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Janice M. Crowder
Mar 22, 2025
It is with immense sorrow, we announce the passing of Janice Crowder, who left this world too soon on March 22, 2025, after heroically battling cancer. Born Janice Mary Christopher on May 8, 1952, she lived a life full of love, laughter, and deep devotion to her family and friends. She was the best mom ever. She leaves behind her...
Anna Ruggiero
Mar 22, 2025
Passed away Saturday March 22, 2025 at age 91.
She is predeceased by her son Clemente Ruggiero; parents Luigi & Marianna LaPietra; sisters Immaoclata (Felice) Maccariello and Caterina (Nicola) Ruggiero; brother Angelo (Maria Loreta) LaPierta; sister-in-law Clementina LaPietra; nephew Luigi LaPietra; and niece Carmela Guerney.
Anna is survived by her husband of 67 years Frank Ruggiero; daughter Emma Ruggiero; granddaughters GraceAnn &...
Melissa (Potter) O'Connor
Mar 20, 2025
Melissa was a devoted daughter, mother, sister, wife, and a proud new grandmother. She is survived by her children Alexis Parrott (Jose Lainez), and Julian Weissinger; granddaughter Alaina Lainez; mother, Doreen Potter; her father, Peter Potter; her sister, Dena Potter (Donald Slaght); her nephews, Connor and Cody Henry; her husband, Jason; and her stepchildren, Joey and Ryan.
Her greatest joy in...
Gaetano DeRosa
Mar 18, 2025
Gaetano DeRosa, age 92, of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully, on March 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving and devoted family.
Born in Pignataro Maggiore Italy, on January 1, 1933, Gaetano immigrated to Rochester after World War II where he met and married the love of his life, Corradina (D’Angelo). They shared 55 wonderful years of marriage and raised their family...
Geraldine Iacuzza
Mar 15, 2025
Passed away March 15, 2025 at age 87. She is predeceased by her husband Joe Iacuzza; parents Josephine and Joseph Musso; sister Suzi Mead. Survived by her children Raymond (Christine) Iacuzza, Cheryl Iacuzza, Roy (Laurie) Iacuzza; grandchildren Joey, Gina, Angelo, Nicholas, and Dominic; great-grandchildren Gianna, Makayla, Dominick, Natalia, Anastasia, Luciano and Ronan; siblings Tony Musso and Jackie O’Neil.
Friends may call...
Donna Viza
Mar 15, 2025
Donna Viza (Hoefner), passed away on March 15th at age 90. Predeceased by her husband Harold and grandson Galen, she is survived by her loving family - daughters Orissa, Cindy Teresa (Alex), sons Daniel (Elizabeth), James (Katrina), grandchildren James, Seth, Chloe, Jessica, Eden, Tyler, Kailee, Jake, Maddie and great grandchildren Eszrah, Xurie, Yolen, Zahrah, Max, and her sister Joyce Cerame.
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Louis Goetzman
Mar 15, 2025
Passed away March 15, 2025 at age 87. He is predeceased by his parents Albert and Helen. Survived by his wife of 60 years Helen; children Mary-Ann (Lee) Panzica, Timothy (Claudia) Goetzman, and Louis Goetzman; grandchildren, Timothy Goetzman (Eliza Gonzalez), Lillian (Caleb) Miller, Jakob Goetzman, Sophia Panzica, Julia Panzica, and Ella Goetzman; great grandchild Rosemary; brother Gary Goetzman; several nieces,...
Margerita Siverd
Mar 14, 2025
Passed away March 14, 2025 at age 94. She is predeceased by her husband Lawrence; siblings Mauro Cringoli, Mary Mistretta, & Teresa Fantauzzo; and son-in-law James Sperr. She is survived by her children Karen Sperr, Vicki (Paul) Cardinale, Mark, Steve (Terri), Lori (Mike) Cestaro; grandchildren Greg (Erin) Sperr, Amy (Trevor) Bishop, Christine (Sean) O’Connor, Kathleen (Tony) Creighton, Shawn (Emma) Wolfgram,...
Melissa A. Hale
Mar 12, 2025
Melissa A. Hale, passed away on March 12th, 2025 at the age of 62. Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on February 2, 1963, she was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend. Melissa is survived by her daughter, Dana Hale; and her two eldest brothers, Jon and Jeff Hale; as well as many other family members on both the Hale...
