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Lee M. Colavito
Oct 8, 2024
Lee M. Colavito, age 96 of Greece, passed away on October 8, 2024, due to complications of heart disease.
Lee was born in Holley, New York to Elia and Catherine Colavito. He was an athlete and scholar, scoring for the Class A champion varsity basketball team and attending Clarkson University on an athletic scholarship. Lee served in the Army after World...
Marian T. Staples
Oct 3, 2024
It is with deep sadness and enduring gratitude that we announce the passing of our beloved Marian Staples, born October 26, 1924, who left us peacefully on October 3, 2024, at the vibrant age of 99. Marian was truly the heart and soul of our family. She was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished every moment spent with her...
Douglas Eugene Schaeffer
Sep 30, 2024
Passed away September 30, 2024 at age 61. He is predeceased by his parents. Survived by his wife of 23 years Annmarie; stepsons Herbert, Brian and Robert Linsday. Services were held privately at the convenience of the family.
Lawrence J. Minch
Sep 28, 2024
Passed away unexpectedly September 28, 2024 at age 65. He is predeceased by his parents Lawrence & Ruth Minch and brother Dennis Minch.
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Linda, son PJ (Lori) Minch, daughter Nicole Minch; grandchildren Arianna, Caleb, Caroline ( CiCi), Levi, and PJ Jr.; brother David (Terri) Minch; sister-in-law Francine Minch. Scott (Cheryl) Peters...
Caroline Coffas
Sep 26, 2024
Passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, surrounded by her family at age 88. She was predeceased by her husband, William “Bill” Patrick Coffas; her parents, Jacob and Antoinette Cirilla; and many beloved extended family members and friends. Carol is survived by her children Carol M. (Deacon Duncan) Harris, Annette L. Coffas, Kathleen A. (Thomas) Viola, Very Rev. William G....
Delmer A. Fidler
Sep 24, 2024
Passed away September 24, 2024 at age 95. He is predeceased by his wife Joan Fidler and brother Ronald. Survived by his daughters Catherine Schuber, Janet (Wayne) Miller, Julie (Rich) Ninow, Jean (Dan) VanOrden; son John (Brenda) Fidler; grandchildren Karen, Katie, Matt, Deanne, Rachel, Christyn, Morgan, Joshua, Taylor, Jacob; great-grandchildren Nicky, Avery, Jack, Addison, Mia and Madison. Delmer was an...
Anatole "Tony" "Toli" Pleten
Sep 24, 2024
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 24, 2024. Predeceased by his parents Nicolas and Helen. Survived by his loving wife Mary; children Nicole Pleten, Laura (John) Bugajski, Alexandra (Andrew) Pond, special “daughter” Elizabeth Salusbury; grandchildren Holly, Oliver, Hanna, & Emma Lee, and Damon Pond; siblings John (Heike) Pleten, Yvette (Gary) Caton, Lucy (Bruce) DeBruin; several...
Roseanna (Dolly) Michaels
Sep 23, 2024
Rochester - Passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, in her home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 77. She is survived by her three children Scott Michaels, Phillip (Cassandra) Michaels and Valerie (Ronald) Dustman, grandchildren Scott Jr (Rachelle), RJ, Allan, Joshua, Ryleigh, Reagan and great grandson Alex. Dolly has also been an honorary mom and grandma to...
James "Gene" Johnson
Sep 20, 2024
Passed away peacefully at home September 20, 2024, at age 90 surrounded by his family. He is predeceased by his parents and four siblings. Survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Rita; children Jim (Pat), Tom (Kathy), Mark (Leslie), Julie (David) Smith, Kathy (John) Bianchi, Dan (Tina); grandchildren Tyler, Kyle, Jamie, Connor, Phelan (Tom) Weber, Ryan (Megan), Calvin, Mitchell,...
Olga Plakunov
Sep 19, 2024
October 20, 1933 – September 19, 2024 Olga Plakunov passed from this life on September 19th, 2024, with her children at her side. Formerly of Irondequoit and Penfield, NY, but most recently Cromwell, CT, Olga leaves behind her daughter Irene Quenville (Michael), son Michael Plakunov (Gayleen), and grandchildren Nicholas, Timothy, and Matthew Plakunov, Lindsey Martin (Eric), and Scott Quenville (Alexandra)....
