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Frederick R. Walsh

Frederick R. Walsh

Jul 2, 2017

Frederick R. Walsh (Fred, Bob, Fred-Bob), 83, of Batavia passed away July 2, 2017 at Premier Genesee Nursing Facility after a short illness. He was born February 26, 1934 in Auburn, New York to the late Frederick and Philomeana (Rafferty) Walsh Mr. Walsh is preceded in death by an infant son Sean Walsh; son Donald Hibsch; son-in-law Paul Donnelly; brother-in-law...

Daniel F. Acquard Sr.

Daniel F. Acquard Sr.

Jun 27, 2017

Daniel F. Acquard Sr., 81, of Sheldon passed away on Tuesday June 27, 2017 after a 9 month battle with leukemia peacefully reunited with his wife Thelma Abbey and daughter Tina Acquard. He was born in Bennington Center to the late Florian and Stella (Karpinski) Acquard. In addition to his parents, wife and daughter, Daniel is predeceased by 2 brothers;...

Robert William Shreder

Robert William Shreder

Jun 21, 2017

Robert William Shreder, 88, of Attica passed away at his home on June 21, 2017 surrounded by his family. The youngest of 14 children, he was born to the late Louis and Catherine Shreder. Robert was raised on the family farm in Alexander and resided in Attica for 63 years with his beloved Barbara “Babe” also deceased. He was an...

Meredith  D. Mitchell

Meredith D. Mitchell

Jun 19, 2017

Meredith “Trinket” (Newell) Mitchell, 80, of Attica passed into the hands of God on June 19, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia with her loving daughters at her side after a short battle with leukemia. She was born August 30, 1936 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont to the late Lynn and Helen (Meriam) Newell. Mrs. Mitchell is predeceased by...

Loretta Kriger Schum

Loretta Kriger Schum

Jun 16, 2017

Loretta Kriger Schum, 93, of Attica, NY peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, June 16, at the Premier Genesee Healthcare Facility in Batavia. Born on September 25, 1923, she was the daughter of William and Edith Lyall Kriger. Loretta was predeceased by her dear husband, Robert P. Schum, whom she married on February 14, 1953. Loretta was...

Kathleen M. Sennott

Kathleen M. Sennott

Jun 16, 2017

Kathleen M. Sennott, 85, a lifetime resident of Attica, passed away peacefully on Friday June 16, 2017 surrounded by her family at LeRoy Village Green. She was born October 4, 1931 in Batavia to the late Gerald V. (Mary A. Kirsch) Sennott. Kathleen graduated from Attica High School class of 1949 and attended Rochester Business Institute. She worked in the...

Gladys Alden Sheer

Gladys Alden Sheer

Jun 14, 2017

Gladys Alden Sheer, 94, a longtime resident of North Java died on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Known to her family and friends as “Billie”, she was born at her home in Bliss, NY on September 11, 1922 to the late Flora Moore and Frank Alden, a direct descendent of John Alden who was a crew member on the historic pilgrim...

John L. Saravullo

John L. Saravullo

Jun 4, 2017

John L. Saravullo, 59, of Pavilion passed away on Sunday June 4, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born on January 31, 1958 in Elmira. John is predeceased by his mother Helen Rose Saravullo and a daughter Amanda Jean Saravullo. John was a fun loving husband, father and friend to many people. He was a retired Corrections...

Patricia  Best Monson

Patricia Best Monson

Jun 2, 2017

Patricia Best Monson, 76, of Pavilion passed away peacefully on June 2, 2017 at the Batavia Health Care Center surrounded by her family. She was born on February 8, 1941 in Buffalo to the late Earl and Amelia (Sitzman) Best. In addition to her parents, Patricia is predeceased by her children; Deborah and John Barnhart, Jean George. Patricia was a...

Robert  L. "Bob" Hulshoff

Robert L. "Bob" Hulshoff

May 27, 2017

Robert L. “Bob” Hulshoff, 86, of Alexander marched into glory on May 27, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 24, 1930, the son of the late Carl and Helen (Widrig) Hulshoff. He is predeceased by 2 sons; Robert Hulshoff in 1960 and Richard Hulshoff in 1973; brother Carl Hulshoff and sister Dotha...

