Obituaries

JoAnn ( Long -Gabbey) Pautler passed from this life to the next on October 12, 2023. She was born on June 14, 1941, to Vernon and Bernice (Beyer) Long of Akron, New York.

It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to Elton Ground, Jr. – Hoiy su dah gyh (He’s by the water), better known as “Jr”, who left us on October 24, 2023. Born in Batavia, New York, on September 1, 1960, Elton was a man of many talents and passions. A retired handyman, he was not just a man who worked on homes, he also worked on hearts, leaving a lasting impact on everyone he met. 

Bata E. Holtz passed away peacefully on October 24, 2023. She was born on August 13, 1932, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Irving and Elizabeth (Kennedy) Blair.  Bata’s life was a testament to the beauty of simplicity, a principle she embodied with grace and poise. During her lifetime, Bata was a dedicated housewife whose love and care were the cornerstone of her home. Her life was a living testament to the belief that the most profound impacts are often made behind the scenes, in the quiet, simple acts of love and kindness that shape our everyday lives. She

Gary Lee Raduns of Route 19, Fillmore and a former resident of Attica went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 in the Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born on May 19, 1944 in Medina, a son of the late Melvin and Esther Witkop Raduns. He married his high school sweetheart Carol Bitterman, who survives, on March 28, 1964.

Rebecca J. Schuler, affectionately known as Becky, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2023. She was born on March 17, 1979, in Syracuse, New York to Robert and Susan (Newton) Benjamin.

Paul A. Smith, 82 of Akron, New York passed away peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023 at the Absolut Care Nursing Facility in Gasport, NY.

Patricia J. Damon entered the gates of heaven on July 27, 2023, not, she would say, because she was so wonderful, but because she had accepted the free gift of salvation Jesus paid for when He died on the cross and rose again. Along with her best friend Fran Blake, Pat asked Jesus to be her Savior on May 8, when they were both 14. Pat recently celebrated the 75th anniversary of that eternity-changing event with Fran in a lengthy, laughter-filled, long-distance call of reminiscence.

Elizabeth A. Hogan, 82 of Buffalo, New York and formerly of Corfu, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital.

Mercedes J. Reinbolt, 87 of Akron, New York passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023  at Buffalo General Hospital.

Robert “Bob” Say, of Akron, New York passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023. He was born in Batavia, NY on February 13, 1941 to the late Irving and Lillian (Rich) Say. Bob grew up and attended school in Oakfield, NY and honorably served his country in the Army National Guard. He worked as a machinist for Strippit LVD until his retirement.