Obituaries

Lucretia F. Zamejc

Lucretia F. Zamejc

Mar 18, 2020

Lucretia F. “Lou” Zamejc, age 91 of Perry, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville. Lucretia was born on January 26, 1929 in Mt. Morris, New York, a daughter to the late Peter and Julia (Scarpino) Pirano. Lou worked in the office at the former Grants Department store in Perry. She also helped run...

Richard "Dick" Williams

Richard "Dick" Williams

Mar 8, 2020

Richard “Dick” Williams., age 73 of Perry, New York passed away on Sunday March 8, 2020 at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo. He was born in Warsaw, New York on August 10, 1946, a son to the late Augustus and Ruth (Lynch) Williams. Dick was the manager at the former Moose Club in Perry. He enjoyed camping, playing...

Gerald H. Graham

Gerald H. Graham

Feb 27, 2020

Gerald H. Graham, 91 of Perry, passed away peacefully at the NYS Veteran’s Home at Batavia on February 27, 2020. He was born January 16, 1929 in Perry to the late Robert J. (Eloise Goodwin Horton) Graham. He is preceded in death by brother Robert J. (Gladys) Graham, sister Erestine (George) Cox, son-in-law Jacques Schmit, parents-in-law Maynard (Mary) Ess, sisters...

Renee' M. (Strain) Morris

Renee' M. (Strain) Morris

Feb 25, 2020

Renee’ M. (Strain) Morris, age 38 of Portageville, NY went to be with the Lord on Tuesday February 25, 2020 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in the Town of Castile. She was born in Warsaw, NY on January, 8 1982 a daughter to Ronald B. and Charlene M. (Grover) Strain of Portageville. She was preceded in death by...

Merritt F. Patrick

Merritt F. Patrick

Feb 20, 2020

Merritt F. Patrick, age 84, of Mt. Morris, passed away on Thursday February 20, 2020 at Eastside Nursing Home in Warsaw where he had been residing. He was born in Leicester, NY on August 27, 1935, a son to the late Leon and Delora (Arnold) Patrick. He is preceded in death by a brother Leon Patrick who passed away in...

Dean  F. Preston Sr.

Dean F. Preston Sr.

Feb 18, 2020

Dean F. Preston Sr., age 70 of Perry, New York passed away on Tuesday February 18, 2020. He was born in Warsaw, New York on January 31, 1950, a son to the late Charles and Juanita (Conley) Preston. He is preceded in death by his mother-in-law Stella (Szczpanek) Bzduch. Throughout Dean’s working career he worked for the former Rich Plan...

Vernon E. Jett

Vernon E. Jett

Feb 1, 2020

Vernon E. Jett, age 60, of Perry, NY passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born in Brockport, NY on April 1, 1959 a son to the late Harvey E. and Margaret “Peg” (Hughes) Jett. Vernon was a graduate of Wyoming Central School. He was a licensed hairdresser, and worked...

Michael Roy Button

Michael Roy Button

Jan 28, 2020

Michael Roy Button, age 60, of Perry NY passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2020 at his home in Perry after a long illness. He was born in Cuba, NY on April 27, 1959, a son to Jessie M. (Young) Button of Perry and the late Roy J. Button. Mike worked many years for Emerling Farms Inc. in Perry as...

James W. Wright

James W. Wright

Jan 19, 2020

James W. Wright, age 84, of Perry, NY passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Perry, NY on July 19, 1935 a son to the late Leslie H. and Doris E. (Watrous) Wright. Jim was a 1953 graduate of Perry High School. He went to work on the family farm...

Wilma E. Kelly

Wilma E. Kelly

Jan 14, 2020

Wilma E. Kelly, age 92 of Perry passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo. Wilma was born in Orangeville, New York on July 29, 1927 a daughter to the late Glen W. and Leilah L. (Spink) Wolfe. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband: Donald P. Kelly who passed away...

Robert J. Graham Jr.

