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Wendie A. Cressley

Wendie Anne Lyle Cressley, 45 of Jamestown, NY passed away on Feb. 10, 2026. Born on April 3, 1980, in Erie, PA. She was the daughter of Kurt J. Lyle and Cheryl L. Shirley Leak. Wendie was a beautiful young soul who loved living in the moment. She had a deep passion for helping those in ...

Rita M. Terry

Rita M. Terry, 84, of Charles Street, Jamestown, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 at UPMC Chautauqua Hospital, Jamestown, following a brief illness. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 3, 1941, the daughter of the late Lester and Ruth (Miller) Van Matter. Rita was a graduate of Jamestown High ...

Patrick H. Covey

Patrick H. Covey, 57, of Lakewood, NY passed away Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 at UPMC Chautauqua. He was born June 15, 1968 in Salamanca, NY, and was the son of the late Leon H. and Mavis Sisson Covey. Patrick earned his bachelor’s degree at Empire State College and was employed as a Medicaid Service Coordinator at Person Centered Services in Jamestown. Patrick was proud of his Jewish heritage and possessed an unwavering kindness and generous spirit. He adored his wife Lisa, loved his ‘adopted grandchildren’, and was thought of as a good son and brother. Pat was also an avid record ...

Mary Jane Gastol Kelsey

Mary Jane Gastol Kelsey, 78, of Jamestown, formerly of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 in her home due to complications from diabetic and kidney disease. She was born in Jamestown Nov. 8, 1947, a daughter of the late Victor and Bernice Waterman Gastol. A 1965 graduate ...

Shawn P. Gray

Shawn P. Gray, 69, of Sinclairville, NY, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at UPMC Hamot. He was born July 8, 1956 in Erie PA, the second of seven children of the late Edwin and Joan Gloekler Gray. Shawn attended Academy High School, served in the Coast Guard from 1976 to 1980, and ...

Mark S. Harrower

Mark S. “Jethro” Harrower, 58, of Jamestown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He was born on August 1, 1967 in Olean, NY, a son of Barbara Rambuski Harrower and the late Richard Harrower. Mark was a graduate of Randolph Central School and was a member of Carroll Rod & Gun Club and Frewsburg American Legion- Samuel Derby Post 556. Prior to retiring, he was employed for many years with Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669. Mark enjoyed many activities including golf, hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreational vehicles which included his passion for ...