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Obituaries

Robert M. McClure

A memorial service will be held for Bob at 4 PM on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, at the Hurlbut Memorial Community UMC at the Chautauqua Institution. A reception will follow.

John P. Mescall

John Patrick Mescall, 69, of Celoron, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Hospice on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. He was born in Jamestown on June 22, 1956, to the late John P. and Harriett Roos Mescall. Following graduation from high school, John spent his working years at Niagara ...

Darin L. Butts Sr.

Darin L. Butts Sr., 56, of Dunkirk, passed away peacefully in his home on Aug. 18, 2025. Born on Sept. 10, 1968, he was the beloved son of Jura Bell Butts and the late Charlie L. Butts Sr. Darin attended Dunkirk High School where he was a basketball all-star and went on to dedicate his life ...

David A. Eriksen Jr.

David A. Eriksen Jr., 53, of Frewsburg, NY, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 at UPMC Chautauqua. An area resident all of his life, he was born in Jamestown, May 10, 1972. Dave was a machinist, most recently employed by Jamestown Scientific. He was an avid, lifelong bowler ...