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Geraldine "Gerry" Maloney
Jan 17, 2025
Passed peacefully at home on January 17, 2025 at age 92. Predeceased by her husband David; parents Elmer & Virginia Fredrick; brother Elmer Fredrick Jr.; son-in-law Kevin Coffua. Survived by her children Brian, Geoff, Sharon Coffua, Pamela (Jim) Cleary, Craig (Charlene); 9 grandchildren; and brother Robert Fredrick (Faye). Gerry was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She treasured spending time...
Margaret (Peggy) Laber
Jan 13, 2025
Passed peacefully on January 13, 2025. She is predeceased by her parents Alfred and Margaret O’Brien, sister Sr. Mary Alice O’Brien, RSM, and brother Robert O’Brien. Survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Richard Laber; dearest mother of Michael (Laura) Laber, Patrick (Marcy) Laber, and Shannon Shoemaker; loving grandmother of Breanna, Michael, Emily, Aiden, Maya, Caleb, and Clare; siblings...
Nina Wrobel
Jan 12, 2025
Passed away January 12, 2025. She is predeceased by her husband Joseph. Survived by her son George (Nancy) Wrobel and daughter Irene (Jeffery) MaGee; 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Calling hours will be held 4-6pm Tuesday January 14th at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services. Panachida at 6pm at the funeral home. An hour of calling at the Protection of...
Franklin DiBiase
Jan 11, 2025
With great sadness, our family announces the passing on January 11, 2025, of our beloved Franklin. Yet we are grateful that he is no longer suffering, the light of his spirit is shining around us and in us forever. His charm, talent, gentleness, kindness, hearty laugh, love of nature, concern for environment, curious nature touched us all. Franklin loved people...
Jack Hultquist
Jan 10, 2025
Passed away January 10, 2025 at age 95. He is survived by his children John(Jean) and David Hultquist and Debra(Mark) Ostrander. 5 grandchildren,8 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Calling hours will be held 1-3pm Friday January 17th at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services 777 Long Pond Road. A graveside service at White Haven will be held at a...
Joyce Streicher
Jan 9, 2025
Passed away January 9, 2025. She is predeceased by her husbands Arthur J. Loessl & Donald P. Streicher. She is survived by her children Dawn (Lee) Olyer, Mark Loessl, Sherri (Brian) Loessl, Peggi (Thomas) Mort, Sandi (Peter) Ritchie; grandchildren Christopher (Heather) Olyer, Casey (Tufi) Olyer, Tyler (Amy) Loessl, Joseph (Rachel) Mort, Ian (Meghan) Mort, Mitchell (Kate) Ritchie, Jordan (Antoine) Audet,...
Borden "Bordie" David MacMillan
Jan 9, 2025
“Blessed are the peacemakers, because they will be called sons of God” (Matt. 5:9)
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Borden “Bordie” MacMillan on January 9, 2025, in Huntersville, NC, at the age of 72. Borden, a cherished husband, father, and Puppa, was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada, to David and Rhoda (McCaig) MacMillan. He...
Charleen Beth Ferris
Jan 8, 2025
Beth Ferris, beloved wife, mother, Sister, sister-in-law, Aunt, and Grum, got her smile back on January 8th after a long courageous battle with ALS.
She was predeceased by her parents, Leo and Ruby Dyson, brother David, mother-in-law Melba, sister-in-law Janice, brother-in-law Gordon.
She is survived by her devoted family, husband Richard “Dick”; son Robert, daughter Dawn. Grandchildren Jenna (Jeff), Jessica (David), Leah,...
William Hogue
Jan 3, 2025
Predeceased by his parents Thomas & Yolanda. He is survived by his wife Suzanne; step-son Daniel (Susan) Dutcher; step-mother Bernice Hogue; siblings Luanne Strasenburgh, Lawrence (June) Hogue; Ann Marie (Daniel Foley) Zavacki; nephews Justin Hogue, Andrew and Adam Foley; Nieces Janelle Hogue, Michelle Baker; great-nephews Rocco, AJ Baker; along with several other nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Bill was...
Vincent "Chip" Verrone
Dec 30, 2024
Passed away December 30, 2024 at age 57. He is predeceased by his stepfather Donald Gramlich. Survived by his mother Susan Gramlich; sister Sherry (Michael) Habberfield; daughter Salem Cass; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and significant other Darlene Vasquez. Friends may call 3-6pm Tuesday January 7th at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services 777 Long Pond Road.
