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187-year-old home in Stafford destroyed by fire

By Howard B. Owens

In 1823, James Monroe was president, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison were still alive, and it would be more than six decades before Thomas Edison would start the first electric company.

It was also the year a brick house was built at 9418 Roanoke Road.

Today, electricity sparked a fire

Gerald W. Yarington

By T.J. Woodward

Gerald W. Yarington, 76, of Warsaw, formally of East Bethany passed away on Wednesday November 5, 2014 at Medina Memorial Hospital.  He was born February 25, 1938 in Buffalo to the late Earl (Olive Barker) Yarington.  Gerald worked as a courier for the Buffalo News for 22 years and HSBC for 15 years.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years Dawn Yarington of East Bethany; Sons, Greg of East Bethany, Gerald Jr. of East Amherst and Earl of Pennsylvania; Daughter Heather Yarington of Alexander; Brothers Bob of Maryland and Earl of Cheektowaga; sister Pricilla Minchen; 6 grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday November 13, 2014 from 2 to 5 PM with a Funeral Services immediately to follow at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.  Mr. Yarington will be laid to rest at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be distributed to a charity of their choice. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main St. Attica, New York 14011.

Donald A. Dundon

By T.J. Woodward

 

Donald A. Dundon, 79 of Batavia, NY, died September 19, 2010 at United Memorial Medical Center. Born February 14, 1931 in Buffalo, New York son of the late Walter (Jeanette Leney) Dundon. Mr. Dundon was retired from the Niagara Mohawk where he worked for 39 years. He served eight years in the Army National Guard, was a member of Terry Hills Golf Course. He was an avid bowler. Mr. Dundon is preceded in death by his wife Joyce (Aubert) Dundon on November 10, 2002 & a son, Robert Dundon, Sr. in 2003.
 
 He is survived by his sons Kevin Dundon of Lancaster, Donald Dundon of Alden, William Dundon of Texas, a daughter Lynette Dundon of Georgia and a step son Rick Flowers of Bethany, NY. One sister Joyce Brown of Cheektowaga and a brother Raymond Dundon of Maryland survive along with 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 
 
There will be no prior calling hours. Friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Thursday, September 23rd at 1:00 p.m. at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main St., Batavia. Interment will take place in Grand View Cemetery. 
 
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society – 101 John James Audubon Pkwy., Amherst, NY 14228.    For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or call (343-8260). Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 W. Main St. Batavia, NY 14020.
 

Closures and cancellations for Wednesday, Nov 19

By Howard B. Owens

These are the closing and cancellations we've been notified about so far:

  • Leadership Genesee, We the People session
  • Alexander Central 
  • Batavia City Schools
  • Notre Dame and St. Joe's
  • Pembroke Central Schools
  • Pavilion Central Schools
  • Byron-Bergen Central Schools
  • DAV Transportation pickups From the Batavia VAMC
  • Oakfield-Alabama Central Schools
  • Le Roy Family

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