Obituaries

Sandra  Gayle (Smith)  Grant

Sandra Gayle (Smith) Grant

Dec 25, 2015

Sandra Gayle (Smith) Grant, 62, of Attica left this earth behind early Christmas morning. She was born on December 17, 1953 in Lafayette, GA. She joins her daughter Penny Michelle Morris in Heaven. She is survived by her husband of 38 years Pastor Robert J. Grant; 4 sons, Alton Carter of Richmond Hill, GA, Robert A. Morris of Huntsville, AL,...

Pauline Pelton

Pauline Pelton

Dec 22, 2015

Pauline Pelton, 89, of Attica passed away Tuesday December 22, 2015 at the Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home. Pauline was born on August 2, 1926, in Batavia to the late Albert (Katherine Moynihan) Kohl. She is preceded in death by her siblings Mary (Joseph) Czapeczka, William Kohl, John (Regina) Kohl, Courtney Kohl and Catherine Kohl Pauline graduated from Cortland University...

Darwin F. Almeter

Darwin F. Almeter

Dec 16, 2015

Darwin F. Almeter Age 89, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family on December 16, 2015. He was born in the Town of Wales, NY on July 4, 1926 to Henry and Catherine Barvian Almeter. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Ethelbert West Almeter and siblings Donald...

Virginia M. Hill

Virginia M. Hill

Dec 15, 2015

Virginia M. Hill "Bets" passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones, on December 15, 2015, at the age of 83. Born in Panic, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John & Margaret (North) Heitzenrater. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents John & Margaret (North) Heitzenrater; siblings Nancy Heitzenrater, Donna Douthit and Robert Heitzenrater. She graduated from Punxsutawney...

Carole L. Butler

Carole L. Butler

Dec 1, 2015

Mrs. Carole L. Butler, 77, of Attica passed away Tuesday December 1, 2015 at Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born January 27, 1938 in Buffalo, New York to the late Franklin J. and Evelyn C. (Steiger) Wald of Attica. She is preceded in death by her sister Mary June Hall. Carole was a graduate of University at Buffalo...

Arthur E. "Jack" Bigelow

Arthur E. "Jack" Bigelow

Nov 30, 2015

Arthur E. “Jack” Bigelow, 88, of Attica passed away on Monday November 30, 2015 at the LeRoy Village Green. Jack was born on October 31, 1927 in Warsaw to the late Alfred and Mildred (Denvi) Bigelow. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by sons Terrance and Randy Bigelow and sisters Eleanor Snyder and Norma Freas. Jack served with...

Russell  Charles Fugle

Russell Charles Fugle

Nov 29, 2015

Russell Charles Fugle, 52, of Woodruff, South Carolina, originally from Attica passed away on Sunday November 29, 2015. Russ was the son of George “Burt” and Virginia A. (Kriger) Fugle. Russell was a Turf Technician with Elite Turf, Inc. in Greer, SC owned by his brother Jeff Fugle. He loved to deer hunt and go fishing. While living in South...

Robert  J.  Stegura Sr.

Robert J. Stegura Sr.

Nov 25, 2015

Robert J. Stegura Sr. 71, of Sheldon, a local mechanic, passed away on Wednesday November 25, 2015 at his home. He was born on June 6, 1944 in Buffalo to the late Charles and Emma (Schiffler) Stegura. In addition to his parents, he is also predeceased by his brother Charles Stegura. Robert was a beloved father and is survived by...

Boris  "Pop" Tkatschenko

Boris "Pop" Tkatschenko

Nov 16, 2015

Boris “Pop” Tkatschenko, 86, of Alexander passed away in his home on November 16, 2015. He was born in The Ukraine on April 10, 1929. Boris is predeceased by his wife Walburga (Dietrich) Tkatschenko. Boris worked in New Jersey building oxygen machines until his retirement in 1994, bringing his love for building and fixing with him as he and his...

Denise  E. (Green)  Fugle

Denise E. (Green) Fugle

Nov 14, 2015

Denise E. (Green) Fugle, 66, of Darien Center passed away Saturday November 14, 2015 at her home while surrounded by her family after a lengthy battle with leukemia. She was born on April 5, 1949 in Buffalo to the late Leigh Richard and Dorothy Loretta (Bohadlo) Green. Denise served faithfully upon the Attica Central School Board of Education from 1988...