Franziska Szafarski

Franziska Szafarski

May 26, 2017

Franziska Szafarski, 86, of Darien Center passed away peacefully on Friday May 26, 2017 at Crossroads House in Batavia. She was born in Romania on January 15, 1931 to the late Jan and Marie Lavrincik. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband of 59 years Jan Szafarski; brother and sister in law Karol (Dorothy) Lavrincik. Fran...

George  R. Schmidt Jr.

George R. Schmidt Jr.

May 22, 2017

George R Schmidt Jr., 57, if Attica passed away suddenly on May 22, 2017. He was born on December 20, 1959 in Batavia to the late George R. Schmidt Sr. and Fern (Whitcomb) Schmidt of Attica. He was a long time resident of Attica, NY and California. He was a graduate of Attica High School and Northwood University of Michigan....

Anthony "Tony"  Cuttitta

Anthony "Tony" Cuttitta

May 16, 2017

Anthony “Tony” Cuttitta, 67, of Attica passed away on Tuesday May 16, 2017 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born in Sicily on February 17, 1950 to the late Giovanni and Maria (Ardiri) Cuttitta. Tony immigrated to the United States from San Piero Patti, Sicily in 1965. He arrived in NYC, moved to Batavia, NY and...

Stephen J. Mcarthur

Stephen J. Mcarthur

May 16, 2017

Stephen J. McArthur, 71, of Alexander, succumbed to cancer at his home surrounded by his family on May 16, 2017. He was born on October 9, 1945, in Warsaw, NY, to the late John and Margaret (Meeder) McArthur. “Are you ever going to amount to anything?” Many are still searching for an answer to Steve’s favorite question. Steve was truly...

James M. Durkee

James M. Durkee

May 15, 2017

James M. Durkee, 73, of Attica passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2017 with his loving wife by his side. He was born on March 27, 1944 in Buffalo to the late Ray and Emily (Stroka) Durkee. Jim loved to do wood work, especially crafting the clocks that lined the walls of their home where he spent most...

Karen S. Downs

Karen S. Downs

May 14, 2017

Karen S. Downs, 74, of Attica passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2017 with her husband and son by her side. She was born on October 20, 1942 in Kennedy, NY to Doris (Kunkel) and the late Walter Sweatman. In addition to her father, Karen is predeceased by her half-sister Beverly Leach. Karen loved running and cycling. Most...

Muriel Ruth "Merle"  Willard

Muriel Ruth "Merle" Willard

May 5, 2017

Muriel Ruth “Merle” Willard, 92, of Darien Center passed away peacefully at home on Friday May 5, 2017 under the care of hospice and her loving family. She was born in Attica on October 22, 1924 to the late Arthur and Delia (Seufert) Suess. Mrs. Willard is predeceased by her husband Donald E. Willard; brothers Richard, Robert, Irving, Norman and...

Willis R. Teachen

Willis R. Teachen

May 4, 2017

Willis R. Teachen, 92, of Darien Center passed away peacefully on Thursday May 4, 2017. He was born on June 1, 1924 in Bennington to the late Roy and Lena (Schmelzle) Teachen. Willis was a graduate of Alexander Central School, employed by G.L.F. Coop, Batavia Bus Lines, and became a bus driver for Empire Trailways, retiring in 1986. He enjoyed...

Peter C. Rademacher

Peter C. Rademacher

Apr 28, 2017

Peter C. Rademacher, 63, of Attica passed away suddenly at his home on Friday April 28, 2017. He was born on September 19, 1953 in Buffalo to the late Francis and Millicent (Van Yserloo) Rademacher. He is also predeceased by his brother Mark Rademacher. Peter Charles Rademacher, affectionately known as ‘Big Pete’ was the fourth of ten children and grew...

John  D. "Jack"  Mccarthy

John D. "Jack" Mccarthy

Apr 21, 2017

John D. “Jack” McCarthy, 86, of Alexander passed away peacefully on Friday April 21, 2017 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born in Dansville on January 29, 1931 to the late John M. and Ethel (Blausius) McCarthy. In addition to his parents, Jack is predeceased by his brother William Schaff and grandson David McCarthy. Jack was...

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