Post-Journal

Donna Mae Smith Tefft, 74, of Currituck, NC, longtime resident of Kill Devil Hills, NC, died Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. Born in Jamestown, NY on June 30, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Betty Thompson Love and Durward A. Smith. Donna was an active member of Liberty Christian Fellowship and their ladies' group, Women at the Well. She is survived by her husband, Ronald R. Tefft; daughter, Chelsie Tefft; son, William C. Chapman (Anita); two stepsons, Jason and Joel Tefft; two grandchildren, Rachel and Lauren McCarthy; three step-grandchildren, Asher, Rowan, and Kris Tefft; and two sisters, Kay Weisbrod and Candice Loveless. A memorial service...

ROBERT CARL "BOB" HEDLUND (Age 80) Bob died Wednesday, July 13, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Kay; son Philip Hedlund, daughter Kathy Phillips; six grandchildren, Molly and Jack Hedlund; Sian, Teigin, Keiran and Tara Phillips; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was born June 21, 1942, in Jamestown, NY to Robert Andreas Hedlund and Evelyn Arlene Hedlund (Hegman). He proudly served 3 years, CPT US Army (Vietnam). He graduated in 1974 from Penn State with a PhD in Entomology, going on to a career at USDA and USAID in pest management research. Family will receive friends on Aug 16th, between 2pm-5pm, with a service at 3pm, at Adams-Green 721 Elden St,...

Ralph Bradley "Brad" Smaltz, 82, formerly of Jamestown NY, passed away on April 27, 2022, in Athens Georgia. Brad was preceded in death by his wife, Juda "Judy" McGee Smaltz; also formerly of Jamestown. They moved to Georgia in 1985 where they raised their family. Brad is survived by his children and grandchildren: Blair Smaltz- Jade, Rylan; Julia and Bryan Carver - Tyler, Davis; and Jeannine and Jim Beson - Finley, Roan. He is also survived by other loving extended family and friends. He will be laid to rest at Georgia National Cemetery at a later date. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West, Watkinsville, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

Tom Sukalac passed away in his sleep at his home in Powder Springs, GA, on February 4, 2022. He was born in East Cleveland, OH, on December 24, 1945. He was preceded in death by his wife Pam Castle, his parents Emil and Mary, and his elder brother David. He is survived by his son Thom (Debra), daughter Kristen (Greg), his two brothers James and Ronald, his niece Jeane--who was like a second daughter, his godson and nephew Michael, his niece Ellen, his nephews Chris, Nick, and Eric, his great nieces and nephew, Kathleen Sukalac?the mother of his children, Mary Etta Gregory?who was also like a daughter, and his finicky?but faithful?companion Fat Cat. Since he salted every meal before even...

Laree Joann Cable, 88 passed away January 20, 2022, in Dade City, FL She was born on January 7, 1934, in Corry PA to parents, Arthur and Erna (May) Knapp who preceded her death along with her son Timothy who passed in 1966. She is survived by her husband Leon Cable; they were able to spend forty-three wonderful years of marriage together. She is also survived by her children John Coon (Kathy), Patricia Buday, Shelly Bernier, and Casey Coon (Elizabeth), eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and her beloved Kittie Callie. Laree enjoyed years of camping and motor home travel. Her hobbies included crocheting, oil painting, ceramics, adult coloring, and cake decorating. She was...

Virginia G. Fisher passed away January 17, 2022. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard L. Fisher on February 29, 2020. They will be reunited in a graveside memorial service on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Bemus Point Cemetery, Center St, Bemus Point, NY 14712 at 11:00 am.

Virginia Fisher of Mount Pleasant, SC (formerly of Bemus Point, NY and Sarasota, FL) passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Sunday, January 17, 2022. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Bemus Point, NY. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel. Virginia was born Virginia Adair Guthrie August 29, 1935 in Columbus, IN, the only daughter of the late Donald Guthrie and Mary Adair Beatty. She was a loving and devoted wife to Richard L Fisher, whom she married on September 6, 1958. They spent the next 62 years together, raising three children while pursuing their respective careers in healthcare and teaching. She will be remembered as a woman who...

