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Howard L. Cook

Howard L. Cook, 90, of Largo, FL, formerly of Kennedy, NY, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 10th, 2026 at HCA Largo Hospital. He was born October 6, 1935 in Gowanda,NY, the son of the late Warren and Virginia Sheppard Cook. Howard graduated from Randolph Central School in 1954. He attended the Buffalo Bible Institute from 1954 to 1957. He was employed by Buffalo General Hospital for 39 years. The last 25 being in the purchase Department. After retiring, he was a volunteer for the Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was an avid Baseball fan. He is survived by his wife ...

Bernard “Bernie” Dennis Jones

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 10th from 2-5pm at the Allen Park Men’s Club, 1309 Norby Road Jamestown, NY. Please join us as we gather to honor and celebrate Bernies life, share memories, laughter, and stories, and remember the joy he brought to those who new ...

Ruth A. Crandall

Ruth A. Scavone Crandall, 87, formerly of Jamestown died September 4, 2026, in Oregon. Born October 29, 1938, in Olean, she was the daughter of the late G. Lowell and Clara Cole Wilcox. She was a 1956 graduate of Downsville Central School at went on to attend Jamestown Community ...

William E. “Bill” Blizzard

William E. “Bill” Blizzard, 90, of Cassadaga, passed away Sept. 17, 2026. Husband of Terry Straight Blizzard; father of Curt (Lisa) and Bradley (Diane) Blizzard. Full obituary will be published in an edition next week. Arrangements by Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville.

Carl D. Armeli

Carl D. Armeli, 72, of Adams Street, Jamestown, N.Y., passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at his residence with his wife Becky by his side. Carl was born on September 8, 1954 in Jamestown, N.Y., the son of the late Nunizo Armeli and Marilyn Benbenek. Carl was raised and educated in Jamestown, N.Y. He worked many years at the YMCA in Jamestown as head of housekeeping. Carl was a sports fan and collected sports memorabilia; he loved playing softball and golfing. He played softball into his thirties and enjoyed golfing with his wife and sons throughout the years. He was an ...

G. Sterling McGee

Sterling McGee, 95, of Greenhurst Village passed away Monday (September 14, 2006) in his home. He was born May 8, 1931 in Jamestown, the son of Louis W. McGee and Winifred A Larson. Sterling was a graduate of Falconer High School. He was very energetic and curious as a child with a very ...