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John E. Willett

John E. Willett April 3,1962 - Jan. 3, 2025 John E. Willett, age 62, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on January 3, 2025, in South Dayton, NY. Born on April 3, 1962, in Gowanda, NY. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Deborah; daughter, Renee; stepson, Bradley Ferguson III; grandchildren, Lily, Bradley, and Dylan; and brothers, Robert, Scott, Paul, and Daniel. John now reunites with his predeceased parents, Robert and Lea (Tweeter) Willett. No services will be observed. Arrangements entrusted to DiStasio Funeral Home South Dayton, NY.

Daniel J. Conlan

Daniel J. Conlan The Memorial Mass for Daniel J. Conlan, who passed away on December 24, 2024, will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 6 Institute St, Frewsburg, NY. No visitation will be observed. You may view Daniel’s full obituary by visiting www.petersonfh.net.

Helen (Josie) Johnson

Helen (Josie) Johnson, 97, was born August 23, 1927. She was a daughter of Tekla and John Szarowiz who came to the United States in 1907 from Poland. She was one of twelve children. After the breakup of the marriage, she was placed in the Children’s Home and Orphanage in Warren, Pennsylvania ...

Clayton Arlo Brown

Clayton Arlo Brown, 92, of Randolph, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at UPMC Chautauqua Hospital in Jamestown. He was born August 23, 1932 in Conewango, NY, the son of the late Gerald Orlo and Doris Izabelle (Mett) Brown. Clayt attended Conewango Grade School and entered the United ...

Francis E. “Fran” Lus

Francis E. “Fran” Lus, a revered member of the Brocton community, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at the venerable age of 92 in Dunkirk, NY. Born on July 10, 1932, to Angelo and Mary (Russo) Lus, Fran lived a life marked by ...

Steven D. Szabo

Randolph, New York-Steven D. Szabo (Istv’n Szabo), 89, of Coldspring Rd, Randolph, passed away on Thursday (January 2, 2025) at home. He was born October 1, 1935 in Kom’rom, Hungary, as the son of the late Gergely and Rozalia Farkas Szabo Sr. In his childhood, the family had lived in ...