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Francis M. Buckenmeyer

Francis M. Buckenmeyer

Feb 3, 2023

Francis M. Buckenmeyer, 92 of Alexander, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023 at LeRoy Village Green. He was born April 30, 1930 in Alexander to the late Charles and Margaret (Gilhooly) Buckenmeyer. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Joan (Hanley) Buckenmeyer, daughter Meg Buckenmeyer, son-in-law Bill Franz, all nine of his siblings, Elizabeth Buckenmeyer, Charles...

Shane D. O'Brien

Shane D. O'Brien

Feb 3, 2023

Shane D. O’Brien, 48 of Alden, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Williamsville Suburban Center for Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing. He was born August 2, 1974 in Warsaw to Michelle (Mosicki) O’Brien of Warsaw and Robert O’Brien of Henrietta.

Despite being a quadriplegic life continued for Shane and he got the most out of it. He loved playing Rugby...

Donald R. Jackson

Donald R. Jackson

Jan 27, 2023

Donald R. Jackson Sr., 63, passed away at home on Friday, January 27, 2023.

Donald was greatly loved by his family and friends. He loved repairing and working on all types of vehicles. He enjoyed being outside, mowing lawns, fishing, just working with his hands while talking to people. He never passed up a conversation or spending time with his special...

James L. Cowie

James L. Cowie

Jan 26, 2023

James L. Cowie, 77 passed away surrounded by loved ones in his home in Attica on Thursday, January 26, 2023. He was born on June 1, 1945 in Warsaw, NY to the late Leslie and Doris (Etter) Cowie.

Jim worked on farms in his youth, owned two restaurants in the past, and ran a blacktop and snow plowing business. He cherished...

Jean M. Siler

Jean M. Siler

Jan 20, 2023

Jean M. Siler, 76, formerly of Attica, went to the Lord peacefully on January 20, 2023 at Brothers of Mercy in Clarence where she resided for years.

Jean was the daughter of LaVerne and Charlotte (McCormick) Siler. Jean was born with Cerebral Palsy and faced many challenges throughout her life. She had strong Catholic faith and led a devoted Christian life.

Jean...

Sharon L. Davis

Sharon L. Davis

Jan 20, 2023

Sharon L. Davis, 75 of Attica, passed away on January 20, 2023. She was born in Buffalo on April 13, 1947 to the late Gordon and Alice (Arndt) LeFort. She is preceded in death by her husband, Peter Davis, children, Lezlie Nearhood and Peter Davis II, granddaughter, Racheal Houlihan.

Mrs. Davis retired from Attica Correctional Facility after many years. She was...

Euleta Lapp

Euleta Lapp

Jan 18, 2023

Euleta (Tooley) Lapp of Batavia, died on January 18, 2023 at Premier Genesee Nursing Home in Batavia, NY. She was born March 7, 1925 in Varysbug to the late Arthur and Ida Lapp Tooley. She is predeceased by her loving husband Earl H. Lapp, grandson Brian Lapp and siblings Norman Tooley, Robert Tooley, Arthur Tooley, Arlene Sattler Mason, Hilda Hammond,...

John G. Meyer

John G. Meyer

Jan 18, 2023

John G. Meyer of North Java, passed on January 18, 2023 at ECMC in Buffalo, NY. He was born in Batavia, on February 8, 1957 to the late Gerald and Regina Meyer.

He was a lifelong dairy farmer on the family farm, Gerald Meyer & Sons, and maple producer. John was a 49 year long member of the North Java Fire...

Winifred W. Beats

Winifred W. Beats

Jan 16, 2023

Winifred W. Beats of Melbourne, FL passed away in her sleep on January 16,2023. She was born October 3, 1922, in Alexander, NY to the late Lewis and Cordelia (Goodman) Wight. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years Robert J Beats, four brothers, and one sister.

Winifred and Robert met, lived, attended high school, and worked in Alexander. Winfred’s...

Lesa M. Vanson

Lesa M. Vanson

Jan 16, 2023

Lesa M. VanSon of Attica, passed away on January 16, 2023 in Roswell with her beloved husband by her side, after being together for 37 years. She was born in West Seneca to Allan Vivian and the late Marjorie Vivian.

Her unique creativity and tenacious energy remain in the hearts of her dear friends and family. Very few brought as much...

