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Timothy Davis
Jan 17, 2024
Passed on to the next life, to be with his soulmate, Mary on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at age 75.
Born on December 3rd, 1948, he was the son of the late Kenneth (Kelly) and Betty (Buxton) Davis. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Mary Ellen (Amering). He is survived by many nieces and nephews, special niece Jenna...
Valentin Ruiz
Jan 15, 2024
Passed away January 15, 2024 at age 74. He is predeceased by his brother John Ruiz. Survived by children Valentine Ruiz Jr. , Jeannette Ruiz and Lilybeth Ruiz; 11 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 5 siblings; nieces & nephews.
Friends may call 12-1pm Thursday January 18, 2023 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services 777 Long Pond Road with a service to...
John Gerba
Jan 12, 2024
Passed away peacefully on 1/12/24. Survived by his nephew Brian Prosser. The family would like to thank the hospice staff at St. John's Nursing Home.
Funeral service 11:30AM Monday, January 22 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services.
Thomas W. Curry
Jan 11, 2024
Born May 17, 1946 in Hornell NY to Anna and Raymond Curry who predeceased him and sister Mary Ellen Curry who also predeceased him.
Survived by his wife and best friend Mary Ann (Schwartz) Curry; Son David T. Curry; the love of his life his Granddaughter Savannah Marie Curry and her mother Kimberly; sisters-in-law and many cousins.
He was a 1966 graduate...
Charles P. Lissow
Jan 10, 2024
Passed away suddenly on January 10th, 2024 at age 79. He is predeceased by his parents Charles E. Lissow and Betty Loos. Survived by his wife Linda Lissow; children Charles Christopher (Chad) Lissow and Meghan (Ryan) Herbert; grandchildren Kane Alexander Lissow & Charles Ryan Herbert; brother Michael F. (Jean) Lissow; sister-in-law Cheryl (Raymond) Mayewski; and many nieces.
Charlie was a...
Bernon Chamberlin
Jan 10, 2024
March 23, 1926-January 10, 2024
Bernon "Bernie" Chamberlin left this world January 10, 2024, in Rochester, New York. He was 97.
The only child of Helen and Weldon Chamberlin, Bernie was born and raised in Newburgh, New York. After graduating high school he enlisted in the US Navy. As a young recruit he volunteered for an undisclosed, hazardous mission that ultimately took...
Barbara Brosi
Jan 8, 2024
Passed away January 8, 2024 at age 85. She is predeceased by her husband Helmut Brosi and sister-in-law Jackie Valente. Survived by her brother Victor Valente; niece Darlene (Joe) Imbergamo; nephews Michael (Eileen) Valente, John (Kim) Toscano, Joseph (Michelle) Toscano, Mitchell Toscano; many great nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Services were held privately for the family.
Raymond W. Laflair
Jan 8, 2024
Passed away January 8, 2024 at age 96. He is predeceased by his wife Lois; brother Richard; parents; and sister Donna. Survived by his children Robert LaFlair, Donald (Yolanda) LaFlair and Nancy LaFlair.
Raymond was an Army Veteran who served in Japan during WWII. He was a retiree of Eastman Kodak and was a member of the Masons for 50+ years....
Thomas A. Trost
Jan 5, 2024
Thomas Allen Trost, age 64 of Walworth/Palmyra
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Thomas on January 5th, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. His faith and love for God kept him strong throughout this journey.
Tom was born to Glenn J. and Barbara Ann Trost on September 11, 1959 in Rochester, NY.
The family moved from Rochester...
Martha Ann Perry
Dec 31, 2023
Today, we gather to honor the incredible life of Martha Ann Perry. She was a beloved mother to Fatina Perry and Tina Marie Blocker, a cherished sister to Lovie Perry, Loretta McFarland and Pearl Perry (Allen) She adored her grandchildren Deondray, Saranya, Maliyah, Jamal, Junior, Unique, Stephanie, and Kohle, along with many nieces and nephews. Her presence among us was...
