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Carol  D. Merrill

Carol D. Merrill

Feb 19, 2017

Carol D. Merrill, 86 of Darien Center, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Buffalo General Hospital. She was born March 21, 1930 in Pavilion to the late W. Elton (Mabel Jones) Duguid. Mrs. Merrill is preceded in death by her husband Robert Merrill and sister Joyce Anchor. Mrs. Merrill worked 30 years as a Supervisor for Genesee...

John  E. O'Neil

John E. O'Neil

Feb 7, 2017

John E. O’Neil, 86, of Alexander passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 7, 2017 at the Batavia Health Care Center. He was born on January 8, 1931 in Corfu to the late Edward and Ann (Pundt) O’Neil. John is predeceased by his wife Margaret (Miller) O’Neil; siblings Helen Deja, Mary VanAs, Ruth Lehnis and Dorothy Baker. John will be remembered...

Randal J. Almeter

Randal J. Almeter

Feb 6, 2017

Randal J. Almeter, 49 of Attica, passed Monday on February 6, 2017 at Wyoming County Community Hospital. He was born September 27, 1967 in Warsaw to the late Bernard (Mary Rita Reisdorf) Almeter. Mr. Almeter is preceded in death by his beloved wife Gail (Perl) Almeter. Randal worked as a woodworker at Attica Lumber. He was a past member of...

Darcy Ann Slusser

Darcy Ann Slusser

Feb 4, 2017

Darcy Ann Slusser, 44, of Attica passed away on Saturday February 4, 2017 at Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born in Batavia on June 30, 1972 to the late John Sanders and Bonnie (Butler) Mucher. Darcy adored her kids, loved animals and had just begun volunteering at the Wyoming County SPCA. She Loved to travel and had...

Debra L. Jackson

Debra L. Jackson

Feb 2, 2017

Debra L. Jackson, 53, of Mt. Morris passed away on Thursday February 2, 2017 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born on January 21, 1964 in Batavia to the late Robert L. and Eleanor (Delude) Jackson. Debbie loved spending time with her family. She especially loved the family celebrations and holidays. She also loved watching WWE...

Lauretta  M.  Bower

Lauretta M. Bower

Jan 24, 2017

Lauretta M. (Stewart) Bower, 91, of Ft. Myers, FL. passed away on Tuesday January 24, 2017 at the Page Rehab & Healthcare Center. She was born on September 7, 1925 in Machias, NY to the late Frank and Susan (Bond) Stewart. She is predeceased by her husband Donald Oliver Bower who passed away in 1975 from a World War II...

Albert Fred Mcvay

Albert Fred Mcvay

Jan 16, 2017

Albert Fred McVay, 85, of Alexander passed away peacefully on Monday January 16, 2017 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born on April 22, 1931 in Warsaw to the late Merle and Laura (Gould) McVay. He is preceded in death by his sons Lloyd A. McVay, and Dennis L. McVay; siblings Kenneth (Mary) McVay, Leslie McVay,...

Vernice I. "Mickey" Mitzel

Vernice I. "Mickey" Mitzel

Jan 5, 2017

Vernice I. “Mickey”Mitzel, age 93, of Attica, died peacefully Thursday January 5, 2017 at home surrounded by family. She was born November 24, 1923 in Clarence, NY a daughter of the late Walter and Grace (Gibson) Schurr, also preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Allen Mitzel in 1988; a sister Katherine Warner and brothers William and Kenneth...

Norman  "Ripper" Ripstein Sr.

Norman "Ripper" Ripstein Sr.

Dec 24, 2016

Norman Ripstein Sr. (Ripper), 85, of Attica passed away on Saturday December 24th, 2016 at home with his family. He was born on June 9, 1931 in Attica, the son of the late Charles and Helen (Bey) Ripstein. Norm served four years as a Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force. He was the head locksmith when he retired from...

Austin M. Drake

Austin M. Drake

Dec 12, 2016

Austin M. Drake, 19, of Attica passed away on Monday December 12, 2016 due to medical complications. He was born on June 29, 1997 in Batavia to Heather Drake and Melvin Hall. He is survived by his loving mother; Heather Drake of Attica; grandparents Jim (Kris) Drake of Attica; uncle Shawn Drake of Batavia, Aunt Ashley Wright of Batavia, Aunt...

