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William  Beck

William Beck

Sep 18, 2014

William Beck, 69 of Attica, passed away on Thursday September 18, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born June 4, 1945 in Attica to the late Albert (Frances Peuckert) Beck Sr.. Mr. Beck is preceded in death by his siblings Peter and Edward Beck; Lynn Kammerer. William Beck touched the lives, homes and businesses of many people...

Dean Bedient Sr.

Dean Bedient Sr.

Sep 11, 2014

Dean Bedient Sr., 78 of Wyoming, passed away on Thursday September 11, 2014 at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born May 13, 1936 in Painted Post, NY to the late Clayton Tetor and the late Loua (Bedient) Lewis. Dean is preceded in death by siblings John Lewis, Judy Baker, Marylou Coryea and Beverly Tetor. Mr. Bedient was a United States...

Carlia A. Yarington

Carlia A. Yarington

Aug 22, 2014

Carlia A. Yarington, 72 of Medina passed away on Friday August 22, 2014 at Orchard Manor in Medina. She was born December 16, 1941 to the late Peter (Estelle Konieczka) Bystrak. A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday August 27, 2014 at Sts. Joachim & Anne Parish 50 East Ave. Attica, NY 14011. In lieu...

Robert  W. Dwight

Robert W. Dwight

Aug 21, 2014

Robert W. Dwight, 96 of North Java, passed away Thursday August 21, 2014 at Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw. He was born April 22, 1918 in Brooklyn to the late Lester (Fannie) Dwight. He is preceded in death by a sister Ruth Ritter. Bob loved his cat Boots. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service 11:00 AM...

Tessacca T. Tundo

Tessacca T. Tundo

Aug 14, 2014

Tessacca T. Tundo, 26 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday August 14, 2014. She was born August 3, 1988 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, to Timothy (Genienne) Tundo of E. Bethany and Jilleen (Richard) Schoonover of E. Bethany. Tessacca enjoyed swimming and music especially the Beatles. She loved her dog Chichi. Along with her parents she is survived by her daughter...

Sherwood J. Garigen

Sherwood J. Garigen

Aug 13, 2014

Sherwood J. Garigen, 104 of Darien Center, passed away on Wednesday August 13, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born January 10, 1910 in Darien to the late John (Anna Ortner) Garigen. Mr. Garigen is preceded in death by his beloved wife Ruth (Schmelzle) Garigen; son Allen, daughter Lu Ann Lapp; brother James; sisters Marie Marzoff...

Robert  Vanburen

Robert Vanburen

Aug 8, 2014

Robert VanBuren, 94 of Rochester passed away peacefully August 8, 2014 at St. Ann’s Home in Rochester. He was born July 3, 1920 in Albany to the late Cornelius (Blanche Kaplan) VanBuren. Mr. VanBuren is preceded in death by his first wife Mary Jane (Benion) VanBuren and his second wife Betty (Beaver) Hardie VanBuren. Mr. VanBuren was a World War...

John "Jack" Edward Ostertag

John "Jack" Edward Ostertag

Aug 5, 2014

John "Jack" Edward Ostertag, 87, of Attica, NY, went to heaven Tuesday August 5, 2014. He was born to the late Ted and Alice Ostertag, October 21, 1926, in Attica and was married to the late Jean Zinke Ostertag. Jack and Jean had ten children: Suzanne, Jacque, Nancy, Mary, Jeanne, John, Bettie, Mark, Robin, and the late Patricia. He was...

Ralph E. Mucher Jr.

Ralph E. Mucher Jr.

Aug 2, 2014

Ralph E. Mucher Jr., 79, of Attica passed away August 2, 2014. He was born August 18, 1934 in Atlantic City, NJ to the late Ralph E. (Esther Cake) Mucher Sr. Mr. Mucher retired as contractor of Mucher Erectors in Warsaw. He was a member of the Attica Town Board, the Attica Lions Club, and the Attica Golf Club. He...

Lillian V. Reynolds

Lillian V. Reynolds

Jul 31, 2014

Lillian V. Reynolds, 97 of Cheektowaga, passed away on Thursday July 31, 2014 at Elderwood Nursing Home. She was born December 2, 1916 in Henry, WV to the late Austin (Nellie) Jack. She is preceded in death by her husband Wesley L. Reynolds, son Norman Reynolds, brother Robert Jack and sister Evelyn Krzyanowski. Lillian worked at Warsaw Knitting Mill for...

