All Obituaries

Ronald J. Kelly, 77, of Dunkirk, NY formally of Cattaraugus, NY entered into rest July 27,2021. He was born October 22, 1943 in Gowanda, NY to the late Olin and Annabelle (Webster) Kelley.   Ronald served four years in the United States Airforce during the Vietnam War. He worked for the Town of New Albion and retired after 30 years of service. Ronald loved building model airplanes and had a passion for carpentry. He is survived by his wife Dianne, his son Shannon (Michaela) Kelley;...

Keith Blocker, 62, of Collins, NY entered into rest July 4, 2021. He is survived by his WNYDDSO Family. Private services were held. Interment was in Jolls Cemetery Perrysburg, NY

Anthony C. Vacanti, 63, of Hinsdale, NY entered into rest June 27, 2021 He was born in Tucson, AR on July 27, 1957 to the late John and Maybelle Vacanti. Tony worked for E & D Specialty Stands. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, riding his bike, nature. the outdoors and spending time with family. Tony is survived by his step mother Mary Jane, his siblings John Vacanti Jr., Thomas Vacanti, Ann Vacanti, Roseanne Fritz, Carolanne (David) Metzger, Jack Fritz, Raymond Fritz, Joanne Ludlow and...

Julie A. Eaton (Newlander), 64, of South Dayton, NY passed away unexpectedly in her home on June 27, 2021. She was born October 15, 1956 in Elmhurst, IL to the late Rosemary Land (Nix) and Frank Newlander. Julie moved from IL in the late 70’s with her daughter, Violet to WA state where she then had a son (Mark) in 1981. Julie worked for Safeway for 7 years before being hired on with the State of WA. Julie worked for the state for 16 years before leaving to pursue her dream of...

Ruth Ann Martindale, 92, of Gowanda passed away at her home on Sunday, June 13, 2021. She was born in Zoar Valley to Merton and Mildred Goodemote. Ann married Gordon Martindale on August 23, 1947. They were life-long Gowanda residents. She enjoyed volunteering with the Red Cross Blood Banks, Meals on Wheels, and for more than 30 years at Gowanda Elementary School. Ann also served on the Gowanda Central School Board of Education for more than 34 years. Her great love of children...

John Francis Lukaszewski, affectionately known to others as “Johnny”, or “Big John”, 67, of Cherry Creek, unexpectedly passed on to his heavenly home Monday, June 07, 2021. After retiring from the petroleum production plant industry in Texas, Johnny and his wife Patricia relocated to Cherry Creek in 2006, and both became immediately involved in the community. Johnny was a member of many organizations including the Cherry Creek Fire Department as well as many other...

Jack J. Borton, 64, of Cherry Creek entered into rest at home June 3, 2021 surronded by family. He was born July 8, 1956 in Jamestown, NY to the late William and Grace (Smiley) Borton. Jack worked for SKF Aeroengine in Falconer, NY for 38 years retiring in December of 2017. After retirement he went on to maintain The Cherry Creek Central Cemetery for three years. He enjoyed camping, golfing, boating, dancing (his nickname was happy feet) and loved spending time with family and...

  Dianne M Czajkowski, 74, of Conewango Valley entered into rest May 25, 2021. She was born July 6, 1946 in Buffalo, NY to the late Stephen and Mary (Myska) Felda. Dianne is survived by her loving husband of 55 years Gene, her cherished children Joanne (Mike Sanchez) Czajkowski, Deborah (Matthew) Enders and Kimberly Ann Czajkowski; her grandchildren Tyler, Seth, Olivia and Noah; a great grandchild Zander; her sister Shirley Ann Wiatrowski also survived by several nieces, nephews and...

Pamela M. Daniels, 54, of Jamestown passed away unexpectedly Wednesday May 5, 2021. She was born March 28, 1967 in Salamanca, NY to the late Patricia Frost (Valentine) and Philip Frost. Pamela is survived by her three children Chantell (Jeremy) Diaz of Somerset, KY, Nathan Daniels of Jamestown, NY and Danielle Daniels of Somerset, KY; five grandchildren Conner, Caylee and Carter Carlson, Jayden Diaz and Kora Daniels who she adored. Besides her mother Pamela was preceded in death by her...

  Susan Jamieson (Scott/Weaver), 73, of Gowanda, NY passed away Wednesday April 21,2021 with family by her side. She was born on March 4, 1948 to James and Alice Scott. Susan was a loving Mother and Grandma. She is survived by her husband Frederick Jamieson; her loving children Teresa A. (Chris) White, David A. (Terry) Weaver; her grandchildren Daniel White, Holly Schumann, David Weaver, Sierra Kramer, Daniel Weaver, Skye Kramer, Serenity Kramer, Dennis Weaver and seven great...