Obituaries

Alfred "Chuck"  Lippold

Alfred "Chuck" Lippold

Nov 1, 2017

Alfred “Chuck” Lippold, 88, of Attica passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 1, 2017 surrounded by his family at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw. He was born in Attica on November 3, 1928 to the late William and Anna (Pfalzer) Lippold. In addition to his parents, Chuck is predeceased by his wife; Beverly (Nixon) Lippold; sister Ruth...

Mary  J. (Klein) Schwab

Mary J. (Klein) Schwab

Nov 1, 2017

Mary J. (Klein) Schwab, 99, of Warsaw, formally North Java, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2017 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born on September 25, 1918, the daughter of the late Edward and Johanna (George) Klein. In addition to her parents, Mary is predeceased by her husband of 61 years; Frederick J. Schwab who passed...

Carol Anne Embt

Carol Anne Embt

Oct 27, 2017

Carol Anne Embt, 79, of Le Roy, formerly of East Bethany passed away on October 27, 2017 at the Le Roy Village Green. She was born on March 18, 1938 in Batavia to the late Howard and Ruby (Kilner) Smith. In addition to her parents, Carol is predeceased by her brothers Dick and Bill Smith. Carol loved being a housewife...

Frances M. Diemoz

Frances M. Diemoz

Oct 26, 2017

Frances M. Diemoz, 78, of Darien Center passed away peacefully on Thursday October 26, 2017 at the Batavia Health Care Center. She was born on April 13, 1939 in Buffalo to the late Albert and Rose Marie (McMorrow) Quinn. In addition to her parents, Frances is predeceased by her brother William Quinn and in-laws; Thomas and Pearl Diemoz. Frances was...

Clarence  M. "Bo"  Johnson

Clarence M. "Bo" Johnson

Oct 25, 2017

Clarence M. “Bo” Johnson, 82, of Attica passed away peacefully with his wife and son by his side on Wednesday October 25, 2017 at the New York State Veterans Home @ Batavia. He was born on July 21, 1935 in Meadville, PA., to the late Clarence and Virginia (Faulkner) Johnson. In addition to his parents, Bo is predeceased by his...

Theresa M. Williams

Theresa M. Williams

Oct 19, 2017

Theresa M. Williams, 88, of Attica past away suddenly, but peacefully at her home of 59 years on October 19, 2017. She was born on June 24, 1929 in Batavia to the late Peter and Apolonia (Krol) Mazur. In addition to her parents, Theresa is predeceased by her husband Donald F. Williams and several brothers and sisters. Theresa was a...

Mabel L. Spencer

Mabel L. Spencer

Oct 17, 2017

Mabel L. Spencer, 88, of Attica passed away peacefully on October 17, 2017at the Pathway Home of the Finger Lakes in Seneca Falls, New York. She was born August 14, 1929 in Orangeville to the late Albert (Edith Herr) Schiller. Mrs. Spencer is preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert E. Spencer; son Thomas R. Spencer; sisters Mary Reisdorf,...

Mary E. "Mary Beth"  Diehl

Mary E. "Mary Beth" Diehl

Oct 13, 2017

Mary E. “Mary Beth” Diehl, 65, of Attica went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday October 13, 2017. She was born on February 9, 1952 to Doris (Reding) Schiller and the late Norman Schiller. In addition to her father, she is predeceased by her loving husband of 30 years; Larry A. Diehl I; brother John “Jack” Schiller...

Maynard J. Schum Jr.

Maynard J. Schum Jr.

Oct 8, 2017

Maynard J. Schum Jr., 84, of Varysburg passed away on Sunday October 8, 2017 at the Wyoming County Community Nursing Facility in Warsaw. He was born on June 9, 1933 to the late Maynard J. Sr. and Evelyn (Meyers) Schum in Attica. In addition to his parents, Maynard is predeceased by wives Shirley A. Snyder and Marjorie J. Keech-Klier. Maynard...

Carl "Buzzy" Becker

Carl "Buzzy" Becker

Sep 25, 2017

Carl “Buzzy” Becker, 63, of Rochester, formally of North Java passed away on Monday September 25, 2017 at the Shore Winds Nursing Home in Rochester. He was born on April 7, 1954 in Buffalo to the late Bernard and Leona (Schwab) Becker. Nicknamed "Buzzy" by his brother when they were kids, Carl was a free spirit that loved his daughter,...

