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Robert E.  Kelsey

Robert E. Kelsey

Jan 16, 2019

Robert “Bob” E. Kelsey, 83, of Alexander, NY passed away on January 16, 2019. He was born in Batavia, NY on March 4, 1935 to the late Erle and the late Fannie (Williams) Kelsey. He was predeceased by his siblings, Hazel Miller, Daniel Kelsey, Deforest William “Bill” Kelsey. Bob had a love for anything outdoors. He loved Hunting, fishing, boating,...

James Slocum

James Slocum

Jan 15, 2019

James Douglas Slocum, 53, of Attica passed away on January 15, 2019. He was born on April 4, 1965 in Batavia, NY to the late Dale and Natalie (Seuss) Slocum. James was a laborer with the Village of Attica before a tragic accident left him paralyzed at the tender age of 20 years old. James fought a courageous battle for...

Richard V. Babula

Richard V. Babula

Jan 14, 2019

Richard V. Babula, 89, of Varysburg passed away on January 14, 2019 at home. He was born on October 15, 1929 to the late John and the late Mary (Zajac) Babula in Buffalo, NY. Richard was predeceased by his first wife, Emily (Maciejewski) Babula. Richard was a laborer with the New York Central Railroad in Buffalo before joining the United...

Paul P.  Waldmiller

Paul P. Waldmiller

Jan 13, 2019

Paul P. Waldmiller, 80, of Attica, passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2019. He was born in Buffalo, NY to the late Joseph and the late Dorothy (Reith) Waldmiller. Paul was a Boilerman 3rd Class Petty Officer aboard the USS Wisconsin in the United States Navy from 1956-1958. He was a Machinist with Curtis Wright in Buffalo, Fabriton...

Kathryn Reiter

Kathryn Reiter

Jan 12, 2019

Kathryn Reiter, 68, of Attica, passed away on January 12, 2019. She was born on May 29, 1950 to the late Clarence and Bertha (Pelton) Reiter. Kathryn was a teacher for many years at St. Vincent’s School prior to her retirement and was a long time member of St. Joachim & Anne Parish in Attica. She was a substitute teacher...

Margaret M. Schum

Margaret M. Schum

Jan 5, 2019

Margaret M. Schum, 78, of Attica, NY, passed away on January 5, 2019. She was born on February 28, 1940 to the late Joseph and the late Alice (Ryan) Buckley. She was predeceased by her husband, the late Edward Schum in 1980; her sister the late Rita Feeney; and her brothers, the late Paul Buckley, the late Robert Buckley, and...

Robert J Burns

Robert J Burns

Dec 28, 2018

Robert J. Burns, Sr., 84, of Bennington, New York, passed away on December 28, 2018. He was born in Tonawanda, NY to the late William E. and the late Lillian (Getty) Burns. He was predeceased by his son, Timothy Paul, and his brother, Harold "Pat" Burns. During high school Bob met and fell in love with the strikingly beautiful Nancy...

Gerard J.  Buckenmeyer

Gerard J. Buckenmeyer

Dec 22, 2018

Gerard J. Buckenmeyer, 89, of Alexander, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018. He was born in Alexander, NY to the late Frederick and Minnietta (Bartz) Buckenmeyer. Jerry was predeceased by his son, Brian and his sister, Rita Ann Welker. Jerry grew up on the family farm in Alexander. He remained in Alexander his entire life and was very...

Lorraine M. Kirkpatrick

Lorraine M. Kirkpatrick

Dec 9, 2018

Lorraine Suess Kirkpatrick, 88, of Attica passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 9th, 2018 at Rochester General Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born in Attica on January 14th, 1930, to the late Arthur and Delia (Seufert) Suess. Mrs. Kirkpatrick is predeceased by her husband, Paul J. Kirkpatrick, who passed away in 1982; brothers, Richard, Robert,...

Lois Witkowski

Lois Witkowski

Dec 8, 2018

Lois Witkowski, 77, of Attica, NY, passed away on December 8, 2018 with her husband and 3 sons by her side. She was born on July 4, 1941 in Attica, NY on the family farm to the late Lyman and the late Blanche (Tozier) Welker. Lois spent her life caring for her husband of 56 years, Thomas, and their children...

