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Michael Davis
Sep 20, 2023
Passed away September 20, 2023.
Michael is survived by his many loving warrior angels.
Services will be held at the covinence of the family.
Mark Burgess
Sep 19, 2023
Mark E. Burgess
Passed away September 19, 2023 at age 61
Predeceased by parents Harley & Ruth; brothers Lee and Douglas Burgess. Survived by children
Amanda Burgess, Alecia (Emily Sattora) Burgess, and Mark Burgess; siblings Marianne (Norman)
MaGee, Pamela (Steve) Harris, Jacqueline (George) Dadson, Judith Burgess and David (Susan) Burgess;
former spouses Julie Froehlich and Cheryl Brennan; many nieces & nephews; and many friends from
Gibbs...
Minhha Tran
Sep 19, 2023
Passed away September 18, 2023.
Friends may call 6-9:30pm September 29th at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation services 777 Long Pond Road. Funeral service 9:00am September 30th at the funeral home with cremation service to follow at 11am 72 O'Conner Road Fairport 14450
Allison A. Kennedy
Sep 18, 2023
Passed away September 18, 2023 at age 46.
She is survived by her partner of 23 years James Lioi; children Abigayle Kennedy, Isabelle Lioi and Emily Lioi; parents Laurie (Frank) signorelli and Michael (Penny) Kennedy; sister Amy (Wil) Averill and brother Michael (Jessica) Kennedy.
Friends may call 4-7pm Friday September 22nd at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services 777 Long Pond Road. Funeral...
Donna H. Finocchiaro
Sep 17, 2023
I am resting now from a life long lived.
I join my husband Santo, infant daughter Donna Lee, son Gary, grandson Gary Leonard, along with many dear friends from Holy Rosary Parish.
Leaving behind my children: Sons Santo, James, Anthony(Donna) Christopher Daughters: Mary Ellen (Gary) Boehler, Terry Ann
Grandchildren:Gary II ,Briana Boehler, Krystal (Pat) Vickery, Shawn Visconte and Tyler Rawlins
Great Grandchildren: Hayden,...
Paul L. (Lew) Skillman
Sep 15, 2023
Passed away unexpectedly September 15, 2023. Paul is survived by his wife of 61 years, Beth, daughters Paula Principe and Stacey (Terry) Ackerson, grandchildren Shannon, Joshua, Emily, Noah, great grandson Logan, sister Beverly Moravek, brother Steve (Nancy) Skillman, beloved Scottie Maddie, nieces, nephews, extended loving family and friends. Paul was predeceased by his daughter Robin, son Greg, grandson Zachary.
Paul...
Ronald Mesolella
Sep 9, 2023
Ron passed peacefully on September 9, 2023 at age 80. Predeceased in death by his sister, Lois. Surviving is his loving wife of 60 years, Carol. Ron leaves behind daughter Lauri Esposito and husband Joseph DePete, son Greg and fiancée Kristin Byrd, brother Dr. Gerald Mesolella and wife Patricia, brother-in-law Vincent Alfieri, Carol's sisters Judith Trau (Ben Gioseffi), Kathleen (Richard)...
Cynthia "Cindy" A. Fischer
Sep 4, 2023
Passed away September 4, 2023 at age 81. She is predeceased by her parents Gilbert & Frankie Jane Shumway. Survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles; children Lisa (Joseph) McCarthy, Mary Beth (Robert) Marotta, John Fischer, & Matthew (Lori) Fischer; grandchildren Caitlin, Nicole, Carley, Lauren, Sarah, Mary Grace, Rebecca, Allison, Jenna, & Robert; great-grandchildren Colton, Claire, & McKinley; siblings...
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...
Richard Helmbold
Sep 4, 2023
Rick was born April 4, 1947, in Schenectady, NY. Son of Frederick Sr. and Grace Helmbold, Rick grew up in Greece, NY. A graduate of Olympia High School, class of 1965, he was blessed to have made lasting childhood friendships which stood the test of time. Rick was an athlete and was drawn to the sport of basketball. His basketball...
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.
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