Elaine F. Gierlinger, born Friday, Oct. 1, 1937, peacefully passed on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at the Heritage Park Nursing Home in Jamestown, NY. She was the firstborn of Frank X. and Sophia S. (Piekarski) Gierlinger, growing up in Depew until eighth grade when the family moved to Charlotte ...

Josephine A. “Josie” Farnella, 100, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday evening, Jan. 11, 2026 at the Heritage Green Rehab & Skilled Nursing Facility. A Registered Nurse, Josie had a long career serving patients at WCA Hospital, Jamestown General Hospital and several hospitals in Buffalo, ...

John J. Eckert, 68, of Frewsburg, passed away on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 after a long courageous battle with cancer at Roswell Park Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY. He was born on Nov. 3, 1957 in Neptune, NJ, a son of the late Edward C. and Esther Carlson Eckert. After high school, John joined the ...

Steven J. Rodriguez, 63, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 10, 2026 in UPMC Chautauqua. He is survived by his wife Angela Ricotta. A celebration of Steve’s life will be held at 6 p.m. Friday in the Falconer Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday in ...