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Jane B. Coonan
Sep 4, 2023
Passed away September 4, 2023 at age 90. She is predeceased by her husband Richard; grandson Christopher; sister Susan (Richard) Cook, and brother Keith (Joann) Bower. Survived by her children James (Carol), Thomas (Debra), Dana (Daniel) Ritz; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Jane was a longtime member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
Friends may call Friday 10-11 AM at...
Joshua A. Lott
Sep 2, 2023
Calling hours will be held Friday September 15th from 11 AM-12 PM at North Greece Road Church of Christ, 1039 N. Greece Road, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM at the church.
Michelina P. Camera "Mickey"
Aug 26, 2023
Passed away unexpectedly on August 26, at the age of 86. She is survived by her loving husband Chuck of 67 years, children Chuck (Peggy) Camera, David (Chrystal) Camera, Christine Fisher and grandchildren Katie (Joerg), Michael, Laura, Ryan, Julia and Jake. She is predeceased by her parents Lee and Anna Ponticello, brother Bill Young and daughter Lynne Margaret.
Mickey was born...
Frederick Sarkis Jr.
Aug 22, 2023
Fred passed away peacefully on August 22, 2023, at the age of 90.
Predeceased by his wife Mary Jane Sarkis; his parents, Fred and Julia Sarkis; sister, Aileen Sarkis; brother, Marshall Sarkis; mother of his children, Mary Sarkis.
Fred is survived by his children, Denise (Helen Lombardo) Sarkis, Thomas Sarkis, Julie (Robert) McCulloch, Richard Sarkis; step-children Kathleen (Robert) Campo, Paula...
Anthony J. Polizzi
Aug 21, 2023
Passed away August 21, 2023 at age 74. He is predeceased by his mother Ann and sister Catherine Terrana. Survived by his son Mark Polizzi; granddaughter Mia Polizzi; niece Christine Terrana; and brother-in-law Steven Terrana.
Tony was a retiree of the US Army, a member of the Legion Post #468, and a former part-time employee of Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home.
Calling hours will...
Alec L. Rouse
Aug 20, 2023
Passed away suddenly August 20, 2023 at the age of 31.
Predeceased by his older brother, Archie Rouse III & niece, Jai'yanna Johnson
Survived by his fiancé, Kyosha Diaz; children, Alec Rouse Jr., A'King Rouse, & Alayah Rouse; parents, Archie (Tracy) Rouse & Kathy Rouse; siblings, Freddy Carey, Anson Rouse, Tylor Holland, Josh Carey, Angelicia Cutulle, Jessica Davis, Alana Rouse, Ariyanna Rouse,...
Mary Ann Durbano
Aug 20, 2023
Passed away peacefully August 20, 2023 at age 83. She is predeceased by her great-grandson Luciano Salvatore Manioci. Survived by her husband of 62 years, Raymond; daughter Julie (Mark) Manioci grandchildren Raymond (Marissa) Manioci and Lisa (Kyle) Cole; brother-in-law Fred (Jan) Durbano; nieces and nephews.
A special thanks to the staff at St. Ann's 2nd floor for the friendship and care...
Richard Wasmuth
Aug 18, 2023
Richard Hobart Wasmuth
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on August 18, 2023 at age 91.
He is predeceased by his loving wife Joan and daughter Suzanne McKay. He is survived by his children Rick, Dianne (Bradley) Audin and Lynne; 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren.
Richard retired from General Railway and Signal. His love for gardening, the Buffalo Bills,...
Harold Labrake
Aug 16, 2023
Passed away suddenly on August 16, 2023, at age 75. Predeceased by his parents, George Sr. and Hilda, (Crump) LaBrake; brothers George Jr., Donald, and William LaBrake. Survived by his loving wife, Sigrid Rudolph-LaBrake siblings Sr. Mary Theresa LaBrake GNSH, Ella Dawley Jane Beinecke Patricia (Ger) Soulia, Agnes Opdyke, Neil (Jeanne) LaBrake, Carl (Suzanne) LaBrake, Sharon Arthur Yaddow, Margaret (Ronald)...
Avery Ross Brone
Aug 15, 2023
Our beloved son passed away surrounded by his family on August 15, 2023. He is survived by his loving parents Giovanni and Jessica Brone; brother Caiden; grandparents Albert and Maria Brone, Julie Gattelaro and Ross Hutchison; aunt Arainna Brone and uncle Brandon Hutchison.
Friends may call 4-7pm Monday at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services 777 Long Pond Road. A prayer service...
Eileen A. Smith
Aug 14, 2023
Passed away peacefully August 14, 2023, at the age of 66 surrounded by her family.
