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Lois C. Pilc

Lois C. Pilc

Nov 6, 2016

Lois C. Pilc, 76, of Varysburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 6, 2016 at her home. She was born on July 30, 1940 to the late John & Gladys (Sherman) Hackett. In addition to her parents, Lois is predeceased by her husband Robert Pilc, brother James Hackett and step-father Don Hume. Lois was a long time employee at Attica...

Paul  "Pappy" Stringham

Paul "Pappy" Stringham

Nov 3, 2016

Paul F. “Pappy” Stringham, 79 of Bennington passed on to better hunting grounds late Tuesday evening November 3, 2016. Paul was an avid outdoorsman and deer hunter. He enjoyed many hunting and fishing trips throughout the country, always with good friends and family. Paul retired in 1999 from The Department of Corrections. During his 32 years of service he achieved...

Richard A. Hanson

Richard A. Hanson

Nov 3, 2016

Richard A. Hanson, 73, of Victor passed away on November 3, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born on November 27, 1942 to the late Emil and Bernita (Kloke) Hanson in Waukon, Iowa where he spent most of his life. Richard is also predeceased by brothers in law; Eddy Knuppe and Gordon Macauley and sister in...

Frances D. "Babe" (Straub)  Hackett

Frances D. "Babe" (Straub) Hackett

Oct 28, 2016

Frances D. “Babe” (Straub) Hackett, 81, passed away on Friday October 28, 2016 at the LeRoy Village Green. She was born in Buffalo on May 29, 1935 to the late Arthur and Marie (Villa) Straub. In addition to her parents, Frances is predeceased by her sister and brother in law Viola (Charlie) Ortolano. Frances received an Associate’s Degree from Genesee...

Robert H. Mattia Jr.

Robert H. Mattia Jr.

Oct 26, 2016

Robert H. “Fuzzy” Mattia Jr., 77 of Wethersfield, passed away on Wednesday October 26, 2016 at Wyoming County Community Skilled Nursing Facility. Fuzzy was born October 5, 1939 in Nunda, the son of the late Robert Sr. and MaryHelen (Moore) Mattia. Fuzzy was a retired sanitary welder for Twinco, where he was instrumental in developing, operating and maintaining production lines...

Staff Sgt Thomas P. Seiler

Staff Sgt Thomas P. Seiler

Oct 12, 2016

Staff SGT Thomas P. Seiler, 48, formally of Attica, New York passed away on Wednesday October 12, 2016 in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. He was born on March 1, 1968 in Buffalo, NY to Raymond and the late Marjorie Ann (O’Donnell) Seiler. Thomas graduated from Attica High School. He was a soldier from the 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade. A...

Laura J. Snyder

Laura J. Snyder

Sep 22, 2016

Laura J. Snyder, 55 of North Java, passed Thursday on September 22, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo. She was born August 8, 1961 in Buffalo, to John (Jane Bennett) Kibler of Chaffee, NY. Mrs. Snyder is preceded in death by a brother Phillip Kibler. Laura graduated from Holland Central School in 1980. She worked as a cook for over...

Arthur "Bruce" Klossner

Arthur "Bruce" Klossner

Sep 21, 2016

Arthur “Bruce” Klossner, 79 of Darien Center, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 21, 2016 at his home. He was born May 21, 1937 in Batavia, to the late William (Bernice Yates) Klossner. Mr. Klossner is preceded in death by a brother Alson Klossner. Mr. Klossner worked for United Airlines in Buffalo for 36 years. He traveled extensively with his...

Janet  M. Kelsey

Janet M. Kelsey

Sep 8, 2016

Janet M. Kelsey, 82, of Alexander passed away Thursday September 8th surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 29, 1934 of the late Charles and Lila (Dutton) McNall in Depew NY. She is predeceased by 2 sisters, Evelyn (Joseph) Kane and Audrey (Walter) Brooks, and a brother, James (Jean) McNall. Janet was a 1952 graduate of Alexander Central...

Patricia  A. Sondericker

Patricia A. Sondericker

Sep 7, 2016

Patricia A. Sondericker, 74, of Attica passed away on Wednesday September 7, 2016. She was born September 22, 1941 in Attica Center on Cascade Road, in the house where she was raised, to the late Lester and Carol (Nichols) Gephart. Mrs. Sondericker is preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. Sondericker; a brother William Gephart; two sisters Virginia Joy...

