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Edward Vara
Apr 21, 2023
Passed away April 21st, 2023, at age 92. He is predeceased by his mother Mary, father Salvatore, wife Lorraine and brother Joseph. Survived by his sister Sherry Arico, his children Scott (Mary Alice), Mark (Diane), Kimberly (Kyle) Hannabach and Michael; grandchildren Christopher, Timothy, Katelyn, Amanda, Andrew, Matthew, Joshua, Kyle, Konnor, Ashley, Tyler, and Josh; great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Calling...
Ronald Pawley
Apr 21, 2023
Ronald J. Pawley- Age 89
Passed away peacefully at home 4/21/23 in the company of family and friends in Rochester, NY. He was loved by sooo many. Predeceased by his loving parents Len and Grace and brothers Roy (Patricia), Ray (Stephanie) and Randy (Marjorie), Ron is remembered for his generosity for those in need and a giving heart as well as...
Sandra K. Shrout
Apr 19, 2023
Sandy passed away on a crisp early morning on April 19, 2023 at age 74 with her daughters and her beloved cats at her side. She was predeceased by her mother Adele and her father Harry Lee, sister Sharon and brother Raymond. She is survived by her children Linda (Angie) Murrell, Dawn General, and Deborah (Arnold) Wright; grandchildren Zachary (Cheralyn),...
Carrie Natkus
Apr 16, 2023
Passed away April 16, 2023 at age 102. She is predeceased by her husbands Eugene Battaglia and Stanley Natkus; parents John and Grace Leuce. Survived by children Roger (Karen) Battaglia, Gary (Kathy) Battaglia and Stephanie (Jim Kriske) Natkus; grandchildren Gene (Julie) Battaglia, Kevin (Christie) Battaglia, Devon (Irene) Battaglia, Randi (Tom) Boulis, Caylin (Doug) Russo; 12 great grandchildren and cousin Grace...
Delmar E. Leach
Apr 16, 2023
April 16, 2023.
Delmar Earl Leach went home to be with the Lord and the love of his life, Mary.
Del is survived by his treasured family: sons Michael, Thomas (Yvonne Pensgen), Daniel (Patricia) and Peter (Colleen), and daughters MaryEllen (Ford - Timothy), Patrice (Wells - Scott), Aileen, and Anne; his brother Gordon, sister-in-law, MaryAnne and sister-in-law Kathrine Ignatowski, many nieces, nephews...
Donald B. White
Apr 15, 2023
Passed away peacefully on April 15, 2023 at the age of 89. Predeceased by his granddaughter Amanda White and his wife of 65 years Anna Marie; all his siblings: Richard, Patricia, Carol, Warren and Janice. Survived by his son David (Lorri Tantillo) and daughter Linda (Mark) White-Scuderi; grandchildren Cameron (Amanda Templar) White, Chase McKelvie, Liam White-Scuderi, Amanda (Korry) Quirk, Samantha...
Peyton Mckain
Apr 10, 2023
Entered into the heavenly peace on April 10th, 2023. Peyton was born on May 27th, 1997 in Rochester,
NY. He was a graduate of Greece Athena High School, class of 2015. He went on to earn his degree in
Psychology, from Suny Cortland. Peyton enjoyed life... His exuberance was contagious, and his smile
would light up any room. He enjoyed hunting and was...
Pauline A. Seeber
Apr 7, 2023
Pauline A. Seeber
Passed away peacefully at home April 7th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at age 75. She is predeceased by her husband Roger G. Seeber Sr.; parents Benjamin & Marjorie; sisters Joy & Cheryl; and brother Paul. Survived by her sons Jeffrey (Nevelyn) Young and David (Laura) Young; daughter Kimberly (John) McDonald; 3 steps-sons and 2 stepdaughters; 11...
Peter W. Sullivan
Apr 4, 2023
Passed away April 4th, 2023. Devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend. Predeceased by his parents Walter & Evelyn Sullivan; sisters Toni Siple, Elaine (Terry) Winner; grandson Mark E. Bollin. Survived by his wife of 63 years Sharon; children Susan Sullivan-Bollin, Tom (Norma Hutchison) Sullivan, John Sullivan; grandchildren Renee, Eric, Elena, Alec, Jaymee, Randy; Brother-sister in-law David and Janet Baker; several...
