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Faber J. Merola

Faber Joseph “Bud” Merola, born July 21, 1944, in Southern California to Joseph and Constance Merola, passed away peacefully at home on October 3, 2026. Bud lived a full and adventurous life, marked by hard work, a love of family, and a lifelong curiosity about the world around him. He ...

Charles A. “Chuck” LaMonica Jr.

Charles A. “Chuck” LaMonica Jr., 75, of Jamestown passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026 in his home under the care of his sister, Carol LaMonica and Hospice. A lifelong area resident Chuck was born April 19, 1951 in Jamestown, the son of the late Charles A. “Scorch” LaMonica Sr. and ...

Robert L. “Bob” Barton

Robert L. “Bob” Barton, 87, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on September 27, 2026. Born in Busti, New York, Bob grew up on a dairy farm where he learned the values of hard work, responsibility, and perseverance — qualities that shaped every chapter of his life. A gifted athlete, he ...

Scott Allen Dietzel

Scott Allen Dietzel, 56, of Jamestown, New York, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 8, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, and love for those fortunate enough to have known him. Scott was the son of Gary Dietzel and the late Kathy Dietzel, ...

Marvin G. Oquist

Marvin G. Oquist, 88, of Greenhurst, died Wednesday October 7, 2026, in his home. Born June 19, 1938, in Jamestown, he was a son of the late Edwin and Theresa Johnson Oquist. He was a 1957 graduate of Jamestown High School and went on to earn a degree from Jamestown Community College. He ...