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John A. Rauth

John A. Rauth

Sep 28, 2019

John A. Rauth, 79, of Varysburg, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2019 at U.M.M.C. after a courageous battle with C.M.L.. He was born in N. Tonawanda on June 28, 1940 to the late Karl and the late Margaret (Schultz) Rauth. John was preceded in death by his brothers, Karl and Paul. John made his home in Varysburg, NY. He...

Michelle G. Buckenmeyer

Michelle G. Buckenmeyer

Sep 28, 2019

Michelle G. Buckenmeyer, 33, of Alexander passed away on September 28, 2019. She was born on July 3, 1986 in Batavia to Bernard Buckenmeyer Jr. and Marcia (Brown) Hirsch. Michelle is predeceased by her grandfather; Harold Brown. Michelle graduated from Alexander High School in 2004. She was a lifelong dairy farmer, working on her family’s dairy farm in Alexander. She...

Tracy W. Matteson

Tracy W. Matteson

Sep 26, 2019

Tracy W. Matteson, 84, of Bennington, passed away on September 26, 2019 in Buffalo. Tracy was born in Varysburg, NY on December 14, 1934 to the late Jenison and the late Alice (Spink) Matteson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernadine (Romesser); siblings, Dick Spink, Shirley Wright, Thelma Reiter, Noel Matteson; and his grandchildren, Lillian Rose Irene Kilner...

David Unger

David Unger

Sep 26, 2019

David M. Unger passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. David was preceded in death by his father, WWII Veteran and Flying Tiger, Marcus Unger and by his mother, Elizabeth Powderly. David is survived by his devoted wife, Maggie Unger, their poodle Pearl and his Kitten, his loving children Shannon Unger and granddog Rocco, Marc Unger,...

Charles Rogers

Charles Rogers

Sep 25, 2019

Charles Rogers, 50, of Darien Center passed away on Wednesday September 25, 2019 at his home. He was born in Buffalo on December 19, 1968 to the late Glenn Rogers and Patricia (Strimple) Rogers. In addition to his father, Charles is predeceased by his brother; Darrell Rogers. Charles was a Correctional Officer at Wyoming Correctional Facility with 25 years of...

Jackson "Jake" Lounsberry

Jackson "Jake" Lounsberry

Sep 22, 2019

Jackson R. “Jake” Lounsberry, 30, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Attica, NY. He was born on February 20, 1989 in King City, California to Kenneth and the late Cherylynn (Van Nostrand) Lounsberry. Jake was a loving and devoted son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend and neighbor. He was a talented artist and musician. He could fix anything!!He loved to...

William  "Bill" Meisner

William "Bill" Meisner

Sep 17, 2019

William “Bill” Meisner, 81, of Attica, passed away at his home on September 17, 2019. He was born on April 10, 1938 in Attica, NY to the late Alton and the late Bernice (Wendler) Meisner. Bill worked at Newels Dairy Farm after he graduated from Attica High school. He joined the Air Force in 1961 and was active for 4...

Philip S. Young, Jr

Philip S. Young, Jr

Sep 16, 2019

Philip S. Young, Jr, 87, passed away on September 16, 2019 in Warsaw, NY. He was born on May14, 1932 in Buffalo, NY to the late Philip S. and the late Hedwig (Escher) Young, Sr. Philip was preceded in death by 6 siblings. Philip was a Truck Driver for PVS Chemical in Buffalo, NY for many years. He was an...

Matthew E. Good

Matthew E. Good

Aug 11, 2019

Matthew E. Good, 30, of Batavia passed away on Sunday August 11, 2019 in Buffalo. He was born in Batavia on December 7, 1988 to Gerald and Diane (Stewart) Good Jr. He is predeceased by his brother; Dustin Good; and Grandfather Albert Stewart. Matt graduated from Attica High School and Genesee Community College. He loved the hippy lifestyle. Matt enjoyed...

Mary Lou Wolfley

Mary Lou Wolfley

Aug 10, 2019

Mary Lou Wolfley, 81, of Alexander, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 surrounded by her family at the Crossroads House in Batavia. She was born on December 22, 1937 in Batavia, NY to the late Homer Philo and the late Marjorie Marie (Dumbleton) Wolfley. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her brother, Eugene M. Wolfley of Alexander, sister,...

