Martha A. Kelley, born Feb. 27, 1936, in Westfield, NY, passed away peacefully on Jan. 2, 2026, in the same town that she had called home her entire life. Martha’s journey on earth ended at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and compassion that will be remembered by all ...

Horace C. Battaglia, 87, of Jamestown, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in UPMC Chautauqua. Born March 31, 1938, in Dunkirk, he was the only child of Carl and Mary Saeli Battaglia. He was a 1955 graduate of Fredonia High School, a 1961 graduate of SUNY Fredonia, from which he later earned a ...

David H. Hughes Sr. of Sheridan died Friday, January 2, 2026. Beloved husband of Virginia (nee Wright) Hughes; loving father of Lisa Turner, Julianne, Bridget Loder-Hughes, David H. Jr., Sheila, Rachel, Rebecca, Joshua and Angela; cherished grandpa to 10 grandchildren and 15 ...

Elliott R. Masman, 85, of Sheridan, passed away Dec.27, 2025. He was born on Dec. 26, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents, The Rev. Henry J. Masman and The Rev. Eloise A. Masman; his son, Timothy Todd Masman, his second wife, Mary “Jane” Masman, and his beloved dogs, Cookie, ...

Kathleen Ann Cole (Kaczor), born Dec. 24, 1959, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day Dec. 25, 2025, after a courageous nine-month battle with cancer. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Melody Kaczor (Szopinski); her brothers, Jacob (Tory) Kaczor and Robert (Kathy) Kaczor; her ...

Heaven gained a special angel with the passing of Reda Lafave Hoth, Dec. 30 at her daughter’s home in South Carolina where she resided. Reda was born April 15, 1927 in Churbusco, NY to the late Huldege and Eglantine (Yell) Lefebre. Reda lost her mother at age nine and even though they were ...