Obituaries

Yvonne P. Eschenlauer

Yvonne P. Eschenlauer

Jul 7, 2015

Yvonne P. Eschenlauer, 80, of East Bethany died Tuesday July 7, 2015 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born March 30, 1935 in Revlock, PA to the late John and Bertha Mulvihill. She enjoyed reading romance books, doing crossword puzzles and watching Dancing with the Stars. She is survived by 2 daughters; Dawn Yarington of East Bethany and...

Robert E. Meyers

Robert E. Meyers

Jul 2, 2015

Robert E. Meyers, 58, of Attica passed away Thursday July 2, 2015) at Wyoming County Community Hospital, after bravely fighting cancer, with his loving wife, Dawn M. (Wilson) Meyers by his side. He was born August 16, 1956, in Buffalo, New York to the late Roxie G. (Elaine R. Visseau) Meyers. He was predeceased by his sister, Lynn M. Roshia,...

Howard J.  Welsted

Howard J. Welsted

Jun 26, 2015

Howard J. Welsted, of Attica, formerly of Florida and Depew, peacefully entered his eternal rest Friday June 26, 2015. Howard is predeceased by his parents Fred and Louise, and sister Gertrude. Howard lived a full life. He loved baseball and he loved his time at the Erie County Fair, a tremendous enjoyment since the years of the Great Depression. Howard...

David L. Fugle

David L. Fugle

Jun 23, 2015

David L. Fugle, 75, of Attica passed away on Tuesday June 23, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born August 2, 1939 in Wethersfield, New York to the late Charles (Teresa Kersch) Fugle. David is preceded in death by his son JP Fugle. David worked for over 40 years driving truck for Carney & Fugle Trucking Company. He...

Diane  Lautenschlager

Diane Lautenschlager

Jun 22, 2015

Diane Lautenschlager of Darien Center passed away peacefully June 22, 2015, at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She is predeceased by her parents, Edward and Helen Rieichlt; she is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Edward; children Edward J. Lautenschlager III of Attica, John D. Lautenschlager (Linda Fraind) of Daffney, SC, Arthur R. Lautenschlager of Attica; sister...

Melba  Klossner

Melba Klossner

Jun 17, 2015

Melba Klossner, 78, of LeRoy, formerly of Darien Center passed away on Wednesday June 17, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born May 1, 1937 in Dayton, KY to the late Dennis (Melba Gaus) Dinneen. Melba is preceded in death by her husband Alson Klossner and sister Kay Coover. Melba was a member of the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church...

Anthony "Tony" J. Reisdorf

Anthony "Tony" J. Reisdorf

Jun 4, 2015

Anthony “Tony” Reisdorf, 68, longtime resident of Alexander, NY currently of Sioux Falls, SD passed away on Thursday June 4, 2015 at Sanford Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD. He was born January 24, 1947 in Warsaw, New York to the late Anthony J. and Marian (Becker) Reisdorf. Anthony is preceded in death by father-in-law Marvin J Jacoby; mother-in-law Arlene R Jacoby;...

David W.  Snyder

David W. Snyder

May 25, 2015

David W. Snyder, 80, of Cowlesville passed away Monday May 25, 2015 at Wyoming County Community Hospital. He was born October 4, 1934 in Crittenden, New York to the late Casper (Josephine Hendricks) Snyder. Dave was married to the former Catherine Fiebelkorn on November 16, 1963. After marriage they moved to their home in Cowlesville, New York where they raised...

Sibyl G.  Adams

Sibyl G. Adams

May 25, 2015

Sibyl G. Adams, 89, formerly of Attica passed away peacefully May 25, 2015 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home. She was born December 6, 1925 in Attica to the late Roy (Ethel Burr) Adams. She is preceded in death by her brothers Warren and Roy Adams; sisters Florence Sherman and Dorothy Fortenberry. Sibyl worked at Sylvania in Batavia as a...

David  R.  Spink

David R. Spink

May 21, 2015

David R. Spink, 64, of Varysburg passed away on Thursday May 21, 2015 at Chautauqua Lake. He was born January 17, 1951 in Warsaw, New York to the late Hayden (Mabel Jones) Spink Sr. He is preceded in death by his brothers Hayden Spink Jr. and Norman Spink. David was a Correction Officer at Attica Prison for 36 years. He...

