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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...

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....

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...

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