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Diana C. Seiferth

Diana C. Seiferth

Oct 2, 2018

Diana C. Seiferth, 79 of Cowlesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. She was born in Buffalo, on August 25, 1939 to the late Charles (Sophie Gospodarski) Zalewski. Diana is predeceased by a son James Seiferth and a brother Michael Zalewski. Mrs. Seiferth was a faithful member of the Folsomdale Baptist Church...

Barbara L. Vanburen

Barbara L. Vanburen

Sep 28, 2018

Barbara L. VanBuren, 74, of Batavia, formerly of Attica passed away on September 28, 2018. She was born on November 26, 1943 in Batavia to the late Paul and Rose (Lord) James. In addition to her parents, Barbara is predeceased by her brother; Gregory James. Barbara enjoyed her family, friends, music, dancing and the Native American culture. She loved to...

John L. Gawelko

John L. Gawelko

Sep 26, 2018

John L. Gawelko, 62, of Bliss passed away after a long illness on Wednesday September 26, 2018 at Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo. He was born in Buffalo on August 18, 1956 to the late Chester and Frances (Kobukowski) Gawelko. John was a United States Marine, Letter Carrier in Cheektowaga, NY and an electrical engineering technician at Servotronics in...

Beatrice B. "Bea" Graff

Beatrice B. "Bea" Graff

Sep 19, 2018

Beatrice B. “Bea” Graff, 85, of Bennington passed away on September 19, 2018 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born on February 19, 1933 in Amherst to the late Frank and Florence (Stanley) Brunner. In addition to her parents, Bea is also predeceased by her husband; Paul A. Graff; siblings Frank Carlton, David Brunner, Beverly Zoladz,...

Joan  M. Dugan

Joan M. Dugan

Sep 8, 2018

Joan M. Dugan, 82, of Darien Center passed away peacefully on Saturday September 8, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Joan was born on April 21, 1936 in Buffalo to the late Herbert and Irene (Manzack) Fouchie. She is also predeceased by her husband; William Dugan and daughter Deborah Taylor. Joan was very active in the Darien Ladies Auxiliary...

Hollie Ann Ruck

Hollie Ann Ruck

Sep 3, 2018

It is with a deep and profound sadness that Hollie Ann Ruck, 31, of Attica, passed away on September 3, 2018. She was born on December 22, 1986 to Michael Ruck of Elba and Cheri (Maples) Ruck of Attica. Hollie was a loving mother, daughter, sister & wife. She graduated with an Associate’s Degree of Nursing RN in 2012 and...

Marie D. Dominesey

Marie D. Dominesey

Aug 20, 2018

Marie D. Dominesey of the Town of Sheldon entered into rest Monday, August 20, 2018 at the age of 89. She was born in Sheldon to the late Herman and Eleanor (Bartz) Zehler. In Addition to her parents, Marie is predeceased by her beloved husband; Carl J. Dominesey. Loving mother of Rebecca A. George (late Lawrence A.), John Dominesey, D....

Helen M. Miller

Helen M. Miller

Aug 12, 2018

Helen M. Miller, 93, of Attica passed away on Sunday August 12, 2018 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital. She was born in Attica on April 4, 1925 to the late George and Mable (Lindsey) Sonricker. In addition to her parents, Helen is predeceased by her husbands; Wilbur C. Rudolph and Nelson S. Miller; brothers Earl, Harold and Laverne “Jim”...

Robert  John  "Gus"  Hoover

Robert John "Gus" Hoover

Aug 11, 2018

Robert John “Gus” Hoover, 85, of Attica passed away peacefully on Saturday August 11, 2018 at Buffalo General Medical Center under the loving care of all of his doctors and nurses. He was born in Batavia on March 9, 1933 to the late John M. and Agnes (Burr) Hoover. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his siblings...

Ruth A. Calmes

Ruth A. Calmes

Jul 31, 2018

Ruth A. Calmes, 90, of Clarence, formerly of Johnsonburg passed away on July 31, 2018 at Brothers of Mercy Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born on August 13, 1927 in the Bronx, NY to the late William and Mildred (Ferris) Strickland. In addition to her parents, Ruth is predeceased by her husband; William J. Calmes; brother Wilbur Strickland; sisters...

