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Obituaries

Kurt W. Scott

Kurt W. Scott, 58 of Sinclairville, NY passed away on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 at UPMC Pittsburg Presbyterian. He was born in Jamestown on July 5, 1967 to William Scott and the late Betty Jo (Funicello) Scott. Kurt graduated from Cassadaga Valley High School in 1985 and received his associate ...

Francis Q. Pratt

Francis Q. Pratt passed away on Jan. 13, 2026 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Erie, PA Born March 29, 1947 in Westfield, NY. He was the son of the late Norman and Sara (McQuaig) Pratt, and educated in the Sherman School System class of ‘65. He was a proud member of The United States Marine ...

Terry L. Kester

Terry L. Kester, 72 passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2025, in Chesapeake, Virginia. Terry was born on Nov. 28, 1953, in Westfield, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlene and Arthur Kester, and his brother, David Allen Kester. He is survived by his loving sister, Kathie ...

Howard R. Murray, Jr.

Howard R. Murray, Jr., 95, of Shasta Drive in Jamestown, formerly of Celoron, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 at Heritage Park Rehab & Skilled Nursing. He was born in Jamestown on Feb. 5, 1930 and was a son of the late Howard R. and Dorothy Snyder Murray. A truck driver for 43 ...