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Catherine Porter
May 31, 2020
Passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2020 at the age of 66. Predeceased by her husband Michael Porter and parents Kenneth and Myra Netchke. Survived by her daughter Leeann (Shawn) Lill; grandchildren Jaiya (Jadalyn), and Angelina; siblings Patricia (Roger) Fridman, Donna (John) Predmore, William (Debra) Netchke, Sandra (Kyle) Christman; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family would like to...
Christine Colacicco
May 28, 2020
Passed away May 28, 2020 at the age of 79. Predeceased by her husband Antonio, sisters Erika Plum and Monica McCoy. Survived by her daughters Terri (Michael) Parthum, Rita Johnson, Lisa (Mark) Piazza; grandchildren Michael Jr., Kimberly, Joseph, William, Mark (Christina), Evan, Mason; brother Alfred (Kasia) Messerschmidt; niece and nephews. Christine was born in Germany and immigrated to Rochester in...
Edward M. Taylor
May 28, 2020
Passed away May 28, 2020 at the age of 40. Survived by his parents David and Anne Marie Taylor; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Because of Ed's love for camping, donations can be made to the Adirondack Mountain Club adk.org
Edward J. Messmer
May 24, 2020
Passed away May 24, 2020 at the age of 98. Predeceased by his wife Theresa; sons David and Steve. Survived by his children Larry (Alba) and Paul; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Marcia; sister Kay Claus; brother-in-law John Redmond.Ed was a Retiree of Eastman Kodak and was a volunteer with the Barnard Fire Department. In lieu of flowers donations may...
Frank Lentine
May 23, 2020
Frank J. LentineGreece - Passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2020. He is survived by his son Anthony; parents Frank and Rosemary; brother Samuel (Stephanie); sister Christa (Raymie) Lentine-Kopels; nephews Nicholas and Jonathan; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.Services will be held privately for the family.
Lee F. Phelan
May 22, 2020
Passed away May 22, 2020 at age 83. Survived by his wife of 57 years Jeanne; sons Michael, Steven; grandchildren Sarah, Nicholas, Nathan; several nieces, cousins and many friends.Lee was a graduate of R.I.T. and Buffalo State. He taught at John Marshall High School, was a retiree of Eastman Kodak after 23 years and a member of the Masonic Lodge....
Vincent E. Dollard
May 20, 2020
Vincent E. Dollard, age 102 passed away peacefully on May 20, 2020 at St Ann’s Community.Vin had great friends from all walks of life, and he will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and delightful Irish wit! His greatest joy was his family, to whom he was completely devoted. He is survived by his five children, Philip (Paula), Elizabeth (Robert)...
Karine M. Smithers
May 18, 2020
Karine SmithersRochester - Passed away May 18, 2020 at the age of 56. Survived by her parents Thomas and Gail; sisters Barbara (Laura Tallents) Smithers; Kristine LoBrutto, Michelle (Scott Wolck) Begy; several nieces and nephews; and her family and friends at Heritage Christian Services.A celebration of Kari's life will be announced at a later date.
Kenneth W. Mcclure
May 17, 2020
Passed away unexpectedly May 17, 2020 at the age of 60. Predeceased by his mother Martha McClure and sister Penny Williams. Survived by his loving wife of 38 years Rene; children Jessica (Ryan Troll) McClure, Christine (Louis) Falco, Jennifer McClure; grandson Theo; father Jerry McClure Sr.; sister JoAnn (Tony) Williams; brother Jerry (Bea) McClure Jr.; in-laws Leroy and Stella Kase;...
Jack L. Greene
May 15, 2020
Jack L. GreeneRochester - Rochester: August 12, 1927-May 15, 2020. Survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Elaine; his children, Carol Greene of CA, Jacqueline Greene; grandchildren,Ashleigh Ziman (Adam McCarthy), Alexis Ziman; son, Scott (Barbara) Greene; grandchildren Terence (Victoria Gelish), Taylor and Tiffani. Jack was an Army Veteran of WW II having served two tours.Jack was a member...
Domenico Coirazza
May 15, 2020
Born in Italy February 7, 1936 passed away May 15, 2020. Predeceased by his wife Leona; parents; sister and brothers. Survived by his wife Cenzina; daughter Rita (Joe) Gucciardo; grandsons Fabio and Evano; 3 great-grandchildren; Cenzina's children, grandchildren, great-grandhildren; brothers and sisters-in-law. Domenico was the owner of Dom's Tailoring in Greece.Funeral services will be held privately for the family.
Charles H. Adams
May 12, 2020
85, after a courageous battle with cancer, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born on June 29, two minutes after his identical twin brother, Stanley, who he remained close with until the last moment. He was a member of the U.S. Navy for four years and often talked about his love...
Lloyd A. Tapper
May 11, 2020
Passed away peacefully on May 11, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Sandra Tapper; children Marvin, Howard, Brenda, Curtis, Christina; eldest sister Monica Wilson. Lloyd is a retired bus driver for First Student. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
William Dunlop
May 9, 2020
Bill passed peacefully on May 9th, 2020 at the grand age of 92. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Connie; children DeEtte Dunlop, Adele (Edward) Jones, William Dunlop; grandchildren Herb, Carlye, Nathan, Justin; great-granddaughter Sahana; niece Janice-Marie; special friends Jim and Debby Adamo, Garry and Pat Bennigsohn, and the angels in 901. The family also extends...
Gail Ophardt
May 7, 2020
Gail N. OphardtHilton - Passed away May 7, 2020. Predeceased by her husband Richard. Survived by her children Kevin Welch, Keith Welch and Kara (Paul) Watkins; stepchildren Jean (Kirk) Alliman, Ruth Muck, Marti (Mike) O'Dell; grandchildren Joshua Watkins and Matthew Watkins.A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Harold E. Smith
May 6, 2020
Harold E. SmithGreece - Passed away May 6, 2020. He is predeceased by his wife Arlene. Survived by his children Tim (Kathy), Gary (Debi), Bonnie (Robert) Miller, Nancy (Philip) Jay, Robin (Francis) Krenzer; grandchildren Jennifer, Elizabeth, Stephanie, Natalie, Nicholas, Adam, Joshua, Rebecca; great-granddaughter Gianna; sister Barbara Lavigne. The family would like to thank the staff of the Hamlet at Unity.Services...
Leonard C. Elliott
May 3, 2020
Born June 6th, 1934. Passed away from cancer May 3, 2020 after a long and happy life. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Eleanor (Ellie). He also leaves behind his son Mark Elliott and daughter Diane Meszko, grandchildren Shawn (Lauren) Meszko and Carolyn Meszko, many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was a 2 year veteran of the...
