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Duane E. Ulrich

Duane E. Ulrich 1947-2026 Duane E. Ulrich, 78, of Conewango Valley passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in UPMC Chautauqua. He was born May 11, 1947 in Silver Creek, NY, the son of the late Dana and Marie Schework Ulrich. He had owned and operated Ulrich Appliances for several years. Surviving is his companion, Shirley Gjerdrum of Conewango Valley; a daughter, Kimberly (Mike) Zink of Amherst, NY; a grandson, Tyler Griffin of Grand Island; a step-son, Daniel Gjerdrum of Conewango Valley. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Allen, Bruce, and Roger ...

Lois A. Rumfelt

Lois A. Rumfelt, 69, of Swanson Road, died Monday, March 2, 2026 in her home. She was the wife of Reverend Daniel Rumfelt. Arrangements will be announced by the Lind Funeral Home.

Mary D. Cusimano

Mary D. Cusimano, 97, of Hunt Road, died Friday in her home. Born February 10, 1929, in Jamestown, she was one of eleven children of the late Richard and Mary Runfola Lisciandro. She was a 1947 graduate of Jamestown High School. She went on to a career in the secretarial field having ...

Bryan J. Meder

Bryan J. Meder passed away peacefully at home in Stockton, NY surrounded by his family on February 27th, 2026, after a courageous battle with a debilitating illness. He was born on September 17th, 1956, in Jamestown, NY. He was a 1975 graduate of Cassadaga Valley School and a 1977 graduate ...

Robert H. Erickson

Robert H. Erickson of Jamestown, entered into rest Feb. 16, 2026. Beloved husband of Joanne (Bellavia) Erickson; devoted father of Dr. Robert (Dr. Jennifer) Erickson; Tari Geisler, Shari (Matthew) Shearing, and Marci Erickson; cherished grandfather of Robbie (Mary Patricia) Erickson, Dr. David ...

Lorraine Y. Johnson

Lorraine Y. Johnson, 88 of Ashville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in UPMC Chautauqua. A native of Warren, PA, she was born June 27,1937, the daughter of Peter J. and June V. Monstrom Rock. She was a 1955 graduate of Warren Area High School. Lorraine was employed by Quality ...