Barbara J. Van Son
Aug 21, 2020
Barbara J. (Switzer) Van Son, 73 of Attica, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 21, 2020 while vacationing with family. Barb was born January 25, 1947 to the late Bernard (Evelyn Ward) Switzer. She is also preceded in death by sisters Shirley Weatherbee, Patricia Van Son and brother Melvin Switzer, all who she dearly missed. Barb was an Attica famous...
Kathleen Head
Aug 6, 2020
Kathleen (Kennedy) Head, 75, of Bennington, NY passed away at home on Thursday, August 6th, 2020 from pancreatic cancer. She was the daughter of the late John and Marion Kennedy. She loved being outdoors on her farm, at her cottage, playing with her grandchildren, chocolate chip cookies, berry pie and beating her children at Jeopardy. Kathleen was a beloved mother...
Lester G. Burr
Aug 6, 2020
Lester G. Burr, 97 of Attica, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born in Orangeville, NY on September 17, 1922 to the late Carl (Elsie Eck) Burr. Lester was a World War II Veteran who served in the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. He retired from Batavia...
Allen M. Stalker
Aug 2, 2020
Allen M. Stalker, 74 of Alexander, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2020. He is predeceased by his loving wife Joan Stalker, son David Sheffield, mother Alice Taggart, sisters Charlotte, Cathy, Donna and brother Gerry Stalker. Allen was a woodworker/craftsman, he enjoyed refurbishing furniture for family and friends. He also enjoyed “tinkering” in the garage. Allen is survived by his...
William "Bill" Woika
Aug 2, 2020
William “Bill” Woika, 85 of Attica, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Rochester. He was born in Winona, Minnesota on February 28, 1935 to the late Joseph Woika and Laura (Kersch) Fraser. Bill was a proud US Army Veteran and NYS Corrections retiree of 25 years. He...
Barbara J. Perry
Jul 29, 2020
Barbara J. Perry, 46 of Strykersville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. She was born June 24, 1974 in Buffalo; to Nicholas A. (Donna T. Conrad) Perry of Strykersville. Barbara cared about people and she was always there to help anyone in need. Along with her parents Barbara is survived by eight siblings, Theresa (Steven) Bernard of Arcade;...
Elmer J. Heiman
Jul 26, 2020
Elmer J. Heiman, 92 of Darien Center, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at United Memorial Medical Center with his children by his side. Elmer was born May 3, 1928 at home to the late Walter (Lillian Bierline) Heimann. He is preceded in death by brothers Richard and George Heimann, sisters Irene Hahn, Marie...
Jeanne Marie Saraceni
Jul 16, 2020
Selfless, loving, strong-willed, always smiling – Thursday, July 16, 2020, Jeanne Marie Saraceni, 61 of Taylors, South Carolina, died after a long battle with liver failure while camping with family in Beckley, West Virginia. Despite her illness, Jeanne lived her life fully as proud Mom, Grandma, sister and friend. Born in 1959, Jeanne now rests with parents, Duane (Dean) and...
Lester E. "Piker" Gephart
Jun 29, 2020
Lester E. “Piker” Gephart, 83 of Lockport, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born January 10, 1937 in Attica, to the late Lester A. (Carol Nichols) Gephart. He is preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth (Kreutter) Gephart, daughter Rose Mary Gephart, son-in-law Donald Lawrence, brother William Gephart, sisters Doris Sonricker, Virginia Joy...
Alexander Toth Jr.
Jun 27, 2020
Alexander Toth Jr age 74 of Attica, NY died June 27, 2020 at Millard Suburban Hospital, Williamsville, New York after a long battle with cancer. He was born October 3, 1945 to Alex and Elizabeth (Slak) Toth in Washington Pennsylvania. He is preceded in death by his parents and Brother John Toth. Best friend and fellow hunter Mike Bowerman, He...
