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LADOW Earl J.
GERRY - Earl J. LaDow, 81, of Heritage Village Health Care Center, formerly of Sinclairville, Gerry and Jamestown, died
Wednesday (May 19, 2004) in the facility. He was born April 9, 1923, in Falconer, the son of the late Clarence and Maude
(Backus) LaDow. A Chautauqua County resident most of his life, Mr. LaDow attended Randolph Central School. He was a
veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Helena as a fireman first class. Burial was in Cassadaga
LAMANCUSO Ignatius
9/9/2007 - Ignatius ‘‘Frank’’ ‘‘Nay’’ LaMancuso, 81, of 16 Arnold St., died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday (Sept. 6, 2007) in his home
surrounded by family following an extended illness. A lifelong area resident, he was born Aug. 19, 1926, in Jamestown, a son
of the late John Salvatore and Jennie Amatuzzo LaMancuso. He was a 1944 graduate of Jamestown High School and was a
veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II from Aug. 31, 1944, to July 8, 1946. Burial will be in the Holy Sepulchre
LAMANTIA Frank J.
12/27/2007 - Frank J. Lamantia, 80, of 70 Liberty St., Jamestown, died at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, in the Lutheran
Home and Retirement Center. He was born in Jamestown on Aug. 12, 1927, the son of Peter and Catherine Madonia Lamantia.
He served as a topographical draftsman with the U.S. Army during World War II and earned the Army of Occupation Medal
and the World War II Victory Medal. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Jamestown, NY.
LAMANTIA Peter J.
12/28/2001 - FALCONER - Peter Joseph Lamantia, 75, of 30 Almat Ave., formerly of 12 Bassett St., Jamestown, died Friday
(Dec. 28, 2001) in Heritage Park Health Care Center. He was born May 20, 1926, in Jamestown, the son of Pietro and
Catherine Madonia Lamantia. He was a veteran of World War II, serving the U.S. Army Air Force as an interpreter, stationed in
Rome, Italy, from 1944-46. Burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
LAND Harold A.
MAYVILLE - Harold Ashley Land, 93, of Mayville and Raleigh, N.C., died Sunday (Dec. 21, 2003) in North Carolina. He was
born Oct. 26, 1910, in Springville, N.Y., the son of John and Blanche Land. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the
U.S. Navy Seabees in the Pacific Theater, and was in charge of the brig and 300 other police officers while serving in the
Philippines and New Guinea. Burial will be in Sherman Cemetery, Sherman.
LANDIS Roy M.
PJ: 1/29/1990: Maple Springs: Roy M. Landis, 65, of Maple Springs, died at 5:34 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 27, 1990) in WCA Hospital.
He was born Feb. 3, 1923 in Arnold Pa., a son of the late Earl M. and Millie E. Kerr Landis. He was a graduate of Arnold High
School, class of 1943, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Burial was in Bemus Point Cemetery.
LANDY Decio F.
Decio F. ''Dash'' Landy, 77, formerly of 313 Van Buren St., died at 8:35 a.m. Sunday (July 25, 2004) in Heritage Green Health
Care Center. A native of Jamestown, he was born Sept. 24, 1926, the son of Fred V. and Sara Caccamise Landy. He was a
1945 graduate of Manlius Military Academy, and a 1953 graduate of the University of Florida School of Pharmacy. He served in
the U.S. Army during World War II in the 88th Division Infantry from 1945 until his discharge in 1946. A private entombment will
be held in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
LANDY Joseph J.
3/26/2007 - Joseph J. Landy, 85, of 480 Baker St., died at 10:55 p.m. on Friday, March 23, 2007 at WCA Hospital. A native of
Jamestown, he was born March 19, 1922, the son of Patsy and Carmella Bellardo Landy. He was a 1940 graduate of
Jamestown High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Burial will be in the Sunset Hill Cemetery,
LANDY Vincent J.
Vincent J. Landy, 88, of 441 Ocotella Lane, Yuma, Ariz., died May 27, 2008, in the Yuma Life Care Center. Vincent was born
in Jamestown, N.Y., on Feb. 17, 1920, the son of the late Pasquali and Carmela Belar-do Landy. He enlisted in the Army Air
Corps on April 13, 1942. Making the military his career, he retired as Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force on Nov.
1, 1971. During his military career, Vin saw action in World War II, The Korean War and in Vietnam. His ser-vice to his country
earned him rewards such as the World War II Victory Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Medal, Air Force
Longevity Medal and many others. He was buried in Sun Set Vista Cemetery in Yuma, Ariz.
