James Jay Armstrong After an extended Illness, James Jay Armstrong passed away Thursday, August 14, 2024 at the Home of the Good Shepherd in Saratoga Springs, New York. He was born February 20, 1952 in Buffalo, NY, the son of Jay Earl Armstrong and Louise Carolyn Armstrong (Unger).

James graduated from Pioneer Central School, Yorkshire, NY in 1970, from State University of Buffalo in 1987, and also attended State University of Geneseo for Real Estate Sales Training. He worked at Bethlehem Steel in Lackawanna from 1973 to 1983, Pioneer Land Sales from 1983 to 1986, M J Peterson for a year, and Christopher Communities, Inc. After a long career, he retired from the New York State Housing Authority, Urban Planning and Renewal.

Brenda K. Sweet:  Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother

Brenda K. Sweet, 70, of 4250 Witter Road, Cuba, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2024 at Olean General Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born on May 5, 1954, in Olean, she was a daughter of Clarence F. and Lauretta (Pilon) Barrett, Jr.  On January 16, 1993, in Cuba, she married Lanny A. Sweet, who survives.

Brenda was a graduate of Bolivar Central School and Jamestown Community College with a degree in Business Administration and a minor in Psychology.

She worked all of her career in the banking industry and retired from Fleet Bank in Cuba.  She was also a part time bartender for the Cuba VFW Post 2721.

Barry L. HART, 79, of Gaines, PA, formerly of Lititz, died Saturday, August 17, 2024 in UPMC Williamsport.

Born August 9, 1945, in Columbia, PA, he was the son of John and Helen Gohn Hart. On August 20, 1965, in Lititz, he married the former Shireen “Sherry” Bealler, who survives. A machinist, he was employed by Woodstream from 1962 — 1967 and Machinery Products from 1967 — 1992. He owned and operated GAM Manufacturing in Lancaster from 1997 until his retirement. Barry was a member of the Manheim Masonic Lodge, Masonic Auto Unit, and several bowling leagues. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, boating, water-skiing, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, and riding motorcycle.

Dorothy L. LITTLE, 87, of Rochester, NY, formerly of West Seneca, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 17, 2024 in St. John’s Home, Rochester.  

She was predeceased by her husband, William A. Little, a native of Potter Brook, PA; her parents, Merle and Mary Kinney Damon; and two sisters, Patricia A. Fitch and Winifred E. “Winnie” Zeches.  Surviving are: two daughters, Mary Grace Little and Karen Little, both of Rochester; two sisters, Muriel Archer of Thousand Oaks, CA and Loretta (Ron) Hiller of Fowlerville, MI; nieces and nephews.  

Dorothy was an elementary school teacher in the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District for many years.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Seneca and Faith Bible Church, Rochester.  She served faithfully as a choir member and Sunday School teacher for many years.  Her interests included baking and playing the violin.