Local Obituaries

Jan 17, 2021

Born Wednesday, December 18, 1929, Eileen Dorthy St. John passed comfortably on Sunday Jan. 17, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eva and Michael, her brothers Francis and William, and sister Ethel. Eileen never married and is survived by her nieces, nephews and their families. Eileen was born and lived in the “Dutchtown” neighborhood of Rochester, NY....

Jan 14, 2021

January 14, 2021 at age 93. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 56 years, John T. Murphy. She is survived by her children Thomas (Nancy) Murphy, Diane (Rene) Richard, and Sharon (Anthony) DiRisio; grandchildren Kristina (Mike) Tellier, David (Kate) Richard, Kevin Richard, Jason Richard, Michael (Adrianna) DiRisio, Eric DiRisio, Nathan DiRisio, and Anthony J. DiRisio; great-grandchildren Julia and Matthew Tellier....

Jan 14, 2021

Passed away peacefully on January 14 in West Palm Beach, Florida. She is survived by her nephews, Dauro, Tony, Fabio, Anthony; niece, Stephanie; and great-niece, Stella. Born in Collesano, Sicily, on November 20, 1937, Tina came to Rochester in the ‘60s with her beloved late sister, Mariella, and parents, Antonino and Innocenza. She enjoyed a successful career at Kodak. She...

Jan 13, 2021

Theodora "Teddy" M. SimonelliGreece - Passed away January 13, 2021 at the age of 85. She is predeceased by her husband Edward; brother Vincent Raggio Jr.; sister Lucy Raggio. Survived by her children Lawrence, Andrew (Tricia), Gina (Buddy) Edwards; grandchildren Nicholette (Jeff) Gerace, Andrew, Lauren, Justin, Cody, Jesse, Anthony, Sierra, Autumn; many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. The family...

Jan 12, 2021

David SalatinoGreece - After a courageous two year battle with cancer, our David earned his wings. A kind, gentle soul with enormous strength and courage he loved his family, faith, music and cooking. A professional musician, David or "Doc" as his friends called him played throughout Rochester at events, clubs and benefits. His culinary skills were honed by the side...

Jan 11, 2021

Mary A. Harvey of Fairport, NY passed away peacefully on January 11, 2021. She was born Dec 7, 1926 in Opelika, AL. She was a caring and true friend to all who knew her. The most important thing to her was her family, near and far. Predeceased by her favorite son-in-law, Vince Kaiser, and her 7 siblings. She is survived...

Jan 9, 2021

Joanne G. Lavender (Gill) LPNBrockport, NY - Joanne passed away peacefully on January 9, 2021 at the age of 83. Predeceased by husbands, Robert Gill & William Lavender. Joanne is survived by her son, Robert (Patricia) Gill & daughter, Robin (Robert) DePoint. Also surviving are grandsons, Kevin Gill & Devin (Brittany) DePoint, great-grandsons, Jackson & Jayden DePoint. Joanne was also...

Jan 7, 2021

Went home to be with the lord on January 7, 2021. She is predeceased by her siblings Carol & David. Survived by her husband Peter; children Debbie (Tim) Wallenhorst, Tim (Elena) Pelcher, Steve (Jennifer) Pelcher, Amanda (Doug) Jorgensen; 19 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister Annette (Bill) VonDohlen; step-children Monica Savino, Donna Whitemore, Andrea Quaranto, Dyane Savino; sister-in-law Martha Young; brother-in-law Arnie...

Jan 4, 2021

Our dear sweet Samantha passed away unexpectedly January 4, 2021. She is predeceased by her grandparents Harold K. Schmidt and John & Evelyn Luce. Survived by her children Nicholas Alva Fraser & Makenzie Faith Fraser; husband Adam Fraser; parents Patricia Schmidt & Webster (Susan) Luce Sr.; siblings Kelly Ann (James) Caruso, Katie Ann (Phillip) Reynolds, Randi Ann (Wayne) Birkin, and...

