Ancram’s Stewart G. Hunt

It is with regret that the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Office of Fire Prevention and Control, announces the death of FirefighterStewart G. Hunt, age 37, of the Ancram VolunteerFire Company, on Thursday, June 15, 2023. FirefighterHunt, a 21-yearmemberof the Ancram Fire Department, suffered a medical event while performing traffic control duties at an incident. Stewart was a motoreqipment operatorforColumbia County Highway. he was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and being in the woods. He was also a frequent golfer, who would try to swing the club at least twice a week.

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Erie County’s Father Joseph Bayne

The Erie County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services is sad to announce the passing of FatherJoe Bayne. FatherBayne was best known forrunning South Buffalo’s Franciscan Center- a home fortroubled youth - and serving as Chaplain forthe Erie County Emergency Services and the Buffalo Fire Department. You will be dearly missed, Brother. FatherJoe was a memberof ourNYSAFC since 1992. During the Chaplains Training Conference in 2017, held in Niagara Falls, Fr. Joe worked with Gary Hunt and Howard Morgan, and provided a training program forfuneral home visitations. Not only was he a friend of the fire service, but he was a personal friend to many of us as well. He will be sorely missed by all of us.

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