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Obituaries

Jeffrey Thiem

Jeffrey Thiem, 61 of Celeron passed away on Jan. 20, 2026, at UPMC Chautauqua. He was born on Feb. 5, 1964, in Buffalo NY the son of Clayton and Joan Drake Thiem. Jeff served in the United States Navy. He was a forester by trade. Jeff enjoyed hunting, dirt biking, snowmobiling and working in ...

Linda L. VanDeWark

Linda L. VanDeWark, 81, of Busti, passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was an active and dedicated member of the Kiantone Ind Fire Department (KIFD) and the AmVets Post 50 Auxiliary, where she devoted countless hours of service to her ...

Alexis “Lexi” Marie Madonia

Alexis “Lexi” Marie Madonia, 21, of Jamestown went into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. She was born April 6, 2004 at Children’s Hospital in Buffalo and had years-long battles with health issues. Lexi had, from the beginning, faith in her savior ...

Betty Lou DiBlasi

Betty Lou DiBlasi, 98, of Town of Busti, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. A Celebration of Betty’s life will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 in the Busti Church of God. Rev. Roy Ferguson pastor of the church will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later ...