Obituaries

Allen M. Stalker

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...

Barbara J. Perry

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Florence C Merle

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...

Nancy A. Boss

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...

David  J. Mccabe

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

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,...

Priscilla E. Royce

Priscilla E. Royce

May 14, 2020

Priscilla E. Royce, 87 of Varysburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2020. She was born in Arcade on November 9, 1932 to the late Charles (Emily Gutzmer) Anderson. She is preceded in death by her husband S. John Royce. She grew up on a dairy farm and helped with her mother's apple orchard. She worked as a phone...

Betty N. Freeman

Betty N. Freeman

May 2, 2020

Betty N. Freeman, 87 of Darien Center, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2020 peacefully at her home. She was born in Stafford on January 3, 1933 to the late Murray Deuel and Helen (Tesch) Deuel. She is preceded in death by her husband Gerald Freeman; siblings Alice Stone, Lorraine Palmer, Bernard Deuel, Mary Lou Swabb and James Deuel. Mrs....

Michael  J. Weber

Michael J. Weber

May 2, 2020

Michael J. Weber, born April 18, 1953. On Saturday, May 2nd, after a lengthy illness, Mike walked into the waiting arms of his Savior who said “Well done thou good and faithful servant”. Mike went to be with his Lord in the home he so lovingly designed and built surrounded by his family. Mike was an amazing husband of 46...

Leilani Darlene Spring

Leilani Darlene Spring

Apr 18, 2020

Leilani Darlene (Kuntz) Spring, 79 of Corfu, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Premier Genesee Center, Batavia. She was born October 18, 1940 in Woodland, CA to the late Raymond August (Margaret Gomes) Kuntz. On November 26, 1960, she married Raymond LaVerne Spring, son of the late LaVerne (Genievive Rembas) Spring in West Sacramento, CA. She is...