Joel T. Gaden passed peacefully away at home on Dec. 6, with his family. After graduating from Lehigh University and receiving a commission in the US Army, Joel began his career in banking and finance in New York City. In the late 1960s, his family moved to Jamestown, NY, and for the ...

William “Bill” Catania, 74, of Westfield, NY, passed away on Dec. 1, 2025, at Twinbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Erie, PA, after a lengthy battle with complications from diabetes. A devoted father, proud grandfather, grape farmer, skilled craftsman, “self-taught” ...

George Steven “Steve” Simpson, 74, of Falconer, NY, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. He was born in Warren, PA, on Aug. 10, 1951, the son of the late George S. and Florence Jader Simpson. During his time at Jamestown High School, Steve pursued ...

, born Jan. 17, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, to George and Florence Kwiatkowski Gierszal, who preceded him in death. Also preceded by brother George Jr, and his parents-in-law, Paul and Edna Thiem. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Paula Thiem Gierszal, the love of his life and a ...