William “Bill” James Farnham (82), affectionately known as “Grumpy Grandpa,” was a man who perfectly balanced seriousness with humor and showed his love in steady, unmistakable ways. He passed away on Feb. 16, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones. William enjoyed the simple ...

Frederick M Fortune A celebration of life will be held from 1-4 PM on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at the Stanley Hose Fire Department in Sherman, NY. There will be a brief service at 2 PM with military honors performed by the Lake Chautauqua VFW Post 8647 Honor Guard.

Rose P. Hafner 1938-2026 Rose P. (Panek) Hafner, 87, of Fredonia, NY entered into rest Feb. 18, 2026. She was born Sept. 24, 1938 in Forestville, NY to her late parents Michael and Lilian (Gawronski) Panek. Arrangements are incomplete and a full obituary will run in next week’s ...

James Justin Hall, 87, of Clymer, N.Y. and formerly of Pamama, N.Y., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at Erie VA Center, Erie, PA. James was born at home in the town of Harmony, N.Y. on Aug. 2, 1938, the son of the late Herman P. and Lucinda “Lucy” Badders Hall. James attended ...