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Elmer G. Johnson

Elmer G. Johnson Elmer Gunnard Johnson, 90, of Frewsburg, passed away on March 9, 2026, in the comfort of his home. A lifelong resident of Frewsburg, he was employed by the Town of Carroll and owned and operated R&E Johnson for many years before retiring. Visitation will be held from 3-6 pm on Friday, March 27, 2026 in the Peterson Funeral Home, Frewsburg. A full obituary will be published in the Post Journal later next week and once finalized, it may be viewed by visiting www.petersonfh.net.

Dee Christy Howlett

Dee Christy Howlett, 87, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026, at her residence at Fairlawn Retirement Community in Archbold, Ohio. Dee was born Oct. 4, 1938, at Detwiler Memorial Hospital in Wauseon, Ohio (now Fulton County Health Center). She was the daughter ...

Bart A. Smith

Bart A. Smith, 67, of Jamestown, died on March 7th, 2026, at UPMC Chautauqua. He was the 2nd child of the late Franklin and Linnea Smith. Bart graduated from Southwestern High School in 1977 and NYS Agricultural and Technical College at Alfred in 1979. Bart was a gifted painter and creative ...

Christy E. “Chris” Palermo Jr.

Christy E. “Chris” Palermo Jr., 70, of Rock Hill, SC, formerly of Falconer and Jamestown passed away unexpectedly Monday (March 2, 2026) in his home. He was born Oct. 14, 1955 in Jamestown, the son of the late Christy E. and Nina S. Paolillo Palermo. Chris was a graduate of Falconer ...

Paula S. Olson

Paula S. Olson, 60, passed away peacefully of NASH Liver Disease at UPMC Hamot in Erie PA, on March 4, 2026. She attended Jamestown High School, Jamestown Community College and Buffalo State University. Paula’s thirst for knowledge helped her to earn various degrees in multiple ...

Elvin A. Stewart Jr.

Elvin A. Stewart Jr., known to family and friends as Bud, Buddy, or Budward, passed away on March 6, 2026, in Jamestown, New York, at the age of 76. He was born on Oct. 12, 1949, in West Virginia. Elvin enjoyed music and spent many years playing in bands and jamming with friends and family. ...