Obituaries

Nancy  J.  Dembowski

Nancy J. Dembowski

Oct 25, 2020

Nancy J. Dembowski, 73 of Varysburg, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2020. She was born May 30, 1947 in Batavia to the late Lester T. (Betty J. Hart) Andrews. She is preceded in death by her husband Bernard Dembowski II. Nancy worked for many years at Wyoming County Community Hospital. She was an extremely kind, sweet woman. Her door was...

Nancy  L. Beck

Nancy L. Beck

Oct 23, 2020

Nancy L. Beck, 82 of Attica, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, October 23, 2020 at home. She was born June 10, 1938 in Erie, PA to the late Vincent (Elizabeth Fromknecht) Trapp. She is preceded in death by son Tony Beck and sister Marjorie Parker. Mrs. Beck enjoyed spending time at Stevens Memorial Community...

Jean E. George

Jean E. George

Oct 22, 2020

Jean E. George passed away at the age of 95 in her sleep on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at her home in Attica, NY. She was a very loving wife and mother who used her nurses training to raise her five children and care for her husband who suffered from Lou Gehrig’s disease. Jean was born on January 18, 1925...

Kris E. Meyer

Kris E. Meyer

Oct 21, 2020

Kris E. Meyer, 41 of Varysburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw after a lengthy illness. He was born December 5, 1978 in Buffalo to Dennis (Brenda Metz) Meyer of Varysburg. Kris worked alongside his family at Meyer Dairy Farms, LLC and loved taking care of the calves. He enjoyed...

Gerald "Jerry" Fischer

Gerald "Jerry" Fischer

Oct 11, 2020

Gerald “Jerry” Fischer, 82, of Darien Center, was peacefully welcomed in to Heaven on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Jerry was born on October 23, 1937 in Wharton Township, PA., a son of the late Clem and Edna (Lake) Fischer. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 58 years; (Henrietta) Ann Fischer and a grandchild. He is survived by his brother;...

James  A. Hoy Sr.

James A. Hoy Sr.

Oct 11, 2020

James A. Hoy Sr. 86 of Bennington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw. He was born July 10, 1934 in Cheektowaga, to the late Harry (Edna Warsitz) Hoy Sr. He is preceded in death by a brother Harry Hoy Jr. and sister Marcia Linsey. Mr. Hoy is a United...

Cindy Fugle

Cindy Fugle

Oct 8, 2020

Cindy Fugle 5/23/64 - 10/8/20. On October 8th, 2020 we unexpectedly lost our beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Cindy (Walsh/Perry) Fugle, 56, of Varysburg, New York, has joined her brother “Peach” Robert Walsh Jr. in Heaven. After a strong battle with Cancer she succumbed to complications that followed while in the hospital. Cindy put her love for...

Samuel  E. Williams

Samuel E. Williams

Sep 27, 2020

Samuel E. Williams, 72, of Corfu, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020. He was born August 27, 1948 in Buffalo to the late Melvin (Hester Neff) Williams. Sam is preceded in death by his wife Deborah (Powell) Williams and brother-in-law William Bruggman. Sam was a United States Navy Veteran. He worked as a civilian at Albion and Attica State...

Peter J. "Pj" Davis Ii

Peter J. "Pj" Davis Ii

Sep 27, 2020

Peter J. “PJ” Davis II, 47 of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020. He was born April 30, 1973 in Warsaw to the late Peter J. Davis and Patricia Ward. He is preceded in death by sister Lezlie Nearhood and niece Racheal Houlihan. PJ was a hard worker that loved to tinker. He was a very nice person...

Zachary A. Pope

Zachary A. Pope

Sep 26, 2020

Zachary A. Pope, 54 of Attica, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020. He was born January 4, 1966 in Batavia to Janice (Michael) Beedham of Attica and the late David Pope. Zach was an avid Buffalo Bills and NASCAR Fan, he enjoyed playing Euchre, and had an infectious laugh. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and...

Douglas D. Baker

Douglas D. Baker

Sep 23, 2020

Douglas D. Baker of Attica passed away September 23, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease at the age of 78. He was born in Alexander, NY, January 5, 1942. He is the son of the late Charles and Emma (Hemaline) Baker. Doug is survived by his loving sisters; Gail Richley of Batavia and Patricia Smith of Orangeville; brothers,...

Dorothy  Perl

Dorothy Perl

Sep 12, 2020

Dorothy Perl, age 93, of Sheldon, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday September 12, 2020. She was born in Orchard Park, NY on November 19, 1926 a daughter of Edward and Emma (Theil) Benz. Dorothy and her husband, the late Bernard Perl, were partners in their family farm. She cherished her family and enjoyed every minute spent with her grandchildren...

Kenneth  L. Goodman

Kenneth L. Goodman

Aug 31, 2020

Kenneth L. Goodman of Alexander, passed away August 31, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Alexander on September 25, 1933, the son of the late Harold & Joy (Wight) Goodman. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Susan (Green) Goodman; son Leslie A. Goodman, and daughter-in-law, Mary Goodman. He is survived...

Kathy E. Koers

Kathy E. Koers

Aug 26, 2020

Kathy E. Koers, 63 of Attica, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Gateway Home. She was born September 30, 1956 to Joseph (Elaine Stumm) Amedick of Darien Center. Kathy was a devoted wife, mother, oma, and teacher. Family was everything and her life revolved around her 6 grandboys. Oma, as she was affectionately...

Richard Charles "Dick" Holbrook

Richard Charles "Dick" Holbrook

Aug 25, 2020

Richard Charles (Dick) Holbrook went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2020. He was born on February 13, 1928 to Esther Rose Stumm and Louis Henry Holbrook in Buffalo, N.Y. Dick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, dairy farmer, genealogist, and WWII veteran. After graduating early from Attica High School, Dick enlisted in the US Navy in...

Paula Krotz

Paula Krotz

Aug 24, 2020

Paula Krotz of Gates, NY, formerly of Attica, passed away on August 24, 2020. Paula was born in North Collins, NY on April 25, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Labuzzetta. Paula is predeceased by her husband, Paul Krotz; son, Aaron; brother and sister-in-law, Theodore and Norma Labuzzetta. Paula was an avid gardener of both...

Barbara J. Van Son

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...

Lester G. Burr

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...

Kathleen Head

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...

William  "Bill" Woika

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...