James F. Condella, 72 of The Villages (Chatham) passed away 11/17/21. Jim was born on 4/11/49 in Jamestown, NY. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1967 and from Kent University in 1973. Jim taught American History at Southwestern Middle School from 1974 to 2004. In addition he was Athletic Director from 1974 to 2004. He coached both boys' and girls' varsity basketball, girls' softball and JV boy's baseball. Jim won many golf tournaments and was a member at Conewango Valley Country Club in Warren for many years. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Alexandra (Sandy), step children Frank Brigiotta and Robyn Brigiotta (Jason Thornley), nephew Dan Wood (Cyndi), nieces and...

Mary Stearns Bennett of The Villages, Florida passed peacefully from this life on September 23, 2021 with her husband at her side. Mary was born on January 16, 1943 and is the daughter of William Vose Stearns II and Elizabeth (Reid) Stearns of Jamestown New York. She married John E. Bennett, Jr. in 1964. Mary was a 1961 graduate of Jamestown High School, and pursued a career in banking, retiring as an assistant vice-president in relationship management at Bank of America's private bank in St. Petersburg FL. She and her family lived in St. Petersburg for 33 years. After retiring she resided briefly in Travelers Rest, SC, and then moved to The Villages, FL where she enjoyed golfing, and...

Joyce D. Havens, 91, died Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was surrounded by her four daughters and extended family at her home in Fontana, Wisconsin. Joyce was born February 12, 1930 to her parents William & Thelma Dall in Chicago, Illinois. Her family later moved to Pekin, Illinois where she attended school through graduation in 1948 from Pekin Community High School. Joyce met the love of her life, Arnold (Arnie) L. Havens, in Pekin, Illinois in 1948 while roller skating. They married in July 1950 and resided in Bartonville, Illinois; Rockford, Illinois; Manlius, New York; and Matthews, North Carolina while raising their four daughters. Joyce and Arnie loved to entertain friends and...

Michelle JoLyn Bailey Briggs of Vero Beach, FL, passed unexpectedly August 30th 2021 after a brief battle with Covid-19. Michelle was born July 9th 1961 to Lynn and William Bailey, in Warren PA. Michelle graduated Eisenhower High in 1981. She went on to marry her beloved husband, Troy A Briggs, who served with the U.S Navy Seabees. She was a proud Seabee wife that followed Troy all over the world. In 1985 they had their only daughter Brandi L Briggs. Michelle continued her passion to serve veterans at the veterans club in Vero Beach, Fl. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, and devoted "Meemaw" who raised her grandchildren, Cayla and Shawn Briggs. Michelle loved walking the beach,...

John A. Swanson, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Grandview Memorial Park on Hollis Lakes Road with Pastor Justine Bentley officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9:30-10:30 am at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Rd, Rock Hill, SC. Born on January 7, 1936 in Jamestown, NY, John was the son of the late Donald W. Swanson and Ruth Bowers Swanson. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1954 and worked for the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities until retirement then relocated to South...

Jeanine Gale Johnson Moore died on July 6, 2021, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence KS. She was born in St. Joseph, MO, on December 12, 1942. A celebration of her life will be held at the Smith Center in Brandon Woods at Alvamar on Saturday, July 31, from 1 to 3 PM. Her obituary may be found at rumsey-yost.com.

Maxine Elizabeth Peterson, 100, of Ocklawaha, Florida passed away June 7, 2021, at Concordia Village of Tampa, Tampa, Florida. She was the wife of the late, Kenneth D. Peterson. Maxine was born in Jamestown, New York a daughter of the late William and Merribel Hitchiner, sister of Fran McKeever (dec.), Jean Wynkoop of Summerfield, FL., and Joann Oleta Olson (dec.). While owning and running her own Yarn Shop in Fredonia, NY, Maxine taught classes sharing her love of knitting and crochet. She was also an avid reader, homemaker, an enthusiastic NASCAR fan, loyal to her family hosting massive gatherings in "The Woods," and always ready to lend a listening ear. Maxine is preceded in death...

STOW - Catherine A. Bass (Parks) 85, died May 14, 2021. Catherine, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt was born in Clymer, PA. She was a resident of Stow since 1987. Prior to moving to Stow, she lived with her husband Fred and their three children in Broadview Hts., OH. There she spent 20 years working at the VA Hospital in Brecksville. Catherine was most proud of her children and grandchildren. They are what brought her joy and purpose. In fact, you would always find her in the stands watching volleyball and gymnastics, on the sideline of the soccer field, or near the dance floor. She never missed a game, match, or performance. She was always their biggest fan! For the...