Joann  T. "Skip" Maclane

Joann T. "Skip" Maclane

Dec 12, 2016

Joann T. MacLane “Skip”, 85, of Attica passed away Monday December 12, 2016 at Batavia Healthcare Center. She was born December 2, 1931 in Lyndonville, NY to the late Joseph & Gladys (Emerson) Thomas. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband Tracey H. MacLane; sons Rodney & Richard MacLane and a brother Neil Thomas. She is...

Heather Lynn Perdock

Heather Lynn Perdock

Dec 4, 2016

Heather Lynn Perdock, 30, of LeRoy, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 4, 2016 at Unity Hospital in Rochester due to complications from her pregnancy. She was born on November 18, 1986 in Batavia to Gerald and Dawn (Eschenlauer) Yarington. She is predeacsed by her step-father Gerald Yarington Sr. Heather was a stay at home mom who loved her children...

Carl J.  Dominesey

Carl J. Dominesey

Nov 28, 2016

Carl J. Dominesey of the Town of Sheldon passed away Monday November 28, 2016 at the age of 92. He was born at his family home in Sheldon, NY. He is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and (Edna Smith) Dominesey, son Mark Dominesey, brother Norman (Patricia) Dominesey, son-in-law Lawrence A. George, brother-in-law Robert McCormick. He was the co-...

John  L. Redfern

John L. Redfern

Nov 15, 2016

John L. Redfern, 77, of Bennington passed away on Tuesday November 15, 2016 at the Genesee County Nursing Home in Batavia. He was born on September 3, 1939 in Buffalo to the late Lloyd and Margaret (Hughes) Redfern. John was a United States Army Veteran stationed in South Korea where he was a medic. He worked as a Supervisor of...

James P. Beitz

James P. Beitz

Nov 13, 2016

James P. Beitz, 92, of Attica passed away on Sunday November 13, 2016 at the New York State Veterans Home at Batavia. He was born on September 19, 1924 in Attica to the late George and Lena (Courtwright) Beitz. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife Doris (Bertsch) Beitz, brothers Raymond, Vernon, Leo and Earl Beitz...

Floyd D.  Macomber

Floyd D. Macomber

Nov 6, 2016

Floyd D. Macomber, 91, of Attica passed away peacefully on Sunday November 6, 2016 at Highland Hospital in Rochester. He was born August 23, 1925 in Cicero, NY to the late William (Margaret Zohe) Macomber. He is preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, siblings Beatrice George and Alvin Macomber. He is survived by his sons; Elliot (Joanne) Macomber of...

Lois C. Pilc

Lois C. Pilc

Nov 6, 2016

Lois C. Pilc, 76, of Varysburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 6, 2016 at her home. She was born on July 30, 1940 to the late John & Gladys (Sherman) Hackett. In addition to her parents, Lois is predeceased by her husband Robert Pilc, brother James Hackett and step-father Don Hume. Lois was a long time employee at Attica...

Paul  "Pappy" Stringham

Paul "Pappy" Stringham

Nov 3, 2016

Paul F. “Pappy” Stringham, 79 of Bennington passed on to better hunting grounds late Tuesday evening November 3, 2016. Paul was an avid outdoorsman and deer hunter. He enjoyed many hunting and fishing trips throughout the country, always with good friends and family. Paul retired in 1999 from The Department of Corrections. During his 32 years of service he achieved...

Richard A. Hanson

Richard A. Hanson

Nov 3, 2016

Richard A. Hanson, 73, of Victor passed away on November 3, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born on November 27, 1942 to the late Emil and Bernita (Kloke) Hanson in Waukon, Iowa where he spent most of his life. Richard is also predeceased by brothers in law; Eddy Knuppe and Gordon Macauley and sister in...

Frances D. "Babe" (Straub)  Hackett

Frances D. "Babe" (Straub) Hackett

Oct 28, 2016

Frances D. “Babe” (Straub) Hackett, 81, passed away on Friday October 28, 2016 at the LeRoy Village Green. She was born in Buffalo on May 29, 1935 to the late Arthur and Marie (Villa) Straub. In addition to her parents, Frances is predeceased by her sister and brother in law Viola (Charlie) Ortolano. Frances received an Associate’s Degree from Genesee...

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