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Jean S. Lamoureux

Jean S. Lamoureux

Jan 22, 2021

Jean S. Lamoureux ~ beloved wife, mother, sister and friend to many. At age 78 Jean went home to be with our Lord and Saviour on Friday, January, 22, 2021, at Charlotte House Comfort Care in North Java, New York. Mrs. Lamoureux (endearingly called by her loving husband of 59 years) was born in Springfield, Vermont February 1st, 1942. She...

Edward A. Kirby

Edward A. Kirby

Jan 17, 2021

Edward A. Kirby, 80, of Attica, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY. He was born October 29, 1940, to the late Robert J. (Nora “Gladys” Kelly) Kirby. Edward was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Ann Merle, daughter Jill Conley; his siblings, Mary (Paul) Janes, Irene (Michael) Eagan, Ada (Charles) Kennerson...

Brian  F. Wilson

Brian F. Wilson

Jan 15, 2021

Brian F. Wilson, 43 of Varysburg, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born on January 13, 1978 in Batavia to Ann (Haynes) Wilson and the late Roger Wilson. Brian worked at AJ’s Towing and then worked at Walmart in Warsaw. He was a past member of Attica Fire Department, current member of Attica Fire Department Exempts and...

Dean C. Wright

Dean C. Wright

Jan 14, 2021

Dean C. Wright, 83, of Alexander, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. He was born on December 4, 1937 to the late Clarence (Grace McWain) Wright. Mr. Wright retired from Attica Correctional Facility after 31 years and was a hostage in the 1971 prison riot. Dean was a member of the Attica Rodeo Club...

Robert  B. Hess

Robert B. Hess

Jan 14, 2021

Robert B. Hess, 96 of Alexander, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Buffalo. He was born in Benton, PA on January 22, 1924 to the late Khor (Hester A. Everitt) Hess. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Beverly (Shadbolt) Hess, son James Hess, siblings, Martha, Peg, Dean and Ralph. Mr....

William  E. "Billy" Lavarnway

William E. "Billy" Lavarnway

Jan 8, 2021

William E. “Billy” LaVarnway, 73, of Attica passed away on Friday January 8, 2021 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Buffalo. Bill was born on December 14, 1947 to John and Mary LaVarnway in Auburn, NY and moved to Attica at age 2. He Graduated from Attica Central High in 1965 and then from Auburn Community College with an Associated...

Victor M.  Jensen "Vic"

Victor M. Jensen "Vic"

Jan 7, 2021

Victor M. Jensen “Vic”, of Attica, passed away on his 94th birthday, Thursday, January 7, 2021 at LeRoy Village Green. He was born January 7, 1927 in Batavia, to the late Marius (Camilla Petersen) Jensen. He was very proud to be the youngest of 12 and is preceded in death by his wife Neva J. (Sergel) Jensen, all of his...

Robert  E. Burey

Robert E. Burey

Jan 6, 2021

Robert E. Burey, of Darien Center, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his beloved wife of 64 years and his five children. He was born February 22, 1934, in Timmins Ontario to the late Goldy Latrielle and William George Burey. Bob was an ARMY veteran and avid outdoorsman, who loved camping, canoeing, and fishing...

Gerald  E. Schwab

Gerald E. Schwab

Jan 6, 2021

Gerald E. Schwab, 83 of Sheldon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born at home in Sheldon, on May 20, 1937 to the late Edward (Pauline Hanley) Schwab. He is preceded in death by siblings, Norma (William) Marzolf, Herbert (Arlene) Schwab, Carl (Doris) Schwab, Leon (Cecilia) Schwab, Rosalyn (Leo)...

Jean C Lyons

Jean C Lyons

Jan 6, 2021

Jean C. Lyons, 93, of Attica, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at East Side Nursing Home, Warsaw. She was born May 4, 1927, to the late Howard (Arlene) Lord. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Clifford E. Lyons. Jean was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Attica. She enjoyed having talks on...