Wayne Willard

Wayne Willard

Nov 25, 2018

Wayne Willard, 84, of Attica, passed away on November 25, 2018. He was born in Buffalo to the late Arthur and Lillian (Vining) Willard. In addition to his parents, Wayne is predeceased by his daughter; Caryl Jessup; sister Geri Luce. Wayne served 8 years in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1961. Wayne was a semi-truck...

Patricia Walker

Patricia Walker

Nov 23, 2018

Patricia Walker, 76, of Attica passed away on November 23, 2018 at home. She was born in Batavia, N.Y. to the late Emmett and the late Florence (Hughes) Kime. Pat graduated from the Catherine McAuley Nursing School, and she became a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1961. Patricia and her high school sweetheart, Hans G. Walker, began their lifelong journey together...

Joan A. Mcdonald

Joan A. Mcdonald

Nov 23, 2018

Joan A. McDonald, 76 years of age, passed away peacefully Friday November 23, 2018 in a Hospice home located in Cheektowaga NY after a brief bout with kidney cancer. Joan was born September 17, 1942 in Buffalo the daughter to Eleonor Burgess and Craig T Blair. She grew up in Buffalo and later resided the majority of her life in...

L. Howard Petre

L. Howard Petre

Nov 17, 2018

L. Howard Petre, of Varysburg, passed away on November 17, 2018 at the tender age of 96. He was born in Orchard Park, NY to the late Albert and the late Gertrude Petre. Howard owned and operated Varysburg Agway and Embt Maple for many years. He is past Fire Chief of the Varysburg Fire Department and was caretaker of Varysburg...

Mary Leigh Janes

Mary Leigh Janes

Nov 17, 2018

Mary Leigh Janes, 71, of Attica, crossed over on November 17, 2018. Mary Leigh was born February 20, 1947 in Gowanda, NY to the late Emil and the late Marilyn (Reed) Johnson. Mary Leigh was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed social outings with her family and friends. She was a very thoughtful and selfless person and...

Richard A. Young

Richard A. Young

Oct 29, 2018

Richard A. Young, 89, of Ellicottville, formerly of Attica and Alexander passed away on Monday October 29, 2018 at his home. He was born November 29, 1928 in Batavia, the son of the late Eugene and Clara (Barone) Young. A well-known Attica businessman and self-employed salesman, he got his start at the early age of 19 with Dick’s Restaurant. In...

Laura Louise (Kingston)  Benton

Laura Louise (Kingston) Benton

Oct 22, 2018

Laura Louise (Kingston) Benton of Darien, NY, passed away at the age of 98 on Monday October 22, 2018. Laura was born on October 4, 1920 in Skaneateles, NY to the late Joseph and Lula (Thomas) Kingston. She studied physical education at Cortland University. She was married to Thomas R. Benton for almost 65 years when he dies in 2006....

Jason L. Cramer

Jason L. Cramer

Oct 21, 2018

Jason L. Cramer of Attica, NY, passed away at the age of 34 on Sunday October 21, 2018. Jason was born on May 2, 1984 in Houston, TX to Jeffrey (Sherry) Cramer and Rebecca Real. He was a Trimmer for Chapin International, Inc in Batavia. Jason loved to fish and to spend time with his family. His favorite moments were...

Frank  R. Wickins

Frank R. Wickins

Oct 14, 2018

Frank R. Wickins, 74, of Attica passed away on October 14, 2018 at the New York State Veterans Home at Batavia. He was born on April 7, 1944 in North Tonawanda to the late Robert W. and Frances (Helf) Wickins. In addition to his parents, Frank is predeceased by his brother; Russell Wickins and son-in-law Rodney MaClane. Frank was a...

Timothy R. Laskowski

Timothy R. Laskowski

Oct 12, 2018

Timothy R. Laskowski, 54, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 12, 2018. Timothy is survived by his lifetime companion, Betti Kilian, 2 sisters, Cynthia Morell and Rosemarie White; 2 brothers, Richard Laskowski and Kenneth Laskowski; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday October 27, 2018 from 3:00-5:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC....

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