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Even many of Bethany's oldest residents, said Town Supervisor Carl Hyde, have come to accept the unpleasant but unavoidable and undeniable reality of the situation. The old Town Hall, built in 1832, must come down.
The town is currently accepting bids from demolition contractors.
Paul D. Strogen 81, of Daly City, California and formerly of Batavia, passed away January 29, 2023 at his home.
Mr. Strogen was born May 17, 1941 in Batavia, the son of the late Joseph P. Strogen and Elva Hyde Strogen.
Surviving are his son James Wohlford (Sherri) of Bloomsburg,PA, brother James A. Strogen (Virginia) of Sunrise Beach, MO and sister Mylynne Austgen (Wayne) of Elizabeth,CO.
Mr. Strogen was a graduate of Batavia High School where he played drums in the band and ochestra. He also was a member of the Saint Joseph Drum and Bugle Corps.
Paul served his country honorably in the United States Navy, serving on the USS Dewey and later as an electronics instructor at the Treasure Island facility of the US Navy at San Francisco.He served during the Vietnam years on a special warfare intelligence aircraft.
He was a member of the Batavia VFW as well as in San Francisco.
In later years he worked as an electrical engineer for various firms.
Mr. Strogen travelled extensively all over the world. He especially loved to sail his own sailboat with friends.
Special destinations for him were the Hawaiian Islands, Australia , Europe and especially Slovakia where he visited Strogen family relatives.
Mr. Strogen was a patron of the San Francisco Symphony and the San Francisco Opera and participated in folk dance in Europe and Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. His motto was: "Music feeds my soul-Dance is my lifeblood"
He will be missed by family and a large number of friends all over the world.
Mr. Strogen's Navy Honors Memorial Service we be held at the West Bethany cemetery at 1:00 pm on Saturday June 17th, 2023.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the United States Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. Ste 123, Washington,DC, 20004-2608.
Evelyn was employed at Attica High School as a secretary for 25 years. Mrs. Macomber was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ and the Rebekkas. She enjoyed traveling and being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years Floyd D. Macomber of Attica; sons Elliot (Joanne) Macomber of Spencerport; Scott (Joanne) Macomber of Fulton; grandchildren Timothy (Jennifer), Gregory (Karen), Chelsey, Mara Macomber; Juliet Brandt, Bethany St. Pierre, David (Kylie) Taylor and Trina Taylor. Great-grandchildren Sage, Lily, Ethan, Nolan, Isaac, Elijah, Hayden, Hailey and Hannah; sisters-in-law Beatrice and Elizabeth, brother-in-law Edwin along with several nieces and nephews.
There will be no prior calling hours. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.She will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice Rochester 3111 South Winton Rd. Rochester, NY 14623 or to Attica Historical Society 130 Main St. Attica, New York 14011. 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 Street Attica, New York 14011.
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