Obituaries

Matthew E. Good

Matthew E. Good

Aug 11, 2019

Matthew E. Good, 30, of Batavia passed away on Sunday August 11, 2019 in Buffalo. He was born in Batavia on December 7, 1988 to Gerald and Diane (Stewart) Good Jr. He is predeceased by his brother; Dustin Good; and Grandfather Albert Stewart. Matt graduated from Attica High School and Genesee Community College. He loved the hippy lifestyle. Matt enjoyed...

Mary Lou Wolfley

Mary Lou Wolfley

Aug 10, 2019

Mary Lou Wolfley, 81, of Alexander, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 surrounded by her family at the Crossroads House in Batavia. She was born on December 22, 1937 in Batavia, NY to the late Homer Philo and the late Marjorie Marie (Dumbleton) Wolfley. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her brother, Eugene M. Wolfley of Alexander, sister,...

Robert E. White

Robert E. White

Aug 6, 2019

Robert E. White, 87, of Attica, passed away on August 6, 2019 in Batavia, NY. He was born on November 29, 1931 in Lockport, NY. Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred White. Robert served 4 years in the United Stated Navy. He worked at Simon Steel in Lockport where he was a Grinder. Robert loved Antiques and...

Joseph Topor

Joseph Topor

Jul 25, 2019

Joseph Topor, 84, of Darien Center, passed away on July 25, 2019. He was born on April 30, 1935 in Buffalo, NY. Joseph was a Fireman for the Buffalo Fire Department for over 30 years. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Bennington. Joe was loved by many and will be missed by anyone who...

William  G. Rudolph

William G. Rudolph

Jul 5, 2019

William G. Rudolph, 67, passed away on July 5, 2019. He was born on September 11, 1951 in Batavia, to the late Wilbur C. (Helen Sonricker) Rudolph. Bill worked 22 years at Dave Reisdorf, Inc., then 10 years as Metal Shop Forman at Attica Correctional Facility and for the last ten years owned Rudolph’s Christmas Tree Farm with his wife...

Jennifer M. Gartz

Jennifer M. Gartz

Jun 29, 2019

Jennifer M. Gartz, age 73, passed away at home on Saturday, June 29, 2019 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born on January 7, 1946 in Buffalo, NY, one of eight children, to the late Harry and the late Thelma (Fulton) Schwarz. Jen will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She...

Judith M. Snyder

Judith M. Snyder

Jun 19, 2019

Judith Marie Snyder passed away peacefully at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility on June 19, 2019 at the age of 82. She was born on January 25, 1937 in Buffalo, NY to the late Orville and the late Julia (Schiffmacher) Snyder, Sr. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Ethel (Tom) Baurer and Marney (Sam) Leone, brothers, Harold (Norma)...

Betty L.  Schmieder

Betty L. Schmieder

Jun 14, 2019

Betty L. Schmieder, 88, of Alexander died peacefully at her home on June 14, 2019. She was born in Batavia, NY to the late Howard and the late Arlene (Gimm) Cochran. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold in 1994 and her sister, Jeanne in 1983. Betty enjoyed reading, traveling, and learning. Betty is survived by her children,...

Richard E. Hakes

Richard E. Hakes

Jun 9, 2019

Richard E. Hakes, 82, of Alexander passed away on Sunday June 9, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born in Ellicottville, NY on December 31, 1936 to the late William and Eva Graves Hakes. In addition to his parents, Richard is predeceased by his wife; Mildred I. Hakes. Mr. Hakes was a United States Army Veteran. He retired from...

Jesse H. Slate

Jesse H. Slate

May 23, 2019

Jesse H. Slate, 89, of Attica, formerly of Branchport, passed away quietly at his daughter’s home in Alexander on May 23, 2019. He was born on July 27, 1929 in Madison Center, NY to the late Howard and Elsie A. (Martin) Slate. Jesse was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Patricia A. (Foster) Slate, his son,...