She leaves behind her loving siblings: Molly Sanchez, Claire (Curt) Kirchmaier, Joan Smith, Susan (Don) Cole, Nora (David) Dimmock, Maggie (Peter) Orlando, Theresa (Wayne) Roth, Paul Smith and Dan Smith; her two canine companions Kirby & Minnie; many loving nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.
A celebration of...
Madelyn Hanratty
Aug 14, 2023
Madelyn J. Hanratty passed away August 14, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born on May 24, 1932 in East Mauch Chunk, PA to Lester and Grace (Koons) DeLong.
Madelyn was predeceased by her husband Dr. Richard J. Hanratty along with her sisters Barbara Frantz and Nannette Smith. She is survived by her children Eileen (Peter) Remec, Katherine (Brian) McDermott...
William Graumenz
Aug 11, 2023
William S. Graumenz
June 2, 1961 - August 11, 2023
Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly August 11, 2023 at the age of 62. Reunited with parents Bud and Marty Graumenz, sister Patty Tuite, and nephew, Jack Tuite in Heaven.
Bill will be missed by brother, John, sister Janet (Lenny) Borriello, brother-in-law Jim Tuite, nephew Brendan (Stephanie) Tuite, niece Jamie Tuite (fiancee Cullen),...
Rosemary A. Blanda
Aug 8, 2023
Our beloved Rosemary passed away on August 8, 2023 at the age of 95. Predeceased by her husband Andrew, parents William and Mary Reynolds, brothers William, Thomas and Charles; sisters Marjorie Meldrum, Eileen Sliney, Kathleen Milne; son-in-law David Civalier.
Survived by her ten loving children whom she cherished: Joseph, Elizabeth (Brian) Herman, William, Thomas (Nancy), Patricia Civalier, Marianne (Richard) Holtzberg, Andrea...
Donna P. Warner (Provenzano)
Aug 5, 2023
Passed away August 5, 2023 at age 86. She is predeceased by her son Gary and daughter-in-law Mary Beth Warner. Survived by children Melissa Warner of California, Amy (Carl) Munding, Julie Milller, David (Gayle Steele), Eric (Julie Poli); 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Donna Lou had a full and diverse life. Born on 3/30/37 to her parents Pat E. Provenzano and...
Rose Marie Cerone
Aug 3, 2023
Passed away August 3, 2023 at age 85. She is predeceased by her husband Pat; sister & brother-in-law Marge & Henry Barnickel. Survived by children Linda (Mike) Sofia, Richard (Jackie) Cerone; grandchildren Michael & Patrick (Alysa) Sofia, Ryan Cerone. Rose was a loving mom, grandma, aunt & friend.
The family would like to thank the staff of unit 4400 at Unity...
Rev. Gerald A. Wolter
Jul 30, 2023
Rev. Gerald Arthur Wolter, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, pastor and friend, passed away on July 30th, 2023 at the age of 95 at Hildebrandt Hospice in Rochester, NY. Gerald (“Jerry”) took his last breath as his eldest daughter led the singing of “Great is Thy Faithfulness” at his bedside. Jerry was an old school pastor who believed meeting people at...
Antoinette "Toni" B. Gaudio
Jul 30, 2023
Antoinette “Toni” Gaudio
Passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023 at age 97.
She is pre-deceased by her husband, Louis R. Gaudio; brothers, Frank and Joseph Paris and sister, Dolores Cefarilli; daughter in law, Sheri Gaudio. Survived by her children, Anthony (Jean) Gaudio and Joseph Gaudio; grandchildren, Anthony (Jenna Markwitz) Gaudio II, Christina (Steven Ohrenstein) Gaudio, Nicole (Ray) Reed and Joseph (Emily)...
David H. Wilson
Jul 27, 2023
Passed away July 27, 2023 at age 90. Predeceased by former wife Nancy, sister Gayle Penders; Caitlin and Tessa Wilson. Survived by wife Karen; children Cathleen (Richard) Ouellette, Julie (Ronald) Oyer, Timothy Wilson, Jeffrey P. (Kimberly) Wilson, Amy (Rhett) Cox, Jill (Tim) Kenyon, Adam Wilson; stepchildren Scott (Linda) Perry, Lisa (Eric) Coval; siblings Shirley (Ray) Mallaber, Donald (Barbara) Wilson; grandchildren,...
John C. Polle
Jul 24, 2023
Passed away July 24, 2023 at age 77. He is predeceased by his parents Madardus and Alice Polle, brother Ray Polle; sister Anne Barnes; and sister and brother-in-law Cathy (James) Allardice. Survived by his wife Judy Veness-Polle; daughters Davida Graham (Don Gould) and Tara (Ryan) Liddell; son Eric Polle; seven grandchildren James Graham, Kaela Graham, Joseph Markajani, Erika Polle, AJ...
