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Newton Straight

Newton Straight passed away Jan. 1, 2026 at Corry Manor in Corry, PA, after a long illness. Born Nov., 14, 1939, in Weirton, WV, he was the son of the late Newton J., and Thelma Newton. He was the father of Tamatha (Johnathan) Norman of Gainesville, GA, Dwayne Straight, also of Georgia, Thomas Duncan of Ripley, NY, and Jesse Straight of Erie, PA. Newton lived in Ripley, NY, and loved outdoor activities, especially hunting and fishing. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held privately at the request of the family. ...

Timothy Heil

Timothy Heil 60, of Jamestown New York, died Dec. 24, 2025. He was born Aug. 9, 1965 to Darlene Card of Jamestown, New York; and James Heil of Coco Beach Florida. Tim is survived by his daughter, Nicole Heil and three grandchildren, Leia Taylor, Addison Waterman and Logan Waterman, also his two brothers Scott Garbart and Theo Heil and five nieces and nephews. Brad Heil, Lauren Heil (Consiglio) Josh and Luke Heil and Cody Garbart.

Stephen L. Stenstrom

Stephen L. Stenstrom, 76, of Falconer NY passed away Jan. 2, 2026 at UPMC Hospital. He was born in Jamestown NY on May 11, 1949 to the late Warren and Angeline Stenstrom. Stephen attended Falconer High School and went on to work at Blackstone as a machinist. He later retired from Valeo/ ...

Horace C. Battaglia

Horace C. Battaglia, 87, of Jamestown, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in UPMC Chautauqua. Born March 31, 1938, in Dunkirk, he was the only child of Carl and Mary Saeli Battaglia. He was a 1955 graduate of Fredonia High School, a 1961 graduate of SUNY Fredonia, from which he later earned a ...

Virginia L. “Ginny” Snow

Virginia L. “Ginny” Snow, 89, of 65 Adams Street, died Thursday January 1, 2026, in Tanglewood Manor. Born November 11, 1936, in Jamestown, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Elizabeth Briggs Peru. She was a member of the Herman Kent Post American Legion Auxiliary and the ...

Gary G. Woodmansee, Jr.

Gary G. Woodmansee, Jr., 59, of Lakewood, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026. He was born in Gowanda, NY on November 20, 1966, to the late Gary G. Woodmansee, Sr. and Eloise Harrington Paulson. Gary was the life of the party. He loved playing pool, camping, and fishing. Many beers ...