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Opal E. Sprague

A person’s life does not consist of the abundance of things they possess, but in the right use of God’s blessings. Opal Elenor Edson Sprague, 93, of Falconer, NY transferred from this world to the Great Grange above, on Nov. 14, 2025, at the Star Hospice House, Lakewood, NY. At 89, Opal ...

Danniel L. Rosen

Danniel Lynn Rosen, 56, of Jamestown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at UPMC Chautauqua. A lifelong area resident, she was born in Jamestown on July 26, 1969, to Patricia Trusso Rosen and the late Merrill G. Rosen. Danniel graduated from Jamestown Public Schools and ...

Robert B. Volk

Robert B. Volk, 92, passed away Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at his home in Jamestown. He was born May 28, 1933, in Blawnox, PA, the son of the late Michael and Alma Byrne Volk, and was a 1951 graduate of Carrolltown High School in Cambria County, PA, where he was raised. Bob’s employment ...

Bettyjean Franks

Bettyjean Franks, 94, of Jamestown, N.Y., passed away on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at UPMC Chautauqua, Jamestown, N.Y. Bettyjean was born on June 1, 1931, in Jamestown, N.Y., the daughter of the late Leonard W. and Esther M. Finn Swezey. Bettyjean was a member of Jamestown Choral Society. She ...

Dorene ‘Granny’ Gadewoltz

Dunkirk: Dorene “Granny” M. Gadewoltz, 87, a resident of Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab, Dunkirk, formerly of Forestville, died Friday, November 14, 2025 at her residence. She was born in the Town of Sheridan on January 2, 1938 and was the daughter of the late Alfred and Ella “Ellen” ...

Douglas L. Ferry

Forestville — Douglas L. Ferry, 66, of Forestville, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Dunkirk on November 12, 1959, the son of the late Gern and Elinor (Martin) Ferry, Jr. Doug was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1977 and worked for the former Forestville Hardware with his parents. He was a life member of the Forestville Fire Department where he was also an EMT. Doug was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, enjoyed hunting & fishing and at one-time was in a pool league and bowling league. Survivors include a son, Joshua Ferry, of Buffalo, ...