Ma Tuh
Dec 30, 2023
A funeral service will be held at 11:00am Saturday December 6, 2024 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services 777 long Pond Road.
Martin Lenhard
Dec 30, 2023
Passed away December 30, 2023 at age 68. He is predeceased by his parents Robert & Ruth; and stepfather Wayne Wickland. Survived by his children John & David; siblings Dale, Nadine (Robert) Bale, Deborah (Darrell) Austin, & David; grandchildren Halie, David Jr., Tyler, Hunter, & Alana Lenhard; great-grandchild Ida Lenhard; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be held 9:30...
Gerald Abel
Dec 30, 2023
Loving brother & friend passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023 surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Ralph & Margaret, and sister Carole Lambert. Survived by his siblings William (Nancy Ruprecht) of OH, Thomas, Barbara (James) Cannan of IL, James (Joanne); brother-in-law Robert Lambert; nieces and nephews Timothy, Michael, & Peter Lambert, Geoffrey Abel, Rebecca Abel-Kennedy, Mark Abel,...
Jean Ann Lipary
Dec 28, 2023
Jean Lipary, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 28, 2023, at the age of 92.
Born in Rochester, New York, on June 16, 1931, to Abraham and Anna Cerquone, Jean graduated from the Rochester Business Institute and married Angelo Lipary in 1952. They had three children together, Donald, Michael, and Maryann.
Jean began her...
Aleksandra Foki
Dec 26, 2023
Passed away December 26, 2023 at age 79. She is predeceased by her siblings Dana Mrugalska, Iza Graczyk, Richard Fafara and Stefa Fafara. Survived by her husband Laszlo; son Michael (Mizuho) Foki.
Calling hours will be held 6-8 PM Friday, January 5th at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services, 777 Long Pond Road. Funeral mass 9:30 AM Saturday, January 6th at St....
Beverley J. Allardice
Dec 26, 2023
Passed away December 26, 2023 at age 81. She is survived by her life partner Jean M. Wolpert; children Karen (Thomas) Buss, Timothy (Beth) Wolpert; grandchild Spencer Wolpert; sisters-in-law Susan Amoroso and Cheyrl Olson of CA.
Beverley was the owner of Classical Glass for 50 years. She had many art installations throughout Monroe County and the surrounding areas. Services were held...
Ascenza Lippa
Dec 24, 2023
Passed away December 24, 2023 at age 98. She is predeceased by her husbands Michael Petitti, Nicholas Lippa, and her daughter Mary Julian. She is survived by her children Leonard (Christel) Petitti and Louis (Denise) Petitti; 5 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held privately for the family.
Richard C. Howell
Dec 21, 2023
Passed away peacefully with his children by his side, Richard went home to be with the Lord; his loving wife Marie, as well as Lalla, Billy, Sophie, Margaret, Jack, Leslie and many beloved family and friends. Survived by his children Leslie, Drew (Pam) and Julie (Tim) Hettel, ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews.
Richard's memorial service will...
Ruth Maenza
Dec 20, 2023
Passed away December 20, 2023 at age 89. She is predeceased by her husband Phillip; daughters Terry Cartier, and Denise Cannizzo; her mother Margarite, father George and sister Mary Miller. Survived by children Cindy (Paul) Burgio, Valerie (Joe) Jimenez and Todd Cartier; grandchildren Joseph, Trista, Nicholas, Roxanne, and Paul; 5 great-grandchildren; brother George "Sonnie" Wheeler and several nieces and nephews.
Calling...
Josepine Wallace (Costello)
Dec 17, 2023
Josephine A. Wallace (Costello)
Passed away December 17, 2023 at age 90. She is predeceased by her husband Edward James Wallace. Survived by her children Shelley (Janet Hawkwood) Wallace, and Tracy (Dan) Hart; grandchildren Ryan (Michelle) Hart and Brendon Hart; great-grandchildren Callan and Cormac.
Josephine's funeral mass will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday, December 20th at Our Mother of Sorrows Church. In...
