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Obituaries

Randal Bruce Kickbush

Randal Bruce Kickbush, 72, of the Town of Leon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 at Heritage Village Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center. He was born Aug. 16, 1953 in Jamestown, the son of the late Paul Burdett and Iris Jean (Payne) Kickbush. Randy was a 1971 graduate of Pine ...

Josephine A. “Josie” Farnella

Josephine A. “Josie” Farnella, 100, of Jamestown, NY, passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, 2026, at Heritage Green Rehab & Skilled Nursing. Born on March 10, 1925, in Jamestown, she was the daughter of the late Michael J. and Prospera “Pearl” Baglia Farnella. Josie lived a long, ...

Melissa J. Hamilton

Melissa J. Hamilton was born on May 6, 1958, in Dunkirk, NY, daughter of Richard J. Smith and Mildred E. (Robson) Shaffer. Melissa is preceded in death by both parents and brother-in-law, Jerold E. Hulett. She is survived by her beloved husband of 32 years, Jon A. Hamilton, daughters, Stephanie ...

Judy Elaine Abbott Galati

Judy Elaine Abbott Galati, 76, a nurturing spirit who dedicated her life to caring for others, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2026, at Taylorsville House in Alexander County. She was born on Jan. 13, 1949, in Jamestown, NY. She was a 1966 graduate of Southwestern High School. Throughout her ...