Obituaries

Lorraine M. Kirkpatrick

Lorraine M. Kirkpatrick

Dec 9, 2018

Lorraine Suess Kirkpatrick, 88, of Attica passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 9th, 2018 at Rochester General Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born in Attica on January 14th, 1930, to the late Arthur and Delia (Seufert) Suess. Mrs. Kirkpatrick is predeceased by her husband, Paul J. Kirkpatrick, who passed away in 1982; brothers, Richard, Robert,...

Lois Witkowski

Lois Witkowski

Dec 8, 2018

Lois Witkowski, 77, of Attica, NY, passed away on December 8, 2018 with her husband and 3 sons by her side. She was born on July 4, 1941 in Attica, NY on the family farm to the late Lyman and the late Blanche (Tozier) Welker. Lois spent her life caring for her husband of 56 years, Thomas, and their children...

Wayne Willard

Wayne Willard

Nov 25, 2018

Wayne Willard, 84, of Attica, passed away on November 25, 2018. He was born in Buffalo to the late Arthur and Lillian (Vining) Willard. In addition to his parents, Wayne is predeceased by his daughter; Caryl Jessup; sister Geri Luce. Wayne served 8 years in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1961. Wayne was a semi-truck...

Joan A. Mcdonald

Joan A. Mcdonald

Nov 23, 2018

Joan A. McDonald, 76 years of age, passed away peacefully Friday November 23, 2018 in a Hospice home located in Cheektowaga NY after a brief bout with kidney cancer. Joan was born September 17, 1942 in Buffalo the daughter to Eleonor Burgess and Craig T Blair. She grew up in Buffalo and later resided the majority of her life in...

Patricia Walker

Patricia Walker

Nov 23, 2018

Patricia Walker, 76, of Attica passed away on November 23, 2018 at home. She was born in Batavia, N.Y. to the late Emmett and the late Florence (Hughes) Kime. Pat graduated from the Catherine McAuley Nursing School, and she became a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1961. Patricia and her high school sweetheart, Hans G. Walker, began their lifelong journey together...

Mary Leigh Janes

Mary Leigh Janes

Nov 17, 2018

Mary Leigh Janes, 71, of Attica, crossed over on November 17, 2018. Mary Leigh was born February 20, 1947 in Gowanda, NY to the late Emil and the late Marilyn (Reed) Johnson. Mary Leigh was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed social outings with her family and friends. She was a very thoughtful and selfless person and...

L. Howard Petre

L. Howard Petre

Nov 17, 2018

L. Howard Petre, of Varysburg, passed away on November 17, 2018 at the tender age of 96. He was born in Orchard Park, NY to the late Albert and the late Gertrude Petre. Howard owned and operated Varysburg Agway and Embt Maple for many years. He is past Fire Chief of the Varysburg Fire Department and was caretaker of Varysburg...

Richard A. Young

Richard A. Young

Oct 29, 2018

Richard A. Young, 89, of Ellicottville, formerly of Attica and Alexander passed away on Monday October 29, 2018 at his home. He was born November 29, 1928 in Batavia, the son of the late Eugene and Clara (Barone) Young. A well-known Attica businessman and self-employed salesman, he got his start at the early age of 19 with Dick’s Restaurant. In...

Laura Louise (Kingston)  Benton

Laura Louise (Kingston) Benton

Oct 22, 2018

Laura Louise (Kingston) Benton of Darien, NY, passed away at the age of 98 on Monday October 22, 2018. Laura was born on October 4, 1920 in Skaneateles, NY to the late Joseph and Lula (Thomas) Kingston. She studied physical education at Cortland University. She was married to Thomas R. Benton for almost 65 years when he dies in 2006....

Jason L. Cramer

Jason L. Cramer

Oct 21, 2018

Jason L. Cramer of Attica, NY, passed away at the age of 34 on Sunday October 21, 2018. Jason was born on May 2, 1984 in Houston, TX to Jeffrey (Sherry) Cramer and Rebecca Real. He was a Trimmer for Chapin International, Inc in Batavia. Jason loved to fish and to spend time with his family. His favorite moments were...

