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Obituaries

Melissa J. Hamilton

Melissa J. Hamilton was born on May 6, 1958, in Dunkirk, NY, daughter of Richard J. Smith and Mildred E. (Robson) Shaffer. Melissa is preceded in death by both parents and brother-in-law, Jerold E. Hulett. She is survived by her beloved husband of 32 years, Jon A. Hamilton, daughters, Stephanie ...

Judy Elaine Abbott Galati

Judy Elaine Abbott Galati, 76, a nurturing spirit who dedicated her life to caring for others, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2026, at Taylorsville House in Alexander County. She was born on Jan. 13, 1949, in Jamestown, NY. She was a 1966 graduate of Southwestern High School. Throughout her ...

Marcia M. Okerlund

Dear friends, With heavy hearts, we share that our precious mom, Marcia M. Hayward Okerlund, born Sept. 29, 1939, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 10, 2026. As we grieve, we find ourselves reflecting on the life she lived; a life marked by quiet strength, enduring love, and remarkable ...

Carol A. Olson

Carol A. Olson, 82, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at Heritage Green Rehab and Skilled Nursing. A lifelong resident of the Jamestown area, Carol was born on May 21, 1943, the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Scavone) Scholeno. She was a 1961 ...