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Nancy Ellen Palmer

Nancy Ellen Palmer (Buffone), 78, of Jamestown, NY has gained her eternal wings and is now reunited with her parents. Born July 2, 1947, the daughter of loving adoptive parents Alof and Ellen Palmer, Nancy grew up in Lakewood, NY attending Southwestern Central School District. For 3 decades she was a Loss and Asset Prevention Investigator within the retail industry, beginning as Investigator working up to Regional Director. Upon her return to the area, she followed her true passion of caring for others and became a Registered Nurse, working for 17 years at WCA (now UPMC ...

Barbara L. Keefe

Barbara L. Keefe, 87, passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at her home in Jamestown. She was the widow of Alan Sam Keefe who died in 2014. Her service arrangements will be announced by the Lind Funeral Home.

William “Bill” James Farnham

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 ...

Mark S. “Jethro” Harrower

Mark S. “Jethro” Harrower Mark S. “Jethro” Harrower, 58, of Jamestown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. He is survived by his wife Angela Harrower. Friends will be received from 2-6 pm on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 in Peterson Funeral Home, Frewsburg. A full obituary will be published in Monday’s Post Journal.

Frederick M Fortune

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.

James Justin Hall

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 ...