Bernadine I. Matteson

Bernadine I. Matteson

May 18, 2015

Bernadine I. Matteson, 79 of Bennington, passed away Monday May 18, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born October 28, 1935 in Weathersfield, New York to the late Francis (Irene Meyers) Romesser. She is preceded in death by brothers John Romesser and U.S. Army Sgt. Richard Romesser; Granddaughters Lillian Rose Irene Kilner and Sara Nicole Kilner. Bernadine enjoyed...

Harold Smith

Harold Smith

May 17, 2015

Harold Smith passed away on May 17, 2015 in his home. Harold was born June 3, 1929 in Middletown, NY to Harold and Myrtie Smith. He graduated from St. John’s Academy in Plattsburgh, NY. He served in the US Navy from 1947 to 1950. Upon discharge he continued his education at various colleges in New York State. He entered into...

Gloria A. Kern

Gloria A. Kern

May 10, 2015

Gloria A. Kern, 93, of Bennington died peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at the Wyoming Co. Community Hospital in Warsaw, New York. Gloria was born November 17, 1921 in Bennington, New York, daughter of the late Roy and Mildred Kilian. Gloria worked various jobs during her life including Bell Aircraft during WWII. She eventually retired from the Food Service...

Alexander T. Cathie

Alexander T. Cathie

May 8, 2015

Alexander T. Cathie, formerly of Alexander passed away May 8, 2015. Son of the late Dr. and Mrs. John Cathie. He is survived by his sister Elizabeth Cathie. Alexander will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica Wednesday May 13, 2015. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit Marley...

Kathleen Agnes Pahl

Kathleen Agnes Pahl

May 6, 2015

KATHLEEN AGNES PAHL nee McBride; affectionately known as Kay, Mac, and to many others Aunt Kitty; passed peacefully from this life Wednesday, May 6, 2015 surrounded in love, with family members at her side atUnited Memorial Medical Center, Batavia of acute kidney failure. She was 83. One of five children, Kathleen was born in Buffalo, NY on December 31, 1931...

Fred J. Beck

Fred J. Beck

Apr 24, 2015

Fred J. Beck, 71 of Attica, passed away on Friday April 24, 2015 at Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born September 29, 1943 in Attica, to the late Albert (Frances Peuckert) Beck, Sr.. Fred is preceded in death by a son Freddie Beck; brothers Peter, Edward, Bill Beck and sister Lynn Kammerer. Mr. Beck owned and operated...

Jessie L. Huff

Jessie L. Huff

Apr 22, 2015

Jessie L. Huff, 92 of Lockport passed away Wednesday April 22, 2015 at the Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born April 10, 1923 in Saybrook, PA to the late George (Harriet Custer) McClellan. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard L. Huff; brothers George and Gary and a sister Jane. Jessie especially loved time with...

Douglas  W. Mess

Douglas W. Mess

Apr 20, 2015

Douglas W. Mess, 52, of Attica died suddenly Monday April 20, 2015 at his home. He was born on May 15, 1962 in Rochester to the late Douglas Mess and Joyce Englert. Doug worked as a Supervisor at Baskin Livestock in Batavia. He was a long time farmer and a member of the Farm Bureau, the FFA while in school...

Cynthia  (Wrotniak)  Sanger

Cynthia (Wrotniak) Sanger

Apr 14, 2015

Cynthia (Wrotniak) Sanger, 55, of Bennington passed away April 14, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born February 11, 1960 in Batavia to the late Richard (Audrey Baker) Wrotniak. She is preceded in death by her brothers Richard and Robert Wrotniak. Cynthia recently retired from the New York State School for the Blind where she worked for 34...

Ann T.  Huber

Ann T. Huber

Apr 4, 2015

Ann T. Huber, 81, of Attica passed away Saturday April 4, 2015 in Warsaw, New York. She was born July 26, 1933 to the late Peter (Anna Tronolone) Carnevale. She is preceded in death by her brother Michael Carnevale. She was a devoted wife of Douglas Huber, loving mother to Keith (Leslie) and Kenneth (Debbie) Huber; grandmother to Bradley, Matthew...