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Elizabeth Joyce Kowalik

Elizabeth Joyce Kowalik

Jul 6, 2021

Elizabeth Joyce Kowalik died in this life on July 6, 2021 at the Gateway Home in Attica, but now lives with Jesus in his kingdom forever. She was born Elizabeth Lang on November 28, 1930, daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Lang. She was predeceased by her husband Walter K. Kowalik Sr. and siblings: Dorothy Jones (Donald), Marge Bromsted...

Donald  J. Donnelly Sr.

Donald J. Donnelly Sr.

Jul 4, 2021

Donald J. Donnelly Sr., died peacefully on July 4, 2021 after a lengthy illness at the age of 76. He was the son of the late Donald J. Donnelly and the late Lorraine (Weig) Donnelly. Donald was married to Joan C. (Mader) Donnelly for 47 years. He was the oldest of 8 children, Raymond (Maureen), the late Neil (Deborah), Maureen,...

Nancy Bradlee Burns

Nancy Bradlee Burns

Jun 30, 2021

Nancy Bradlee (Luh) Burns of Bennington, NY, passed away June 30, 2021, in the peaceful surroundings of her home with her daughter and grandchildren beside her. Nancy was born September 25, 1934, in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Howard C. Luh and Helen (Bradlee) Luh. She was educated in the City of Tonawanda where she met and married Robert...

Pete A. Prial

Pete A. Prial

Jun 27, 2021

Pete A. Prial, 62 of Attica, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 27, 2021. He was born May 6, 1959 in Warsaw to June Pope of Attica and the late William Prial. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Brian and Ronald Prial. Pete served in the US Army in the Netherlands where he met his wife, he was...

Doris Emily Vickery

Doris Emily Vickery

Jun 25, 2021

Doris Emily Vickery, 100 years of age, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021. at The Grand of Batavia care facility. Doris was born May 26, 1921, in Cedar City, Utah, the daughter of Isaac Conrad Haight and Emily Corry Haight, and the granddaughter of many Utah pioneers. She went to work for Bell Telephone after graduating from high school...

Patricia E. Becker

Patricia E. Becker

Jun 19, 2021

Mrs. Patricia E. Becker, 94, of Attica, died at home in Attica surrounded by family on June 19th, 2021. She was born April 5th, 1927, in North Java, the daughter of the late Charles W. and Eleanor Mathews Griffin. A 1944 graduate of Arcade High School, Mrs. Becker retired in 1986 from Becker Bus Service, where she was the Secretary...

Raymond Laverne Spring

Raymond Laverne Spring

Jun 16, 2021

Raymond LaVerne Spring, born March 22, 1937 in Batavia, the son of the late LaVerne & Genievive (Rembas) Spring. He attended local schools and graduated from Alexander High School in 1954. He married the late Leilani Darlene (Kuntz) on November 26, 1960 in West Sacramento, CA. He enlisted in the US Navy and served one enlistment there. He then enlisted...

Irving "Ike" Beitz

Irving "Ike" Beitz

Jun 16, 2021

Irving “Ike” Beitz, 89 of Attica, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Batavia. He was born October 25, 1931 in Attica, to the late George and Lena (Cortwright) Beitz. Ike retired as Postmaster in Livonia, he also served in Attica, Wyoming and Avon. He was a US Navy Veteran, Korean War and member...

Barbara Young

Barbara Young

Jun 7, 2021

Barbara Young, 87 of Attica, passed away peacefully at Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility on Monday, June 7, 2021. She was born September 5, 1933 to the late Anna Stawicki. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Philip Young Jr. and brother John “Jack” Stawicki. Mrs. Young worked years ago at Woolworth’s in Cheektowaga. She was an active...

Robert  G. Dusen

Robert G. Dusen

Jun 3, 2021

Robert Dusen, 102, of Attica, passed away on June 3, 2021 at the NYS Veterans Home in Batavia. Bob was born May 23, 1919 in Batavia to the late Frank and Lillian Dusen. He is predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Shirley Goodliff Dusen; daughter Roberta McCullar; granddaughter Laurie Watson; brothers Lloyd, Earl & Donald; sisters Viola & Hazel....