Gary McMullen
Dec 29, 2024
Passed away on December 29, 2024 at the age of 69. Gary was predeceased by his parents Lucille and Harold McMullen also his sister Nancy. Gary was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Holley, NY. Gary was also a carpenter for over 30 years. Gary was also big into softball as a player and umpire and very knowledgeable of...
David M. Baker
Dec 26, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Michael Baker Sr., who departed this life on December 26, 2024.
Born on March 12, 1938, in Rochester, New York, David lived a life defined by dedication, love, and service. David met his high school sweetheart, Janet, and the two married shortly after graduation, embarking on a lifelong journey...
Diane F. Bonacci
Dec 25, 2024
Diane Ford Bonacci, beloved mother and Nana, passed away on December 25th surrounded by family. She is predeceased by her husband, Russell Bonacci, and great-grandson Benedict Bonacci-Hiatt. Diane is survived by her children David (Janice), Karin, James, and Thomas Bonacci, and Steven Woolnough; grandchildren Toria (Kevin) Frank, Brandon (Kimmy) Bonacci-Hiatt, Marijane (Zac) Spencer, Gabriella and Anton Blaschek, Aidan Bonacci, Justin,...
Angela De Luca
Dec 25, 2024
Passed away on December 25, 2024. She is predeceased by her husband Paolo De Luca; parents Lucia and Romualdo Altieri; siblings Paolo Altieri, Concetta Altieri and A. Giovanni Altieri. Survived by her children Lena (Daniel) De Luca-Benati and Anthony (Kerri Ann) De Luca; grandchildren Nicholas, Nadia, and Natalie De Luca; several nieces and nephews and many brothers and sisters in...
Patricia Hoch
Dec 24, 2024
Passed away December 24, 2024 at age 92. She is predeceased by her husband Edward D. Hoch; parents James & Madeline McMahon; brothers James (Ann) & Gerard (Marjorie) McMahon. Survived by several loving nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Friends may attend her Funeral Mass 9:30am December 31st at St. Theodore's Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers,...
Mary Ellen "Eller" Ross
Dec 19, 2024
Predeceased by her husband Charles Ross; parents Michael & Margaretta Bennett; brother Michael Bennett; Aunt Mary (James) Kerwin. Survived by her son Charles (Katie Dellina); granddaughter Elladie Grace; sister Catherine (John) Hassett; brothers John (Lisa) Bennett, Christopher Bennett; brother in law Edward (Libby) Maio; nieces & nephews Michael John (Janice), Kate (Josh), Lauren, Michael Patrick, Elise (Craig); great nieces &...
Janice Ciravola
Dec 18, 2024
Janice Ciravola, beloved sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday December 18, 2024. She was 74 years old.
She is predeceased by Soloman Berman (father) and Peter Ciravola. Janice is survived by loving family, including her children Anthony Ciravola and Joseph (Heidi) Ciravola; grandchildren Daniel (Kayla Gnau) Ciravola, Derek (Sara)...
Richard H. Fuller
Dec 16, 2024
December 16, 2024, after a brief illness. Predeceased by his loving wife Ann Fuller, his sons, Rick, Pete, and Marty Fuller; son-in-law Wayne Liegey, parents Horace Fuller and Dorothy Humphrey; sisters Judi Napoletano and Brenda Fuller; brother Dean Fuller. He is survived by his daughters, Valerie Liegey, Cathy (Paul) DeMeyer, Roxanne and Leslie Fuller; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister Anne...
Peter M. Caldwell
Dec 13, 2024
Peter M. Caldwell age 68, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 13, 2024. He was born in Medina NY, the son of the late Marcia Wisnock Gibbons and Howard Caldwell. He is survived by his son Michael R. Caldwell and his aunt Rosanne Wisnock. Peter spent most of his life in Western New York until his job required him...
Robert E. Steinle
Dec 13, 2024
Passed away from complications from dementia on December 13, 2024. Predeceased by his parents, Emil and Mary Steinle. Survived by his loving wife, Sandra, of 58 years, daughters Elizabeth (Frank) Salamone and Amy (Jason) Dowdy, grandsons Nicholas and John Salamone and Michael and Matthew Dowdy; sisters Rita Johnson and Midge Monte, several brothers and sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews.
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