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John L. Stravato II

John L. Stravato II, 57, of Jamestown, died Friday July 3, 2026, in his home. He was the son of Kathleen Stravato and the late John Stravato. He was a 1988 graduate of Jamestown High School and had been employed by Servis Plumbing. No funeral service or visitation will be held. You may leave words of condolence at lindfuneralhome.com.

Christopher Adam Pitts

Christopher Adam Pitts, lovingly known as “Chris,” passed away on June 24th, 2026, at the age of 50, after a sudden and unexpected medical emergency. Born on October 1, 1975, in Jamestown, New York, Chris spent his childhood growing up in Ashville, New York. He attended Panama Central ...

Sharon L. Present 1949-2026

Sharon L. Present, 76, of Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point, died at 9:48 PM on Saturday (July 11, 2026) in UPMC Chautauqua Hospital from effects of a stroke she suffered in March of 2025. She was born Nov. 1, 1949 in Jamestown, a daughter of the late Howard G. and Carol Burkland Hall. A 1967 ...

Violet A. Atkins

Violet A. Atkins, 83, of Jamestown, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in UPMC Chautauqua. She was born on September 12, 1942 in Punxsutawney, PA, a daughter of the late Lewis L. and Bertha M. Bish Anthony. Violet was a 1960 graduate of Cassadaga Valley Central High School. She was a ...

Ryan Joel Gillikin

Ryan Joel Gillikin, 56, of Jamestown, NY, formerly of Warren, PA, passed away on Friday July 10, 2026, in UPMC Chautauqua WCA Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on May 31, 1970, in Warren, PA, the son of Alan R. Fiscus, and the late Mary E. Gillikin. Ryan was a ...