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John A. Polley

John A. Polley 1965-2026 John A. Polley, 60, of Dewittville, died Wednesday June 17, 2026, in his home. He was born October 2, 1965, in Jamestown, a son of Charles and Patricia Franskowiak Polley. A 1983 graduate of Jamestown High School, he participated in band and A’Cappella ...

Patricia Marcella Vandewark

Patricia Marcella Vandewark 1940-2025 There will be a Celebration of Life for Patricia Vandewark who passed away December 26, 2025. It will be at the Jamestown American Legion on Fluvanna Ave on Monday, June 29th at 11am with a luncheon following afterwards.

Beverly “ Bev “ Vincent

Beverly “ Bev “ Vincent 1941-2026 Beverly “ Bev “ Vincent, 85 of Moosehaven, 1701 Park Avenue, Orange Park, Florida passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 21, 2026. She was born May 1, 1941 and was the daughter of Margaret Harsen and Curtis Langworthy. Bev was a 1959 graduate of Jamestown High School and attended Jamestown Business College. Before her retirement she worked in the offices of Hopes Windows. She enjoyed many activities such as camping, dancing, painting, crafting, playing horseshoes, and most of all spending time with her family and friends. Bev was a ...

Janet A. Bechmann

Janet A. Bechmann The Memorial Service for Janet A. Bechmann, 80, of Gerry, NY, who passed away Jan 20, 2026, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Falconer. The wife of Dennis Bechmann, she had been a mental health counselor at WCA Hospital ...

Joyce Romain Meyer

Joyce Romain Meyer 1929-2026 Joyce Romain Meyer, age 97, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026; leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, faith, and devotion to family. Born on May 24, 1929, to Lewis and Ester Raisor, Joyce entered the world during a challenging time in American ...

Robert “Bob” Pumford

Robert “Bob” Pumford 1934-2026 Robert “Bob” Pumford, 91, of Jamestown NY, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic on June 9, 2026, after a brief hospitalization. Bob was born on July 14, 1934, in Hemlock Michigan, the seventh child of Milo and Lizette Bannon Pumford. He was raised ...