Richard L. DuMontier
Mar 11, 2025
Passed away March 11, 2025. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 60years Mary Ann; his parents Thomas and Mary DuMontier; brother Thomas (Marge) DuMontier; nephews Marvin Burroughs and Ricky and Wally Gekoski, Kenny Henn, Tim Berna. Survived by special caregivers Dan (Diane) Gekoski; nieces, Mar (Billie) Farnum, Charlie Burroughs, Judy (Jerry) Wilkinson, Diane Berna (Ken), Patti Heagle (Frank)...
John P. Wasula
Mar 9, 2025
John P. Wasula, age 80, husband to Ann Wasula of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, March 09, 2025.
John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He taught his children and grandchildren many life lessons to achieve happiness and success. His grandchildren adored him and loved all his stories that he would share. He was understanding, patient and most of...
Gerald P. Batog
Mar 8, 2025
Passed away March 8, 2025, at the age of 94. Predeceased by his wife of 64 years Patricia, sister Alice Batog, brother Edward, parents Walter and Ceil. Survived by his brother-in-law Fred Handel, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Jerry graduated from Aquinas Inst. Class of 1949, an active member of St. Lawrence and St Johns Men Club. Active church...
Nancy A. Palermo
Mar 6, 2025
Nancy Ann (Crugnale) Palermo died peacefully in her sleep on March 6, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Cosimo. She was survived by her children Steven, Mark (Mechelle), and Karen (Moses) Gaster; grandchildren Cosimo, Lelaina, Max, and Isac; sisters Patricia Lusardi (Carl), Barbara Fox (Ralph), brother Joseph Crugnale (deceased); brothers-in law Joseph (Frances, deceased) Ronald (Annette);...
Joyce G. Steger
Mar 4, 2025
Passed away March 4, 2024 at age 93. She is predeceased by her husbands Jacques “Jack” LaShomb and Oscar “Bud” Steger; sons Keith and Mark LaShomb; grandchildren Donna and Jackie LaShomb. Survived by her children Donald (Linda) LaShomb, Lynnette Folk, Michelle (Brian Terry) Riley, Robert “Bob” (Michele) Steger, Thomas (Marsha) Steger; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; sister June Griffin....
Roger VanSlyke
Mar 3, 2025
Passed away March 3, 2025. He is predeceased by his parents Germaine and Dorothy; siblings Marion Gazda and Carol Fanton. Survived by his wife of 55 years Charlene; children Daniel, Joel (Lauren), Kristina (Shawn Stanton); 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings Michael, Kay (Joe) Moriello; several nieces and nephews. Friends and family may attend Rogers funeral mass at 11am, Wednesday March...
John J. Hassett
Mar 2, 2025
Passed unexpectedly March 2, 2025. Predeceased by his parents John & Helen (Lynch) Hassett, brother & sister in law Tom & Peg Hassett, parents in law, Michael & Margaretta Bennett; brother in law Michael Bennett Jr, sister & brother in law Eller & Charlie Ross. Survived by loving wife of 53 years Cathy (Bennett), son Michael (Janice), daughter Katie (Josh)...
Phyllis Meredith
Feb 26, 2025
Phyllis Aileen Meredith passed away peacefully at the age of 99 years, just 5 days short of her 100tn birthday, on February 26, 2025. Phyllis was born on March 3, 1925, in Geneva, Ohio to Mildred Smith (Thompson) and William Smith. She was the oldest of five children, Barbara, Marjorie, Millie and Michael. She was predeceased by her parents and...
Nikolaj Sobolew Jr
Feb 25, 2025
Nikolaj Sobolew Jr, 90, passed away on February 25, 2025. He was born June 25, 1934, to Nickolaj and Elena Sobolew. He is predeceased by his parents, his loving wife Ludmila (Martens), his sons Alexander and Andrew, and his siblings Alexander, Lydia and Tasia.
Nikolaj was a very proud, hard-working man. He endured many trials and tribulations in his life. He...
Peter J. Velez
Feb 24, 2025
Passed away February 24, 2025, at age of 73. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary; siblings, Victor Velez, David Velez, Antonio (Ana) Velez, Arlene Oquendo (Victor), Amanda Rivera (Gerardo); many nieces and nephews.
Peter was a Police Officer for the Rochester Police Department, and a long time member of the Rochester Police Locust Club.
Calling hours will be...
Anthony "Tony" J. Liccione
Feb 23, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Tony on February 23, 2025, at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, James and Concetta, his brother Louis, and nephew, Joseph Liccione. Tony leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness. He is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia; his loving children,...