Kristi  Nicole Ellis

Kristi Nicole Ellis

Sep 1, 2016

Kristi Nicole Ellis, 32, of Strykersville passed away at her home on Thursday, September 1, 2016. She was born March 19, 1984. She is the loving daughter of Sissy (Florence) Yott and Steven Ellis. There will be no prior calling hours. An 11:30 AM Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Johnsonburg Cemetery on Centerline Road...

Thomas  J. Kendall

Thomas J. Kendall

Aug 30, 2016

Thomas J. Kendall, 56 of Corfu, passed away at Buffalo General Hospital on Wednesday August 30, 2016. He was born June 13, 1960 in Batavia, NY to the late Arthur H. Jr. and Elaine (Tesnow) Kendall. Mr. Kendall was an Assistant Manager at Twilight Meadows Restaurant and was also a cook at Chestnut Hill Golf Club in Darien. Tom was...

Jeannette Kriner

Jeannette Kriner

Aug 25, 2016

Jeannette Kriner, 93, of Linden, NY passed away on August 25, 2016 with her family by her side at Brothers of Mercy in Clarence. She was born on August 1, 1923 in Batavia to the late Howard and Rena “Irene” (Hale) Tooley and spent her formative years in Oakfield, NY. She is predeceased by her husband Alden “Bob” Kriner who...

Mildred C.  George

Mildred C. George

Aug 23, 2016

Mildred C. George, 93, formally of Sheldon, NY passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday August 23, 2016 at Pines Health Care in Machias. She was born November 2, 1922 in Strykersville, NY to the late Raymond and Bernadine (Petz) Schiltz. Mrs. George is preceded in death by her husband Francis L. George; son Lawrence George; granddaughter Pam Roth;...

Frederick W. Roll   Iii

Frederick W. Roll Iii

Aug 3, 2016

Frederick W. Roll III, 60, passed away on August 3, 2016 at his home in Attica surrounded by his family. He was born in Buffalo to the late Frederick Roll II and Marianne (Schnell) Roll. He is predeceased by his wife Shelly Roll and brother Dennis Curry. Fred grew up on Bailey in Cowlesville. He attended Attica school, GCC, and...

Gordon  A.  Gluck

Gordon A. Gluck

Jul 31, 2016

Gordon A. Gluck, 90, of Batavia passed away on Sunday July 31, 2016 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Batavia on October 15, 1925 to the late Fred and Hazel (Greene) Gluck. He is predeceased by his wife Naomi (Roth) Gluck. Gordon was a United States Army WWII Veteran. He and his wife spent the winters...

Ruth W. Lange

Ruth W. Lange

Jul 20, 2016

Ruth W. Lange, 89, of Attica, died peacefully on July 20, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 30, 1926, in Greigsville, NY, to the late Chauncey and Evelyn Barrett Wellman. Mrs. Lange is preceded in death by her husband, Norman Kilian Lange, who died May 24, 1996; brother, Donald Wellman; along with a sister- and brother-in-law,...

Hans J. Boxler Sr.

Hans J. Boxler Sr.

Jul 18, 2016

Hans J. Boxler, Sr., of Varysburg passed away unexpectedly on Sunday (July 18, 2016) at the age of 81. He was born May 15, 1935, in Buffalo, a son of the late Joseph and Lea (Jäeggi) Boxler. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his son John Boxler; daughter-in-law Debra Boxler and sisters Gretchen Praller and Mary Boxler....

Herman J. Miller

Herman J. Miller

Jul 14, 2016

Herman J. Miller, 84 of North Java, passed peacefully on July 14, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo. He was born February 21, 1932 in Sheldon to the late Catherine (Collier) Miller. Mr. Miller is preceded in death by two sons David and Gregory Miller; granddaughter Randall Miller; along with nine siblings. Mr. Miller was a combat Veteran that served...

Elsie Jane  Nowicki

Elsie Jane Nowicki

Jul 6, 2016

Elsie Jane Nowicki, 71, of Varysburg passed away on Wednesday July 6, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo. She was born on April 23, 1945 in Buffalo to the late Andrew and Lucille (Blakeslee) Klee. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her beloved husband Nelson H. Nowicki Sr.; siblings Alberta Radder, Richard Klee, Fredrick Klee and Ellsworth...

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