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Lena Stornelli
Dec 30, 2022
Rochester- Passed away December 30, 2022 at age 98. She is predeceased by her husband Justin. Survived by children David (Donna) Janet (Andrew) Leccese, and Joann (Roger) Brown; grandchildren Candy (Darron) Murphy, David J. Stornelli, Jeremy Galvano, Steven Galvano, Aaron Stornelli, Keli (Justin Horn) Morrison, Gary (Jessica) Morrison II, Konnie (Paul) Twist, Amy (Jordan) Spear; great grandchildren Derek, Megan, Harper,...
Steven Sedlak
Dec 29, 2022
Steven James Sedlak of Rochester, NY, 68, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away December 29, 2022. He was predeceased by his mother, June, and survived by his father Richard, brothers Richard (Marcia) and Gregory (Kim), sisters Sharon Gerew and Christine Sutton (Christopher) and many nieces and nephews.
A graduate of Spencerport High School, he worked at Eastman Kodak, Danka,...
Ann M. Walker
Dec 28, 2022
Ann Murdoch Walker passed away December 28, 2022.
Predeceased by husband Willard James Walker, mother Alta Gibson Murdoch Routly, father John Orlo Murdoch, and stepfather Clayton Ernest Routly.
Survived by sister Mary Lou Murdoch of Albuquerque NM; children Willard James (Jim) (Beverly) Walker, Linda Ann (Steven Funk) Fessenden, David E. (Laurie) Walker; grandchildren Jennifer Lynn (Ray) Walker, Joshua James (Mary Beth) Walker,...
Ann M. Walker
Dec 28, 2022
Ann Murdoch Walker passed away December 28, 2022.
Predeceased by husband Willard James Walker, mother Alta Gibson Murdoch Routly, father John Orlo Murdoch, and stepfather Clayton Ernest Routly.
Survived by sister Mary Lou Murdoch of Albuquerque NM; children Willard James (Jim) (Beverly) Walker, Linda Ann (Steven Funk) Fessenden, David E. (Laurie) Walker; grandchildren Jennifer Lynn (Ray) Walker, Joshua James (Mary Beth) Walker,...
Beverly G. Flann
Dec 27, 2022
Passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2022 at age 88. She is predeceased by her husband Norwood. Survived by sons James (Donna) and Mark (Donna); grandchildren Maressa, Ashley, Danae, Kristin, and Marc; 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Calling hours will be held 4-6 PM Monday, January 2 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services. Funeral mass 10:30 AM...
Anthony J. Pagano
Dec 23, 2022
Anthony Joseph “Tony” Pagano passed away peacefully, Friday, December 23, 2022, at the age of 82. He is predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Marie (Ferrante) Pagano. He is survived by his children, Anthony (Kat), Mark (Lorrie), and Michelle Diaz; grandchildren, Amanda (Jeremy), Anthony, Megan, Matthew and Rebecca. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Diane Seadeek, nieces and...
Mary Ann Mastowski
Dec 23, 2022
Passed away December 23, 2022 at age 83. Predeceased by husband Joseph Jr.; parents Pearl & Michael Oleksyn; siblings John, Peter, and Walter Oleksyn; sisters-in-law Bernadette Privitera, Barbara Hayes, Kathleen Mastowski; brothers-in-law, Ronald Hayes, Roger Mastowski, Nicholas Zahariades; Survived by her sons Michael (Michelle) and Andrew (Connie); grandchildren Matthew and Jason; siblings Michael, Robert, Richard, James Oleksyn, and Patricia Zahariades;...
Margaret M. Barnickel
Dec 23, 2022
Our sweet angel Margaret Barnickel passed away on December 23, 2022 at the age of 92. She is predeceased by her loving husband Henry and her brother-in-law Pat Cerone. She is survived by her loving children Carol Smith (Fiancé John Meisenzahl, Brenda (Jeff) Snyder, and Robert Barnickel, grandchildren Brian (Lori) Strong, Kari (Ty) Zinkiewich, Matthew Cirasolo (Samantha Stephens) & 4...
Eleanor M. Knodel (Rockcastle/Blum)
Dec 20, 2022
Passed away December 20, 2022 at age 94. Predeceased by her parents Carl and Mary Miller and daughter Sheryl Garofano. Survived by children Donna (Gary) Schalge, Garth (Mary) Rockcastle, David (Paula) Rockcastle, Steven (Julie) Rockcastle and Keith (Wendy) Rockcastle, Sheryl's husband Mark Garofano; 16 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren; sister Barbara (Richard) Bratt; brothers Roger (Sonya) Miller & Russell (Janet)...
Helen M. Gibaud
Dec 20, 2022
Passed away December 20, 2022. She is predeceased by her husband James. Survived by son Joseph (Val), daughter Bonnie Potocki (John), Grandchildren: Ashley, Mathew, Courtney and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call Thursday 4-6pm at Farrell-Ryan Funeral and Cremation Services 777 Long Pond Road. Funeral Mass Friday 9:30 at St. John The Evangelist Church (West Ridge Road). Interment at Holy...
