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Jane Vavra

Jane Vavra, a resident of Heritage Green Rehab in Greenhurst, NY, died October 9, 2026. She was 103 years old. She was born January 1, 1923, in Sandusky, Ohio, the daughter of the late Gertrude and Frank Ritzenthaler. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School in Sandusky, she attended ...

Kerry L. Paulson

Kerry L. Paulson passed away peacefully with his family at his side at UPMC Chautauqua, Sunday October 11th ,2026 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Kerry was born in Phillipsburg Pennsylvania on August 22nd, 1956, to late the Carl “Fritz” and Doris Paulson. He was a 1975 ...

James R. Sanderson

James R. Sanderson, 88, of Westfield, NY passed away peacefully Saturday, October 17, 2026, in the Chautauqua County Nursing and Rehab Facility following a short illness. Jim was born June 30, 1938, in Westfield, NY, a son to Russell and Sarah (Condello) Sanderson. He graduated from ...

Barbara Joan Thorpe

Barbara Thorpe, 90, long time resident of Chautauqua County, passed away on October 18, 2026 at Heritage Park Skilled Nursing Home. Barbara was born on June 30,1936 to the late Melvin E Smith and Lillian Hodges Smith. She was the wife of Duane A Thorpe who preceded her in death November ...

Beverly H. Burton

Beverly H. Burton, 78, of Brocton, NY entered into rest October 16, 2026 with family by her side. She was born October 28, 1941 in Wellsville, NY to her late parents Douglas and Rosemary (Messina) Hayes. Beverly is survived by her husband, Charles. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Morse Funeral Home Brocton, NY.

Faez E. Tayar

Faez E. Tayar, 86, of Portland, NY entered into rest October 17,2026 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA with family by his side. He was born in Safita, Syria November 25, 1940 to his late parents Elias and Mediha Tayar. He is survived by his wife Dawn Babcock. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Morse Funeral Home Brocton, NY.