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Edgar Young Evans Jr.

Edgar Young Evans Jr., passed away in the care of hospice on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 in Lakewood, NY. Edgar was born on Dec. 7, 1962 to Edgar Evans Sr and Anna Mcnesby, on Fort Dix Army base in New Jersey. Ed as many people called him was a hard-working man. He enjoyed fishing and spending ...

Amy Beardsley

Amy Beardsley 1974-2026 Amy Beardsley, 51, passed away on Monday Jan. 12. 2026 at UPMC Chautauqua with her family by her side. She was born on July 2, 1974 to Harold and Kathryn Beardsley. Visitation will be held at the Jordan Funeral Home on Saturday Jan. 17, 2026 from 11-12 PM. Arrangements entrusted to Jordan Funeral Home. Visit www.jordansinclairville.com to leave a condolence

Judy Elaine Abbott Galati

Judy Elaine Abbott Galati, 76, a nurturing spirit who dedicated her life to caring for others, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2026, at Taylorsville House in Alexander County. She was born on Jan. 13, 1949, in Jamestown, NY. She was a 1966 graduate of Southwestern High School. Throughout her ...

Melissa J. Hamilton

Melissa J. Hamilton was born on May 6, 1958, in Dunkirk, NY, daughter of Richard J. Smith and Mildred E. (Robson) Shaffer. Melissa is preceded in death by both parents and brother-in-law, Jerold E. Hulett. She is survived by her beloved husband of 32 years, Jon A. Hamilton, daughters, ...

Marcia M. Okerlund

Dear friends, With heavy hearts, we share that our precious mom, Marcia M. Hayward Okerlund, born Sept. 29, 1939, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 10, 2026. As we grieve, we find ourselves reflecting on the life she lived; a life marked by quiet strength, enduring love, and remarkable ...

Josephine A. “Josie” Farnella

Josephine A. “Josie” Farnella, 100, of Jamestown, NY, passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, 2026, at Heritage Green Rehab & Skilled Nursing. Born on March 10, 1925, in Jamestown, she was the daughter of the late Michael J. and Prospera “Pearl” Baglia Farnella. Josie lived a long, ...