Obituaries

Donald T. Shaw

Donald T. Shaw

Sep 5, 2024

Alexander - Donald T. Shaw, 85 of Alexander passed away on Thursday, (September 5, 2024) at his home in Alexander. Mr. Shaw was born May 6, 1939 in Sheldon, a son of the late Bernard and Ruth (Hale) Shaw. Along with his parents, Donald is reunited in death with his best friend and Sweetie Pie, his wife, Mary (Kreutter) Shaw;...

Kathleen Carfley

Kathleen Carfley

Aug 31, 2024

Bennington - Kathleen J. Carfley, 86 of Bennington, passed away on Saturday, (August 31, 2024) at Gateway Home Attica in Attica following a lengthy illness. Kathleen was born August 16, 1938 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lorraine (Kelly) Martin. On November 17, 1956 she married Leonard J. Carfley in Buffalo, NY and have been married 68...

William H. Bowen

William H. Bowen

Aug 26, 2024

William (Bill) H. Bowen, 87, of Attica, passed away on August 26, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. William was born October 10, 1936 at home in Oakfield. A son of the late Claude and Anna (Dool) Bowen. Bill will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved playing euchre, poker, fishing, fixing things, had...

Claudia Ann Harloff

Claudia Ann Harloff

Aug 20, 2024

Attica - Claudia Ann Bowen Harloff, age 90, of Attica, NY passed away on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, in Batavia, NY. She was born on Friday, October 13th, 1933, in Stafford, a daughter of the late Claude and Anna (Dool) Bowen. Claudia was a longtime member of the Attica Fireman's Ladies Auxiliary, 44 years, and the Attica Historical Society. She...

Kim Spencer

Kim Spencer

Aug 10, 2024

Darien Center - Kim M. Spencer, 64 of Darien Center, passed away on Saturday, (August 10, 2024) at her home. Ms. Spencer was born August 23, 1959 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Jack and Marilyn (Walsh) Spencer. Kim was creative and enjoyed crafting; making bracelets, necklaces, pottery and the like. She liked to be outdoors gardening, tending to...

Dante M. Caselli Sr.

Dante M. Caselli Sr.

Aug 2, 2024

Bennington - Dante M. Caselli, Sr., 95 of Bennington, formerly of Hamburg, passed away peacefully on Friday (August 2, 2024) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born January 20, 1929 in Buffalo, a son of the late Nazzareno and Albina (Catalina) Caselli. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Pauline "Kitty" (Cott)...

Alethia S. Keiper

Alethia S. Keiper

Aug 1, 2024

Attica - Alethia S. Keiper, 55 of Attica passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, (August 1, 2024) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Mrs. Keiper was born October 30, 1968 in Warsaw, a daughter of Wesley (Joan) Spring of East Bethany and the late Dolores (Biehl) Spring. She loved family, Christmas, baking, Hallmark movies, and most importantly the annual family...

Kenneth R. Lounsberry

Kenneth R. Lounsberry

Jul 31, 2024

Attica - Kenneth R. Lounsberry, 68, of Attica, passed away on Wednesday, (July 31, 2024) at Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. Mr. Lounsberry was born February 4, 1956 in Port Huron, Michigan a son of the late Robert and Catherine (Sullivan) Lounsberry. Ken was a gifted carpenter, enjoyed woodworking, playing solitaire, and grilling. Most of all, he cherished time...

Marilyn W. Spencer

Marilyn W. Spencer

Jul 18, 2024

Attica - Marilyn W. Spencer, 92 of Attica passed away on Thursday, (July 18, 2024) at Gateway Home in Attica. Mrs. Spencer was born May 28, 1932 in Auburn, a daughter of the late Frederick E. and Philomena (Rafferty) Walsh. Marilyn was a parishioner of SS. Joachim & Anne Parish - St. Vincent's Worship Site in Attica for many years....

Elaine L. Pfohl

Elaine L. Pfohl

Jun 26, 2024

Sheldon - Elaine Pfohl, age 67, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on June 26, 2024, at her home in Sheldon with her loving husband by her side. Elaine is survived by her devoted husband Michael, and two stepchildren whom she loved dearly, Gus (and wife Kait) and Bryttany Ward (and husband Kyle); granddaughter, Ellery Ward. She is also survived by...

