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Linda K. Cornelio

Linda K. Cornelio, 75, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly Sherman, NY died Saturday Dec. 27, 2025, in UPMC Hamot, Erie. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Jamestown Public School District as a teacher for over 30 years. She was the wife of Vic Cornelio. A memorial service will be ...

Shirley Zentz

Shirley Marie Zeth Zentz, 82, of Mayville, passed away at her daughter’s home in Dewittville, NY, on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. She was born on Oct. 7, 1943, in Blue Knob, PA, the daughter of the late Elvin and Grace Noel Zeth. Shirley was a 1962 graduate of Greenfield- Kimmel High ...

Dorothy V. Painter

Dorothy V. Painter 1973-2025 Dorothy V. “Dodie” Painter, 52, of Lakewood, NY, passed away Dec. 20, 2025, in Lakewood. Born Sept. 1, 1973, in Jamestown, NY, she was a graduate of Southwestern Central High School. Dodie lived life on her own terms and was a true free spirit, known for her big heart and kind soul. She was not only a devoted mother to her children, but a mother to many, offering love and guidance to all who knew her. She loved being a grandmother to her only grandchild, Elijah. She is survived by her children, Rick (Ann), Chloe, and Rylie; her grandchild, ...

Jason T. Lyon

Jason T. Lyon, 46, of Jamestown passed away unexpectedly Friday (Dec. 26, 2025) in UPMC Hamot due to natural causes. A lifelong area resident he was born July 20, 1979 in Jamestown the son of Bradley H. Lyon and Katherine Songer Hager. Jason was a graduate of Jamestown High School and ...

William J. “Bill” Canby

William J. “Bill” Canby, 60, of Jamestown, passed away at Buffalo General Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025. He was born in Jamestown on Feb. 2, 1965, to the late E. William Quist and Janet Pedersen Canby. Bill worked at Jamestown Cycle Shop for over 30 years, fostering thousands of ...

Craig W. Kinney Sr.

Craig W. Kinney Sr., 91, of Findley Lake, passed away on Thursday Dec. 18, 2025 at Sarah Reed Living Center. He was born on May 10, 1934 in Spartansburg, Pennsylvania to the late Donald V. and Georgia M. (Smith) Kinney. Craig graduated Spartansburg High School and attended Behrend College ...