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Nels Granger
Jun 24, 2024
Nels Granger, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life filled with faith, family, and a deep appreciation for life's treasures. He is survived by his three sons: Adam Granger, Dale (Heather) Granger, and Jonathan Granger. Nels was a proud grandfather to Levi, Noah, and Lillian. He is also survived by his ex-wife, Terri Christiano.
Nels lived with...
Edward G. VanLeuven
Jun 24, 2024
Edward G. Van Leuven entered into rest after a valiant fight with cancer on June 24, 2024. Born on March 28, 1947 in Walden, NY (and as he would tell you, on the kitchen table, feet first, with the cord wrapped around his neck) He was a graduate of Valley Central High School (class of 1965), OCCC, Manhattan College and...
Ellen "Evie" Thomas
Jun 24, 2024
Born in Ballintubber, Ireland and passed away in Rochester, NY on June 24, 2024. She is predeceased by her husband Bill and siblings Bea, Johnny, Ina, and Dymphna. Survived by her children Eileen, Mary Kay (Andrew) Ditch, Colleen (Michael) Ras, Bob (Melissa) Thomas, Barbara (Sebastian) Chirdo; grandchildren Gregory, Meghan, Monica, Ruddy, Carly, Macy (Nick) Militello, Bailey and Casey; sisters Kathleen...
Richard I. Sedlak
Jun 23, 2024
Richard I. Sedlak of Rochester, NY, 1932-2024. Loved husband of the late June (Crispell) for 62 yrs. Father of Richard (Marcia) Sedlak, Jr., the late Steven Sedlak, Sharon (the late Jerry) Gerew, Christine (Christopher) Sutton, Gregory (Kim) Sedlak. Grandfather of 11, great-grandfather of 8. Also, survived by sister-in-law, Carole Holmes, many nieces and nephews.
Dick retired from Eastman Kodak after 33...
Dolores E. Yahn
Jun 23, 2024
Loving Mother, Grandmother passed away June 23, 2024 at age 90. She is predeceased by her husband Joseph “Skip” Yahn and parents William & Katie Owen. Survived by her children Bill (Carol) Yahn, Sharen (Jerry) Bassett and Laurie (Ted) Witkowski; grandchildren Jason (Michelle), Craig (Jen), Katie (Jonah), Kevin (Christina), Kristen (Jason), Christina, Jessica (Andy); 18 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Beth...
Norman Magee
Jun 21, 2024
Norm Magee, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024. Born in Ireland, Norm’s family immigrated to Rochester, NY, when he was a child. The Magee family made their home in the 10th ward, where Norm attended Holy Rosary and Aquinas Institute, and met his wife Marianne alongside many friends.
Norm married Marianne 50 years ago, and...
Gordon W. Weilert II
Jun 18, 2024
Passed away June 18, 2024. He is predeceased by his brothers JP and Bob Weilert, sister Mary Hutchinson and parents Irene & Gordon. Survived by his wife Melissa; children Brittany Sunday, Danielle Cleveland and Jesse Weilert; grandchildren Destiny, Amelia, Janelle, and Haven; siblings Tom and Mike Grover, sister Kathy Weinstein; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services were held privately at the...
Anthony Oliveri
Jun 17, 2024
Passed away June 17, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He is predeceased by his parents Domenico and Rosaria Oliveri. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Carmela; children Rosaria Riccardi, Stephanie (Adam) Cornelius and Michelle Oliveri; grandchildren Peter Riccardi, Alexandria Riccardi, and Antonio Riccardi, Sophia Cornelius, Milania Cornelius, and Angelo Cornelius; brother John (Karen) Oliveri; sister-in-law Maria (Frank...
Shirley O'Mealia
Jun 13, 2024
Predeceased by her husband Gerald; sons Charles and Christopher; parents George "Jack" and Charlotte Nixon; sister Nancy and brother John. Survived by sons Michael (Patricia), Daniel (TerryLee), Robert, Kevin (Kelly) and daughter Kellie; 9 grandchildren and 8 Great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She was a graduate of Nazareth Academy, Class of 1953 and a retiree of Eastman Kodak Company. Shirley...
Laura Gage
Jun 12, 2024
Laura Mason Gage passed away suddenly but peacefully on June 11, 2024.
A memorial service will be held this Saturday, June 22nd at Greece United Methodist Church, 1924 Maiden Lane, Rochester, NY 14626 at 10am. There will be a small reception afterwards at the church.
