Local Obituaries

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...

Dec 17, 2020

Passed away December 17, 2020 at the age of 92. Predeceased by her husband Salvatore. Survived by her children Rosa Alba (James) Mance, Nick (Eileen) Verdino, Maria (Rob) Watkins; grandchildren Elizabeth (Mike) Duxbury, Jamie Mance, Wanda (Grant) Catalino, Amanda (Mike) DeBole; great-grandchidlren Haley Duxbury, Eliana Duxbury, Grant Catalino Jr. Giuseppa was a loving Wife, Mother, Nonna and Bisnonna. The family...

Dec 15, 2020

Passed away December 15, 2020 at the age of 61. She is survived by her husband of 38 years Thomas; sons Timothy & Joshua; sisters Linda Moffatt, Cynthia Briggs, Adrianne Dubiel, Patricia Politi; parents Adrian & Sarah Briggs; several nieces and nephews.Deborah worked at the Rochester Hearing and Speech Center for 35 years, was a senior clinical audiologist, a member...

Dec 15, 2020

Passed away December 15, 2020 at the age of 92. Predeceased by her husband George. Survived by her children Robert G. (Peggy) Bates, Barbara (Roger) Ford, Thomas V. (Tracey) Bates; grandchildren Kristin (Dom) Vujanovic, Kathryn (Joe) Radley, Rachel Ford, Alison (Garrett) Condon, Margo Bates, Jillian (Timothy) Segrue; great-grandchildren Ryan, Logan, Cameron, Colin, Carter, Vincent, Macie.Friends may attend a funeral mass...

Dec 14, 2020

Passed away peacefully at home on December 14, 2020 at the age of 81. Predeceased by his daughter Kimberly; parents Edward & Dorothy; sister Shirley. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Patricia; daughter Laurie (John) Bourbonnais; sons Rick (Jackie) Kartes & Jim (Kim) Kartes; grandchildren Taylor & Riley Bourbonnais, Jenna, Brenden & Lauren Kartes, Tanner & Chelsea...

Dec 12, 2020

Passed away Decemeber 12, 2020 at the age of 80. Predeceased by his sister Adair Phillips. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years Norma; children Andrew (Camelia) Phillips, Marie Phillips, Christopher (Cynthia) Tucker & Daniel Lopez ; 3 grandchildren; brothers Owen & Horace Phillips; sister Verna Phillips; dear cousin Peter Blanchard; nephew Courtney (Kristen) Mark. Clive was a generous...

Dec 10, 2020

Passed away December 10, 2020 at the age of 53. Survived by his children Alexander Sobolew, Anastassia Sobolew; step-son Ty Miller; former wife and friend Kara Traverse; father Nikolaj; brother Anatol (Sharon) Sobolew; sister-in-law Megan LaPort; several nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Alex Sobolew, his mother Ludmila Sobolew, and his aunt Tasia Sobolew.Andy received his bachelor’s degree in...

Dec 7, 2020

Richard J. “Dick” DiMuro – Monday, December 7, 2020. After a long, cold night a ray of sun has finally burst through. You are free. You will remember us once again.And we will remember you as …the husband whose love never waned throughout the beautiful, 59-year love affair with your wife. the father with unconditional love for his family, who...

Dec 5, 2020

Passed away December 5, 2020 at age 97. Predeceased by his loving wife Lois and son-in-law Mark Klotzbach. Survived by his children Louise Klotzbach, Carol (Brian) Scott, Jon (Denise) Ozarowsky; grandchildren Josh, Alyssa, Alex, Ami, Carolyn, Heather; 3 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Zigment served on the USS Lexington during WWII in the Pacific.Friends may call Wednesday 4-7 at Farrell-Ryan...

Dec 2, 2020

Passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on December 2, 2020.Marie was predeceased by her husband Howard and siblings Margaret Blair, Jean Abee, Helen and Frank Christman.She is survived by her son Michael (Anita), daughter Julie; grandchildren Anthony (Elizabeth), Jeffrey (Erica), Michelle Green; five great grandchildren; sister Betty (Joe) Schwab and many wonderful nieces and nephews.Howie and Marie’s childhood...

Dec 1, 2020

Passed away December 1, 2020 at age 79 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife Mary, children; Nancy (Rick) Cooper, Karen (Thomas Williams) Erbe, Daniel (Renee) Bamann; grandchildren Michael D'Angelo, Steven & Andrew Erbe, Shannon, Brittany & Daniel Bamann; brother Robert (Elaine) Bamann; several nieces and nephews, and his beloved granddogs.John is a former partner of...

Dec 1, 2020

Passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020 at the age of 91 at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Rochester, NY.She is predeceased by her husband of 59 years, J.C. Fern is survived by her daughter, Jo Carole (Bill) DeMonte, sons, Herb (Tracy) Van Hook, of McLean, VA and Ben Van Hook (Cheryl) of Orlando, FL. She is also survived by...

Nov 25, 2020

Passed away peacefully in her home on November 25, 2020 at the age of 92. Predeceased by her son Colt Baccaro; parents Paul & Iva Denniston; brother James Denniston; sister Wilma Edwards. Survived by her daughter Deborah (Paul) Harding; daughter-in-law Carol Baccaro; grandchildren Greg (Michelle) Harding, Stephanie (Richard) Colosi, Michael Baccaro, Kelly Baccaro; 6 great-grandchildren; special family members Gary (Corrine)...

Nov 24, 2020

Nov 24, 2020

Passed away November 24, 2020. Predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Frank. Survived by her daughter Cindy (Fred Hagelund) Olds; grandson Cory (Danielle) Berardi; granddaughter Candice O'Mealia; great-grandson Bryce O'Mealia; several nieces and nephews; many friends and her church and widows group.Services were held privately for the family.

Nov 23, 2020

Passed away November 23, 2020 at age 93. Predeceased by her loving husband Michael and devoted son Joseph. Survived by her beloved daughter Laura Buonemani; sister Sue Tommasino; brother-in-law Frank (Ellen) Buonemani; sister-in-law Libby (Ray) Pannone; several nieces and nephews. Rita was a devote catholic and long time parishoner of Our Mother of Sorrows Church. Friends may call 11:30-12:00 Tuesday...

Nov 22, 2020

David J. KozakRochester - Passed away unexpectedly November 22, 2020. Predeceased by his father John & nephew Clayton Green. Survived by his life companion Mike Dorr; mother Eileen Kozak; brother Stephen Kozak; sisters Nichole (John) McMullen & Ilse (Steve) Place of Michigan; stepdaughter Erin Martin; grandson Jordi Martin; several nieces and nephews.Services were held privately for the family.

Nov 21, 2020

Passed away unexpectedly November 21, 2020 at age 63. Predeceased by his dear father Michael and tragically passed away two days before his beloved mother Rita. Survived by his beloved sister Laura Buonemani and several aunts, uncles & cousins. Joseph was an avid movie buff and sports fan. Friends may call 11:30-12:00 Tuesday at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond...