Obituaries

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...

Mildred "Millie" Schwab

Mildred "Millie" Schwab

Jun 10, 2014

Mildred “Millie” Schwab, 86, of Batavia passed away on Tuesday June 10, 2014 at LeRoy Village Green. She was born on July 7, 1927 in Sheldon to the late Andrew and Julia (Becker) Almeter. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard M. Schwab and sister Dorothy Downing. Millie will be remembered for many things by many people; among...

Donald E. Roche

Donald E. Roche

Jun 10, 2014

Donald E. Roche, 82 of North Java passed away on Tuesday June 10, 2014 at Wyoming County Community Hospital. He was born on July 20, 1931 in North Java to the late Charles (Alice Schier) Roche. Donald is preceded in death by his brothers Francis, Robert, Vincent Roche; sister Florence Bauer. Mr. Roche was a Councilman for Wyoming County. He...

Shirley R. Cramer

Shirley R. Cramer

May 29, 2014

Shirley R. Cramer, 84 of Attica, passed away on Thursday May 29, 2014 at home. She was born December 29, 1929 in Pembroke to the late Alvin (May Arnold) Mellenthin. Mrs. Cramer is preceded in death by her husband Robert Cramer; daughter Roberta Cramer Dennis; brothers Allan, Norwood, Earl and Arnold; sisters Carol and Arlene. Mrs. Cramer was the valedictorian...

Kelly  G. Glor

Kelly G. Glor

May 28, 2014

Kelly G. Glor, 42, of Attica, passed away on Wednesday May 28, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on June 16, 1971 in Warsaw to Dustin Glor of Amherst and Janice LaWall of Attica. Kelly loved riding motorcycles and The Buffalo Bills. Along with his parents he is survived by his fiancé Christine Emmick of Attica; daughters,...

Sharron Ann Lapp

Sharron Ann Lapp

May 24, 2014

Sharron Ann Lapp, 74 of Attica, passed away on Saturday May 24, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born on February 16, 1940 in Batavia to the late Kenneth (Esther Landis) Jennings. Sharron is preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Lapp who died in 1993, step daughter Roberta and a brother Donald Jennings. Sharron was...

Raymond C. Southard

Raymond C. Southard

May 23, 2014

Raymond C. Southard, 85, formerly of Attica, went to live with the Lord on Friday May 23, 2014 at the NYS Veterans Home in Batavia. He was born on April 13, 1929 in Utica, NY to the late George and Florence (Smith) Southard. Ray was devoted to his family and friends. He lived in Attica for close to 40 years...

Donald  A.  Smith

Donald A. Smith

May 14, 2014

Donald A. Smith, 91, of the Manor House, Batavia (formerly of Alexander) passed away Wednesday (May 14, 2014) at the United Memorial Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born on August 18, 1922, in East Syracuse, the son of Arthur and Ida (Bethka) Smith. After graduating from East Syracuse High School Donald entered the 8th Air Force, 305th...

Arthur Ray Travis

Arthur Ray Travis

May 12, 2014

Arthur Ray Travis, 92, passed away on May 12, 2014. He was born on December 22, 1921 in Elmira Heights, NY to the late Floyd and Leona Travis. Arthur married Doris Bauer on August 25, 1943 and enjoyed 55 years of marriage until Doris passed away in 1998. He is also preceded in death by his son Arthur Travis Jr....

H. Calvin Whitmore

H. Calvin Whitmore

May 12, 2014

H. Calvin Whitmore, 80 of Alexander, passed away on Monday May 12, 2014 at his home. He was born on June 28, 1933 in Gouverneur, NY to the late Howard (Gladys Grant) Whitmore. Mr. Whitmore is preceded in death by two sisters Clela Estes and Elnina Bates. Mr. Whitmore owned and operated Top Notch Manor Farm in Adams Center, NY...

Timothy Jay Hensen

Timothy Jay Hensen

May 12, 2014

Timothy Jay Hensen, 57, of Cowlesville passed away on Monday May 12, 2014 at his home. He was born September 27, 1956 in Buffalo, NY to the late Donald E. Hensen (Virginia M. Killian) Hensen. Mr. Hensen was a member of the United Church of Christ. Timothy is survived by a brother Craig (Kathleen) Hensen and a sister Donna Bischoff...

Mary  B. Joose

Mary B. Joose

May 11, 2014

Mary B. Joose, 63 of Attica, passed away on Sunday May 11, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on October 12, 1950 in Batavia to the late Raymond Beitz Sr. and Leona (Knauber) Beitz of Attica. Mrs. Joose was retired from Attica high school where she was the School Nurse for many years. She enjoyed gardening, sewing...

Anna  May  Hersee

Anna May Hersee

May 8, 2014

Anna May Hersee, 90, of East Bethany passed away peacefully on Thursday May 8, 2014 at her residence. She was born on March 27, 1924 in Clarence Center to the late Clyde (Magdalena) Knapp. Mrs. Hersee was a long time member of East Bethany Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her late husband Maurice who preceded her in death...

Marion M.  Price

Marion M. Price

May 3, 2014

Marion M. Price, 93, of Varysburg passed away on Saturday May 3, 2014 at Buffalo General Hospital. She was born April 8, 1921 in Buffalo to the late Wilbur E. (Jean) Getz. Marion worked at Motorola in Arcade NY. She loved all animals in general and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and taking cruises all over the world. Marion is survived...

Rose P.  Broecker

Rose P. Broecker

Apr 30, 2014

Rose P. Broecker, 72, of Attica passed away on Wednesday April 30, 2014 at her home. She was born on October 7, 1941 in Buffalo to the late John (Josephine) Winkowski. She was a member of the former St. Vincent’s Church in Attica. Rose was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Broecker. Mrs. Broecker is survived by her son...

L.  Bernard Stedman

L. Bernard Stedman

Apr 29, 2014

L. Bernard Stedman, 85, a lifelong dairy farmer of Attica, passed away peacefully on April 29th, 2014. He was born March 20th, 1929 in Attica, NY. He was the husband of the late Winifred Stedman and the son of the late Leo J. and Minna (Marley) Stedman. He had a great love for horses and agriculture that he enjoyed sharing...

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