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Sylvia A. Gill
Jul 27, 2021
Passed away peacefully on July 27 at age 95. She is predeceased by her husband Anthony; son Robert; sisters Sally Gill, Mary Hovanus; and loving companion Lawrence Harrington. Survived by grandchildren Kelly (Tom) Mytych, Jennifer (Tim) McKendry, Whitney (Jon) Unrath, Lindsay (Zach) DeSantis, Anthony Gill, Sonata (Neil) Hill, Paris Gill; many great-grandchildren; sisters Eva Scipione, Gail Schilling; daughter-in-law Suzanne Gill;...
Brian P. Farmer
Jul 24, 2021
Passed away after a brief illness on July 24, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at age 25. He is predeceased by his grandfather Frederick Farmer. Survived by his parents Gary and Virginia (Schoen) Farmer; brother Tim; maternal grandparents Thomas and Joanne Schoen; paternal grandmother Vilma Farmer; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.Services were held privately for the family. In lieu...
Gerd Dobkowitz
Jul 20, 2021
Passed away July 20, 2021. He is predeceased by his wife Liane; parents Max & Berta; brother Jürgen. Survived by his daughter Monica (Paul) Skibickyj; granddaughters Sarah & Emily; brothers Dieter (Ilse) & Rainer (Ursel); sister-in-law Anne; 5 nephews.Services will be held privately for the family.
Anna Marie White
Jul 19, 2021
Predeceased by her granddaughter Amanda White. Survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Donald; children David (Lorri Tantillo), and Linda (Mark) White-Scuderi; grandchildren Cameron (Amanda Templar) White, Chase McKelvie, Liam White-Scuderi, Amanda (Korry) Quirk, Samantha (Brian) Woolaver, Morgan (Dino) Salkic; sister Diane "Patty" Staub; brothers Michael (Doris) & Patrick; godchildren Patrick Farrell, Elaine Farrell Parizek, Laura Pum, Corey Farrell,...
Janice L. Kaiser
Jul 16, 2021
Janice L. Kaiser, was born in Rochester on May 3, 1933 to William and Irma Fernaays Kaiser. Per her wishes, Janice died at home on July 16, 2021 with Carolyn by her side. Janice is survived by her dear friend Carolyn Mastrella, nieces Laurel McCurdy (New Hartford), Leslie McCurdy (Livonia), Lynne McCurdy-Miller (Conesus Lake) and their families and nephew Kent...
Ada Rivers
Jul 7, 2021
Greece - Passed away peacefully on July 7, 2021 at age 97. She is predeceased by her husband Vito; sisters Ermine (Paul) Sawyer, Ezia (Charles) Guzzetta, Yolanda Paris; brother Joseph (Lucille) Paris; and son-in-law Steven Lloyd. Survived by her children Sherry (Ed) Welch, Bobby (Joan) Rivers, Joanie Lloyd, David Rivers, Kenny Rivers; grandchildren Nathan (Kendra) Welch and Adam Welch; great-grandsons...
Noel L. Anderson
Jul 6, 2021
On Tuesday, July 6th, Noel Anderson, passed away at Rochester Regional Health after battling multiple health issues. Noel, the youngest of 4 brothers, was born on December 25, 1944 in Rochester, New York, to Kenneth and Ardith Anderson. He graduated from West High School, raised his family, and built his life in the Rochester area. In 1983, he married Nancy...
Paul L. Garlington
Jul 6, 2021
Greece - Paul L. Garlington Sr. transitioned on Tuesday, July 6th with his beloved Teresa, his oldest granddaughter, by his side and his Heartsight family and youngest daughter Tyra each having a chance to say goodbye. Paul's body will be cremated and after a private Heartsight gathering, his ashes will be scattered along his favorite once-around route. What a joy...
Ruthann J. Barry
Jul 5, 2021
Greece - Passed away July 5, 2021. She is predeceased by her son James McCorry. Survived by her children Jeanne McCorry, Loriann (Art) Johnson, Thomas McCorry, and Maureen McCorry; brother Thomas Wilmer; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.Services were held at the convenience of the family.
Patricia Dalle Malone
Jul 2, 2021
Patricia Malone (Dalle) Passed away July 2, 2021. Predeceased by son Ryan Dalle. Survived by brother, David (Rose) Malone, son Ronald (Michelle) Dalle, daughter Robin Dalle (Benjamin), daughter-in-law Tanya Dalle. 6 Grandchildren. 2 Great-Grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews. Like a daughter, Florence (Scott) Kroczynski. Devoted friend Linda Henson.There will be a graveside service Friday at 1 PM at Holy Sepulchre...
Edmund V. Knittel
Jul 2, 2021
Passed away on July 2, 2021. He is pre-deceased by his brother Robert and sister-in-law Elizabeth Montello. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Johanne (Montello) Knittel; children Donna (Terry) Tydings, Thomas (Susan) Knittel; grandchildren Ashlee (Nate) Vankouwenberg, Kyle Billings, Jordyn Billings, Sawyer (fiancé Adam Lynch) Knittel; great-grandchildren Reagan and Braedy Vankouwenberg; brother Larry Knittel of Montana; brother-in-law Sam Montello...
Helen H. Wolter
Jul 1, 2021
On July 1st, 2021, Helen Georgene Holt Wolter passed away at the age of 92 at St. John’s Home in Rochester, NY. Helen departed this world one month shy of her 70th wedding anniversary to her loving husband, Rev. Gerald Arthur Wolter. Always concerned about the welfare of others more than herself, Helen lived an abundant life of love. She...
John B. Effinger
Jun 26, 2021
Greece - John Bernard Effinger, born Oct. 17, 1925, was called to his place in Heaven, June 26, 2021. It is our hope he will at last reunite with his parents, John and Loretta Dailey Effinger and his sister, Loretta Rockell. John is survived by his beloved and loving wife of 67 years, Caroline Matzke Effinger and their seven children,...
Joseph Foti
Jun 26, 2021
Joseph A. Foti, 61, of Greece, NY, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021 in the comfort of his home. Joe was a graduate of Le Moyne College and SUNY Upstate Medical University. He had a 38 year career at Rochester Regional Health where he earned the admiration and respect of his many colleagues. In his free time, he enjoyed...
Mary P. Stanley
Jun 23, 2021
Mary (Talbot) Stanley passed away peacefully on June 23, 2021, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Mary is survived by her devoted husband Charles (Chuck) of 56 years, daughters Kera Neylan (Jeff), Janice Putrino (Donald) and son Scott (Amy), brother Paul Talbot (Shirley), sister Theresa O’Connell (Bruce) of New Jersey and predeceased by her brother Howard (Eunja);...
Vera E. Bellows
Jun 17, 2021
Vera E. BellowsRochester - Vera was born on November 7, 1926 to the late Nickolas and Margaret Evgenides in Dansville, NY. Predeceased also by her loving husband William (2008), sisters Loula Emerson and Helen Baker, godfather George Palmos and grandson Brett Kennedy. Vera is survived by her brother Dyno (Irene) Evgenides, her children Gary Bellows, Roger (Diane) Bellows, and Bonnie...
Althea J. Stonewall
Jun 5, 2021
Passed away peacefully at home on June 5, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 65 years William "Bud" Stonewall; daughters Sally (Randy) Kehrer, Susan Young and Sandra (Carl) Laspagnoletta; grandchildren Corey (Deanna), Rachael (Gio), Melissa (Ben), Zachary (Samantha) Watt, Chad (Chelsea); and 7 great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be held privately for the family. In...
