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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...

Paul R. Janes

Paul R. Janes

Jun 14, 2016

Paul R. Janes, 78, of Attica passed away on Tuesday June 14, 2016 at the Garden View Senior Center in LeRoy surrounded by his family and caregivers. He was born on October 27, 1937 in Warsaw to the late Ralph and Lois (Standish) Janes. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary (Kirby) Janes. Paul attended Canisius College prior...

Ann K. Colton

Ann K. Colton

May 23, 2016

Ann K. Colton, 80, of Attica passed peacefully on May 23, 2016 at Wyoming County Community Hospital. She was born November 20, 1935 in Batavia to the late Chauncey S. (Catharine Cornwell) Kibbe. Mrs. Colton is preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles M. Colton who passed in 2013; niece Kelly Colton. Ann was a longtime member of the...

Barbara  J. (Burr) Gill

Barbara J. (Burr) Gill

May 21, 2016

Barbara J. (Burr) Gill, 75, of Attica passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Medina Memorial Hospital. She was born to the late Clyde Burr and Elizabeth Burr on December 11, 1940. She was the devoted wife of 40 years to the late Dennis L. Gill married on October 6, 1962. Barbara was a graduate of Attica High School...

Gayle  Dianne  Price

Gayle Dianne Price

May 12, 2016

Gayle Dianne Price, 68, of the Buffalo Mobile Home Park in Varysburg, NY died at Buffalo General Hospital on May 12, 2016 after a short illness. She was born February 11, 1948 to the late Marion M. (Nee Getz) and Robert W. Price. Gayle graduated high school in 1965 from Kenmore West. Following her high school graduation she obtained a...

Barbara Jean Priest Shreder

Barbara Jean Priest Shreder

May 9, 2016

Barbara Jean Priest Shreder, 87, of Attica, went to her heavenly reward on Monday May 9, 2016. She was born in Dannemora, NY on May 29, 1928 to the late Charles and Jean (Stewart) Priest and is the sister of the late Robert Priest. “Babe” was the loving wife of Robert “Peanuts” Shreder for 63 years. She was the devoted...

Joyce Reed Woika

Joyce Reed Woika

May 2, 2016

Joyce Reed Woika, 80, of Bennington passed away on Monday May 2, 2016 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born in Plattsburgh, NY on March 15, 1936 to the late Richard and Florence (Monroe) Reed. In addition to her parents, Joyce is predeceased by her daughter Cherylynn Van Nostrand Lounsberry; sisters Geraldine (Douglas) Palmer, Marilyn (Emil)...

George  W.  Orzeszek

George W. Orzeszek

Apr 30, 2016

George W. Orzeszek, 86, of Darien Center passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday April 30, 2016 at Millard Fillmore Hospital in Amherst. He was born on April 3, 1930 in Buffalo to the late Steven and Henrietta (Pieper) Orzeszek. George served his country for both The United States Army and United States Navy. He was a member of...

Laura L. Orzeszek

Laura L. Orzeszek

Apr 30, 2016

Laura L. Orzeszek, 47, of Darien Center passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday April 30, 2016. She was born on May 17, 1968 in Canton, NY to the late George Orzeszek and Marilyn (Zimmerer) Orzeszek of Darien Center. Laura graduated from Alexander High School in 1987 and received her Associates Degree from both Genesee Community College and Bryant...

Norman  J. Snyder

Norman J. Snyder

Apr 28, 2016

Norman J. Snyder, 78, of Alexander passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester on April 28, 2016 due to complications resulting from a fall at his Alexander farm. He was born on May 14, 1937 in Crittenden, NY to the late Casper “Jim” and Josephine (Hendricks) Snyder. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife Elsie...

Carla J.  Wright

Carla J. Wright

Apr 20, 2016

Carla J. Wright, 47, of Alexander, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 20, 2016 in Attica. She was born on December 29, 1968 in Batavia, NY to Joseph (Diane) L. Bridge of Elba and Joyce E. Smith of Aliquippa, PA. Carla was a member of the Alexander Fire Department and the Beachhead Veterans Club. She was a Medic at the...

Edwin F.  Helak

Edwin F. Helak

Apr 7, 2016

Edwin F. Helak, 68, of Attica passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday April 7, 2016. He was born on March 31, 1948 in Buffalo to the late Florian and Joan (Kisiel) Helak. Edwin was a member of the US Marine Corps and a retired Corrections officer of 30 years from Attica Correctional Facility. He was a graduate of...

Arthur J.  Buckley Iv

Arthur J. Buckley Iv

Apr 4, 2016

Arthur J. Buckley IV, 62, passed away at his home in Bennington on April 4, 2016. He was born on June 3, 1953 in Glens Falls, NY to the late Arthur J. Buckley III and Joyce (Mattison) Buckley. Art was an “AICP” certified planner for the County of Wyoming. He loved auto racing, hunting, fishing and archery. Being outside with...

James G. Hess

James G. Hess

Mar 31, 2016

James G. Hess, 58, passed away Thursday March 31, 2016. He was born in Batavia on May 19, 1957 to Robert B. Hess of Batavia and the late Beverly (Shadbolt) Hess. J im is a graduate of Alexander Central and Genesee Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He just recently retired from the Town of Alexander where...

Joseph C. Skawienski

Joseph C. Skawienski

Mar 31, 2016

Joseph C. Skawienski, of Varysburg, a loving husband, father, grandfather and retired dairy farmer passed away at Wyoming County Community Hospital on Thursday March 31, 2016 at the age of 86. Joe (Jr. as he was called by some) was born in Orange County, New York in his boyhood and later his house on the family farm, in the village...

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