All Obituaries

   Sharon M (Abbey) Johnson,71, of Cherry Creek, NY entered into rest October 6, 2019. She was born June 12, 1948 in Jamestown, NY to the late Grace Abbey Rodermund. Sharon graduated from Eisenhower High School, Russell, PA in 1966  She was married to the love of her Mendle J Johnson on September 10, 1966. Sharon and Mendle ran their business Mendle’s Crossroads Grocery in Cherry Creek, NY. She was an active member in the Cherry Creek United Methodist Church,...

Stanley W. Durolek Jr, 80, of South Dayton, NY entered into rest September 9, 2019 He was born April, 2, 1939 in Lackawanna, NY to the late Stanley Sr. and late Fabine Durolek. Stanley graduated from South Park High School in 1957 and worked for National Fuel Gas for 35 years retiring in 1994. He loved hunting, fishing and gardening. Stanley was a member of Southtowns Walleye Association, Leon Fire Department and a lifetime member of the NRA. He is survived by his bride of 60 years...

  Patricia Ann Langless,80, of Leon, NY entered into rest September 4, 2019. She was born in Langford, NY on August 15, 1939 to the late Martin and late Mary (Johengen) Spengler. Pat was a dairy farmer and retired from Bush Industries in Jamestown after 20 years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing and taking care of her family. Pat was married to the late Robert C. Langless Sr. for 25 years. Beloved mother of Debora A. (Lee) Milliman, Elizabeth M. Langless, Robin M. Abbey,...

Ruth (Betty) E. Grover, 80, of Leon, NY entered into rest September 2, 2019 at Heritage Green Nursing Home surrounded by family and friends. She was born March 12, 1939 in Venango, PA the daughter of the late Forest and late Ruth (Martin) Kennedy. Ruth was married to the late Kenneth Grover on July 7th, 1956 in the Town of Leon. Ruth enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren, great grandchildren and the young children of Leon.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Leon...

Bobbie Ann Poole, 60 of Leon, NY and Las Vegas, NV entered into rest August 20, 2019. She was born in Las Vegas, NV September 20, 1958 to the late Robert and late Joan (Ochs) Poole. Bobbie worked 30 years at the Nevada Test Site. She enjoyed compiling family genealogy, antiquing and spending time with family. Bobbie is survived by her sister Diana L. Mosher, her nieces Bridget Mosher, Megan (Scott) Winston and her nephew Rolfe Mosher her great nieces and nephews Nichols, Hailey, Collin,...

Mary Lou Carolyn Robinson Goldberg, 83, of Sheridan, NY entered into rest August 17, 2019. She was born October 27,1935 in Silver Creek, NY to the late Lewis and late Marion (Gehr) Robinson. Mary Lou graduated from Silver Creek High School. She was the owner operator of Mary Lou’s Restaurant in Irving and Ole Firehouse Restaurant in Forestville. She enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, the casino, bowling, pinochle, church, traveling and yard sales. Mary Lou was a member...

Richard W. Drewniak Sr., 74, of Dunkirk, NY entered into rest August 13, 2019. He is survived by his children Tricia, Tracie, Tina, Arthur and Richard Jr. Service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Elizabeth C. Klemens, 82, of South Dayton, NY entered into rest August 7, 2019. She was born January 17, 1937, at home in Porter Township, PA to the late Howard H. and Gladys (Hettinger) Duck. Liz graduated from Bellefonte High School in 1954. She began her career as a legal secretary and worked 26 years for the state as a secretary for Gowanda Psychiatric Center and the West Seneca Children’s Psychiatric Center.  Liz enjoyed family get togethers, sledding with the...

Mark Allen Gierszewski, 64, of South Dayton, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday July 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Buffalo, NY on November 17, 1954 to Daniel and Helen (Niedzwiec) Gierszewski, he was a wonderful and devoted husband, father, grandfather (Bompu) and friend. An avid hunter and fishermen, he had a general love and passion for the outdoors. Mark is survived by his loving wife, Rhonda, of 28 years, five children Brynn (Daniel) Castellano,...

Joyce M. Mosher, 82, of Gowanda, NY entered into rest July 26, 2019. She was born in Salamanca, NY July 19,1937 to the late Gardin and Florence (Forster) Hansen. Joyce attended Gowanda Central Schools and graduated in 1956. She was a homemaker and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, embroidering, card games and board games. Joyce was predeceased by her husband James Mosher whom she married March 4, 1965. She is survived by her son Paul, several grandchildren and her special friend Geraldine Mc...