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Nathan H. Yost
Nov 4, 2020
Passed away on November 4, 2020 with family by his side at age 88. For 32,260 days he watched the sun pass by, he now leaves the journey to his six children, their spouses, nine grand-children and three great-granddaughters, with another great-grandchild to come in 2021. He also leaves behind several brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, and many treasured...
James Mcknight
Nov 1, 2020
Passed away November 1, 2020. Predeceased by his parents and older brother. Survived by his wife of 73 years, Shirley; children Arlene (James) Gashlin, Russell (Patty) McKnight, Douglas McKnight, Michael (Kris) McKnight, James (Victoria) McKnight, Jeanne (Patrick) Buckley; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren.James was a WWII veteran and an employee of Eastman Kodak for 39 years. He was a kind, humble,...
Virginia Yaeger
Oct 29, 2020
Passed away October 29, 2020. Predeceased by her husband Paul Sr. and son Paul Jr. Survived by her children Stephen (Susan), Carol (Eugene) Burke, Richard (Rebecca), Mary Jane; grandchildren Stephanie, Luke, Emily, Kathryn, Andrew, John, Elizabeth, Joanna; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.There will be no prior calling. Funeral Mass Tuesday 11:00 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Interment Holy...
Helmut Brosi
Oct 25, 2020
Passed away October 25, 2020. Survived by his wife Barbara; children Kim (John) Zampatori & Kurt (Terri); grandchildren Adam, Joseph (Janine) & Juliana Zampatori, Ryan (Karli Martin), & Daniel Brosi; great-grandson Adam; sisters Margret & Ruth; brother-in-law Victor (Jaqueline) Valente; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Helmut was a member of the German-American Sports Club for many years.Friends may call...
Marcia A. Miller
Oct 20, 2020
December 25, 1942 – October 20, 2020“In the lilt of Irish laughter, you can hear the angels sing” … and so they are today.The sound of Irish music is resounding in Heaven and the rhythm of the Irish jig being danced has theangels clapping and cheering in celebration of the arrival of Marcia Anne Farrell Miller on Tuesday,October 20, 2020....
Mario Delucia
Oct 19, 2020
Mario DeLuciaGreece - Passed away suddenly October 19, 2020. Predeceased by his wife Nancy Lee DeLucia & brother Romeo. Survived by his sons Mario Jr. (Shevaun), Joseph, and Anthony; grandchildren Mario, Alexis, Dominic, Angelo, Lucy, Lorenzo; brothers and sisters George, Jimmy, Maria, Jessie, Angie; many nieces, nephews, family, and friends.Friends may call Monday Oct 26, 4-7 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home,...
John C. Piedmont
Oct 18, 2020
Passed away unexpectedly October 18, 2020. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Anna; sister Helen; niece Susan. Survived by his wife of 54 years Nicki; children Bonnie (Brian) Venton, Jill Derleth, Jennifer (David) John; grandchildren Matthew, David, Jack, Sara, Emily, Nathan & Tommy; great-granddaughter Phoebe; sisters Janice Meredith & Norma Saeva; mother-in-law Betty Dutton; nieces and nephews; Maureen & David...
Bonnie Lee Dustman
Oct 15, 2020
Passed away peacefully on October 15, 2020, in her home at the age of 76. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ronald “Ronnie/Dusty” G. Dustman, two sons, Ronald (Valerie) Dustman, Jr., of Rochester and Edward (Renee) Dustman of Livonia, grandchildren Brandais “Franky”, RJ, Joshua, Allan, and Elizabeth, life-long friend Charlie Giehl and family, and her “daughter” Gale...
Catherine "Kitty" Brown
Oct 12, 2020
October 12, 2020. A gentle breeze, God whispered in her ear, took her hand and led her home. She is predeceased by her loving husband Dennis; Parents, Chester Mentz, Sr. and Dolores Mentz; Cathy is survived by her daughter Kimberly Ann (Bill) Jamieson; sister Anne (DeWayne) Kervin of Calera, AL: brother Chet (Jo) Mentz; Aunt Rose DiPaola; many loving nieces,...
Sandra Joyce Gauthier
Oct 9, 2020
Passed away surrounded by her loving family October 9, 2020. Predeceased by her husband Bernard; parents Edward & Irene Kemp; brother Daniel; grandson Charles. Survived by her children Michelle (John) Swartz, Brian (Dawn), Bernard (Diane); grandchildren Jennifer, John (Nicole), Tyler, Gelsey (Rob), Brianne (Chris), Bernard (Kayla), Blake (Seth), Kelly (Nick), Jordan (Jaime); many great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and close...
