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Noland Miller

Noland Miller passed away October 3, 2026 at the age of 67 after a long medical battle. Noland was a courageous survivor of Willowbrook State School in Staten Island. He found a home in Celoron, NY where he lived his life surrounded by those that loved and cared for him at the Resource Center. Noland expressed himself with his beautiful eyes, facial expressions, and through vocalizations. Those fortunate enough to know Noland on a personal level found a deep connection as they enjoyed his expressions demonstrating his love of life. Music, friendly conversation, and even the occasional ...

Faber J. Merola

Faber Joseph “Bud” Merola, born July 21, 1944, in Southern California to Joseph and Constance Merola, passed away peacefully at home on October 3, 2026. Bud lived a full and adventurous life, marked by hard work, a love of family, and a lifelong curiosity about the world around him. He ...

Charles A. “Chuck” LaMonica Jr.

Charles A. “Chuck” LaMonica Jr., 75, of Jamestown passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026 in his home under the care of his sister, Carol LaMonica and Hospice. A lifelong area resident Chuck was born April 19, 1951 in Jamestown, the son of the late Charles A. “Scorch” LaMonica Sr. and ...

Robert L. “Bob” Barton

Robert L. “Bob” Barton, 87, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on September 27, 2026. Born in Busti, New York, Bob grew up on a dairy farm where he learned the values of hard work, responsibility, and perseverance — qualities that shaped every chapter of his life. A gifted athlete, he ...

Scott Allen Dietzel

Scott Allen Dietzel, 56, of Jamestown, New York, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 8, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, and love for those fortunate enough to have known him. Scott was the son of Gary Dietzel and the late Kathy Dietzel, ...