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Sandra K. Kindberg

Sandra K. Kindberg, 86, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday June 28, 2025, in the Star Hospice House, Lakewood, surrounded by her family. Born in Kane, PA and raised in Mt. Jewett, PA, she was born Oct. 21, 1938, to David and Viola Hartberg Leafstrom. Sandy was a 1956 graduate of Kane High School and a 1959 graduate of WCA Hospital School of Nursing. Prior to her retirement she was employed by WCA Hospital as a registered nurse in the surgical department. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and the former Immanuel Lutheran Church. Her other memberships include Norden ...

Carol E. (Hook) Chelton

Carol E. (Hook) Chelton,76, of Dunkirk, NY entered into rest June 28, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital. She was born Aug. 22, 1948 in Grove City, PA to her parents Ronald and Virginia (Switzer) Hook. Carol is survived by her daughter Erica (Troy) Richerson and her grand daughter Shea Richerson There will be no visitation observed. A full obituary will be posted by Morse Funeral Home 19 E. Main Street Brocton, NY 14716. at www.morsefh.com

Dealia M. Wojcieszyn

Dealia M. “Dee/Dede” Frost Wojcieszyn, 68 of Cassadaga, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at home with her husband at her side. Born April 13, 1957, she is the daughter of the late Lester Sr. and Lucille Peters Frost. Dee was a fulltime wife and homemaker and also worked as a ...

Elaine Jennings Clarkson

Elaine Jennings Clarkson, a devoted educator, passionate dog enthusiast, and accomplished amateur photographer, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at the age of 97. Elaine was born on Mar. 17, 1928, and graduated from Middlebury College in 1949 with a degree in history. She earned the ...

Glenn L. Hanson

Glenn L. Hanson, 79, of Falconer passed away Wednesday (June 25, 2025) in UPMC Chautauqua after a courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong area resident, he was born June 23, 1946 in Jamestown, the son of the late Allan and Ethel Hollabaugh Hanson. Glenn was a graduate of Falconer High ...

Juanita Wallace Jackson

A memorial service will be held for Juanita Wallace Jackson on July 6, at 2 pm at Hurlbut Community United Methodist Church on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution. Admission and parking at the Chautauqua Institution are free at the time of the service, but attendees must have gate passes, which can be obtained in advance at https://tickets.chq.org/ticketselection.html?perfAk=CHQ.EVN462.PRF42 or at the Welcome Center CI Plus Desk. Attendees should allow time to get from the parking lot to the church. The service will be livestreamed at https://hurlbutchurch.org/worship/ or ...