Patrick Wahl

Patrick Wahl

Jan 9, 2023

Patrick Wahl of North Java, NY passed away on January 9, 2023 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Buffalo on October 2nd, 1945

He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Deborah, his boys, Patrick (Cheryl Leavell), Michael (Kimberly) and Randall (Stephanie Sacco), and his precious grandchildren Zachary, McKenzie, Mya and Wyatt.

Pat moved...

Ronald W. Amberger

Ronald W. Amberger

Jan 6, 2023

Ronald W. Amberger, 58 of Rochester, passed away peacefully of pneumonia on Friday, January 6, 2023 surrounded by his family at Unity Hospital. He was born April 1, 1964 in Warsaw, to the late John and Faye (Schmidt) Amberger Sr.

One year after High School graduation, Ron was in a horrific car accident, changing his life and the people around him...

Nancy M. Jellison

Nancy M. Jellison

Dec 31, 2022

Nancy M. Jellison, 88, of Attica passed away December 31, 2022. She was to predeceased by her mother Sophie Utech, her husband Doug Jellison and granddaughter Tracey Dwyer.

Born and raised in Buffalo she moved to Attica in 1965 when her and Doug purchased the farm naming it Jelliscenic Farm. While running the business and raising four children she also found...

Robert G. Haynes

Robert G. Haynes

Dec 30, 2022

Robert G. Haynes, 93, of Attica passed away on December 30, 2022. He was born September 27, 1929 in Norwich, NY to the late G. Arthur Haynes and Lucile (Torrey) Haynes. He is predeceased by his wife Betty (Abendschein) Haynes in 2009.

He graduated from high school in 1947 from the Ross Street High School in Batavia. Robert was a part...

Michael P. Beedham

Michael P. Beedham

Dec 28, 2022

Michael P. Beedham, 64, of Attica passed away on December 28, 2022. He was born October 18, 1958 in Batavia, to the late George E. Beedham and Marilyn Sprague Beedham. He is predeceased by his step son Zachary Pope and brother Kevin Beedham.

He joined the U.S. Army, worked for Chapins, Adesa and Attica Bus Service.

He always had funny jokes and...

Kathryn A. Judge

Kathryn A. Judge

Dec 13, 2022

Kathryn A. Judge, 71 of Attica, passed away December 13, 2022. She was born September 16, 1951 in Buffalo, to the late Leonard Darlack Sr. and Loraine Darlack. She is predeceased by her son David Judge Jr. and sister Debbie Vega.

She graduated from GCC. Afterwards she worked for McDonald’s Bus Service for many years. She was kind, had a great...

Clinton J. Donohue

Clinton J. Donohue

Nov 30, 2022

Clinton Jennings Donohue, 27 of Attica, passed away November 30, 2022. He was born May 9, 1995 in Batavia, to James Patrick and Suzanne (Jennings) Donohue of Attica.

Clinton was a talented carpenter. He loved to build and was always accompanied by his dog, Margaret Jones. He was a great football player.

Clinton was a proud member of the Jennings Gang. He...

Sophia E. Skawienski

Sophia E. Skawienski

Nov 24, 2022

Sophia E. Skawienski, 95 of Varysburg, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born February 27, 1927 to the late Joseph (Katarzyna) Klecha. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Joseph C. Skawienski, siblings, Edward, Mildred, John, Michael, Stanley, Frank Klecha.

Mrs. Skawienski was a dedicated Farm...

Terry J. Garigen

Terry J. Garigen

Nov 20, 2022

Terry J. Garigen, 74, of Darien Center, NY passed away on November 20, 2022 unexpectedly at his home.

Terry was a graduate of Alexander Central School and Erie County Technical Institute with an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Technology before being drafted into the U.S. Army and served his country in Vietnam. Upon his return he had a long career working with...

Nicholas A. Perry

Nicholas A. Perry

Nov 18, 2022

Nicholas A. Perry, 74, of Strykersville passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022. He was born January 17, 1948 in Sheldon, to the late Nicholas E. and Mary E. (Gebel) Perry. Nicholas is preceded in death by daughter Barbara Perry and brother Chet Perry.

Nicholas was proud to be a lifelong Sheldon dairy farmer. He worked hard almost every day of...

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