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Janice Crane
Jan 11, 2022
Passed away peacefully on January 14, 2022 at age 74. She is predeceased by her parents Margaret (Charles) Saile & Samuel (Nelly) Cala. Survived by her husband of 53 years, Larry; children Scott (Susana) Crane, Jennifer (Jason) Gorankoff, Kelly (Bob) Jobin; grandchildren Adriana & Natalie Crane, Madison & Avery Gorankoff, and Holly Jobin; sister Charlotte Freshman, several nieces and nephews.Services...
Marion Cunningham
Jan 10, 2022
Marion Cunningham, 106, of Parsons, formerly of Rochester, NY, died at 7:52 A.M., Monday, January 10, 2022 at the home of her son and daughter in-law, Don and Amy Cunningham.She was born March 16, 1915 at Rochester, NY, a daughter of Clifford Thomas andAddie Estella (Smith) Cutton. She grew up at Brockport, NY and attended school there. She graduated from...
Helen G. Clarke
Jan 9, 2022
Suddenly January 9, 2022. Predeceased by Bruce Clark. Survived by her children James (Maureen), John (Jeanne), Michelle (Mark) Cheryl, Theresa (Bernard), Victoria; grandchildren: Kaleigh, Hallie, Tyler, Ryan, Markie, Marissa, Terry, Rebecca, Noah, Jennifer, Stephanie, Grace; great-grandchildren; dear friends Sally and Ellen and many other beloved friends.Friends may attend her Memorial Mass 9:30 AM Friday at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Masks are...
Elaine B. Greene
Jan 8, 2022
September 28, 1937-January 8, 2022. Elaine is predeceased by her loving husband, Jack L. Greene. She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Greene; grandchildren, Ashleigh (Adam) McCarthy and Alexis Ziman; son, Scott (Barbara) Greene; grandchildren, Terence (Victoria) Greene, Taylor Greene, and Tiffani (Jack Lee) Greene. Elaine is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and close friends. She was a dedicated...
Florencio Rivera
Jan 8, 2022
Greece- Passed away January 8, 2022. He is predeceased by his parents Florencio Orsini and Leticia Garcia; brother Alfredo; sister Miriam. Survived by his wife Maryann; children Marialynn (Juan Arce) Rivera & Florencio Rivera; grandchildren Marialynn Polanco & Aryanna Arce; brother Roberto Rivera; sisters Nancy (Benjamin) Santiago, Iris Orsini, Ada Orsini, Sara Orsini; several nieces and nephews; beloved dog Fidel.A...
Peter George Matroniano
Jan 8, 2022
Brockport- Passed away January 9, 2022 at age 92. He is predeceased by his parents Pasquale & Antonietta; granddaughter Lena Marie Fantanzo; brothers Frank, Anthony, Salvatore; sister Elizabeth Nicolosi. Survived by his wife of 72 years, Marge; daughters Annette (Anthony) Fantanzo, Marie (Tom Burns) Mosher, Jane (Michael) Halko; sons Peter (Amy) & Mark (Kimberly); 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; sister Mary...
Douglas Unell
Jan 7, 2022
Douglas Jay Unell, Age 83 of Greece, New York passed away peacefully on January 7, 2022. He is predeceased by his parents, Abraham Unell and Mary Unell Rose and sister Lois Kocher. Doug is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Suzanne Unell, his twin brother, David Lee Unell, as well as daughters, Karin (Nikhil) Shah, Sarah (Bruce) Ha,...
Nancy Knott
Jan 4, 2022
Greece - Nancy Ann Knott, 91 passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2022. Born in Syracuse New York, Nancy is predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Bud (C. Andrew Knott); brother and sister-in-law Dean and Iva Creager, brothers Donald Creager, and Lance Klinger, niece Karen Solum, nephews Robert Creager and Terrence Creager. She is survived by daughters...
Bonnie Samborski
Jan 2, 2022
Passed away January 2, 2021. She is predeceased by her parents Frances & Peter and brother Earl Merritt. Survived by her brother Robert Samborski; sister Barbara Merritt; nephew Joseph Davis. Bonnie was a graduate of Rush Henrietta Sperry class of 1976.A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Timothy Claybaugh
Jan 1, 2022
Timothy ClaybaughPassed away on January 1, 2022 after a 32 recovery from a traumatic brain injury. He is predeceased by his parents Robert & Charlotte. Survived by his brother Tom (Karen) Claybaugh; sister Sue (Ed) Stevenson; nieces & nephews Suzanne (Jake) Hubbel, Tom (Chirstine) Stevenson, Dan (Melissa) Claybaugh, Matt Claybaugh, Brian Stevenson; stepmother Barbara Claybaugh.A memorial service will be held...