Laura was born on January 4, 1967 in Rochester, NY to William (Bill) and Gail Mason. She...
Guy F. DelVecchio
Jun 12, 2024
Passed away June 12, 2024. He is predeceased by his parents Guy Sr. & Bertha “Mary” DelVecchio. Survived by son Jason (Kelly) DelVecchio; grandchildren Madison, Nicholas & Abigail; sisters Connie Winters, Maryann Grieco & brother John (Barbara) DelVecchio; nieces, nephews & Cousins.
Friends may call 4-6pm Tuesday June 18th at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services 777 Long Pond Road concluding with...
Nancy L. Mesolella
Jun 11, 2024
Passed away June 11, 2024. She is predeceased by her parents Richard & Louise Bareham and brother Barry R. Bareham. Survived by her children A. Christopher (Karen) Mesolella DDS and Suzanne R. McGuire; grandchildren Andrew (Emily Michaud) McGuire, Victoria (Nicholas) Carrasco DDS, Michael (Ali) McGuire and A. Richard (Jenna Rogge DDS) Mesolella DDS; great- granddaughters Madison McGuire and Josephine Mesolella;...
James T. Brady Jr.
Jun 3, 2024
James T. Brady, Jr., “Jim” passed away on June 3, 2024, at age 69. He is predeceased by his parents, James and Sadie Brady. He is survived by Lynne, his loving wife of 40 years, sister Sheryl Oyong, sisters- and brothers-in-law, and 5 nieces and nephews. Jim had many hobbies and interests including playing guitar, model railroads, gardening, and fishing....
Mary S. O'Connell
Jun 2, 2024
Mary O’Connell (Stack) of Hilton died on June 2, 2024 after a long struggle with dementia.
Mary was born on February 16, 1943 in Syracuse NY to the late T. Vincent and Marion (Nellis) Stack. She was a 1961 graduate of Most Holy Rosary High school.
Mary was a long time inter-library loan clerk for the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library while residing in...
John M. Kiereck
Jun 1, 2024
John Michael Kiereck, Sr. passed unexpectedly into the arms of the Lord on Saturday June 1, 2024. John was predeceased by his wife, Margaret “Peggy” Kiereck, mother Theodora Kiereck, father Edward Kiereck, sister Maria Kurycki (John), brother Thomas Kiereck, nephew Matthew Kiereck, and niece Dawn Kiereck. John is survived by his son, John Kiereck Jr (Alice), brothers James Kiereck and...
Donald P. Dohr
Jun 1, 2024
Predeceased by his parents, Martha and Peter, and his beloved wife, Yvonne. Survived by his brother Richard (Marlene) Dohr, Daughters Deborah (Jim) Sexton, Vicki Waller, Denise Dohr, Sons Don (Mary) Dohr, Herb (Joanne) Dohr, 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Graduated from Aquinas High School, Class of '52; attended St. John Fisher College. He put his education on hold and...
Marchesa Ann Glasser
May 30, 2024
Was born and went to heavenly sleep May 30, 2024.
She is survived by her parents and brother Keith, Bryana, and Walker; grandparents Frank (Ann) Borrelli, Frank (Missy) Glasser; aunts, uncles and cousins Nicole Borrelli, Francesca and Toni Branagan, Greg, Ashley, Eli Biryla, David and Rachel Talarico.
Friends may attend her funeral mass 10:30am Tuesday June 11th at Holy Cross Church 4492...
Maria S. Thorpe
May 30, 2024
Scouter Gone Home
On may 30th 2024, heaven gained another scouter, mom and an angel...
Peter L. Yauchzee
May 25, 2024
Passed away May 25, 2024 at age 80. He is predeceased by sister and brother-in-law Ann (Jim) McMahon. Survived by his wife of 29 years Sharon; Son David (Allison); grandchildren John, Adam, and Morgan; sister Martha (Lee) Brooks; step-sons Ken, Dan and Rick.Peter was a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and the American Legion Post #468. Friends may attend his...
Shirley T. Kemp
May 25, 2024
Passed away May 25, 2024 at age 98. She is predeceased by her husband Alexander; many brothers & sisters. She is survived by her son Alex (Debbie) Kemp, granddaughter Tara (Dan); two great grandchildren Liam and Daniel; sister Pat (Vic) Gundrum, sister-in-law Maria Thorpe; extended family, Howard, Dorothy, Jay and Crissy; many nieces and nephews.
Shirley was a member of the...
