Obituaries

Leo F. Drzazgowski

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Leo F. Drzazgowski of Alden, New York passed away April 5, 2025.  He was born January 24, 1935. Beloved husband of the late Dianne Drzazgowski; dear father of David (Sheila), Donald (Brenda) and the late Donna Drzazgowski; loving grandfather “jaja” of Jed (Erin) Nowak and Liliann Drzazgowski. No prior visitation.  A graveside service was held at Lancaster Rural Cemetery (Cemetery Rd. entrance) on Friday, April 11th at 1 p.m. Leo was a Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War Era assigned to the USS Belle Grove LSD 2. Flowers gratefully declined.  Memorials may be made to the Alden Hook &

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Mona Gaddis

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Mona Gaddis, a beloved mother, grandmother, teacher, and deacon, passed away on April 12, 2025. She was born in Curwensville, PA to the late Alvin and Elizabeth (Taylor) Fisher. She was the cherished wife of the late Robert Gaddis, and her unwavering love and dedication to her family defined her life.  Mona was not just a devoted family woman, but also a passionate educator who taught English and French. She touched the lives of countless students, instilling in them a love for language and literature. Her commitment to education was matched only by her faith. As a Deacon at Calvary

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Kai Messmer

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A celebration of life was held last week for Kai Messmer who was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and moved to Akron, New York at a young age. It is here that he first discovered his love for soccer. His passion for sports only grew stronger when he moved to Starpoint, where he continued competing and added singing, ukelele, and percussion to the list of his many talents. When Kai started at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute (St. Joe’s), he quickly became a proud “Joe’s Jumper,” excelling in track and field and also finding joy performing with the Swing Choir. Whether on

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Joyce I. Green

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Joyce I. Green, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 6, 2025 at the grand age of 98. Born on November 10, 1926 in Buffalo, New York. Her presence brought warmth and joy to all who knew her. She was incredibly kind hearted, loving, patient and had a great sense of humor, her laughter was contagious. Joyce dedicated her life to her family whom she loved with her whole heart and always offered a listening ear, comforting hug and a guiding hand. She found joy in birds, flowers, puzzles, going

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Helen R. Merle

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Helen R. Merle,  was born on May 7, 1924, in Holland, New York.  A longtime resident of Alden, New York, she passed away March 27, 2025, at the age of 100. Beloved wife of the late Harry Merle; daughter of the late Earl Rogers Sr. and Blanche Day Rogers; step-mother of Karyl (Walter) Meyer and Bruce (Karen) Merle; also survived by 5 step-grandchildren and 7 step-great-grandchildren; sister of the late Mildred Richards, Norma Rogers, Earl Rogers Jr., and foster sister of Charles Logan; aunt of Amy (Richard) Crane, Stewart (Kay Amore) Anderson, Christine (Timothy) Deragon and the late David Anderson;

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Wilma L.  Beyer

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Wilma L.  Beyer, 92 of Akron, New York, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025 at Wells Hospice Buffalo, Beechwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Amherst, NY. Wilma was born on February 15, 1933, in Flint, Michigan, as the first-born daughter of the late Arthur W. and Wilhelmina Ruth Thomas Blake. Shortly after her birth, the Blake family moved to Buffalo, where her father worked for General Motors. Wilma’s mother passed away in 1940, leaving behind Wilma and two younger sisters, Jackie and Ruth Ann. The two eldest girls lived with relatives on the Blake family farm in Honesdale, Pennsylvania,

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