John "Brad" Stangrover

John "Brad" Stangrover

Jan 5, 2021

John “Brad” Stangrover, 90 of Cowlesville, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Buffalo. He was born September 3, 1930 in Cowlesville to the late George F. (Frances Vinning) Stangrover. He is preceded in death by a brother George Stangrover and step-son Ernest Carney. Mr. Stangrover is a United States Navy Veteran who proudly...

Barbara Brown Gooch

Barbara Brown Gooch

Jan 1, 2021

Barbara Brown Gooch of Gastonia, NC, closed her eyes in this world and opened them in Heaven on January 1, 2021 at the age of 78 in Alexander, NY. Barbara was born to parents Clarence and Lolie Brown on July 23, 1942 in Gastonia, NC. She grew up in Mt. Holly, NC as the youngest of three and graduated from...

Delorice C. Anderson

Delorice C. Anderson

Dec 29, 2020

Delorice C. Anderson, 87 of Attica, passed away on December 29, 2020. She was born October 31, 1933 in East Pembroke to the late Charles and Ruth Carroll. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard R. Anderson and brother Marvin Carroll. Dee lived most of her life in Attica before retiring to Port Charlotte, FL, then returning to...

Helene Zaremski

Helene Zaremski

Dec 26, 2020

Mrs. Helene Zaremski, 94, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Helene was the daughter of the late Egnacy & Josephine (Bialas) Rembas. She is preceded in death by her husband Leo Zaremski who passed away in 1988; son-in-law Jerry Roberts, siblings, Joseph (Stella), John (Clara), Chester (Betty) Rembas, Jennie (Laverne) Spring and Jean (Norman)...

Gerard  F. Ciancio Jr.

Gerard F. Ciancio Jr.

Dec 16, 2020

Gerard F. Ciancio Jr., 73 of Varysburg, went to rest peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. He was born August 9, 1947 in Buffalo to the late Gerard Ciancio Sr. and Catherine (Ryan) Ciancio. He is preceded in death by a sister Rosemary Hans. Jerry raced modified cars in the 1970’s at Lancaster...

Ella May Tillie Dunbar

Ella May Tillie Dunbar

Dec 9, 2020

Ella May “Tillie” Dunbar, 90 of Varysburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw. She was born in Orangeville on July 9, 1930 to the late Ned (Frances Reitzel) Tilton. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard W. Dunbar who passed in October of 1994, son Ronald Dunbar and...

Mark Lewis Phillips

Mark Lewis Phillips

Dec 4, 2020

Mark Lewis Phillips, 71 of Varysburg, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. He was born on September 21, 1949 in Dunkirk to the late William W. (Arlene Koske) Phillips. He is preceded in death by dearest brother William W. Phillips Jr. Mr. Phillips proudly served in the United States Army and was a...

Pauline F. "Kitty" Caselli

Pauline F. "Kitty" Caselli

Nov 29, 2020

Pauline F. “Kitty” Caselli, 88 of Bennington, formerly of Hamburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born January 15, 1932 in Lackawanna, to the late Thomas (Mary) Cott. She is preceded in death by a sister Loretta (Bronislau) Wedzina. Mrs. Caselli owned and operated South Park Nurseries in Hamburg...

Peter E. Reynolds

Peter E. Reynolds

Nov 28, 2020

Peter E. Reynolds, 81 of Attica, died Saturday, November 28, 2020 of complications from COViD-19. He was born in Auburn, NY the youngest son of the late Hobart (Frances Thomas) Reynolds. He is preceded in death by his two brothers, Robert “Fluff” Reynolds and Richard “Dick” Reynolds, sister-in-law Jean Reynolds, niece Susan Neeley and nephew John Reynolds. Pete was a...

Harold  E. Merle

Harold E. Merle

Nov 27, 2020

Harold Eugene Merle, 82, of Attica, passed away on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 at Wyoming County Community Hospital. He was born in Attica, NY on May 4, 1938, the son of Floyd and Helen Merle. Surviving are his loving wife Phyllis Welker Merle; Children, Jeffrey (Pandora) Merle, of Sebring, FL; Joan (Don) Dylag of Corfu, NY; and Douglas Merle (Glenda...

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