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Robert Rasmussen
Feb 19, 2025
Greece, NY/Narrowsburg, NY: Passed suddenly on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the age of 82. Predeceased by his parents Oscar & Margaret "Mills" Rasmussen. Survived by loving wife of 58 years Helen Drum Rasmussen; daughters Melissa (Keith) Campbell, Cynthia (Mary Ellen Forszt) Rasmussen, "adopted" daughter Stephanie Pasquarella; grandsons Colin, Logan and Ryan Campbell; brother Ronald (Jane) Rasmussen; sisters-in-law Edna Marino,...
Timothy J. Beseau
Feb 19, 2025
Rochester: February 19, 2025. Predeceased by his parents Peter “Jerry” and Mary “Dorothy” Beseau; sister Laurie DeLettera and husband Ron; brother Mark Beseau; brother-in-law Joe Toomey. Survived by his siblings Bonnie Toomey, Mary Beseau, John (Jenny) Beseau, Lynette (Todd) Alley; Aunt Ann and Uncle Jack Lambert; several nieces, nephews, great niece, nephews, and cousins. Tim was a long time friend...
Carol C. Mooney
Feb 17, 2025
Passed away February 17, 2025 at age 84. She is survived by her husband of 64 years Ed; children Sharon (Douglas) Peck, Barbara Fisher (Doug Scarson), Karen Mooney, Ken (Kristin)Mooney; many grand and great-grandchildren; sisters, brothers; sisters & brothers in-law.
She was a member of the Greece Volunteer Ambulance for 37 years.
Calling hours will be held 4-7pm Friday at Farrell-Ryan Funeral...
Florence M. Carole
Feb 15, 2025
Passed away February 15, 2025 at age 91. She is predeceased by her parents Orville and Irene Heidt; infant child Judy Ann; brother William Heidt and goddaughter Cindy Musso. Survived by her children Marie and Jim (Paula) Carole; grandchildren Katie (Drew Carlisle) O’Sullivan, Elle O’Sullivan, Meridith (Chad) Pacheco; great-grandchild Catalina; siblings Richard, Lois (Nick) Kendrick, Thomas (Pat) Heidt; many nieces,...
Deborah S. Dietrich
Feb 15, 2025
Passed away February 15, 2025 at age 70. She is predeceased by her parents Harry and Dorothy; brother Michael and infant children Stephen and Lori. She is survived by her husband Robert; daughter Lisa (Bill) Jeffers; grandchildren Lynn and Lily; brother Lawrence Shannon; several nieces and nephews.
Debbie’s family and friends meant everything to her, including many who considered her their...
Sara DeLost
Feb 13, 2025
Passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2025 at the age of 91 with her family by her side. She is predeceased by her husband Fred; parents Ernest and Stella; siblings John, Mary, Martha, and George Kioalicas. Survived by her children Fredd (Colleen), Karen (Stephen) Gerner, and Ernie (Connie); grandchildren Samantha (Shane) Reisinger, Taylor (Eric) Mucci, Corinna, Christian, and...
Ball Lew
Feb 9, 2025
age 86, passed away on February 9, 2025. Beloved husband of 58 years to Chui; loving father of Tom and daughter-in-law Davone, Shirley and son-in-law Solomon, Terry and daughter-in-law Erin, Janet (and the late son-in-law Steve), Roger and daughter-in-law Mary; dear grandfather of Taylor, Chloe, Quinn, and Alexander; and father of doggy daughter Mimi.
Private family funeral services will be celebrated....
Matthew Thomas Lynch
Feb 5, 2025
Passed away February 4, 2025 at age 47. He is survived by his children Dylan and Ada Lynch; parents Anita and Thomas Lynch; siblings Howard (Dawn) Parker, William (Pamela) Parker; David (Marie) Parker and Laura Shaughnessy; several nieces and nephews.
Services were held privately for the family. Interment at Webster Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a...
Joseph Hyatt
Feb 4, 2025
Passed away February 4, 2025 at age 71. Predeceased by his loving parents Donald & Virginia; brothers David (Dorothy) and Robert. Survived by his children Casey (Sarah), Sarah, Meghan (Jeff) Cross; grandchildren Quinn, Chloe, Kyra, Delaney, Teagan, Kinsley, Evan, Robert, Natalie, Max, Maelie; great-grandchildren Nova and Bodhi; brothers Don, Dennis (Leslie) Dan (Bonnie) Greg (Sue); sister-in-law Laura, and sister-in-law Jackie...