Charles R. Stanley
Apr 4, 2023
Charles Russell Stanley or “Chuck”, as he was referred to by all who knew and loved him, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after a short illness.
Chuck is predeceased by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary (Talbot) Stanley. He is survived by his daughters Kera Neylan (Jeff), Janice Putrino (Donald) and son...
Robert M. Hannan
Apr 3, 2023
Robert Mark Hannan (Age 70) of Rochester, NY passed on Monday, April 3, 2023. Bob was predeceased by his parents Leo and Eunice Hannan, and his brothers John Hannan and Thomas Hannan. Bob is survived by his children Lee Metcalf (Rob), Robert Hannan (Annie), Lauren Hannan, Brian Hannan, grandchildren Jordin Brooks, Makayla Zahos, and Colin Hannan, and siblings Michael Hannan,...
Nancy Donovan
Apr 3, 2023
Passed away April 3, 2023, at age 92. She is predeceased by her husband Richard F. Donovan and son William J. Donovan. Survived by her children Lawrence (Carolina), Kathleen D. Butler, Colleen (Freddy Rogers) Weishaar; grandchildren; great grandchildren; sisters Kathleen Knauer & Peggy Gilbert; nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special niece Joan Meagher. Also survived by the family dogs the...
Doralyn A. Hill
Apr 3, 2023
Doralyn A. Hill was born in Watertown, N.Y. on July 19, 1945. She was the daughter of Herman and Leola Hodge. She passed away in Rochester, N.Y. on April 3, 2023. After graduating from Watertown High School, she worked in banking. After marrying her husband, James A. Hill, they moved to Rochester. They were married for 52 years. Doralyn was...
Roger L. Rockhill
Mar 30, 2023
Passed away March 30, 2023 at age 89. He is predeceased by his parents Nellie and Leslie. Survived by wife of 68 years Darlene; children Roger Jr. of Virginia, Laurie (Tim) Morganti and Paul of Michigan; grandchildren Jenna and Nathan Morganti; several nieces and nephews.
Roger worked at Eastman Kodak for 33 years. The family would like to thank the...
Virginia Mary Weis
Mar 25, 2023
Virginia Mary Weis, aged 91, passed away peacefully on march 25. She was predeceased by her parents Lawrence Peter Weis and Mary Elizabeth Remington, and also by her brother Paul Weis (Valerie) of Texas and is survived by her brother Peter (Arlene) Weis of Webster, Cousins Monica Weis SSJ and Mabel Wing, and many nieces and nephews. Virginia was educated...
Ruperto Sarmiento
Mar 24, 2023
Ruperto Bales Sarmiento, a WW2 veteran, faithful husband, father and grandfather, age 96, a long time resident of Hyde Park, NY and currently residing in Rochester, NY , died peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2023.
Born on April 4, 1926, in the Philippines, he left high school at the beginning of WW2, and joined the Filipino Guerillas fighting the Japanese. Later...
Ann Coffey-Durbin
Mar 20, 2023
Ann passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 14 years, Thomas Durbin, and her parents, Eugene and Agnes Coffey. She is survived by her siblings, Patrick (Rosemary), James (Karen) and Madeline (William) Carrington; step-daughter Jennifer Doyle; nieces and nephews Daniel, Patrick, Jaclyn, Sean and Megan. Ann had many friends from her years at...
Eric Awalt
Mar 17, 2023
Passed away March 17, 2023 at age 63. Survived by family and friends.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Evelyn Powers
Mar 16, 2023
Passed away March 16th, 2023 at age 99. She is predeceased by her husband Albert Powers; son-in-law Al Gellert; granddaughter Dana Gellert. Survived by her son and daughter-in-law Richard & Patricia Powers; daughter Anita Gellert; grandson Alex Gellert.
No prior calling. Funeral Mass 10 AM Monday, March 20 at St. John's the Evangelist Church in Greece. Burial to follow at Holy...
Robert W. Spaulding
Mar 13, 2023
Robert W. Spaulding, born May 2, 1922 died at age 100 on 3/13/2023. Predeceased by parents Claude & Anna Spaulding, wives Jean of 44 years, and Jeanne (Wager) of 36 years and daughter Jacquelyn Guth. Bob is survived by children Jean Schult, Carl (Marsha) Guth, Carol (Dick) Makowiecki, Robert H. (Donna) Spaulding, Wayne Spaulding, and stepchildren: Karen (Steven) Hood, and...
