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Robert D. “Bob” Bruce Sr.

Robert D. Bruce Sr., 82, of Lakewood passed away unexpectedly on Friday (July 10, 2026) in his home. He was born on January 22, 1944, in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Ervin S. Bruce and Catherine Falana Bruce. Robert was a graduate of St. Matthew High school in Philadelphia and was a proud tool and die maker by trade, retiring from Producto (Ring and Pierce All) Machine Company in Jamestown after 32 years. Bob was a member of the Herman Kent Post 777 Sons of the American Legion in Celoron. He was an avid sportsman, and enjoyed many years of hunting and fishing, both by ...

Kevin R. Smith

Kevin R. Smith, 62, of Franklin, PA passed away unexpectedly after a long battle with COPD at his residence on Friday, July 3, 2026. Born in Jamestown, NY, on July 25, 1963 he was the son of the late Donald and Carolyn Cummings Smith. Kevin had a lifelong love of baseball and was a devoted New York Yankees fan. He and his wife, Lisa, shared that passion and especially enjoyed attending Erie SeaWolves games together. They had been looking forward to crossing a lifelong dream off their bucket list by attending a game at Wrigley Field later this month. Also Kevin had a great love for ...

Elaine Janette Smathers 1925-2026

Elaine Janette Smathers was born April 26, 1925 in Mayille, NY, the daughter of Ester (Smallenberger) and Clair Smathers. She was a 1943 graduate of Mayville Central School where she was valedictorian. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in music and music education from the Former ...

Joseph B. DePane, Sr.

Joseph B. DePane, Sr., 93, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026. He was born in Jamestown on November 9, 1932, a son of the late Joseph and Maria Angelica Caprino DePane. Joe spent many years working in local factories, namely Art Metal and Essex Chemical. His ...

Bernard D. “Bernie” Jones

Bernard D. “Bernie” Jones, age 75, of Jamestown, NY, passed away on Thursday July 9, 2026, in his home. He was born on July 20, 1950, in Jamestown, NY, son of the late Gerald and Ruth (Smith) Jones. He was a lifelong resident of Jamestown, NY, graduated from Jamestown High School ...