Kenneth M. Berdine, 94, died peacefully in his home on Sunday, April 18 in Bluffton, SC. Born July 4, 1926 in Warren, PA, Ken previously lived in Jamestown, NY. He retired to Plant City, FL and later moved to Bluffton, SC in 2009. Ken is the son of the late Ernest and Mildred Philips Berdine. He was preceded in death by his first wife; Joan K. Hesch (1978). He is survived by his wife of 40 years; Mary Ellen Berdine; his two daughters, Sandy Anderson (Ron) of California and Linda Breitbach (Garry) of Arizona; her three daughters, Susan Hernandez (Hector) of California, Anne Condio of Florida, and Joan Meehan of New York, five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Mr. Berdine served...

John Laurel Martin Jr June 3rd 1952 - April 14th 2021 John Martin passed away on Wednesday April 14th in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the age of 68. He was born in Buffalo, New York, and graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 1976. He lived the majority of his adult life in Jamestown, New York, where he operated Clark Supply Company. John is survived by his two sons Andrew and Patrick Martin, thier mother Joan Martin, and his sister Maureen (Martin-Best) Vaillancourt, and her husband Robert Vaillancourt. He was also well loved by all of his nieces and nephews; Meghan (Best) Rost , Shannon (Best) Logan, Greg Best, Jerry Redfern, Joanna (Redfern) Rinck, Megan Redfern, and Lori...

Mrs. Jean Barrett Sample, 89, wife of Dean F. Sample, entered into rest peacefully April 6, 2021, at home with her family by her side. The family will hold a private Celebration of Life at a later date. Born to the late Mildred and Fred K. Barrett in Fredonia, New York, Jean lived a life that was grounded by family and faith. She graduated from Fredonia State Teachers College in 1953 with a degree in Elementary Education and held a long and successful career as a schoolteacher, bringing life to the classroom and helping her students find their voice and confidence. Her first teaching position was at Randolph Central School in New York, where she taught first grade and was delighted with...

Ronald W. Rodunardt, 79, of Conewango Valley, NY and Frostproof, FL passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021. Mr. Rodunardt was born May 5, 1941 in Buffalo, NY to William and Irma (Looser) Rodunardt. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving our country in the U.S. Navy. Ronald retired from Cummins and has been wintering in Frostproof for the past 5 years. He is a member of the American Legion and the Moose Lodge. Survivors include his loving partner of 24 years, Jeanne Sperry; children, Bill Rodunardt (Tammy Adams), Josh Rodunardt (Shelley), Kevin Scheller (Cristina), Jennifer Winderl (Andy), Michelle Tornes, and Julie Dempski (Mark); sisters, Mira Luka (Tom) and Cookie Rhodes; 14 grandchildren and 3...

Ronald W. Rodunardt, 79, of Conewango Valley, NY and Frostproof, FL passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021. Mr. Rodunardt was born May 5, 1941 in Buffalo, NY to William and Irma (Looser) Rodunardt. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving our country in the U.S. Navy. Ronald retired from Cummins and has been wintering in Frostproof for the past 5 years. He is a member of the American Legion and the Moose Lodge. Survivors include his loving partner of 24 years, Jeanne Sperry; children, Bill Rodunardt (Tammy Adams), Josh Rodunardt (Shelley), Kevin Scheller (Christina), Jennifer Winderl (Andy), Michelle Torrens, and Julie Dempski (Mark); sisters, Mira Luka (Tom) and Cookie Rhodes; 14 grandchildren and 3...

Frank W. Kier, 74, died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor, VT, following a brief illness. Frank was born September 27, 1946 in East Rochester, NY a son of George and Bernice (Frohm) Kier. He graduated from East Rochester High School class of 1965. He continued his education at SUNY Fredonia where he completed his undergraduate, masters and additional graduate studies. He worked in the Southwestern School District in Jamestown, NY as a high school French teacher and later as a kindergarten and third grade teacher. He had a passion for teaching and loved to expand his mind through furthering his education. Frank retired in 2003 after thirty eight years...