Judith A. Mercel
Dec 18, 2022
Passed away December 18, 2022 at the age of 81. She is predeceased by her husband James; parents Richard and Mary Curley; brothers Richard, Bruce, Paul, Joe and sister Dolly. Survived by her sons James, Jeff (Anna Ortt); brother Gordon (Celeste) Curley; sister-in-law Lois Metzger; cousin Joyce Shabot and a vast extended family.
Judy was a devoted wife of 43 years,...
Jacqueline Goodwin-Roets
Dec 12, 2022
Jackie passed away December 12, 2022 surrounded by her devoted husband and loving children after a long and courageous battle. Predeceased by her parents John and Elfriede Goodwin. Survived by husband Allan; children John (Marcy) Roets, Caroline, Maria Ann (Willie) Callaghan, Theresa Roets, Christa Leah (Gregg) Vivolo; grandaughter Evelyn; sister Patricia (Les) Kernan; sisters-in-law Elaine (Thomas) Boss & Eileen (Steven)...
Ingrid Wagner
Dec 7, 2022
Ingrid passed away in the comfort of her home at age 81. She was a beloved daughter to Wilhelm and Olga Schaack and a sister to 5 brothers and her dear sister, Edith. She was perky and funny, found the beauty in everything, knew what was important, and above all, had a profound, unconditional love for her family. Ingrid is...
Robert E. Smith
Dec 7, 2022
Robert E. Smith
"Gearman"
12/7/22, predeceased by his parents Galen and Florence, wife of 64yrs Jeane and Grandson Shaun. Survived by sons Mark (Sandy), Scott (Angela), Todd (Kristyn). Grand children Tina, Kevin, Matthew, Connor and Nicole. 8 Great and 3 Great -Great Grandchildren. Brothers and sisters, Jeannine, Barry, Jim, Richard and Donna. Sister In Law Betty Davison, nieces and nephews. Also,...
Arlene Harrington
Dec 2, 2022
Passed away December 2, 2022 at age 89. Daughter of Dorothy & Eugene Harrington of Groton, NY. She is survived by her brother Donald Harrington (Dianne); nephews Dale Harrington and Darrell Harrington (Jacque);
cousins Gloria Martinez (Phil-deceased), Muriel Bartlett (Norm), Sheila Harrington (Mick - deceased).
The great members of the Partridge family; predeceased by dear friends Lois Partridge and Virginia Delaney
Calling...
Mary A. Miller
Nov 30, 2022
Called home to the Lord November 30, 2022 at age 85. She is predeceased by her grandsons Jeremy & Joshua. Survived by her children Jacqueline Wilson, Robert (Dawn) Miller of Virginia, and Steven (Cindy Owen) Miller; grandchildren Jonathan Tascione, Michael Miller (Jenny Cisneros), Erin Miller, & Sadie Miller. The family would like to thank the staff at Edna Tina Wilson...
Patricia Devins-Fisher
Nov 29, 2022
Passed away November 29, 2022 at age 86. She is predeceased by her husband Gerald; parents; and siblings Robert, Kenneth, & Richard Comstock, and Betty Spencer. Survived by her husband George; children Aaron (Anja) Devins, Julie (Nancy) Devins, Catherine (Phillip) Hackett; grandchildren Megan, Zachary, Avery, Cedric; 4 great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews. Pat was an active parishioner of Wesley United...
Liberato Napolitano
Nov 29, 2022
GREECE- Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday November 29, 2022 at age 86. He is predeceased by the love of his life, his wife Carol; parents Lorenzo & Antonietta; brother Ralph, sisters Alfonsina Parrillo, and Grazia Biscardi. Survived by his son Lee (Brandi); grandchildren Julia, Joey, Ella, and Marisa; brother Gabe (Josphine); nieces, nephews, extended family and many dear friends.
Liberato was...
Beverly W. Eisenbraun
Nov 25, 2022
Beverly (Wood) Eisenbraun
Passed away peacefully on November 25, 2022, at the age of 93. Bev was born on October 18, 1929, to Amy and T. Howard Wood. She is predeceased by her mother and father; her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Harriet Wood; her nephew, Thomas Wood; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lois and Raymond Skuse; and her forever friend, Audrey...
Angela Mckeown
Nov 23, 2022
Passed away November 23, 2022. Survived by her husband of 64 years, Edward; children Cindy (Bill) Ansbrow, Danny (Carol), Tom (Jill), Annemarie (Chuck) Serapilio, grandchildren Jacqueline, Alicia, Trevor, Chloe, Brent, Abby, Sophia, and Bella; Mary Anne McKeown and many close friends.
Born in Canajoharie, NY she met Ed in Syracuse, NY where they started a family later relocating to Greece, NY....