Steven "Hondo" Dedoszak

Steven "Hondo" Dedoszak

May 10, 2019

Steven “Hondo” J. Dedoszak, 61, of North Java was called from this Earth on Friday, May 10, 2019. He was born on June 26, 1957, the beloved son of the late John and the late Helen (Beglinger) Dedoszak in Buffalo, NY. Hondo was preceded in death by his son, Alex M. Dedoszak on December 10, 2017 and his brother, Gerald...

Glenn E.  Hopkins

Glenn E. Hopkins

May 6, 2019

Glenn Hopkins, 94, of Attica, NY passed away on May 6, 2019 in Batavia, NY. He was born in Middlebury, NY on March 9, 1925 to the late Charles and the late Ester Ruth (Kessler) Hopkins. Glenn was preceded in death by sons, Wayne Hopkins and Bruce (Beverly) Hopkins; his siblings, the late Pearl (Rob Roy Griffith) and the late...

Ann L. Buckenmeyer

Ann L. Buckenmeyer

May 4, 2019

Ann L. (Meyers) Buckenmeyer, 90, of Alexander, NY, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 in her home surrounded by family. She was born in Alexander, NY to the late John and the late M. Cecilia (Hartrick) Meyers Ann grew up on the family farm in Alexander. She remained in Alexander her entire life and was active in many church...

William  "Bill" Warner

William "Bill" Warner

May 3, 2019

William “Bill” Warner, 80, of Attica, NY passed away on May 3, 2019 in Rochester, NY. Bill was born in North Java, NY on April 30, 1939 to the late Harold and the late Laura (Silvernail) Warner. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Laurie (Winkleman) in September 2009. Bill was a Jack of all trades,...

Roger Townsend

Roger Townsend

Apr 24, 2019

Roger Townsend, 87, of Darien Center, NY passed away on April 24, 2019 in York, NY. He was born in Coxsackie, NY to the late Robert and the late Marion (Waldron) Townsend. Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Lois (Greenwalt) on December 17, 2005. Roger served in the US Navy from 1949- 1953 as a Radarman. He loved...

Alice Lefort

Alice Lefort

Apr 23, 2019

Alice LeFort, 90, of Attica, NY passed away on April 23, 2019 in Warsaw, NY surrounded by her family. She was born in Porterville, NY on July 20, 1928 to the late Edward and the late Emma (Ott) Arndt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon in 1999. Alice and her husband were farmers. She enjoyed quilting, gardening,...

Dennis F. Roberts

Dennis F. Roberts

Apr 21, 2019

Dennis F. Roberts, 79 of Attica, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born in Buffalo on June 10, 1939 to the late Fredrick (Norma Ruth) Roberts. He is preceded in death by a sister Shirley Limpinsel, brothers-in-law Robert Heller, Matthew “Sonny” Parrish and fur baby Gidget. Denny was a member...

James "Jim" F. Kisicki

James "Jim" F. Kisicki

Apr 20, 2019

James “Jim” Francis Kisicki, age 76, of Varysburg, NY passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. He was born in Buffalo, NY on August 14, 1942 to the late Frank and the late Rose (Cwanek) Kisicki. He was preceded in death by his siblings, the late Geraldine Ratajczak, the late Eugenia (the late John) Closs,...

Eleanora Laird

Eleanora Laird

Apr 3, 2019

Eleanora Laird, 97, of Varysburg passed away on April 3, 2019 in Warsaw. She was born in Weathersfield, NY on March 29, 1922 to the late George and the late Hazel (Bauer) Parmerter. Eleanora was preceded in death by her first husband; Hurlburt Laird in 1993 and her second husband; Wesley Laird in 1998. Eleanora was the former owner of...

Robert "Bob" E. Crowley

Robert "Bob" E. Crowley

Mar 28, 2019

Robert “Bob” E. Crowley, 87, of Attica, passed away on March 28, 2019 in Batavia, NY. He was born July 14, 1931 in Salamanca, NY to the late James and the late Helen (Wachter) Crowley. Bob was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Crowley, daughter, Cathy Crowley; brother, James Crowley and brother-in-law, Bill Denapole. Bob served as a Correctional...