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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...
Helene S. Cross
Sep 13, 2020
Helene S. CrossGreece - Passed away September 13, 2020 at age 81. Predeceased by her husband Robert. Survived by her children Patrick (Carly) and Colleen (Michael DeRosa) Cross; grandchildren Wyatt Cross, Sage DeRosa; cousin Bill (Judy) White.Born in Kingston, New York. Helene was a former parishioner of Holy Name of Jesus Church, was a very active volunteer in the community....
Bridget R. King
Sep 12, 2020
Passed away September 12, 2020 at age 29. Predeceased by her mother Sheryl and grandmother Edna Mete. Survived by her father Gordon (Cathy); sisters Barbie (Donnie) Gillingham, Elizabeth (Kevin) Clark, Renee (Matt Sunderlin) King; brothers Gordon Jr. (Shea) King, Scott (Wendy) King; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews; special friend Victor Cruz.Friends may call Friday 4-7 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral...
Geraldine Drasch
Sep 11, 2020
Passed away September 11, 2020. She is predeceased by her husband Richard; son Tommy; grandson little Ricky. Survived by her children Rick (Paula) and Patti (John Rogers) Lingard; grandchildren Rachele (Andrew) Muscari, Joshua, Timmy, Adam and Olivia; great-grandchildren Cooper and Cali.Geraldine loved her family unconditionally and will be missed by all. She was a devoted football fan and Sundays will...
John E. Kirkey
Sep 8, 2020
Loving husband and father passed away peacefully on September 8, 2020 after a long battle with cancer at the age of 56. John was predeceased by his parents Virgil & Helen; and brother Jimmy Kirkey. Survived by his loving wife of 30 years Darcy Kirkey; son Nicholas; daughters Jenna and Kaylin; sister Martha (Jim) Newell; brothers Sydney (Lynn), Peter (Patty),...
Virginia Belt
Sep 6, 2020
Virginia Belt (Scharf)Greece - aged 94, passed away peacefully on September 6th at The Friendly Home.Along with her parents, she is predeceased by husband Howard of 58 years and sister Agatha K. Aab.Virginia is survived by daughter Barbara (Don) Jarvie and son Thomas (Wendy) Belt of Holly Springs, NC.Virginia was very proud of her grandchildren who knew her as Nana:...
David R. Gotham, Sr.
Sep 3, 2020
David R. Gotham Sr.Greece - Passed away on September 3, 2020 after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Predeceased by his wife Marlene. Survived by his children Dr. David R. Gotham Jr. of Sacremento and Nicole (Brian) Murphy; grandchildren Jordan, Mackenzie, Reagan, Addison and Camryn; brother Gary (Carol) Gotham of Colorado; nieces, nephews and grand nieces & nephews; dear friends Wende...
Beverly Martinez
Sep 1, 2020
Passed away September 1, 2020. Predeceased by her husband Dugan. Survived by her children Tina (Kevin) Zona, Dorian (Calista Sullivan) Martinez, and Chad Martinez; grandchildren Faith, Hope, Trinity, Lilian, Dorian Jr., and Ariana.Friends may call 11-1 Wednesday, September 9th at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home 777 Long Pond Road followed immediately by a service at 1 at the funeral home. Interment Holy...
Douglas Lynch
Aug 30, 2020
Douglas J. LynchGreece - Born March 20, 1949 passed away August 30, 2020 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Predeceased by his parents Richard & Jane; brother Robert; nephew Robby Coppaway; in-laws Vincent & Mary Ventimiglia. Survived by his loving wife Linda (Ventimiglia); children Shannon (Jeremy) Hogan, Julie (Jamie Ward) Lynch, Dougie (Dana) Lynch;...
Joseph S. Simonelli
Aug 24, 2020
Joseph SimonelliRochester - Passed away August 24, 2020. Predeceased by his wife Elaine. Survived by his children Karen (Donald) Menges, Steve (Javier) Simonelli, Gerry (Janeth) Simonelli, Nancy Simonelli-Walter, Cathy Simonelli; grandchildren Jodi, Don Jr., Joseph, Elaine, Gerry Jr., Ryan and Michael; great-grandchildren Mason, Layla and Hazel; sisters Dolores Berndt, Violet (Raymond Phelps) Simonelli; longtime friend George Lipani, several nieces and...
Carmella J. Benvenuto
Aug 21, 2020
Carmella J. BenvenutoRochester - August 21, 2020 at age 91. Predeceased by her husband Joseph; daughter Teresa and son Ernie; brother Vincent. She is survived by her sons Peter (Marcy) and Joe; daughter-in-law Pauline; grandchildren Teresa (Jude), Ernie (Mary) , Joseph, Jonathan, Andrea, Gina & Mary; great-grandchildren Tyler, Molly, Ernie & John; brother Dr. Sam (Joann) Castronovo; nieces, nephews and...
Carol G. Spagnola
Aug 21, 2020
Carol (Gangemi) SpagnolaRochester - Peacefully, August 21, 2020, surrounded by her family at age 74. Predeceased by her husband, Michael Spagnola and parents Rocky and Elvy Gangemi. She is survived by her children: daughter, Renee (Scott) Murphy; son Mark (Deanna) Spagnola; grandchildren: Michael and Julianna Murphy, Julia, Emma and Anna Spagnola; sister, Joyce Carnevale; brother and sister-in-law; Dr. Richard and...
George E. Grant
Aug 21, 2020
George E. GrantGreece - Unexpectedly August 21, 2020. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Virginia; 3 children, Douglas (Lisa) Scott & Cathy Lee (Brian); grandchildren, Jordy, Jake, Jessica, Rebecca & Kaitlyn; 2 great grandchildren, Jackson & Luna Mae; sister, Wilma LeRoy. He was a retiree of Rochester Telephone after 42 years service.Friends may call 3-6 PM Monday at the...
Lisa M. Tydings
Aug 17, 2020
Passed away August 17, 2020 at the age of 45. Survived by her loving husband Jeff; children Taylor, McKenna, Nolan, Brody; parents Noel & Eileen Wehrfritz; sisters Michelle (Bill) Oliver, Nicole (James) Gabor; nieces and nephews. Lisa was a teacher at Hilton School District of 21 years.Friends may call Thursday 3-7 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Road. Memorial...
Robert G. Goldseth
Aug 16, 2020
Born October 12, 1953, passed away on Sunday August 16, 2020. He was survived by his wife, Suzanne McAllister, his children Michelle and Christopher Goldseth, and Dillion McAllister as well as his grandchildren Dillon and Breanna Gebo, and Zachary Goldseth
Sandra J. Hengstler
Aug 14, 2020
Sandra J. HengstlerGreece- Entered into rest on August 14, 2020 at the age of 69 after a long illness.Predeceased by her parents, Richard and Mary Lou Parina and her brother, Richard Parina Jr. Sandra is survived by her daughter, Jeanine (Matthew) Bailey; son, Brian (Maria) Hengstler; granddaughter, Madeline Bailey; grandsons, Nathan Bailey and Ashton Hengstler; brother, James (Marie) Parina; sister,...