Eugene A. Page
Feb 3, 2025
Predeceased by his wife Marlene Page and grandson Daniel. Survived by his children, Debbie (Chris) Kellman, Thomas (Lori) Page, Kristin (Ken) Mooney, Julie (Brad) Fiege; grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Alex), Taylor, Madison, Holly, Kendall, Joshua, Zachary, Riley, Lily; great-grandchildren, Braden, Kaiden, Parker; many nieces and nephews.
Eugene was a retiree from Eastman Kodak Co. after 35 years. He was an avid fan of...
Diane Marie Rybak
Feb 1, 2025
Diane M. Rybak Surrounded by her loving family, Diane passed away peacefully on February 1st, 2025. She is predeceased by her parents Evelyn (Evie) and Gilbert (Gil) Benoit. She is survived by her loving partner Ed Frances; children Julie (Tim) Sulenski, Jennifer and John Rybak; siblings Gilbert (Buz) (Linda) Benoit and Douglas (Susan) Benoit; and several cousins, nieces, nephews and...
Elaine F. Hasty
Jan 28, 2025
Surrounded by her loving family, Elaine “Pip” F. Hasty passed away on January 28th, 2025.
She is predeceased by her parents Betty “Muzzer,” Roman Yoder, and her sister Mary. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Charles; children Kristie (Lou), Charlie (Kathleen Wania), Joshua (Erin); grandchildren Roman, Kamiya, Greyson, Audrey, Breck, Crew, and Forest; siblings Roman (Anita), Sam...
Dorothy Jane O'Grady
Jan 27, 2025
Died peacefully on January 27, 2025 at the age of 97. Predeceased by her husband (Richard), son (Daniel), and son-in-law Michael Pero. Survived by her sister Frances Powarzynski , sons Timothy, Christopher (Lynda), and Terence (Michelle), daughters Eileen Volkmar (James), Mary O’Grady-Pero, 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews including Susan Fredericks.
Dorothy was an avid golfer and member...
Kathleen R. Wurzer
Jan 26, 2025
Passed away peacefully January 26, 2025 at age 59 after a strong two year fight with cancer. Predeceased by her grandparents Donald and Melba Binn and Vincent (Jessie) Wurzer. She is survived by her husband Warren Martin; children David (Sara) Wurzer & Sadie (Westley) Cayea; grandchildren Madeline and soon-to-be baby Wurzer; parents Dale (Laura) Wurzer & Sandra Wurzer; siblings Korinna...
Donald R. Frank
Jan 25, 2025
Passed away January 25, 2025 at age 93. He is predeceased by his parents, 4 siblings and son-in-law Barry Fitzgerald. He is survived by his wife of 70 years Beverly; children Linda Fitzgerald, Don (Laura Hamilton) Frank, Pam (John) Stepanik, Lori (Joe) Chiapperi; grandchildren Jessica (Kelsey) Brown, Nicole (Fernando) Zaldumbide, Taylor (Jude) Frank, Madeleine Frank, John (Jill) Stepanik, Jill (Zak)...
Gene E. DePrez
Jan 24, 2025
Gene Edward DePrez, Rochester Native, Loving Husband and Devoted Father, Brother, Uncle, and Friend to all, passed away from Interstitial Lung Disease, on Friday, January 24th, at the age of 84 within the embrace of Family. He is survived by his Wife of sixty-two years, Patricia Donahue DePrez; Son Michel “Mike” DePrez and Spouse Karon Aghotte; Sister Debbie DePrez-Campbell and...
James E. Smith
Jan 20, 2025
James Smith, of Greece, NY passed away January 20, 2025 at age 74. He is predeceased by his parents James and Carolyn Smith and grandson Wesley Smith.
Survived by his children Brian (Chrisina) Smith, Betsy (Michael) Horton, Suzanne (Joshua) Wilson; grandchildren William, Bennett, Anna, Noah, Bradley, Evelyn, Lola, Ryan; siblings Lori (Bill) Wilson, Denny (Louie) Petitti, Jackie Smith, Scott (Tara) Smith;...
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...
