All Obituaries

Laura J. Clark, 55, of Cattaraugus, NY, passed away on January 22, 2021 following a courageous battle against endometrial cancer. She was surrounded with love and support by family, friends, and her Church community. Laura grew up in Springville, NY and graduated in 1983 from Springville Griffith Institute. After her marriage to Jim Clark in 1987, his US Navy career took them all around the world and country. She made every new move a fun adventure for her family while being a supporting...

Roger G Crumb, 80, of Cherry Creek, NY entered into rest January 19,2021. He was born on November 2, 1940 in Jamestown, NY to the late Kenneth and Velma (Towne) Crumb. Roger was a Dairy Farmer and owned Crumb Farm in Cherry Creek, NY. He also enjoyed working as a Walmart Greeter in his later years. Roger enjoyed working on his dairy farm, studying law, history and was very conscious of his health. He was known for advising people to take Vitamin C when they didn’t feel well. He is...

CATTARAUGUS – Loyd J. Chilson, 80, died peacefully Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the home of his son, Jonathan L. Chilson, in Rochester, NY.  He was born April 28, 1940 in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania the son of Lester J. and Irene (Walker) Chilson.  He lived in Cattaraugus for 54 years. Loyd graduated from Susquehanna High School in 1958, Mansfield State College in 1966 and received his Masters in Education from SUNY Fredonia.  He taught mathematics at Cattaraugus Central...

Timothy K. Rose, 52, of Perrysburg, NY formally of Forestville, NY entered into rest January 6, 2021. He was born December 9, 1958 in Dunkirk, NY to the late June Rose. Timmy (Boo) was a huge sports fan especially the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabers and the New York Yankees and was fond of classical music often acting as the conductor in front of the TV. He was also a collector of firetrucks and vehicles that had lights and noise. Timmy is survived by three nieces Trisha Drewniak of...

 On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, Jerauld Gernold, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away at age 84.  Jerry was born on February 1, 1936 in Buffalo, NY to Carl and Anna (Isler) Gernold.  On October 1, 1955, he married Shirley Momberger.  They raised four daughters and a son.  Drawing, woodworking, enjoying the outdoors, and birdwatching were Jerry’s passions.  He was known for his sense of humor and his kind and...

Cattaraugus, NY – Helen K. Goodemote, 95, of North Franklin St., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 at Manor Hills in Wellsville, NY.  Born on April 29, 1925 in Gowanda, NY.  She was the daughter of the late Howard and Laura Willis of Cattaraugus. Mrs. Goodemote was a long time member of the Cattaraugus United Methodist Church and an active volunteer for many years in community service groups such as Meals on Wheels. She loved playing cards...

  Marilyn A. Durolek, 80, of South Dayton, NY entered into rest November 13, 2020. She was born July 31, 1940 in Buffalo, NY to the late Joseph and Mildred Smith Marilyn graduated from South Park High School in 1958. She married Stanley W. Durolek June 6, 1959. They were married for over 60 years until his passing in 2019.  Marilyn worked on their family Farm and also worked for South Dayton Supermarket when they moved to South Dayton over 30 years ago. She loved fishing, her...

Nancy Lee LaQuay,79, of South Dayton entered into eternal rest November 5, 2020 surrounded by her children. She was born June 10, 1941 in Gowanda, NY to the late Gerald and Mary (Matteson) Hills. Nancy graduated from Pine Valley Central Schools and attended Roberts Wesleyan College. She was an administrative assistant for Hills Funeral Chapel and in her retirement, she worked as a substitute aide for Cattaraugus - Little Valley Central Schools. Nancy liked all kinds of puzzles,...

George Oliver Maynard, 80, formally of Randolph, New York entered into rest November 4, 2020 after a lengthy illness.  He was born August 3, 1940 in Randolph New York to the late Ernest and Edna (Keyes) Maynard.  George worked for various restaurants and owned Fourwinds restaurant in Jamestown. He also worked as a cook for North Warren Psychiatric Hospital and later as a home health care aid. George was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church in Randolph New York and was...

Donald E. Robbins, 53, of Cherry Creek, NY entered into rest October 20, 2020. He was born in Salamanca, NY August 27, 1967 son of Ronald and Beverly Milks. Don was a graduate of Pine Valley Central School; He spent many years as a self-employed contractor with the last seven years working for The Heritage Retirement Campus as a construction supervisor. Don enjoyed hunting, telling jokes, watching the Buffalo Bills and spending time with friends and family. He is survived by his...