Donald Chauncey  Wellman

Donald Chauncey Wellman

Oct 24, 2015

Donald Chauncey Wellman of Attica, NY passed away peacefully on October 24, 2015 at the Erie County Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was born on February 12, 1931 in Warsaw, NY but soon thereafter became a life-long resident of Attica. Don is survived by his loving wife of almost 63 years, Carol (Cooper) Wellman and three daughters: Donna...

Neil J. Miller

Neil J. Miller

Oct 16, 2015

Neil J. Miller, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday (October 16, 2015) at his home in North Java. He was born January 16, 1927 in Buffalo, New York to the late Louis (Catherine Collier) Miller. He is preceded in death by his wife Marguerite (Marge) Eley; brothers Jerome, Gerald, Carl and Louis Miller and sisters Catherine and Rita Mary. Neil...

Lois Ann Amey

Lois Ann Amey

Oct 16, 2015

Lois Ann Amey (Brauen/Gibbons), 80, passed away on October 16, 2015, at home surrounded by her family. She worked at Harrison Radiator, loved garage sales and the Attica Library. She is survived by her four children Cynthia Fiegel (Dennis Fiegel), Scott Brauen (Susan Brauen), Steven Amey Jr. (Kari Amey) and Frederick H Amey II( Kimberly Amey),her siblings, John Gibbons (Debbie...

Abby Lyon Avery  Stone

Abby Lyon Avery Stone

Oct 10, 2015

Abby Lyon Avery Stone, 60, of Attica, passed away October 10, 2015 at her home surrounded by the love of her husband and three sons. She was born December 10, 1954 in Eastport, Long Island to the late Alan (Helen Lyon) Avery Sr. Though cancer took her life, it could not dim her smile, nor mute her spirit; the love,...

Douglas Lee  Brown

Douglas Lee Brown

Oct 8, 2015

Douglas Lee Brown, of Attica, NY passed away on October 8, 2015 at the age of 79 after a long illness. Douglas was born on September 4, 1936 to Lyle and Etta Kidder-Brown of Alexander, NY, where he grew up and attended high school. During their life together, Doug and Sandy lived in several places: Batavia, Attica,Florida, North Carolina, but...

Paula  M. Vickery

Paula M. Vickery

Oct 7, 2015

Paula M. Vickery, 60, of Attica passed away peacefully Wednesday October 7, 2015 at her home with her loving family after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Buffalo to the late Salvatore (Paula Franci) Lorigo. She is preceded in death by her brother Robert Rosenblatt. Paula was a teacher’s aide with both the Attica and the Alexander...

Marlene M. Quinn

Marlene M. Quinn

Oct 7, 2015

Marlene M. Quinn passed away on October 7, 2015 at the age of 69 at home with family. She was survived by her husband Merle G. Quinn for 51 wonderful years and her four children Shawn M Quinn (H.Bruce Henning), Lisa A Gimlin (Ronald L Worthington), Timothy A Quinn and Kevin L Quinn (Tanya Quinn) and her siblings a brother...

Lillian  Treat Aylsworth

Lillian Treat Aylsworth

Oct 1, 2015

Lillian Treat Aylsworth, 88, of Attica passed away Thursday October 1, 2015. She was born May 23, 1927 in Attica to the late Charles and Bernice (Eichenberger) Treat. She is predeceased by her husband, Robert G. Aylsworth and brothers Robert and Charles Treat. Lillian was a bookkeeper and retired from Attica Westinghouse. She was a longtime member of the St....

Clara  H. Logel

Clara H. Logel

Sep 27, 2015

Clara H. Logel, 96, of Varysburg passed away on Sunday September 27, 2015 at Eastside Nursing Home in Warsaw. She was born in North Java, NY on September 16, 1919 to the late Jacob (Helen Almeter) Becker. Clara is predeceased by her husband Joseph Logel; daughter Dorothy Kobylanski; sons in law Edward Kobylanski and Ronald George; grandson Frank Kobylanski; sister...

James M. "Jim" Zak

James M. "Jim" Zak

Sep 15, 2015

James M. “Jim” Zak, 74, of Attica passed away Tuesday September 15, 2015 at Buffalo General Hospital. He was born September 14, 1941 in Batavia, New York to the late Michael (Agnes Pelton) Zak. Jim worked as a carpenter since he was 19 working on many houses in the Attica and surrounding areas. He played softball for several years and...