Robert J. Graham Jr.

Jan 13, 2020

Robert J. Graham Jr., age 99 of Hunt, New York passed away on Monday January 13, 2020 at the NYS Veterans Home at Batavia. He was born in Leicester, New York on January 12, 1921, a son to the late Robert John and Eloise Goodwin (Horton) Graham Sr. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife...

Lucy T. Orologio

Lucy T. Orologio

Jan 12, 2020

Lucy T. Orologio, 86 of Perry, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Williamsville. She was born April 7, 1933 in Hornell to the late Malvina Schiavi. She is preceded in death by her beloved son Jack Orologio and her sister Mary Kiefer. Lucy worked for many years...

Linda Marie Powers

Linda Marie Powers

Jan 12, 2020

Linda Marie Powers, age 65, passed away at her home in Perry on Sunday January 12, 2020. She was born in Warsaw, New York on May 19, 1954 a daughter to Francis Patrick “Pat” and Helen (Callahan) Powers. Linda was a graduate of Wyoming Central School. Linda helped on her parents’ farm when she was younger, after graduation she worked...

Sarah E. Hoeppner

Sarah E. Hoeppner

Jan 12, 2020

Sarah E. Hoeppner, age 74 of Perry, NY passed away on Sunday January 12, 2020 at Highland Hospital in Rochester. She was born in Warsaw, NY on May, 15 1945 a daughter to the late Merle F. and Norma (James) Petherick. She was a 1963 graduate of Warsaw Central High School. Sarah was a teachers aide at Perry High School...

Linda A. Draper

Linda A. Draper

Jan 12, 2020

Linda A. Draper, age 70, of Perry NY passed away on Sunday January 12, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born in Warsaw, NY on August 14, 1949, a daughter to the late Roy and Wilma (Burr) Austen. Linda was a graduate of York Central School and Bryant and Stratton in Rochester. Linda worked for the former...

Donald G. Butler

Donald G. Butler

Jan 9, 2020

Donald G. Butler, age 84, passed away on Thursday January 9, 2020 at Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home in Perry. He was born in Warsaw, NY on July 24, 1935 a son to the late Gordon H. and Eva P. (Hilflicker) Butler. Don was a 1954 graduate of Perry Central School. Don was the owner/ operator of Donald G. Butler Construction...

Dennis G. Bzduch

Dennis G. Bzduch

Jan 4, 2020

Dennis G. Bzduch, age 63, of Perry, NY passed away on Saturday January 4, 2020 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born in Warsaw, New York on June 27, 1956 a son to Walter Bzduch of Perry and the late Stella J. (Szczepanek) Bzduch who passed away in 2010. Dennis was a 1975 graduate of Perry...

Sheila  M. Stavisky

Sheila M. Stavisky

Dec 30, 2019

Sheila M. Stavisky, age 70, of Castile, NY and Norvelt, PA. passed away on Monday December 30, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born in Elmira, NY on March 11, 1949, a daughter to the late Terrence M. and Desailes M. (Brague) McConnell. She is preceded in death by a brother James McConnell who passed away in...

Thelma I. Stevens

Thelma I. Stevens

Dec 22, 2019

Thelma I. Stevens, age 88 of Leicester, NY passed away on December 22, 2019 at Eastside Nursing Home where she had been residing. She was born in Orangeville, NY on November 3, 1931 a daughter to the late Albert and Grace (Wright) Gath Thelma was the Salutatorian for the class of 1949 at Warsaw High School. She was a secretary...

Edward Michael "Mike" Loftus

Edward Michael "Mike" Loftus

Dec 21, 2019

Edward Michael “Mike” Loftus January 6, 1957 – December 21, 2019 Edward Michael “Mike” Loftus passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, after a five year battle with prostate cancer. Michael was a generous soul driven by a boundless optimism. He was often heard to exclaim “Never give up, Never surrender!”. Mike fought to the very end,...