All Obituaries

James B. Ritter, 74, of Cattaraugus, NY passed away at home September 17, 2018. He was born March 4, 1944 in Gowanda, NY to the late Leland and Janice Ritter. James is survived by his brother Ellwyn (Ace) and his sister Lorraine. James lived all of his life in the Village of Cattaraugus. He was an essential part of the village and was loved by all. Jim drove around in his red truck that he nicknamed “Big Red”. Everyone knew it was him when they saw the red truck coming down...

Elsie M Ellis, 87, of Cattaraugus entered into rest August 9, 2018 She was born December 17, 1930 in Perrysburg, NY to the late Walter and Florence Ratzel. Elsie was predeceased by her husband William J. Ellis Jr. She is survived by her children Rhonda (Jim Scott) Kulaw, Vicki (Mike) Young, Larry Ellis and Wayne (Tina) Ellis, her grandchildren Jason, Erin, Ryan, Caitlin, Heather, William, Holly, Brandon, Brenden, Zachary, Ryan and Rosemarie, Ten great grandchildren, a sister Carol...

Ida Lucille Brown, “Lucy” of Cattaraugus, NY entered into rest Sunday August 5, 2018 at the age of 92. Lucy was born November 8, 1925 in Abilene, Kansas and was the daughter of Paul and Ora Lenhart. She married Fenton H. Brown on October 20, 1946 in Kansas and moved to Cattaraugus shortly after and lived there since. Lucy worked for many years at Tri-Country Memorial Hospital as a nurse’s aid in labor and delivery while also working at Cattaraugus Central School as an...

E. Carol Studley, 101, of Gerry and formally of Cattaraugus, NY entered into rest July 29, 2018. She was born February 10, 1917 in Buffalo, NY to the late Latham and Effie Heron. Loving mother to Clayton (Rosemary) Studley, Nancy (Leonard) Socha; grandmother to Stephen (June)Studley, Scott (Stacey)Studley, Seth (Sandra)Studley, Sean (Tammy)Studley, Terry(Amy)Lilienthal, Randy(Linda) Lilienthal, Mary Scinta, Shane(Judy) Lilienthal. She is also survived by several great grandchildren and...

Robert G Crowell II, 56, of Otto entered into rest July 27, 2018 He was born in Gowanda NY April 28, 1962 to Robert and Nancy Crowell Robert was the owner of JB Construction.He loved, fishing, taking care of his lawn and his family. Robert is survived by his longtime companion Elaine Contrell; his mom Nancy Crowell, siblings Randy (Lavonna) Crowell, Sherry Semrinec, Shelly (Jeff) Corbran, Scott (Lynette) Crowell and Nan (Paul) Mikowicz; 2 step children; 7 step grandchildren and his...

David Herrington,74, of Cherry Creek was peacefully called home Sunday afternoon July 22 2018. He was proceeded in death by his beautiful wife Bonnie Kozlowski Herrington. They were active members of the Assembly of God church in Cherry Creek NY. He was also proceeded in death by his loving Mother Mildred Nelson Herrington and his loving Father Floyd D Herrington. David is survived by his sisters Susan Steward (James) of Cherry Creek and  Judy Leeson of Rincon Ga, and his brothers and...

Florence T Burek, 87, of South Dayton entered into rest July 15, 2018 She was born October 14, 1930 in Dunkirk, NY to the late Walter and Leonarda (Slawinski) Adamski. Florence was a member of the Kosciuscko Club in Dunkirk, American Legion Auxiliary 1593 and a life member of the South Dayton Fire Belles. She is survived by her children Diane (late Richard) Marcilliott of Niagara Falls, Christine (Robert) Kuras of Dunkirk, Linda (Kenneth) Ferry of Largo,Fla and Laurie (Don Malek) Brewster...

Joseph Hay, 75, of Dayton, NY entered into rest July 15, 2018 Joseph was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 18, 1942 to the late Junior and Maybelle Hay. Services will be private Interment will be in Jolls Cemetery, Perrysburg, NY

Martha L. Stevens,76, of Cattaraugus NY entered into rest July 11,2018 Martha was born September 29, 1941 in York ME to the late Charles and Eunice Stevens. Private Interment will be in Stevens Cemetery in York, ME

Marilyn M. Miller, 68, of Ellington, NY entered into rest July 6, 2018 Marilyn was born April 17, 1950 in Norwich, New York to the late Alfred and Dorothy Williams. She is survived by her husband Robert, her children Timothy (Gail) Merrill and Bobbi (Matthew) Jackson; 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters. Marilyn was predeceased by her daughters Marian, Rebecca and a sister A memorial service will be held at convenience of the...