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Elizabeth D. Araujo
Apr 29, 2024
Elizabeth, a miniature powerhouse passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024 at age 83. She is predeceased by her sons Armando "Andy" and Alexander J. Araujo; parents Eusebio and Carmen Diaz. Survived by daughter Cindy Araujo; grandchildren AJ Araujo, Ashley Araujo, Amanda Araujo; great granddaughter Alice Morigeau; sister Edna (Edgar) O'Ferral and many extended family members.
Visitation will take place 11-1pm...
Carol A. Sardo
Apr 27, 2024
Passed away April 27, 2024 at age 78. She is survived by her husband of 58 years Michael Sardo; brother-in-law; sisters, and aunt, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Carol was a caring, loving and giving person who gave of herself first and cared for her family.
Services were held privately at the convenience of the family.
Daniel J. Collins
Apr 22, 2024
Passed away April 22, 2024 at age 66. He is predeceased by his parents James and Marie; siblings Marybeth Collins and James Collins. Survived by his wife Marie; siblings Sister Ann Collins SSJ and Joanie (Jim) Thomas ; several nieces & nephews.
Friends may attend his funeral mass 9:30am Saturday April 27, 2024 at St. Theodores Church. Interment Riverside Cemetery...
Linda H. Briggs
Apr 21, 2024
Linda H Briggs, 74, died peacefully at home, after a long battle with dementia. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Pauline Hevey, she is survived by her husband of 51 years, Allen; her children, Alicia (Fred), Christopher (Winnie), and Amy; her grandchildren, Helen, Maya, Henry, and Hannah. Siblings, Karen (Billy), Bobby (Maxey), Tim (Janet) and brother-in-law Roger, and...
Nancy M. Bartlett
Apr 20, 2024
Nancy Bartlett (nee Monahan) passed away in Rochester, New York on April 20, 2024. She was born to R. Caryl and Gertrude Curran Monahan on March 18, 1939, in Johnstown, New York. Nancy graduated as Salutatorian of the Johnstown High School Class of 1956. She went on to graduate Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts from the College of...
Raymond Edward Dry
Apr 17, 2024
Passed away April 17th,2024 He is predeceased by his parents Francis and Grace; brother Judd, and daughter Amy White. Survived by his wife Marilyn (McCarthy); children Heather (Charles) Cottone, Raymond (Jennifer Palumbo) Dry, Katie (Abbie Doberstein) Dry; grandchildren Aidan White, Charles Cottone, and Easton Dry-Doberstein.
Friends may call 1-3pm Sunday May 5th at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services. Funeral Mass 9:30am...
John Bailey Scott Jr.
Apr 17, 2024
Passed away April 17, 2024 at age 92. He is predeceased by mother Helen Pierce Scott of Martville, NY, father John B Scott Sr. of Oswego, NY, and stepmother Marie Scott. John is survived by Kathryn, his wife of almost 69 years; sons Steven (Cheryl) and Brian (Carol); grandchildren Ryan Andrew (Angel), Alyssa Christine (David); great grandchildren Elizabeth, Sean, Jack,...
Thomas W. Plumb
Apr 16, 2024
Passed away April 16, 2024 at age 96. He is predeceased by his wife Helen. Survived by children Janice & Stephen Wilkinson, and Marianne & Joseph Piccarreto; grandchildren Andrew (Lyndsay) Wilkinson, Philip (Rachel) Wilkinson, Amy (Brian) Barnes, Mark (Christine) Piccarreto, Cara (Kayla) Piccarreto; great grandchildren Jayda (John), Joshua, Peighton, Alexander, Lucas, Juliet, Joseph and Madelyn; great great grandson Michael; brothers...
Jay Blanchard
Apr 14, 2024
Passed away April 14, 2024 at age 59. He is predeceased by his mother Barbara Blanchard and father Edward (Sandra) Blanchard, nephews Ryan and Dillon. He is survived by his daughter Leah Blanchard, step-son Austin (Madi) Bradley Leo Bradley; siblings James Blanchard, Jodi Greenhough, Jani (Jeff) Walls, Jeff (Susan) Blanchard, John (Laurie) Blanchard, Janet (Lenny) Freeman, Julie (Michael) Sergent; best...
Cathleen "Sweetie" Benwitz
Apr 12, 2024
Passed away April 12, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She is predeceased by her son Gerald, brothers Fran, Gene, Joe and Mike Marron and brothers-in-law, Richard and Fr. Donald CSB Benwitz. She is survived by her husband Gary, daughters Donna (Jeff Block), Barbara (Todd) Pedeville; daughter-in-law Lisa and brother Neil Marron; grandchildren John (Lexi), Corey (Erica), Shaunna and...