Estella D. Jones
Sep 18, 2024
Estella (Stewart) Jones passed away on September 18, 2024, she was 91 years old. Predeceased by her toddler son Kent. Survived by her husband of 68 years-Howard, daughters Cindy (Jim Dykes), Wendy (Keith Rockcastle), Amy (Bryan Pelkey) and granddaughter Mary Rockcastle. Also survived by her brother Roger Stewart (Nicole) and her many nieces and nephews.
Estella worked for Wolfe Newspapers in...
Gail L. Streber
Sep 18, 2024
Passed away September 18, 2024 at age 80. She is predeceased by her husband George "Tom" Streber; brother Earl (Eleanor) Hysner; mother & father Leila and Howard. Survived by children Wendy (Tom) Pagel-Cosnyka, Laurel Pagel; grandchildren Keegan and Karrighan. Friends may call 12-2pm Friday September 27 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services 777 Long Pond Road. Entombment to follow at...
Theodore Benson Verdon Jr.
Sep 9, 2024
Passed away September 9, 2024 at age 94. He is predeceased by his wife Mary Theresa (Williams) Verdon. Survived by his son Theodore Verdon III; daughters Candice Flora Verdon, and Carol Roxanne Verdon; and beloved grandson Roan Everett John. and daughter-in-law Jillyn Verdon. A funeral mass will be held 10 AM Monday, September 16th at St. Michael’s Church 859 N...
Ryan P. Evans
Sep 6, 2024
Passed away peacefully at home on September 6, 2024 at age 32 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his mother Lisa Evans. Survived by his fiancé Shelby Barber; father Tommy Evans; sisters Nikki (Doug) Ferraro & Stephanie (Anthony) Mirabella; step-son Adrian Prong; nieces & nephews Dominic, Vincent, Olivia, & Drea; and many dear friends and extended...
Mary Ellen Grock
Sep 4, 2024
Passed away September 4, 2024 at age 86. She is predeceased by her parents Charles and Lucille; nephew Charles Rogers and mother-in-law Sophia Grock. Survived by her husband Leo; children Joseph (Lisa) Mazzeo, Mary Lou (Reiner) Strecker, Mark (Heidi) Grock; grandchildren Carly (Johnny), Lauren (Chris), Ryan (Megan), Lucy (Michael), Thomas, Alyssa, Lindsey, Paige, Jayden; great-grandchildren Gia, Madi, Maisy, Delaney, Jack,...
Bonnie Lee (Roy) Lavorato
Sep 2, 2024
Passed away on September 2nd, 2024 at age 62. She lived large, she loved hard and brought joy to everyone through her food. She was a passionate entrepreneur and founded Private Label Foods, LLC in Rochester, New York in 1989. For 35 years, she dedicated her career to bringing people together through food & community. She made the manufacturing facility...
Giselle "Gigi" A. DeLorme
Aug 30, 2024
Giselle Amelia DeLorme passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep on August 30, 2024, just 6 days short of her 10th birthday. She is survived by her loving parents Robert and Angelique DeLorme and her twin brother, younger by 2 minutes, Robert III( her Bubby); fraternal grandparents Robert and Donna DeLorme; maternal grandparents Thomas Stagnitto and Kandi Aldrich; uncle...
Lucille Kate (Taylor) Kinsella
Aug 24, 2024
Fondly known as CB, passed away on August 24, 2024 at the age of 97. She was predeceased by her husband, John (Jack) Kinsella and daughter Patricia Herdeg. She is survived by her sons Daniel (Elizabeth Lehmann), Timothy (Rosemary), Thomas, James (Jill) and Christopher (Jeanette), daughters Susan and Elizabeth (Takeshi) Sakanishi and son-in-law Glenn Herdeg. Also 13 grandchildren: Kristin (Timothy)...
Gretchen Voss
Aug 23, 2024
Gretchen Ann Voss, 85, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born in Rochester on July 2, 1939, Gretchen had a deep appreciation and love for being near the water and outdoors. This passion was instilled in her children, Karla Fichter, Lisa (Mark) Palvino, Eric (Michele) Voss and Kirsten (Peter Conners) Voss; as well as her...
Louise Maier
Aug 21, 2024
Passed away August 21, 2024 at age 94. She is predeceased by her husband Carl W. Maier; parents Louis and Rose DiGennaro; sister Nancy Badum (Richard). brother Joseph (Genevieve) DiGennaro; in-laws Carl G. (Estelle) Maier, Arline (Robert Sr.) Enright, Dorothy (Russell) Smith, Robert (Nancy) Maier, Marvelle (Joseph) Vito, Michael “Mario” Parente She is survived by her twin sister Frances (Mario)...