Herbert Schmieder

Herbert Schmieder

May 27, 2021

Herbert Schmieder, 92 of Alexander, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Herbie was born September 7, 1928 to the late George and Rosa (Beck) Schmieder and was a lifelong resident of Alexander. As a child, he attended the Cobblestone School until the new school was built in 1939 across the street. It was there that...

Phyllis  B. Minihan

Phyllis B. Minihan

May 25, 2021

Phyllis Minihan, passed away May 25, 2021 in the peaceful surroundings of her home with family and beloved four legged companion, Bandit. She was born on January 31, 1930 in Alexander the daughter of Lyle and Etta Kidder Brown. She was predeceased by her husband Francis Minihan, brother Douglas Brown, and son David Kelsey. Phyllis worked as a hairdresser, food...

Emma  Jean Grant

Emma Jean Grant

May 20, 2021

Emma Jean Grant, 86 of Alexander, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on May 20, 2021. She was born in Alexander, on March 24, 1935 to the late Howard and Edna (Johnson) Grant. She is preceded in death by a sister Virginia I. Meier. Ms. Grant was a 1952 graduate of Alexander Central School. She worked as...

Della Mae Bryant

Della Mae Bryant

May 18, 2021

Della Mae Bryant, 82 of Attica, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Absolute Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora. She was born in Batavia, on March 27, 1939 to the late Frederick and Elsie (Linsey) Lapp. She is preceded in death by a sister-in-law LouAnn Lapp. Della held many administrative positions through her career and retired from...

Bruce T. Spring

Bruce T. Spring

May 15, 2021

Bruce T. Spring, 54 of Attica, passed away on May 15, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born July 9, 1966 in Warsaw, to Wesley I. (Joan) Spring of E. Bethany and the late Dolores J. (Biehl) Spring. He is preceded in death by his wife Kate E. (Anderson) Spring, daughter Crystal N. Spring and a...

Mary  Elizabeth Gebel Perry

Mary Elizabeth Gebel Perry

May 9, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Gebel Perry, On her 75th Mother's Day, 9 May 2021, Mary left the material world and joined her husband, Nicholas Perry, son Chester and granddaughter Barbara in Heaven. Catherine Perl Gebel and Leo Gebel welcomed their blue-eyed daughter to the world on September 25, 1925. As the eldest of 6 children ( Mary, Evelyn, Teresa, John, Ann, Clarine),...

Glenn R. Mcdonald

Glenn R. Mcdonald

May 2, 2021

Glenn R. “G.R.” McDonald, 73 of Bennington, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 peacefully at his home with his family by his side. He was born on January 25, 1948 in Bennington to the late Glenn H. (Loretta Schmitt) McDonald. Mr. McDonald worked for 48 years at National Fuel, he was a past member of Bennington Fire Compay and...

Mildred E. Bell

Mildred E. Bell

Apr 30, 2021

Mildred E. Bell (nee Staiber). On April 30, 2021 at age 97, Mildred joined her husband Raymond J. Bell after being separated for 21 years. There was great joy when Mildred and Raymond joined their daughter Barbara (Kline) Roberts and their son Raymond (Nancy). Mildred was welcomed by her parents, Henry and Nora Staiber, and her brother George (Theresa) Staiber....

Hugh J. Graff

Hugh J. Graff

Apr 29, 2021

Hugh J. Graff, 61 of Corfu, passed away on April 29, 2021 at Terrace View Long Term Care in Buffalo. He was born on August 26, 1959, known by his family and friends as “Lefty”. He is preceded in death by his loving parents Paul and Beatrice (Brunner) Graff and a brother-in-law Jerry Henry. Hugh was a hardworking heavy equipment...

Joanne C. Doll

Joanne C. Doll

Apr 29, 2021

JoAnne C. Doll (née Clark), 74, of Attica, NY passed away on Thursday April 29, 2021 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. JoAnne was born July 12, 1946 in Buffalo as the youngest of four daughters to Eileen Mae Clark (née Stuart) and Edward Holt Clark. She is preceded in death by her sister Jane (late Jack) Schreiner. Surviving...

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