Dean M. Dale

Dean M. Dale

Sep 21, 2017

Dean M. Dale, 54, of Corfu, NY passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2017. Dean was born in Dansville, NY on November 23, 1962 to the late Ronald and Patricia Dale. He loved being a Dad, Papa, uncle, cousin and best brother. Dean was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting with Mark and fishing with Auggie. He was...

Patricia  A. Slate

Patricia A. Slate

Sep 19, 2017

Patricia A. Slate, 85 of Attica NY died respectfully in her home September 19, 2017 with family at her side. She was born July 19, 1932 in Detroit Michigan, the daughter of the late Raymond and Myrtle Rector. In addition to her parents, Patricia is also predeceased by a son; Tim Slate; sister Bonnie Sue Piersel. She became a countryman's...

Richard R.  Bellinger

Richard R. Bellinger

Sep 17, 2017

Richard R. Bellinger, 31, of Varysburg passed away suddenly on Sunday September 17, 2017 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital. He was born on March 31, 1986 in Buffalo to Richard L. Bellinger and Lori J. Becker. Richard loved to snowboard, ride his dirt bikes and loved to play video games. He was true to the Buffalo Bills and Sabres....

Theresa "Tee"  George

Theresa "Tee" George

Sep 13, 2017

Mrs. Theresa "TEE" George, 89, of North Java passed away on Wednesday September 13, 2017 at her home. She was born on June 3, 1928, in North Java, NY to her parents, Leo and Catherine Gebel. Theresa married Roy C. George, Jr. October 11, 1946. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy in May 1985; great-grandson Clayton in...

Alice M. Taggart

Alice M. Taggart

Sep 4, 2017

Alice M. Taggart, 93, of Salamanca, formally of Alexander passed away peacefully on Monday September 4, 2017 at Absolute Care of Salamanca. She was born on June 1, 1924 in Ohio to the late Charles and Clella (Alcorn) Swift. In addition to her parents, Alice is predeceased by her husband; John Taggart; 3 daughters Catherine, Donna and Charlotte Stalker; brother...

Richard A. Bridger

Richard A. Bridger

Aug 29, 2017

Richard A. Bridger, 63, of Attica passed away on Tuesday August 29, 2017 at Millard-Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo after a courageous battle with cancer. Richard was born in Buffalo on October 4, 1953 to the late Edward and Florence (Chapple) Bridger. In addition to his parents, Richard is predeceased by his brother Tom Bridger. Rich loved the outdoors. You would...

Edward Francis Bartz

Edward Francis Bartz

Aug 25, 2017

Edward Francis Bartz, 71, a lifelong resident of North Java, died Friday August 25, 2017 after a brief stay in the hospital. Ed was born June 13, 1946, a son of the late Ferdinand and Annabell Bartz. On July 2, 1983 he married Michelle Lefort who preceded him in death on May 6, 2001. Mr. Bartz was a member of...

Sally  Ann Kriger

Sally Ann Kriger

Aug 22, 2017

Sally Ann Kriger, 71, of Attica passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday August 22, 2017 after a long stubbornly fought battle with cancer. She was born in Lackawanna, NY to the late Walter and Jessie (Arndt) LeFort. In addition to her parents, Sally is predeceased by her son Wayne Kriger. Sally enjoyed antiquing, gardening and will forever be remembered...

Martin K.  Toporczyk

Martin K. Toporczyk

Aug 19, 2017

Martin K. Toporczyk, 49, of Darien Center passed away suddenly in Warsaw on Saturday August 19, 2017. Marty was born in Buffalo on December 4, 1967 to the late Daniel M. Toporczyk and his mother Dolores Kleps. Marty was a mason at Pike Construction. Marty loved to fish, collect coins, and was an all-around nice guy. A people person with...

Marjorie Hall Vivian

Marjorie Hall Vivian

Aug 13, 2017

Marjorie Hall Vivian, 69, retired administrator for the Batavia City School District, passed away on August 13th, 2017 in the comfort of her home in Darien Center. She was born in Buffalo, NY on October 17th, 1947 to the late Robert Wesley and Mildred Kleinfelder Hall. Mrs. Vivian is also predeceased by her brothers-in-law Thomas Weronski and Michael Pawarski. Mrs....