Kenneth Chrispell, of Sugar Grove PA and Busti NY died unexpectedly in his home following a short illness and hospitalization. He was born on Dec. 14, 1974. Kenneth is Survived by his dog and faithful companion Thor, his parents Deborah Kjornsberg of Celoron NY and David Chrispell of Busti ...
Donald Gilbert Olander, 88, of Salamanca, NY, passed peacefully on Jan. 11, 2026. He was born Sept. 28, 1937, in Salamanca, the son of the late William Olander and Pearl Powers Olander. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernadette, in March 2025; his son, Troy Donald Olander, in Sept. ...
William M. Olson 1947-2026 William Morley “Wild Bill” Olson, 78, of Rochester, formerly of Jamestown, died from complications of chronic pulmonary disease on Friday, Jan. 2 2026, at Rochester General Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Sharon Olson and the father of Robert B. W. Olson. Bill was born Sept. 6, 1947, in Jamestown, the son of Sherwood W. “Scrubby” Olson and Mary Olson (Anderson). He came into the world six weeks early, weighing just over four pounds, and nearly died at three months old of pneumonia in the first of too many encounters with that ...
Shane M. Messere, 48 passed away on Jan. 10, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Jamestown, NY, he was born on Sept. 8, 1977, to the late Bonnie Cardone Travis. Shane is survived by his devoted son, Mateo Messere of Jacksonville, Florida; and three other ...
Beth A. Bundy, 78, of Jamestown, passed away at UPMC Chautauqua on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. She was born in Jamestown on Feb. 26, 1947, to the late Jack DeLong and M. Claire Ackerman Messenger. Beth’s life was characterized by caring for others. She was a dedicated family care provider ...
Frances Q. Pratt passed away on Jan. 13, 2026 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Erie, PA Born March 29, 1947 in Westfield, NY. He was the son of the late Norman and Sara (McQuaig) Pratt, and educated in the Sherman School System class of ‘65. He was a proud member of The United States Marine ...