Jennie H. Kaczmarek

Jennie H. Kaczmarek

Jul 30, 2014

Jennie H. Kaczmarek, 89, of Johnsburg passed away on Wednesday July 30, 2014 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born January 14, 1925 in Buffalo to the late Bronislaus (Mary Napora) Zymowski. Jennie is preceded in death by her husband Raymond Kaczmarek; son Daniel Vincent Kaczmarek; brother Chester Zymowski and sister Sophie Muniak. Mrs Kaczmarek was a dietary assistant at...

Carolyn J. Ross

Carolyn J. Ross

Jul 26, 2014

Carolyn J. Ross, 85 of Attica, passed away on Saturday July 26, 2014 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. She was born March 13, 1929 in Meadville, PA to the late Clarence (Virginia Faulkner) Johnson. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband James D. Ross who passed away on February 11, 2010. Mrs. Ross was a member of...

John O. Block

John O. Block

Jul 24, 2014

John O. Block, 73, of Delevan passed away July 24, 2014 at Mercy Hospital. He was born July 17, 1941 in Buffalo to the late Owen (Edith DeVine) Block. Mr. Block was a retired Correction Lieutenant for the Attica Correctional Facility. He was a member of the Genesee Valley Antique Tractor Club and the Holland Rod & Gun Club. John...

Emma R. Walker

Emma R. Walker

Jul 22, 2014

Emma R. Walker, 101, of Clarence, formerly of Attica, passed away Tuesday July 22, 2014 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. She was born on August 13, 1912 in Buffalo to the late Rudolph (Emma Mier) Broeneman. Emma is preceded in death by her husband John Walker and brother John Broeneman. Mrs. Walker was a stay at home mom and housewife...

Ruth "Ruthie" Ann Kriger

Ruth "Ruthie" Ann Kriger

Jul 9, 2014

Ruth “Ruthie” Ann Kriger, 60 of Batavia, formerly of Attica, passed away on Wednesday July 9, 2014 at Highland Hospital in Rochester. She was born on January 29, 1954 in Batavia to the late LaVerne Kriger and the late Gladys (Erhardt) Miller. She is preceded in death by brothers Robert and Richard Kriger. Ruthie was a member of the Red...

H. Lee Swezey

H. Lee Swezey

Jul 4, 2014

H. Lee Swezey, 59 of Attica, passed away on Friday July 4, 2014 in Morris, PA. He was born on April 1, 1955 in Batavia, to the late Harry H. (Lulubelle Finch) Swezey. Lee is preceded in death by two sisters Judy Lynn Swezey; Cynthia Strang; and a nephew Ted Strang. Lee worked in marketing and set up different displays...

Ryan M. English

Ryan M. English

Jun 28, 2014

Ryan M. English, 23 of Attica, passed away on Saturday June 28, 2014 at his residence. He was born on November 1, 1990 in Batavia to Brian P. English of Corfu and Sandra J. (Twardowski) English of Attica. Ryan worked for Links at Ivy Ridge in Akron. He loved spending time with his son Noah and his family. Ryan is...

Bradley J. Wolcott

Bradley J. Wolcott

Jun 27, 2014

Bradley J. Wolcott, 47 of Dale, passed away on Friday June 27, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born on April 28, 1967 in Batavia to Douglas M. (Charlotte Abrahamsen) Wolcott of Dale. Brad worked as an Industrial Training Supervisor at Attica Correctional Facility and had 20 years with New York State Dept of Corrections. He was...

Michael E. Smart

Michael E. Smart

Jun 26, 2014

Michael E. Smart, 44, of Attica passed away on Thursday June 26, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on March 2, 1970 in Batavia to Robert (Lucilie Wilder) Smart of Texas. He is preceded in death by his father-in-law Robert Ahl. Michael was a 1988 Batavia High School graduate. He was extremely proud of being elected Town...

Sidney P. Merkle

Sidney P. Merkle

Jun 18, 2014

Sidney P. Merkle, 77, of Batavia passed away on Wednesday June 18, 2014 at New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. He was born October 7, 1936 in Attica to the late Elton and Evelyn (Greene) Merkle. Donald is preceded in death by his brother Doug Merkle. Sidney was a United States Army Veteran and later worked as a Safety...

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