Frank  R. Wickins

Frank R. Wickins

Oct 14, 2018

Frank R. Wickins, 74, of Attica passed away on October 14, 2018 at the New York State Veterans Home at Batavia. He was born on April 7, 1944 in North Tonawanda to the late Robert W. and Frances (Helf) Wickins. In addition to his parents, Frank is predeceased by his brother; Russell Wickins and son-in-law Rodney MaClane. Frank was a...

Timothy R. Laskowski

Timothy R. Laskowski

Oct 12, 2018

Timothy R. Laskowski, 54, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 12, 2018. Timothy is survived by his lifetime companion, Betti Kilian, 2 sisters, Cynthia Morell and Rosemarie White; 2 brothers, Richard Laskowski and Kenneth Laskowski; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday October 27, 2018 from 3:00-5:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC....

Diana C. Seiferth

Diana C. Seiferth

Oct 2, 2018

Diana C. Seiferth, 79 of Cowlesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. She was born in Buffalo, on August 25, 1939 to the late Charles (Sophie Gospodarski) Zalewski. Diana is predeceased by a son James Seiferth and a brother Michael Zalewski. Mrs. Seiferth was a faithful member of the Folsomdale Baptist Church...

Barbara L. Vanburen

Barbara L. Vanburen

Sep 28, 2018

Barbara L. VanBuren, 74, of Batavia, formerly of Attica passed away on September 28, 2018. She was born on November 26, 1943 in Batavia to the late Paul and Rose (Lord) James. In addition to her parents, Barbara is predeceased by her brother; Gregory James. Barbara enjoyed her family, friends, music, dancing and the Native American culture. She loved to...

John L. Gawelko

John L. Gawelko

Sep 26, 2018

John L. Gawelko, 62, of Bliss passed away after a long illness on Wednesday September 26, 2018 at Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo. He was born in Buffalo on August 18, 1956 to the late Chester and Frances (Kobukowski) Gawelko. John was a United States Marine, Letter Carrier in Cheektowaga, NY and an electrical engineering technician at Servotronics in...

Beatrice B. "Bea" Graff

Beatrice B. "Bea" Graff

Sep 19, 2018

Beatrice B. “Bea” Graff, 85, of Bennington passed away on September 19, 2018 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born on February 19, 1933 in Amherst to the late Frank and Florence (Stanley) Brunner. In addition to her parents, Bea is also predeceased by her husband; Paul A. Graff; siblings Frank Carlton, David Brunner, Beverly Zoladz,...

Joan  M. Dugan

Joan M. Dugan

Sep 8, 2018

Joan M. Dugan, 82, of Darien Center passed away peacefully on Saturday September 8, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Joan was born on April 21, 1936 in Buffalo to the late Herbert and Irene (Manzack) Fouchie. She is also predeceased by her husband; William Dugan and daughter Deborah Taylor. Joan was very active in the Darien Ladies Auxiliary...

Hollie Ann Ruck

Hollie Ann Ruck

Sep 3, 2018

It is with a deep and profound sadness that Hollie Ann Ruck, 31, of Attica, passed away on September 3, 2018. She was born on December 22, 1986 to Michael Ruck of Elba and Cheri (Maples) Ruck of Attica. Hollie was a loving mother, daughter, sister & wife. She graduated with an Associate’s Degree of Nursing RN in 2012 and...

Marie D. Dominesey

Marie D. Dominesey

Aug 20, 2018

Marie D. Dominesey of the Town of Sheldon entered into rest Monday, August 20, 2018 at the age of 89. She was born in Sheldon to the late Herman and Eleanor (Bartz) Zehler. In Addition to her parents, Marie is predeceased by her beloved husband; Carl J. Dominesey. Loving mother of Rebecca A. George (late Lawrence A.), John Dominesey, D....

Helen M. Miller

Helen M. Miller

Aug 12, 2018

Helen M. Miller, 93, of Attica passed away on Sunday August 12, 2018 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital. She was born in Attica on April 4, 1925 to the late George and Mable (Lindsey) Sonricker. In addition to her parents, Helen is predeceased by her husbands; Wilbur C. Rudolph and Nelson S. Miller; brothers Earl, Harold and Laverne “Jim”...