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Doris V. Steeprock

Doris V. “Angie” Steeprock, 67, May 28, 2025 of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory. Loving mother of Mary Elle (Nicholas Heins) Steeprock. Grandmother of Apollonia and Julian Boutzelis and Eden and Lucy Heins. Daughter of Mary L. Steeprock. Brother of Elmer “Doby” (Shelley) Steeprock. Friends may call Friday May 30 from 4-7 PM at the Wentland Funeral Home, 10634 Main St. (Route 62), North Collins, NY where funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM followed by a service at the Longhouse, Cattaraugus Seneca Territory, at 10 AM.

James E. Reynolds

James E. Reynolds, 88, of Cherry Creek, NY entered into rest May 27, 2025 He was born May 11, 1937 in Fredonia, NY to his late parents Howard E. and Virginia (Bradley) Reynolds James is survived by his brother Thomas Reynolds. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to DiStasio Funeral Home Inc. South Dayton, NY, www.distasiofuneralhome.com.

Barbara L. Azzarella

Barbara L. Azzarella 1941-2025 Barbara Lynn Azzarella, 83, of Cherry Creek, NY formally of Lakeland, Fl., and Silver Creek, NY entered into rest May 27, 2025, with family by her side. She was born Nov. 20, 1941, in St. Thomas, Canada to her late parents Roy and Ethel (St. John) Kew. Barbara is survived by her three sons Gordon (Kathy), Michael (Krystal) and Phillip Jr. (Lisa) Azzarella; a sister Ruth Ann Foster; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren and also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband of ...

James V. Meder

James V. Meder James Vernon Meder (Jim), 71, passed away unexpectedly in Rome, Italy. He was born in Jamestown, NY. A full obituary will be published in the upcoming days. Arrangements entrusted to Jordan Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 5 from 2-5 PM at Jordan Funeral Home.

Gary E. Keppel

Gary E. Keppel Gary E. Keppel, 67, of Fredonia, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Son of of the late Paul and Genevieve (Mataczynski) Keppel. Surviving is his sister Kathleen (late William) Smith. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to be announced. Arrangements are by the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home Inc.

Warren A. Colgrove Jr.

A memorial service for Warren A. Colgrove Jr., will be held at noon on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the First Presbyterian Church in Westfield, NY. Visitation will be from 11 am until noon. A luncheon will follow the service at the church. Arrangements are with the Freay Funeral Home.