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Theodore F. Stenzel
Aug 12, 2020
Born to Raymond J., Kathleen E. and brother Raymond A. in 1946. Passed away August 12, 2020. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Julie; children Christion (Christin), Aimee (Ellys) Newth; grandsons Tyler & Joshua Stenzel, Gabriel Newth; brother-in-law Robert Bittegar. Ted was a proud graduate of the University of Miami and a retiree of Eastman Kodak Co.Services will be...
David H. Mcgillivray
Aug 10, 2020
David H. McGillivrayGreece - Passed away August 10, 2020. Predeceased by his wife Janet; brother Robert; sister Dolores Gloss. Survived by sons Daniel (Kathie) and Scott (Donna); 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother Dennis; sisters Sharon Nestoryak, Jackie Avery, Marilyn Bresee.Friends may call Friday 4-7 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Road. There will be a military honor service at...
Thomas R. Brown
Aug 10, 2020
Thomas R. BrownLivonia - Went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 10, 2020 at age 89. Predeceased by his parents Robert Brown and Catherine Brown Patterson; sisters Alice Patterson and Sally Yaniga; brother-in-law Ed Yaniga. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Joan; sons Jack (Heidi) and Jim (Sherry); grandchildren Michelle (Ryan Schirmer), Michael and Amanda, several...
Alan N. Holcomb
Aug 2, 2020
Passed away peacefully at home August 2, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and dementia. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Patricia Seeley Holcomb. Alan was the doting father of Scott (Lori) Holcomb, Jerry (Mary Ann) Holcomb, and Amy (Steve) Tolle. Alan was the adoring grandfather of Jessica Holcomb, Glenn Tolle, Emily Holcomb, Heidi...
Jane Gremke
Jul 31, 2020
Passed away July 31, 2020. Predeceased by her husband Charles E. Gremke. Survived by her daughters Cynthia Gremke and Linda (Charles Bruehl) Gremke; son Charles (Jane) Gremke; grandchildren C.J. Gremke, Jenny (Ryan) Petronis, & Dan Gremke, Samantha, Doug & Melissa Bruehl; great-grandchildren Bryce, Makenna, Colton; brother Donald Krolak of Florida. Services will be held at the convenience of the family....
Daniel Lashbrook
Jul 28, 2020
Passed away peacefully at home July 28, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Donna; daughter Caitlin (Evan) Pfeil; brothers Jeffrey (Pamela) Lashbrook, Michael (Debra) Lashbrook, Steven (Karen) Lashbrook; and several nieces and nephews. Dan was an avid Bills and Minnesota Twins fan and a long time NYS Track and Field official.Friends may call Friday 4-7...
Fikisha Renee Alcena
Jul 21, 2020
Fikisha Renée Alcéna[Tuskegee, Alabama] After a courageous battle with breast cancer on July 21, 2020 at the age of 40 peacefully passed away. Predeceased by her grandmother Jeanine Duvalsaint [Haiti], grandfather George Wilson, grandmother Blanche Maney, grandfather John Maney Sr., uncle Eric Varin [France], and uncle Byron Berkley. Survived by her children, Kai Alcéna, Evan Alcéna, and Ari Alcéna; parents,...
Michael A. Torella
Jul 18, 2020
Passed away July 18, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Pam; children Jeanine (Mike) Quinlan, Jody (Adrian Jackson) Torella, Justine (Peter) Corona; grandchildren Michael, Leah, Shaun, Anthony, Zachary and Joshua. Mike was a Vietnam War Marine Veteran and a retiree of Kodak after 33 years of service.Friends may call Tuesday 4-7 PM at Farrell-Ryan Funeral...
Elaine M. Tascione
Jul 18, 2020
Passed away July 18, 2020. Elaine is predeceased by her parents John and Dominica Tascione, and her brother Rick Tascione. Elaine is survived by her children Mark (Lisa) Marcello, Cheryl (Mike) Cenzi and Linda Marshall, Her grandchildren, John (Michelle) and Elizabeth Marcello, Victoria (Ted) Ryan, Michael Cenzi and Dominic Callea. Her sister-In-law, Marilyn Tascione and nieces Pamela Tascione, Kathleen (Todd)...
Assunta M. Winney
Jul 13, 2020
Assunta "Sue" M. WinneyRochester - Peacefully July 13, 2020. Predeceased by her husband William; brothers Joseph, Frank, John, Vincent, Mario, Norman, Rocco; sister Josephine. Survived by her brother Angelo Fazio; dearest niece Susan and many other nieces and nephews. She was a retiree of Eastman Kodak.Graveside service 10:30 AM Friday at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (meet at the Dewey Avenue Gate).
Irene M. Rothschild
Jul 12, 2020
Irene RothschildGreece- Passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Donald W. Rothschild. A special thank you to Donna Soles for her compassionate care and dedication.
Ouida D. Burke
Jul 11, 2020
Ouida Burke (Bach)Greece - Peacefully in her home July 11, 2020 at age 92. Predeceased by her son Stephen Bach. Survived by her children Connie (Don) Simmons, Robbie (Connie) Bach, Rick (Debra Kovac) ) Bach, Debbie (John) DeVoldre, Joanie (Bruce) Powell, Larry (Nina Phillips) Bach, Dennis (Elaine Bergeron) Bach, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was an avid...
Mark C. Byrne
Jul 9, 2020
Mark Byrne, 63, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2020.Born September 19, 1956 in Manhattan, N.Y. He met Phyllis in 1981.They have been happily married since September 2, 1989.Mark was hard working, an avid hunter, fisherman, outdoorsman, and soon-to-be grandfather. Nothing meant more to him than his family.He is survived by his loving wife Phyllis and children Collin...
Rita L. Gatti
Jul 6, 2020
Passed away after a courageous battle on July 6, 2020. She is predeceased by her son Alexander Jr. Survived by her husband of 68 years Alexander Sr.; children Joyce (Theodore) Madama, Laura (Charles) Grillo, Louis (Aileen) Gatti, Linda Gatti; grandchildren Jill (Daniel) Schaeffer, Michelle (TJ) Flint, Amanda (Jon) Kent, Stephanie (Patrick) Wischmeyer, Alexandra Gatti, Andrew Gatti; 8 great-grandchildren; brother Robert...
Oscar J. Heiser Jr.
Jul 1, 2020
Greece- Passed away July 1, 2020 at the age of 94. He is predeceased by his sister Thelma (John) Rohde. Survived by his nephew Chip (Dianne) White; nieces; and extended family Rev. Keith, Melissa, Colin, Logan and Ryan Campbell. Oscar was a WWII veteran, a long time member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and a volunteer at Unity Hospital Gift Shop....
Oscar “Bud” Steger Jr.
Jun 25, 2020
Passed away June 25, 2020. Predeceased by his first wife Joann; stepsons Keith and Mark LaShomb. Survived by his wife Joyce; children Tom (Marsha) Steger and Bob (Michele) Steger; step-children Donald LaShomb, Lynnette Folk, Michelle Riley; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-granchildren.A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to...
Vasa Ann Bauer
Jun 25, 2020
Passed away peacefully on June 25, 2020 at age 91. She is predeceased by her husband of 64 years, John. Survived by her daughters Karen (Kurt) Opel and Barbara (James) Smith; grandchildren Whitney Smith, Jordan Smith, Derek (Kara) Opel. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all. The family would like to...