Robert E. White

Robert E. White

Aug 6, 2019

Robert E. White, 87, of Attica, passed away on August 6, 2019 in Batavia, NY. He was born on November 29, 1931 in Lockport, NY. Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred White. Robert served 4 years in the United Stated Navy. He worked at Simon Steel in Lockport where he was a Grinder. Robert loved Antiques and...

Joseph Topor

Joseph Topor

Jul 25, 2019

Joseph Topor, 84, of Darien Center, passed away on July 25, 2019. He was born on April 30, 1935 in Buffalo, NY. Joseph was a Fireman for the Buffalo Fire Department for over 30 years. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Bennington. Joe was loved by many and will be missed by anyone who...

William  G. Rudolph

William G. Rudolph

Jul 5, 2019

William G. Rudolph, 67, passed away on July 5, 2019. He was born on September 11, 1951 in Batavia, to the late Wilbur C. (Helen Sonricker) Rudolph. Bill worked 22 years at Dave Reisdorf, Inc., then 10 years as Metal Shop Forman at Attica Correctional Facility and for the last ten years owned Rudolph’s Christmas Tree Farm with his wife...

Jennifer M. Gartz

Jennifer M. Gartz

Jun 29, 2019

Jennifer M. Gartz, age 73, passed away at home on Saturday, June 29, 2019 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born on January 7, 1946 in Buffalo, NY, one of eight children, to the late Harry and the late Thelma (Fulton) Schwarz. Jen will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She...

Judith M. Snyder

Judith M. Snyder

Jun 19, 2019

Judith Marie Snyder passed away peacefully at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility on June 19, 2019 at the age of 82. She was born on January 25, 1937 in Buffalo, NY to the late Orville and the late Julia (Schiffmacher) Snyder, Sr. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Ethel (Tom) Baurer and Marney (Sam) Leone, brothers, Harold (Norma)...

Betty L.  Schmieder

Betty L. Schmieder

Jun 14, 2019

Betty L. Schmieder, 88, of Alexander died peacefully at her home on June 14, 2019. She was born in Batavia, NY to the late Howard and the late Arlene (Gimm) Cochran. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold in 1994 and her sister, Jeanne in 1983. Betty enjoyed reading, traveling, and learning. Betty is survived by her children,...

Richard E. Hakes

Richard E. Hakes

Jun 9, 2019

Richard E. Hakes, 82, of Alexander passed away on Sunday June 9, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born in Ellicottville, NY on December 31, 1936 to the late William and Eva Graves Hakes. In addition to his parents, Richard is predeceased by his wife; Mildred I. Hakes. Mr. Hakes was a United States Army Veteran. He retired from...

Jesse H. Slate

Jesse H. Slate

May 23, 2019

Jesse H. Slate, 89, of Attica, formerly of Branchport, passed away quietly at his daughter’s home in Alexander on May 23, 2019. He was born on July 27, 1929 in Madison Center, NY to the late Howard and Elsie A. (Martin) Slate. Jesse was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Patricia A. (Foster) Slate, his son,...

Steven "Hondo" Dedoszak

Steven "Hondo" Dedoszak

May 10, 2019

Steven “Hondo” J. Dedoszak, 61, of North Java was called from this Earth on Friday, May 10, 2019. He was born on June 26, 1957, the beloved son of the late John and the late Helen (Beglinger) Dedoszak in Buffalo, NY. Hondo was preceded in death by his son, Alex M. Dedoszak on December 10, 2017 and his brother, Gerald...

Glenn E.  Hopkins

Glenn E. Hopkins

May 6, 2019

Glenn Hopkins, 94, of Attica, NY passed away on May 6, 2019 in Batavia, NY. He was born in Middlebury, NY on March 9, 1925 to the late Charles and the late Ester Ruth (Kessler) Hopkins. Glenn was preceded in death by sons, Wayne Hopkins and Bruce (Beverly) Hopkins; his siblings, the late Pearl (Rob Roy Griffith) and the late...

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