Jan 4, 2021

Passed away January 4, 2021 at the age of 97. Predeceased by her husband Sam; son John; brother Anthony; sister Nancy Thompson & Anne Oliveri; son-in-law William Weilert. Survived by her children Carol Weilert, Donna (Michael) Grace, Dianne (Joseph) Albert; grandchildren David (Sharon) Weilert, Stephen (Cathy) Weilert, Lisa (Marc) Puckering, Stacie (Bert) Kem, James (Alissa) Grace, Chris (Denise) Albert, Jeffrey...

Jan 4, 2021

Passed away suddenly January 4, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Daniel Griffith. Survived by her sister Debbie; brother Al; niece Tara; close family Howard, Dorothy, Jay, Crissy, Dan & Chad; adopted mom Shirley; adopted grandkids Liam & Daniel; 6 children; 7 grandchildren; and her precious baby Shadow.A private service by invite only will be held at a later date. To...

Jan 2, 2021

Passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at age 90. His family thanks the St. Ann's community and the Rainier Grove Memory Center for their kindness and special care.Predeceased by his parents William and Mary Reynolds, brothers William and Charles; sisters Eileen Sliney & Marjorie Meldrum. Survived by his sisters Marian Quinlan, Rosemary Blanda, Kathleen...

Jan 2, 2021

March 8, 1921 - January 2, 2021. Predeceased by his wife Eleanor and son John. Survived by his children Michael (Penny) of AZ, James (Colleen) of MN, Linda Clark, Anne (Tom) Corbett and Chris (Laura) of FL; 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Kristy for her love and support. Friends may attend...

Dec 31, 2020

Hilton - Passed away December 31, 2020 at age 88. Predeceased by his wife Doris; parents Everrett and Ruth; and brother Keith. Survived by his son, Daniel (Susan) Lewellyn; grandchildren, Stephanie (George) DeViser, Jacqueline Lewellyn, Cheryl Chatelle, Amy Braley, Jared Hettler, Ryan (Carli) Brosi, Dan Brosi, and Dutch DeHey; great-grandchildren, Emilee & Nicholas; step-daughters, Cathy (Michael) Fess, Terri (Kurt) Brosi;...

Dec 28, 2020

Greece - Passed away December 28, 2020. Predeceased by his wife Shirley; sons Robert & David; daughter-in-law Jean Chase Pellman. Survived by his children Joseph (Sue Crombach), Mark (Nancy), Tom (Kathy Mackay), Jim (Trudy), Stephen (Laurie), Anne (Steve) Turberg, Tim (Ann); daughter-in-law Lisa; 13 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and close friend Dorothy Schell.Joe was a Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean...

Dec 27, 2020

Passed away peacefully December 27, 2020 at age 101. Predeceased by her husband Robert; sons Richard and Peter, grandson Tim; daughter-in-law Jean. Survived by her children Chris, Michael, Linda, Tom (Nancy), James (Mary Kay), Laurie (Charles); grandchildren Michael Jr. (Rachel), Robert (Julie), Kerry (Lawrence), Kevin ( Sara), Wendy (Alan) Marick, Jeff (Marisa), Jennifer, Christopher (Kimberly), Daniel (Rasmay) David, Eric, Maria,...

Dec 27, 2020

Dec 26, 2020

The world lost a kind and gentle spirit when Larry died unexpectedly December 26, 2020. Predeceased by his wife, Rosemary; daughter, Linda; infant daughter, Cheryl; and infant son. Survived by his sons Terrance (Marcia) of Roanoke, VA, and Todd (Denise Balistere), of Fairport, NY, 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and dear friend, Sylvia Gill. Larry was born in Geneva, NY,...

Dec 18, 2020

Passed away on December 18, 2020 at the age of 91 years old. Predeceased by his son Allen L. Speer. Survived by his wife of almost 70 years Catherine (Kate) Speer. Al was a long time Rochester resident who served four years in the U.S. Marine Corp before starting a successful career at Eastman Kodak Company. He entered Kodak as...

Dec 17, 2020

Viola Marie NeriGreece - Passed away December 17, 2020 at the age of 88. Predeceased by her parents Mary & Luigi Neri and brothers Albert & Valerio Neri. She is survived by many friends. Viola was the only female chemistry student at R.I.T. in the early 50's and she was an avid gardener.Services will be held privately. Please visit Viola's...