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Jessica J. Carreras, 64, of Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg, formerly of Forestville, died Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at HighPointe on Michigan in Buffalo, NY following a lengthy illness. She was born in Dunkirk on July 24, 1962, the daughter of the late John and Jeanne (Hengel) Leikam.
She was a graduate of Pine Valley Central School, Class of 1980 and worked as a Welfare Examiner for the Chautauqua County Department of Social Services, Mayville for 28 1/2 years. Jessica was Baptized in the Jewish Messianic Congregation of Jacksonville, FL, enjoyed bird watching, gardening and especially nature.
Survivors include a son, Andy Carreras, of Warren, OH; two brothers, Carson (Karen) Leikam, of Lake View, and Marvin Leikam, of Tacoma, WA. Also surviving are a granddaughter, Jayla Carreras, and several nieces & nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Felix Carreras, Jr., whom she married on August 31, 1984 in Holy Trinity RC Church, Dunkirk and who died on June 12, 2002; a sister, Audrey Leikam; and a sister-in-law, Charlotte Leikam.
Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM from where funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock with Rev. David Watson, pastor of the Sheridan United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Cherry Creek Central Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials may be made to Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, 1963 Mill Rd, West Falls, NY 14170. To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.