Obituaries

Beverly Elaine Wise

Beverly Elaine Wise

Mar 28, 2026

Beverly Elaine (Stringham) Wise, 93, passed away on March 28, 2026 at the NYS Veterans Home in Batavia. She was born May 5, 1932, to the late Harold and Freda (Erhardt) Stringham. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, William (Bill) Wise and brother Paul (Pappy) Stringham (Ellen).Bev retired from the Attica Correctional Facility after 26...

Paul V. Murphy

Paul V. Murphy

Sep 22, 2025

Attica- Paul V. Murphy passed away peacefully September 22, 2025, one day shy of his 91 st birthday, at Charlotte House Comfort Care, North Java, NY, not far from the farm where he was born.

He was born September 23, 1934 in Johnsonburg to late Ernest and Mattie (Meyers) Murphy, child number 10 of 12.

Paul is predeceased by his wife Beverly...

Sharon A. Kerr

Sharon A. Kerr

Mar 31, 2026

Varysburg - Sharon A. Kerr, 69 of Varysburg, passed away on Tuesday (March 31, 2026) at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester.Mrs. Kerr was born September 4, 1956 in Brookville, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Homer and Mabel Joanne (Cowan) Dinger.Sharon was a devoted member of Varysburg Valley Gospel Church, where her faith guided both her life and her relationships....

Susan L. Carpenter

Susan L. Carpenter

Mar 31, 2026

Warsaw - Susan L. Carpenter, 71 of Warsaw passed away on Tuesday (March 31, 2026) at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility.Mrs. Carpenter was born November 6, 1954 in Patchogue, New York, a daughter of the late Ralph and Florence (Sequino) Altrui.Susan was a fighter. She contracted MS around the age of 30, but continued to live her life up...

Gary J. Muench

Gary J. Muench

Mar 31, 2026

Alden - Gary J. Muench, 66 of Alden, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday (March 31, 2026) at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo.Gary was born January 1, 1960 in Darien, a son of the late Donald and Susan (Adolf) Muench.He was very active with the Alexander Steam Show where he was a good friend and always willing to lend a hand.Surviving are...

Robert Alan Gogolack

Robert Alan Gogolack

Mar 24, 2026

Attica - Robert Alan Gogolack, 57, of Attica, passed away on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) at his home.Mr. Gogolack was born September 23, 1968 in Lockport, a son of the late Linda (Slater) Gogolack.Robert was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where he served on the security team; and the Attica Rod & Gun Club. He was a...

Todd B. Buckenmeyer

Todd B. Buckenmeyer

Mar 13, 2026

Alexander - Todd B. Buckenmeyer age 41, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2026.Todd was a Dairy Farmer his whole life. He was partners at Valley View Dairy in Alexander with his brother Cory and his Mom.He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his great smile, and his kind soul. He had great loyalty to his family and...

Sue Ellen Brocius

Sue Ellen Brocius

Mar 13, 2026

Buffalo - Sue Ellen Brocius, 62, of Buffalo passed away on Friday (March 13, 2026) at her home under the care of Hospice Buffalo and her loving family.Sue was born December 26, 1963 in East Aurora, a daughter of the late Kenneth Brocius, Sr. and the late Patricia (Mattia) Gwynne.Sue was a fire cracker, and didn't take anything from anyone. She...

Doris A. Lindebauer

Doris A. Lindebauer

Mar 9, 2026

Batavia - Doris A. Lindebauer, 95 of Batavia, formerly of Attica, passed away on Monday (March 9, 2026) at LeRoy Village Green Nursing and Rehabilitation in LeRoy.Mrs. Lindebauer was born June 6, 1930 in Attica a daughter of the late William and Anna (Pfalzer) Lippold.Doris was a past parishioner of St. Vincent's Church in Attica and St. Mary's Church in...

Alexandra M. Curtis

Alexandra M. Curtis

Mar 5, 2026

Alexandra "Sandy" Curtis, age 74 of Wales, NY passed away on March 5, 2026 after a short illness. 

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Douglas Curtis, her parents, Arthur and Otylia Fagowski and her oldest sister, Nancy Sobieniak. 