Patrick Beechler

Patrick Beechler

Jun 24, 2024

Patrick C. Beechler, 69, of Holland, NY passed away Monday June 24, 2024 under the tender loving care of Gateway Home in Attica, NY. He was born June 22, 1955 in Bennington, NY. Son of the late Elmer and Margaret “Peggy” (Beaver) Beechler. He is survived by his two sons Josh (late Marisa) Beechler of Orchard Park, and Timothy (Krista)...

Judy Ann Owczarzak

Judy Ann Owczarzak

Jun 21, 2024

Attica, NY - Judy Ann (Johnson) Owczarzak, age 81, entered eternity with her Lord and Saviour on June 21, 2024, at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility. Born on December 11, 1942, in Springville, NY, Judy was the beloved daughter of Walter and Julia (Resse) Johnson. Judy was lovingly raised by her Grandma and Aunt Laurena until the age of...

Robert L. Frost

Robert L. Frost

Jun 13, 2024

Attica - Robert L. Frost, 93 of Tonawanda, formerly of Attica, passed away on Thursday (June 13, 2024) at his home under the care of Hospice Buffalo and his family. Mr. Frost was born February 12, 1931 in Buffalo, a son of the late Jack and Olive (Woods) Frost. Bob was a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church in...

Leona M. Kolberg

Leona M. Kolberg

May 23, 2024

Attica - On Thursday, May 23, 2024, Leona M. Kolberg passed away at Wyoming County Community Hospital due to natural causes. She had just turned 89 years old. Born in Warsaw to Merle and Dorothy Nevinger, Leona was raised and lived in Attica. She is predeceased by her husband, Walter. Survived by her sons, Paul (Jamie) and Daryl; and her...

Harold A. Meisner

Harold A. Meisner

May 20, 2024

Attica - Harold A. Meisner, age 83 of Attica, passed away Monday (May 20, 2024) in the comfort of his home. Harold was born October 6, 1940 in Attica, a son of the late Alton and Bernice (Wendler) Meisner. In addition to his parents, Harry is predeceased by a brother, William Meisner, brother-in-law, Paul Wood; and sister-in-law, Linda Clark. Harry...

Sandra (Sandy) Ball Ray

Sandra (Sandy) Ball Ray

May 18, 2024

Sandra (Sandy) Shirlene Ray (nee Ball) passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18th, at Premier Genesee Nursing facility surrounded by family. Sandy was born June 27th, 1947 and was a lifelong resident of Batavia. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bob) Ray and a stepdaughter, Sandy Darcy. Sandy is survived by her children, Neil (Tracy) Brennan Jr....

JoAnn J. Winkelman

JoAnn J. Winkelman

Apr 24, 2024

Attica - JoAnn J. Winkelman, 87 of Attica passed away on Wednesday,(April 24, 2024) at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Williamsville. Mrs. Winkelman was born September 20, 1936 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Gerstner) Archangel. JoAnn was a bus driver with Becker Bus Service for many years as well as a server at The Prospector....

Ernest Snyder

Ernest Snyder

Apr 23, 2024

Ernest M. Snyder, 86 of Attica NY, sadly left us on April 23, 2024, following a brief illness. Beloved husband of the late Sandra (Buxton); loving father of Eldred (Alisa), Wendy (Glenn) Oliver, late Cynthia (Charles) George, late Duane and dear brother of Laurie (Stewart) Hawkins and the late Francis Snyder. Cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren....

Timothy Roger Anderson

Timothy Roger Anderson

Apr 17, 2024

Timothy Roger Anderson, age 62, of Pavilion, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, March 27th, 1962 in Batavia, New York, a son of the late Roger Anderson and Judith "Judy" Schroeder. He is survived by his loving children, Becky (Gregory) Midkiff, Timothy "TJ" (Amanda Eschenlaver) Anderson, and Isaiah (Abby Butcher) Anderson;...

Stephen Schubert

Stephen Schubert

Apr 16, 2024

Attica- Stephen P. Schubert, age 66, of French Rd, passed away on Tuesday April 16, 2024 at Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility. He was born January 22, 1958, the only son of the late David and Joan (Guertin) Schubert. He grew up on the family dairy farm working along side his grandfather and father. He enjoyed every minute of farm...