Jennifer L. Mcclarrie
Apr 9, 2024
Passed away April 9, 2024 at age 50. She is survived by her husband Jim; children Robert (Dawn) Diehl, Heather (Anthony Paola) Pankrath, Angel Bunce, Angela McClarrie and Jamie McClarrie; 11 grandchildren; parents Brenda (Steve) Gallagher, John (Holly) Gallagher; sisters Tracy (Jeremy) VanAmeron, Johanna (Nick) Wockasen, Colleen (Gabe) Evans and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call 4-7pm Monday April...
Gisele G. St. Andre
Apr 7, 2024
Passed away April 7, 2024 at age 84. She is predeceased by her husband Rheal St. Andre; siblings Bernie, Cecile, Rene, Jeanine, Paulette. survived by children Daniel St. Andre (Kim), Carole Schultz, Linda Gurtler (Mark); grandchildren Greg St. Andre, Jeff St. Andre (Leiya), Joseph Schultz (Kristin), Ryan Schultz (Courtney), Tyler Schultz (Emily) Micheal Gurtler, Jenny (Nate) Hill; great grandkids Aubrey,...
Joy Lebeau
Apr 4, 2024
Passed away April4, 2024 at age 93. She is predeceased by her husband Robert; sister Betty Connover; mother Maude; in-laws James (Eleanor) LeBeau, Kay (Jack) Hart and Richard LeBeau. She is survived by her children Brett (Cheyrl Kuhn) LeBeau and Jacqueline Walker; grandchildren Robert, Brett, Michael and Ricky; in-laws Jon (Claire) LeBeau, Lorraine LeBeau and godson James (Susan) LeBeau and...
Kathleen "Kay" Knauer
Apr 3, 2024
Passed away April 3, 2024 at age 91. She is predeceased by her husband Allen Knauer; siblings Nancy Donovan, Donald Dann, Helen Sailer, and Peggy Gilbert. She is survived by her caretaker and niece Collen Weishaar along with several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff at St. Jude Apartments and Latta Road Nursing Home West.
Keeping...
Deanna Renee Thayer
Apr 3, 2024
Deanna Renee Thayer, 45 born in Rochester, NY on August 21, 1978 sadly and unexpectedly passed away on April 3, 2024. Deanna was a registered nurse and spent many years helping others. She specialized in helping people manage their lifetime illness. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother and aunt.
She is survived by her beautiful children, daughter Mariella (Dad,...
Donald J. Burgio
Apr 2, 2024
Suddenly on April 2, 2024 at age 89. Predeceased by the love of his life, Margaret "Mikey"; adoring son Joseph; parents Joseph & Constance Burgio; sister & brother-in-law Josephine "Dolly" & Joseph Perticone. Survived by his loving daughter & son-in-law Valerie (Frank) Cutali; loving son & daughter-in-law Donald (Lisa) Burgio; precious granddaughters & grandsons Priscilla (Brian) Mazzanti, Samantha (Gerry) Rockcastle,...
Stewart Love
Mar 30, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Stewart Love of Greece on Saturday, March 30th, 2024. He is predeceased by his parents James & Elizbeth Love. He is survived by his children Levecca Love-Robinson (Thomas), Serge Love (Daniella Boerst) & Sarah Love, his partner of nearly 30 years Diane Schaber, her son Brett Schaber (Meagan), grandchildren Tori...
Marian R. Quinlan
Mar 28, 2024
Passed away peacefully on March 28,2024 at age 97. Predeceased by her husbands Francis Manion and Richard Quinlan; parents William and Mary Reynolds; brothers William, Thomas, Charles; sisters Rosemary Blanda, Eileen Sliney, Marjorie Meldrum, Kathleen Milne. Survived by her brother-in-law Robert Milne, many loving nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Marian was kind and generous and devoted to her family. Holiday...
Joseph Gaudio
Mar 27, 2024
Passed away March 27, 2024 at age 68. He is predeceased by his wife Sheri and parents Louis and Toni Gaudio. Survived by children Nicole (Ray) Reed, Joseph Jr. (Emily) Gaudio; granddaughter Gia Gaudio; brother Tony (Jean) Gaudio; several nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends; special caretakers Toni-Ann Urquhart and Marianne Tutini.
Friends may call 4-7pm Wednesday April 3rd...
Richard "Rick" A. Bentham
Mar 23, 2024
Passed unexpectedly, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the age of 70. Predeceased by his parents, Donald and Betty Bentham. He is survived by his sisters, Carol (Scott McKenzie) Foresta, Laura (Scott) Allis and Sherry Bentham; nephews Michael (Diandre) Allis, and Ryan Foresta; niece Cayla (Cameron) Lewis; great niece and nephew: Valerie Allis and Adrien Allis.
Richard (aka Red Rick)...