LANDY Vincent J.
11/13/2001 - Vincent J. Landy, 78, of 230 South Main St., died at 12:28 a.m. Tuesday (Nov. 13, 2001) in the WCA Hospital. A
native of Jamestown, he was born Sept. 27, 1923, the son of Louis and Rose Bellardo Landy. He was a 35-year employee of
the former Blackstone Corp., retiring in 1985. He attended Jamestown High School and was a veteran during World War II,
serving in the U.S. Army Air Corp. medical corp. Burial will be in the Sunset Hill Cemetery.
LANGEBARTEL Ralph W.
2/19/2001 - Ralph W. Langebartel, 82, of 20 of Maple St., died at 8 a.m. Monday (Feb. 19, 2001) in Heritage Green Health Care
Center, Greenhurst. A Jamestown area resident since 1948, he was born April 13, 1918, in Philadelphia, the son of Ralph E.
and May Frieda Kreeb Langebartel. He was a 1936 graduate of Olney High School, Olney, Pa., a 1953 graduate of the State
College at Oswego with a bachelor of science degree in industrial art education and earned his masters in education from
the University of Buffalo. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army as a forward observer in the 90th
Division, Battery B, 241st Field Artillery Battalion in the European Theatre. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Silver Star, Air
Metal and Cluster to the Air Metal. Burial will be in Bemus Point Cemetery.
LANGHAM Edward R.
PJ Obit 5/9/2002 Edward R. Langham, 81, of 1092 Kiantone Road, died at 5:37 p.m. Thursday (May 9, 2002) in WCA Hospital A
lifelong Jamestown resident, he was born Dec. 19, 1920, a son of Edward and Bertha Krone Langham. He attended
Jamestown High School and was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific, New Guinea, Philipines
and Japan as a radar operator and truck driver. He was awarded medals for Asiatic Pacific service, World War II victory,
good conduct, sharp shooting, American service and also received the Philippines Liberation ribbon Burial in Lake View
LARSON Carl A.
5/29/2001 - Carl A. Larson, 87, of 76 East Terrace Ave., died at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday (May 29, 2001) in WCA Hospital. A lifelong
area resident, he was born Feb. 14, 1914, in Chandlers Valley, Pa., the son of John B. and Johanna ‘‘Hulda’’ Johannson
Larson. He was a veteran of World War II ,serving in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant with the 10th Mountain Division during
the Battle of Po Valley. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
LARSON Harold H.
Harold H. Larson, 78, of 319 Palmer Street, died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday(April 8, 2000) on the campus of Lutheran Social
Services. A lifelong area resident, he was born July 10, 1921, in Busti, the son of Jacob Magnus and Hulda Grundstrom
Larson. He graduated from Lakewood High School. A veteran of World War II, he received Asiatic, Pacific, and American
defense medals while serving with the 3rd Special Navy Constructure Seabee Stevedore Outfit. Burial will be in Sunset Hill
Cemetery, Jamestown, NY.
LARSON John W.
4/3/2002 - John W. ‘‘Jack’’ Larson, 77, of 65 Stewart Ave., died at 7:22 p.m. Wednesday (April 3, 2002) in WCA Hospital. An
area resident for 45 years, he was born Jan. 16, 1925, in Port Allegheny, Pa., the son of Levin and Grace Phalin Larson. He
was a graduate of Port Allegany High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and received the Purple Heart
following the sinking of his ship, the USS Rich, during the Battle of Normandy. He later served on the USS O’Leary in Japan.
Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
LARSON Reynold O.
8/11/2007 - Reynold O. Larson, 80, of 156 Price Ave., W.E. died unexpectedly at 4:50 a.m. Friday (August 10, 2007) in WCA
Hospital. A lifelong area resident he was born April 26, 1927, in Jamestown, NY, a son of the late Oscar R. and Hilda A.
Stoberg Larson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II from May 22, 1945, to August 20, 1946.
During his tour of duty he had received the World War II Victory Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Medal and the American Theatre
Medal. Burial will be in the Sunset Hill Cemetery, Jamestown, NY.
LARSON Robert E.
12/24/2002 - Robert E. ''Red'' Larson, 87, of 22 Buffalo St., died at 10:35 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 22, 2002) in WCA Hospital. An
area resident all of his life, he was born Oct. 16, 1915, in Jamestown, the son of Charles and Gertrude Billings Larson.served
in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Burial will be in Soldier's Circle of Lake View Cemetery.
LARSON Robert S.
