. 25, 1929, in Jamestown, the daughter of George D. and 
Lillian Anderson Coffin. A Jamestown resident her entire life, she attended 
Jamestown Public Schools and was a 1947 graduate of Jamestown High School. For 
many years, she was employed in the physical therapy department at WCA Hospital.
  Her hobbies included cooking and shopping but her life centered most around 
her family and grandchildren.
  Surviving are five children: Karen Lundin (Jeff Griffith), Robert Lundin 
(Brenda Kelly), Martha Lundin, Debra (Art) Osterdahl, and Ann (Cregg) Bernard, 
all of Jamestown; seven grandchildren: Vicky Juhl of Federal Way, Wash., 
Andrew Osterdahl of Jamestown, David Saxton of Goldsboro, N.C., Jon Osterdahl, 
Jill Saxton, Ryan Bernard and Dave Griffith, all of Jamestown.
  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman P. Lundin, 
whom she married on March 13, 1948, in Jamestown and who died Dec. 11, 1985, 
two brothers George D. Coffin Jr. in 1991 and Merrill E. "Pete" Coffin in 2006.
  The funeral service will be held at the Lind Funeral Home on Friday, Dec. 23, 
at 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. Dayle Keefer officiating. Friends and family will 
be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, in the funeral home. Burial will 
be at Lake View Cemetery.
  The family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made to the Celoron 
Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 328 Celoron, NY 14720.

Lundin, Robert N.
  Robert N. Lundin, 59, of 510 Weeks St., died Friday, June 15, 2012, in UPMC Hamot, Erie, Pa.
  A Jamestown resident his entire life, he was born June 30, 1952, the son of the 
late Norman P. and Barbara Coffin Lundin.
  He attended Jamestown Public Schools and was a 1970 graduate of Jamestown High School.
  Entering public service as a firefighter for the Jamestown Fire Department in 1979, 
he achieved the rank of lieutenant before retiring in 1999.
  He was an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres. He enjoyed playing guitar 
and banjo.
  Surviving are his loving companion of 21 years Brenda Kelly, with whom he made his 
home; four sisters Karen Lundin (Jeff Griffith), Martha Lundin, Debra (Art) Osterdahl 
and Ann (Cregg) Bernard all of Jamestown; two nieces Vicky Juhl of Federal Way, Wash. 
and Jill Saxton of Panama; five nephews David Saxton of Goldsboro, N.C., Andrew 
Osterdahl, Jon Osterdahl, Ryan Bernard and Dave Griffith, all of Jamestown; and his 
special little buddy Devin Anderson.
  He was preceded in death by his father Dec. 11, 1985, and his mother Dec. 20, 2011.
  A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.
 Inurnment will be in Lake View Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Morton Club, 200 E. Third St., Jamestown, NY 14701 
or a charity of choice.
  You may light a candle in remembrance of Bob at www.lindfuneralhome.com.
  

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