She is survived by her sisters, Christine (late Donald) Young and Maryann (Lawrence) Labenski. She has many cousins, nieces and nephews who will...

Rita M. Smith

Rita M. Smith

Mar 5, 2026

Cowlesville - Rita M. Smith, 93 of Cowlesville passed away on Thursday (March 5, 2026) at East Side Nursing Home in Warsaw.Mrs. Smith was born November 13, 1932 in Bennington, a daughter of the late Stanley and Marie (Fridman) Zielonka.She was a parishioner of the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bennington and was a member of the Senior Club...

Scott Graff

Scott Graff

Mar 5, 2026

Scott Allan Graff, 71 of Attica, passed away on Thursday (March 5, 2026) at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Scott was born April 23, 1954, in Buffalo, the son of the late Donald Graff and late Annabelle (Keem) Sageman, brother of the late Robin Graff.Scott married the love of his life, Sharon (Victor) Graff, and was a hard worker in...

Joanne B. Almeter

Joanne B. Almeter

Mar 5, 2026

Mrs. Joanne B. Almeter, 2077 Perry Road, North Java. Passed away on March 5, 2026.

She was the wife of William C. Almeter, who died in 1969, and mother of Colleen Almeter who died in 1995.

Surviving are her daughter, Michele (Randal) Ferrino of Orchard Park, two sons, Patrick J. and Shawn (Connie) Almeter of Varysburg, and her two favorite grandsons, Matthew...

Melvin Winkelmam

Melvin Winkelmam

Mar 1, 2026

Melvin H. Winkelman, of Attica, passed away on March 3, 2026 at Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home, Clarence.

He was born on August 20, 1936, in Buffalo. a son of the late Elmer and Elizabeth (Koetsinger) Winkelman, and husband of the late JoAnn (archangel) Winkelman.

He was a proud lifetime member of Plumbers Local 22, dedicating decades of hard work and craftsmanship...

Caroline Basher

Caroline Basher

Feb 27, 2026

Caroline Mary Basher, 76 of Attica, passed away on Friday (February 27, 2026) at Unity Hospital, Rochester, surrounded by the love of her family.Caroline was born February 25, 1950, in Buffalo, a daughter of the late John and Mildred (Moulin) Thering.She retired from a career as a driver for Custom Topsoil, in Buffalo. After retirement Caroline enjoyed being in the outdoors...

Linda K. Tedford

Linda K. Tedford

Feb 27, 2026

Attica - Linda K. Tedford, 75 of Attica, passed away on Friday (February 27, 2026) at LeRoy Village Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Mrs. Tedford was born January 18, 1951 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Elmer and Catherine (Squire) Hull.Linda began her career at Sylvania Electric Products in Batavia until its downsizing and eventual closing. She later dedicated many...

Wayne Peirick

Wayne Peirick

Feb 22, 2026

Wayne M. Peirick, 78, of Bennington, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Wayne was born on September 30, 1947, to the late John and Mary Margaret (Marzolf) Peirick.

He was a lifelong farmer in Bennington, devoted to the land, his cows, and the family farm that meant so much to him. The Peirick...

Johnny E Bender

Johnny E Bender

Feb 21, 2026

Johnny Bender, 57, of Varysburg, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his home.

Johnny was born on February 7, 1969, in Buffalo, to Donald Bender and Rose Marie (Sellers) Lindell.

He was a talented guitarist whose love for music was evident to anyone who heard him play. His guitar was never far from reach. Music wasn't just a hobby -...

Jeffery T Matteson

Jeffery T Matteson

Feb 12, 2026

Jeffery T. Matteson, 70, of Perry, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 peacefully at his home.

Jeff was born on Wednesday, November 9, 1955, in Buffalo, to the late Tracy and Bernadine (Romesser) Matteson. He attended Attica High School and earned an Associate's Degree in Applied Science Electrical Technology from Erie Community College.

...

Lloyd A. Reiner Jr.

Lloyd A. Reiner Jr.

Feb 3, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lloyd A. Reiner Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, who left us peacefully on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on Tuesday, March 30th, 1943, in Buffalo, Lloyd was a cherished resident of Alden. Lloyd dedicated 30 years of his career as...