Christos Diamantopoulos
Oct 7, 2020
Gates - Born 1929, passed away October 7, 2020. Predeceased by his wife Kalliopi; father Adoni; mother Panagiota; 5 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived by his son John (Mary Ellen) Diamantopoulos; devoted daughter Penny Diamantopoulos; grandsons Christopher & Anthony Diamantopoulos; great-grandson Lucas; loving grandpups Lola & Trina.Christos was a decorated Korean War Veteran where he fought for his...
Faun Walsh
Oct 5, 2020
Faun Walsh (Flann)Greece - Passed away October 5, 2020. Predeceased by her husband Captain William Walsh of the RFD; daughter Lieutenant Joyce Walsh of the RPD; brother Norwood Flann. Survived by her daughter Karen Walsh; son William Walsh; grandchildren Casey (Caleb Wray) Walsh, Michael Walsh, Bridget Walsh, Brendan Walsh; great-granddaughter Rowan Walsh.No prior calling. Funeral Mass Tuesday, 10:00 at Holy...
Dorothy M. Villard
Oct 1, 2020
Irondequoit - Passed away October 1, 2020. Predeceased by her husband Joseph L. Villard, and brother Walter Fleck. Survived by her children, Robert and Suzanne (Scott) Gerritz; sister Marion Neitz; several nieces and nephews, and her grandcats. Dot liked taking care of her house and gardens, and always fed the birds in her backyard. She enjoyed celebrating holidays and birthdays...
Phillip Betz
Sep 30, 2020
Phillip R. BetzGreece - Passed away September 30, 2020. Predeceased by his son Kevin; sister Lorraine Wilbur; brother Richard Betz. Survived by his loving wife Rosemary; daughter Kellie (Brian) Galbraith; grandchildren Vanessa & Troy Galbraith; sister Dorajean Littrell; brother Donald (Valerie) Betz; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.Friends may call Tuesday 4-7 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Road.
Yvonne A. Dohr
Sep 28, 2020
Passed peacefully from this life on Monday, September 28, 2020 at age 84. She is survived by her husband of 65 years Donald P. Dohr; her children Debbie (Jim) Sexton, Vicki Waller, Denise (David) Kuhn, Donny W. (Mary) Dohr and Herb (Joanne) Dohr; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister Wanda Jones of Duluth, MN, brother-in-law Richard and sister-in-law Marlene Dohr of...
Joan R. O'Connell
Sep 25, 2020
Joan R. O'ConnellGreece - Passed away peacefully on September 25, 2020 at age 86. Predeceased by her mother Ruth Dohl; son John O'Connell; grandson Shane Dempsey. Survived by her devoted son and daughter-in-law Danny & Peggy and their daughters Kelly, Kasey (Jonathan) Mueller, and Kerry; her great-grandchildren, the lights of her life Joey, Addison and Kaia. Also surviving her are...
Mary K. Rodenhouse
Sep 25, 2020
Mary K. RodenhouseIrondequoit - Passed away September 25, 2020. Predeceased by her brother Jerry Delaire and sister Sally Rumsey. Survived by her dedicated and loving husband Buddy; children W.J. (Mary Pat) Rodenhouse, Eileen Bocci Campbell of California, Michele (Eric) Voss, Christine (Sean) Whipple; grandchildren Walter, Thomas, Andrew & Matthew Rodenhouse, Kevin, Matthew & Kate Bocci, Kurt & Kathryn Voss, Erin,...
John Lynch
Sep 17, 2020
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 17, 2020. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Marie. Survived by his children Jeanne (Dennis) Lynch, Patricia (Russell) Militello, James (Cheryl) Lynch, Thomas (Teresa) Lynch; grandchildren John Raine, Devin, Tylor, R.J.; sister-in-law Diane Haag; cousins, nieces and nephews. John was a retiree of the Eastman Kodak Company.Friends may attend...
Joyce S. Lesczinski
Sep 15, 2020
February 2,1937 - September 15, 2020. Predeceased by her husband Edmund Lesczinski and daughter Michele Oberer. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie (Bob) DeSmit, Sandie (Barry) Ecker, & Leslie (Bob) Normand; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister Pat Mesh Mancuso; brothers Nick & Bruce Mesh; sister-in-law Bonnie Havens; nieces & nephews.Friends may call 11-1 Saturday, September 26 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral...
E. Richard Van Hook
Sep 13, 2020
Greece- Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 13, 2020 at the age of 93. He is survived by his loving wife Jeanne; children Richard (JoAnne Rothchild), Sharon (Gary Worth), William (Cyndy), Edward (Terry), Susan (Richard Lynch), Molly (Mike Rogers); 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Richard was a proud Navy veteran who served in...