William Hartle
Dec 31, 2021
Passed away December 31, 2021 at age 95. He is predeceased by his wife Victoria; parents William & Marcella. Survived by his son Gary (Jacqueline); daughter Carol (Michael) Fairchild; grandchildren & great-grandchildren; many loving nieces and nephews.Bill was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army 85th Infantry (Custer Division) and the 21st Engineers Aviation. He was an electrical engineer with...
Evelyn N. Gotham
Dec 31, 2021
Passed away peacefully on December 31, 2021 at age 95. Predeceased by her husband Robert C. (1990). Survived by sons and daughters-in-law Robert & Barbara, Michael & Brenda, Paul & Kelly; daughters and sons-in-law, Beth & Roger Smith, Rosemary & Chuck Cordaro, Mary Kay & Don Schroeder; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; nieces & nephews. She was a retiree of Genesee...
Anthony Greco
Dec 30, 2021
Passed away on December 30, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Mary Ann; sons Anthony, Samuel (Patricia), & Michael; grandchildren Michael, Victoria, Matthew, & Samantha.Calling hours will be held Tuesday 4-7 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Road. Funeral mass Wednesday 9:30 at St. Lawrence Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions...
Christopher Shevlin
Dec 30, 2021
Peacefully on December 30, 2021 at 69, after a brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 47 years, Cyndie; daughter Kelly Shevlin; son Tim (Leslie) Shevlin; grandchildren Shaelyn & Morgan Bopp; brother John (Regina); sister Eileen (Jim) Ernstberger.Chris was a 3rd generation RFD Firefighter, 2nd generation retired Lieutenant, and a retiree of...
Joseph Pellicano
Dec 28, 2021
Joseph PellicanoRochester - Joseph (Joe) Pellicano, age 91, of Rochester NY, passed away suddenly on December 28, 2021. Joseph is survived by his four children: Charlene (Alan) Trick, Kathy Pellicano, William (Tracy) Pellicano and Jodi (Charles) Schirtz. Joe was blessed with 12 grandchildren, their wonderful spouses, and 17 great grandchildren who were his world. Joseph is also survived by his...
Douglas Burgess
Dec 26, 2021
Passed away December 26, 2021. He is predeceased by his parents Harley Sr. & Ruth; brother Harley Jr. Survived by his siblings Marianne (Norman) Magee, Pamela (Steve) Harris, Mark, Jacqueline (George) Dadson, Judith Burgess, David (Susan); several nieces and nephews.Calling hours will be held Monday 4-7 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Road. Graveside service Tuesday 11 AM at...
Sharon Ryan
Dec 21, 2021
Sharon "Shari" Ryan, 78, passed away on December 21, 2021 being set free from the disease that has stolen away her beautiful personality.Shari was born in Rochester, NY on July 30, 1943 to the late W. Arthur Strogen and Ethel N. Strogen (Dirks). She graduated from Charlotte High School and five years later married the love of her life, William...
Lawrence Goodwin
Dec 21, 2021
Lawrence “Larry” Lee GoodwinLarry went home to be with the LORD on December 21, 2021 at the age of 73. He is predeceased by his parents Arthur and Shirley Goodwin. Survived by his wife of 53 years Carol; sons Larry (Karen) & Eric (Lora); grandchildren Rachel (Joey O’Hara), Nathan, Madeline, Kaitlyn (Eian) Dougherty, Alexander (Esther), Matthew, Emily, Luke (Julianne), Carolyn,...
Patricia White
Dec 16, 2021
Rochester - Passed away peacefully December 16, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Frederick A. White. Survived by her children Dale (Lisa) McNiece, Peter (Julie) McNiece, Colleen Yakymovitch, Carrie (Greg) Zaffrann, Kurt (Michelle) McNiece; 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; sister Karen (Paul) Jankowiak; brothers Glen (Anne) Johnson, Thomas (Alana) Johnson; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a member of the Polish...
