Obituaries

Donna Lee Czworka

Donna Lee Czworka

Apr 27, 2023

Donna Lee Czworka, 81 of Batavia, left this world on Thursday, April 27, 2023 to be with her parents at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born June 15, 1941 in Batavia, to the late Herman and Yvonne (Brown) Spencer. Donna was born just 5 days before her high school sweetheart Joseph, whom she married on April 23, 1960. She...

Richard L. Kriger

Richard L. Kriger

Apr 10, 2023

Richard “Rick” L. Kriger Jr, 59 of Alexander, passed away peacefully with his loving mother by his side, on Monday afternoon, April 11, 2023 at his home. He was born December 13, 1963 in Batavia to Shirley L. (Cramer) Kriger of Attica and the late Richard L. Kriger Sr. He is preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Kriger Stack.

Rick...

Robert  G. Daniel

Robert G. Daniel

Apr 4, 2023

Robert G. Daniel, 95 of Sheldon, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2023, at Charlotte House surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Sheldon on March 3, 1928, son of the late George and Estella (Gebel) Daniel.

Bob owned and operated Daniel Dairy Farm in Sheldon for over 50 years. He loved driving and in addition to working the...

James M. Smith

James M. Smith

Mar 25, 2023

James M. Smith, 57 of Attica, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo. He was born September 23, 1965 in Buffalo to Janet (Nicholson) Smith of Attica and the late Eugene Smith.

Jim was a proud United States Army Veteran. He retired from the Attica Central School System and will fondly be remembered as a...

Eugene F. Flynn

Eugene F. Flynn

Mar 17, 2023

Eugene Francis (Frank) Flynn of Attica, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Saint Patrick’s Day, 2023. Frank was born Oct. 30, 1931, to John Flynn and Anne McDemott Flynn.

Frank was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is predeceased by his son, James; and is survived by his wife, Jeanne (Hyland) Flynn; son, Patrick (Julie) Flynn; daughters, Kathleen (Patrick)...

Gary J Fredericks

Gary J Fredericks

Mar 13, 2023

Gary J. “Fred” Fredericks, 76 of Attica, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023. He was born June 16, 1946 in Buffalo, to the late Joseph and Una (Miller) Fredericks. He is preceded in death by his first wife Peggy (Webster) Fredericks.

Gary was a proud United States Army Veteran. He attended Syracuse University on a football scholarship. Gary coached football...

John  P. Clark

John P. Clark

Mar 8, 2023

John P. Clark, 79, of Varysburg passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday March 8, 2023. He was born in Warsaw on June 7, 1943 to the late John and Dorothy (Reiner) Clark. In addition to his parents, John is predeceased by his beloved wife; Louise (Sipple) Clark; brother Bruce Clark.

He is survived by his sons; Zachery (Lindsey) Clark...

Marion D. Conrad

Marion D. Conrad

Mar 5, 2023

Marion D. Conrad, 96, of Varysburg passed away on March 5, 2023. Marion was born on October 21, 1926 to the late Jervis and Nadyne Devin. She is predeceased by her loving husband Gerald Conrad; sisters Eileen Miller and Ann Elvin; brothers Leo Devin, Gordon Devin and Milford Devin.

Marion married Gerald Conrad in 1945 and built a home in Varysburg...

Michael W. Trauscht

Michael W. Trauscht

Feb 20, 2023

Michael W. Trauscht, 85, of Attica passed away on February 20, 2023. Michael was born on January 9, 1938 to Paul and Emma Trauscht. He was predeceased by his brother David Trauscht and sister Donna Wickins.

A lifelong resident of Attica, Michael graduated from Attica High School in 1956, where he excelled in wrestling. He continued his interest in the sport,...

Kathleen A. Goodman

Kathleen A. Goodman

Feb 20, 2023

Kate (Kathleen) A. Goodman of Alexander, NY was born on September 4, 1956 and passed away on February 20, 2023. A loving wife and mother, she is survived by her husband of 43 years John Hanobik, her children Nicholas (Laura) Hanobik of Attica, NY and Elizabeth Hanobik of Alexander, NY. She is also survived by her sister Debra (Craig) Lund...

Cheryl L. St. Pierre

Cheryl L. St. Pierre

Feb 16, 2023

Cheryl L St. Pierre Passed Away unexpectedly Feb 16 2023, at home with battle of cancer. She was born on June 7, 1963 in Buffalo to the late Fred and Elaine (Fronzack) Wozniak.

She enjoyed life by camping with all of our friends and family. Also, by teaching people how to make jams, jellies, canning and gardening.

She is survived by her...

Patricia A. Michael

Patricia A. Michael

Feb 14, 2023

Patricia A. Michael, 88 of Cowlesville, passed away passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday February 14, 2023 at Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw. She was born August 26, 1934 in Carbon, WV to the late Ralph (Bertha) Foster. She is preceded in death by several of her siblings.

Mrs. Michael enjoyed gardening, crocheting and baking, especially...

Elon H. Spink

Elon H. Spink

Feb 12, 2023

Elon H. Spink, 101 of Attica, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at LeRoy Village Green. He was born June 19, 1921 in Attica to the late Harry and Ida (Roberts) Spink. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Fern (Sherman) Spink, son Patrick O’Hara, brothers, Harlan, David, Thomas Spink and sister Helen Welker.

Elon was an...

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...

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...

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...

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...