PJ: 3/14/1990: Bemus Point: Robert S. Larson, 73, of R.D. 1, Bayview Road, Bemus Point, died at 2:53 p.m. Tuesday (March
13, 1990) in his home. An area resident most of his life, he was born June 4, 1916, in Jamestown, a son of Albert Sigurd and
Olge Lindahl Larson. He had been a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Burial was in Bemus Point Cemetery.
LASKARIS Gust G.
Gust G. Laskaris, 89, of 11 Pennsylvania Ave., died at 12:50 p.m. Wednesday (Dec. 10, 2003) in WCA Hospital. A Jamestown
native, he was born Aug. 28, 1914, the son of George and Christine Kacvas Laskaris. He graduated from Jamestown High
School, and was a veteran of the World War II, serving the U.S. Army. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Jamestown, NY
LAWERGREN David A.
1/6/2005 - ERIE - David A. Lawergren Jr., 80, of Erie, formerly of Jamestown, died Wednesday (Jan. 5, 2005) in the Hamot
Medical Center. He was born June 19, 1924, in Jamestown, the son of David A. and Elsie Olivia Kindberg Lawergren Sr. A
Navy veteran, he served during World War II as a gunners mate first class aboard the USS P.C. 1228 and the USS Toledo CA
133. Burial will be in the Fluvanna Cemetery.
LAWRENCE David L.
9/25/2007 - David L. Lawrence, 89, formerly of 90 Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point, died at 12:25 a.m. Monday (Sept. 24, 2007), in
the Lutheran Home and Rehab Center. He was born Oct. 11, 1917 in Denver, Colo., the son of Gifford and Mabelle Hall
Lawrence. He was a graduate of Falconer High School, the Pittsburgh Art Institute and had attended the University of Buffalo.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
LAWSON Charles E.
1/3/2003 - EUSTIS, Fla. - Charles E. Lawson, 88, of Portland and a winter resident of Eustis, died in Waterman Medical Center,
Eustis. He was born March 9, 1914, the son of Charles A. and Ethel Carter Lawson. He was a veteran of World War II,
serving in the U.S. Army in the Philippines.
LAWSON Donald R.
PJ: 8/5/1997: Missoula, Mont. Donald R. Lawson, 76, died Friday (July 11, 1997) in his home. He was born Feb. 12, 1921 in
Ellery Center, the son of Carey E. King and Lucy L. Hoff Lawson. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Burial
was in Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Missoula.
LAWSON Eldon
PJ: 10/19/1993: Ashville: Eldon Ernie :Lawson. 69, of R. D. 1 Bly Hill Rd., Ashville, died Sunday (Oct. 17, 1993) in Westfield
Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 19, 1924, in Frewsburg, a son of Carey and Lucie Hoff Lawson. Burial in Maple Grove
Cemetery, Ashville. A lifelong area resident, he was a World War II veteran, serving with the U.S. Army,
LEAMER Ralph F.
3/27/2007 - Ralph F. Leamer, 84 of East Main St., Ripley, died peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, March 24,
2007 at the Veterans Adminstration Hospital in Erie. He was born Nov. 13, 1922 in Westover, Pa., a son of the late John and
Laura Stahl Leamer. He had served with U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945 and received the Purple Heart and the Asiatic Pacific
Theatre Ribbon. Burial was held with full military honors in the Bath National Cemetery in Bath, N. Y.
LEAVENS Donald W. Jr.
8/22/2002 - Donald W. Leavens Jr., 78, of 139 Frederick Blvd., W.E., died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday (Aug. 21, 2002) in his home.
An area resident most of his life, he was born June 18, 1924, in Newark, N.J., the son of Donald W. and Marion Riggin
Leavens Sr. He was a 1948 graduate of Rushford, N.Y., High School after completing accelerated courses in Rochester, and
was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II. Burial will be in the Allen Cemetery.
LEBARTE Marion H.
9/6/2004 - Marion H. LaBarte, 86, of 2734 Garfield Road, died at 11:08 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 5, 2004) in WCA Hospital. He was
born May 5, 1918, in Titusville, Pa., the son of Gordon LaBarte and Josephine Hunt. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army from
1941-45, serving in World War II. Burial will be in Busti Cemetery.
LEE Clifford L.