Alice  J. Willard

Alice J. Willard

Jul 21, 2018

Alice J. Willard. 82, of Attica passed away on July 21, 2018 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born on August 3, 1935 in Alden to the late Karl and Martha (Brunner) Schreiber. In addition to her parents, Alice is predeceased by her husband Theodore J. Willard; baby daughter Allison Willard and several siblings. She is survived...

John  F. Gebel

John F. Gebel

Jul 19, 2018

John F. Gebel, 88, of North Java passed away on Thursday July 19, 2018 at Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home in Perry. He was born April 26, 1930 in North Java, NY to the late Leo J. and Catherine M (Perl) Gebel. John is predeceased by his wife; Sharon Gebel; two sisters Evelyn (Frances) Brunner of North Java and Theresa (late...

William F. O'Neil

William F. O'Neil

Jul 13, 2018

William F. “Wild Bill” O’Neil, 85, of Attica lost his courageous battle with cancer on July 13, 2018. He was born on May 14, 1933 in Alexander on the family farm to the late Edward and Anna (Pundt) O’Neill. In addition to his parents, Bill is predeceased by his loving wife; Dorann (Rood) O’Neil; sisters Helen Deja, Mary Vanas, Ruth...

Thomas D. Lynch

Thomas D. Lynch

Jul 10, 2018

Thomas D. Lynch, 86, of Attica passed away peacefully on July 10, 2018 at the East Side Nursing Home in Warsaw. He was born on December 7, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John and Catherine (Kilroy) Lynch. In addition to his parents, Thomas is predeceased by his daughter in law Bernadette Lynch and grandson Michael Lynch. Tom grew...

Sharon K. Gebel

Sharon K. Gebel

Jul 8, 2018

Sharon K. Gebel, 79, of North Java passed away on July 8, 2018 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on December 20, 1938 in Lackawanna, NY to the late Martin and Pauline (Wild) VanSickle. She is also predeceased by her first husband; Lavern Grover. Sharon was the founder of Little Paws Cat Control, a former...

Daniel  R. Masterson

Daniel R. Masterson

Jul 3, 2018

Daniel R. Masterson, 82 of Darien, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2018. He was born November 29, 1935 in Buffalo to the late John (Clara Ross) Masterson. Dan is preceded in death by several siblings. Our Dad, Daniel R. Masterson, (Danny, Matty) decided it was time join his lifelong buddy “Uncle Larry” and soar with the eagles....

Anita M. Wight

Anita M. Wight

Jun 30, 2018

Anita M. Wight, 83, of Stafford, passed away on June 30, 2018 peacefully at her home. She was born on March 5, 1935 in Alexander to the late Raymond (Beatrice Sprague) Good. She is preceded in death by her husband Carlton Wight; sister Janet Radley. Anita worked for many years as a waitress at Country Kitchen in Batavia. She enjoyed...

Charles  Schwalenstocker

Charles Schwalenstocker

Jun 30, 2018

Lifelong Attica resident, Charles Schwalenstocker, passed away on Saturday, June 30th, 2018 at the New York State Veteran’s Home in Batavia, NY. He had attained his goal of reaching 100. He was born on May 18, 1918 at the family owned Liberty Hotel on Exchange Street in Attica, NY. He graduated from Attica High School in 1936 and from Syracuse...

Henry  J.  Kelver

Henry J. Kelver

Jun 30, 2018

Henry J. Kelver was born December 17, 1925 at home in Sheldon, NY to the late Henry C. (Eva Harbaugh) Kelver. He passed away June 30, 2018 in Warsaw. Henry was preceded in death by sisters Betty Gardner and Marjorie Weaver. He was raised in Sheldon to a farming family and was eager to take over the 4th generation of...

Timothy E. Bey

Timothy E. Bey

Jun 30, 2018

Timothy E. Bey, 38 ,of Buffalo, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2018. He was born July 3rd, 1979 in Warsaw, New York to Matthew W. and Melody A. (Merkle) Bey. In addition to his parents he is survived by his brother, Daniel M. Bey and niece, Arianna L. Bey, both of Kenmore, New York. He is also survived by...

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