Judy A. Wolf
Jun 27, 2020
Judy A. Wolf, 62 of Attica, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2020. She was born August 27, 1957 in Batavia, to the late Richard (Glenda Schmidt) Wolf. Judy worked at P.W. Minor in Batavia until it closed and then went on to work at Great Batch in Alden. She loved her draft horses and her dogs. She is...
Lorraine (Nee Jerger) Schurr
Jun 23, 2020
Lorraine (nee Jerger) Schurr, Age 96, of North Fort Myers, Florida and Attica passed away on June 23, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late William Schurr. The dearest mother of the late Kathy (Michael) Dominick, William Jr. (Tonigail), Karen (Tony) Orlando, John (Brenda); loving grandmother of ten and sixteen great-grandchildren. There will be no prior visitation. A...
Earl L. Geer
Jun 22, 2020
Earl L. Geer, 84 of Alexander, passed away (not from COVID – 19) on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. He was born February 2, 1936 in Alexander, to the late Howard (Marion Lance) Geer. He is preceded in death by brother Norris (Lois A.) Geer and sister Doris (Stuart) Phillips; brothers-in-law George Murphy and Henry Kelver....
Emerson Harry Holden
Jun 17, 2020
Emerson Harry Holden, 78, a former resident of Attica passed away on June 17, 2020 at his home in Long Beach, California. Emerson was born on November 28, 1941 in Kenmore, NY. The son of the late Ernest and Grace Holden. He lived in the Attica area and served in the United States Army before moving to Long Beach, CA,...
Ruth H. Hopkins
Jun 16, 2020
Ruth H. Hopkins, 93 of Bennington, passed away while under the care of her children on June 16, 2020. She was born on September 9, 1926 in Buffalo to the late Frank (Marie Nowak) Forkl. Ruth is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 72 years Warner E. Hopkins (2019); siblings, Mary Hastreiter, Pauline Forkl, Frank Forkl, Francis (Viola)...
Richard L. Stempkowski
Jun 9, 2020
Richard L. Stempkowski, 80 of Perry, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville. He was born on April 24, 1940 in Lancaster to the late Leo (Dorothy Kryszewski) Stempkowski. He is preceded in death by his wife Joan (Skapik) Stempkowski, daughters Donna Flick and Bonnie Celano. Richard owned and operated S&S Trucking in Buffalo. He...
Nancy A. Boss
Jun 1, 2020
Nancy A. Boss, 84 of Attica, passed away peacefully June 1, 2020 at Friendly Home in Rochester. She was born in Batavia, on September 29, 1935 to the late Burton (Dorothy Waite) Lewis. She is preceded in death by a sister Patricia Treat and brother-in-law Clarence Rich. Mrs. Boss worked for many years at George King Boss Insurance Agency. She...
Florence C Merle
Jun 1, 2020
Florence C. Merle, 105 of Attica, passed away peacefully Monday, June 1, 2020 at Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw. She was born on September 28, 1914 in Warsaw to the late Mark (Ruth Cox) Chamberlain. Mrs. Merle is preceded in death by her husband Arthur E. Merle June 19, 1995; daughter-in-law Julie Merle; siblings Carrie (Richard) Smith, Agnes...
David J. Mccabe
May 25, 2020
David J. McCabe, 68 of Bennington, NY, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 15, 1951 to the late Carlton and Dorothy McCabe. He is survived by his beloved wife Peggy, and was the loving father of Kelly (Joe) Beck and Colleen (Chris) King, and grandfather to Madelyn, William, Jackson, Evelyn,...
Gloria M. Burek
May 24, 2020
Gloria M. Burek, 90, of Cowlesville, NY, passed May 24, 2020. Gloria was born to William Nowakowski and Martha Kozubska, January 6, 1930, in Buffalo, New York. She married Edward P. in 1947, and they lived together in Cowlesville, New York. Together they raised 7 children. She leaves as her legacy 7 children: Edward P. Burek, Catherine A (Keith) Gildner,...
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