5/3/2002 - Clifford L. Kip Lee, 82, of 17 Adams St., died at 9:12 a.m. Friday (May 3, 2002) in the home of his daughter on
Warner Bay Road, Bemus Point. A native of Jamestown, he was born Aug. 4, 1919, the son of George E. and Annie Allison
Lee. He was a set-up operator at the former Crescent Tool Co. for many years. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army
during World War II in Company E 174th Infantry from Sept. 17, 1940, to Sept. 16, 1941, and Jan. 21, 1942, until his discharge
as a staff sergeant on Dec. 5, 1945. He was a member of the Lakewood Memorial Post 1286 American Legion. Burial will be in
LEE James
6/19/2004 - James Lee, 96, of 23 Glenview Ave., died at 11:05 p.m. Thursday (June 17, 2004) in WCA Hospital. A lifelong
area resident, he was born June 17, 1908, in Jamestown, the son of James and Clara Lees Lee. He was a 1926 graduate of
Jamestown High School, a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945, serving in the 17th and 82nd Airborne Divisions, with
duty in the European Theater. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery.
LEONARD Charles E.
5/6/2003 - Charles Elmer Leonard, 80, formerly of 101 Peterson St., died at 11:30 a.m. Monday (May 5, 2003) in Lutheran
Retirement Home. He was born Sept. 14, 1922, in Clarendon, Pa., a son of William H. and Hulda Weitrick Leonard. He was a
U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving from Nov. 21, 1942, to Jan.17, 1946. Burial in Lakeview Cemetery Jamestown NY
LEONARD Irving L. Sr.
Irving L. ''Joe'' Leonard Sr., 80, of 493 1/2 Willard St. died at 1:25 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 29, 2005) in WCA Hospital. He was born
Nov. 3, 1924, in Warren, a son of Wilhelm and Flora Wiethrich Leonard. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army,
serving with the 534th Amphibian Tractor Battalion from 1943 to 1946. Because of his military service, he was unable to finish
high school, but was given an honorary diploma by Sheffield High School in 2003. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
LEONE Frank J.
1/13/2001 - Frank J. Leone, 81, of 1037 E. Second St., died at 10:12 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 13, 2001) in the VA Medical Center,
Erie. A lifelong area resident, he was born April 30, 1919, in Falconer, the son of Michael and Rose Scaneo Leone. He
attended Falconer Schools and had served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. Burial will be in Mt.
LEONE Russell H.
11/15/2002 - FREDONIA - Russell Harry Leone, 87, of 17 White St., formerly of the Kissimmee, Fla., area, and the Falconer and
Dunkirk areas, died Wednesday (Nov. 13, 2002) in Brooks Memorial Hospital. He was born March 19, 1915, the son of Jacob
and Mary Christina Leone. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Merchant Marines from 1943 to 1945. A memorial
service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, in the Fantauzzi Funeral Home, 82 East Main St., Fredonia.
LEROY Edison C. Jr.
Edison C.''Ed'' LeRoy, Jr., 80, of 9-A Bradmar Circle died at 4:17 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 16, 2004) in his home. A lifelong area
resident, he was born Feb. 4, 1924, in Jamestown, the son of Edison C. and May E. Walrod LeRoy. He was a 1942 graduate
of the former Celoron High School, and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II from Feb. 4, 1943 to Nov. 17,
1945, as a private first class with the 1394th Military Police. He was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater
Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Ribbon, and the World War II Victory Medal. Burial will be in the
Sunset Hill Cemetery.
LEVIN Carl W.
8/25/2001 - Carl W. Levin, 92, of 11 E. Terrace Ave., formerly of 1615 Southwestern Drive, died at 9:25 p.m. Saturday (Aug.
25, 2001) in the Lutheran Retirement Home. An area resident most of his life, he was born Dec. 28, 1908, in McKeesport, Pa.,
a son of Axel and Hedvig Hollenius Levin. A 1927 Mayville High School graduate, he received his bachelor’s degree from
American University, Washington, in 1931 and his master’s degree, following the war, from St Bonaventure University in 1953.
He concluded service in the U.S. Army as a lieutenant in the 1132nd Engineer Combat Group of the Ninth Army during World
War II, with service in the Rhineland and European-African Middle Eastern campaigns. Burial will be in Busti Cemetery.
LEWIS William
10/30/2001 - William Lewis, 81, formerly of Jamestown, died Tuesday (Oct. 30, 2001). He was born Feb. 14, 1920, the son of
William G. and Ruth Maxwell Lewis. He was a graduate of Penn State University and a veteran of World War II, serving in the
U.S. Navy in the Pacific and European Theatre.

SOURCE: Compiled by Dolores Davidson, 2003-4 & Kathy Sloan, 2004-08.