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Carol L. Peterson

Carol L. Peterson, 89, of Frewsburg, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026 at Heritage Park Nursing Facility. She was born on June 2, 1937 in Oil City, PA, a daughter of the late Howard W. and Katherine Reed Motter. She had been employed at JCPenney, AVI Foodsystems, and was a cashier at Lakewood Rod & Gun Club for many years. Carol always looked forward to fishing trips to Canada with her husband, Wayne. She is survived by her friends Steven Olsen and Kit (Carrie) Cusimano and a great-niece Katelyn (Tyler) Mull. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her ...

David Paul Benware

David Paul Benware age 51, of Adams Center, went to be with his Lord and Savior on 15th of July 2026 at Berkshire Medical Center due to the result of an aggressive colon cancer. Born on July 19, 1974, to Paul and Kathrine (Hall) Benware. He is survived by his brother, Jonathan Benware. ...

John T. Angeletti

John T. Angeletti, 85, of Ashville, NY passed away on July 25, 2026. He was born on January 14, 1941 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to Mary Ofterdinger Thorne and Telio Angeletti, and attended Southwestern Central School. John was a veteran of the US Air Force and served in the Korean Conflict. A machinist, John worked at SKF-MRC for over 40 years. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and shooting skeet with his buddies. John was a member of the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club, American Legion and the Big Tree Sportsman’s Club. In later years he loved having coffee with his Burger King friends. He ...

Sylvia S. (Snyder) Sheridan

Sylvia S. (Snyder) Sheridan of Hamburg, NY passed away on July 22, 2026. She was born on August 16, 1933 in Jamestown, NY to Leonard Snyder and Carol Bailey Snyder. Beloved wife of Edward Sheridan; dearest Mother of Amy (Gary) Empric and the late Andrew E. Sheridan; cherished “CC” of Ben, Katie, Morgan, and Abbey; loving sister of the late Mary (Ben) Spitzer, Leonard (Kimberly) Snyder and Carol Snyder; also survived by nieces and nephews. Sylvia was an artist who owned and operated her own studio and gallery in Orchard Park-Art Etcetera. Sylvia asked if you can, buy a painting set ...

Joseph Robert “Joe” George

Joe George left this earth from his Frewsburg home on Saturday, August 1st, in the company of family members, after a long battle with cancer. He was born March 19, 1963, to his parents Robert and Tomasina "Massey" George, the youngest of five children. Joe was a graduate of Jamestown High School in 1981. Following high school graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he did his duties in the Seabees, serving as a carpenter and builder. He continued those skills as a civilian, following the end of his tour of duty, in his spare time. Joe was employed for many years as a ...

Cheryl L. Bigney

Cheryl L. Bigney, 60, of Sugar Grove, died Sunday August 2, 2026, in Sugar Grove. She was the daughter of the late Roger and Leona Malewicz Bigney. A 1984 graduate of Jamestown High School, she was employed by Fancher Chair and later by Walmart. In keeping with Cheryl’s wishes, no funeral service or visitation will be observed. You may leave words of condolence at lindfuneralhome.com.