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Angeline P. Fischette "Angie"
May 8, 2024
Passed away May 8, 2024 at age 99. She is predeceased by her husband Richard; sister Nancy Ricotta and parents Mary & Michael Alesso. She is survived by her children Ann (Bernard) Herschbein, Jeanne (Robert) Kirby, Jane (Michael) Parina and Richard Fischette; grandchildren Jill, Kelsey, Will, Sarah, Kate; great grandchildren Josiah, Alexandria, Gracie and Brennan; brother Philip Alesso and daughter-in-law...
Betty Dutton
May 7, 2024
Greece: Blessed with 99 years, 6 months, and 9 days of life, she was born September 28, 1924 to Gladys and John Leonard in Medina, NY. Predeceased by her sister Margaret. Her grandparents were George & Alice (Coleman) Bacon, James & Minnie Romp, all of whom came to America from England in the 1870's. Betty married Earl Coon, also of...
Nora Mae Schmid
May 7, 2024
Greece: Nora Mae Schmid, 90, who was the most beloved wife, mom, nana, and great-nana, passed away May 7th, 2024, surrounded by her immediate family. Predeceased by her husband Jack Schmid; parents Mary and James Roach; brothers William (Pat) Roach, Robert (Carol) Roach; sisters Maureen (Robert) Turpyn, and Joan (Daniel) O'Sullivan. Nora is survived by her daughters, Donna (Nick) DiPonzio,...
Betty Codding
May 5, 2024
Betty Langdon Codding, born in Rochester, NY, on May 18, 1933, passed gently into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the age of 90. Betty was lovingly known as wife, Mom, Grandma, Gigi, sister, and aunt. She was also affectionately known as Aunt Betty to hundreds of young people at Gates Community Chapel and Freedom Village...
Eh Htoo
May 5, 2024
Funeral service for Eh Htoo will be held 10am Saturday May 11, 2024 at Rochester Karen Baptist Church.
Concepcion Vazquez "Sule"
May 4, 2024
Passed away in Rochester, NY on May 4, 2024 at age 84. He left peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by father Trinidad Perez Vazquez, mother Juana Vazquez; sisters Josefa Berrios and Carmen Perez; brother Santo Perez and great grandson Avery Brone. Survived by his wife Maria Martell; children Maria (Albert) Brone, Sandra (Luis) Perez, Luis Martell; grandchildren Giovanni...
Virginia C. Edgely (Watkins)
May 4, 2024
Greece, New York on May 4, 2024 after a brief illness at the age of 93. Predeceased by her husband Kenneth Edgely, parents Irene and Charles Cody, close friend Gerry Wilkerson. She is survived by her sons James (Joyce), Jerold and John Watkins, sister from another mother Rita (Dick) Kane, step daughter Peg (Henry) Clemes, sister-in-law Fran Crosby, grandchildren Janel...
Susan M. Ward
Apr 30, 2024
Susan M. Ward "Gram"
Passed away April 30, 2024, at age 87 surrounded by loved ones. Predeceased by her children Wanda, Robert, Terry, Colleen, and Michael; sister Doreen; brother Elwood "Gus". Survived by her children Bruce (Diane), Arlene, Helen, Correen, Richard (Paige); brother Alex "Poncho"; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, too many to list; several nieces and nephews; and her special...
Lorraine P. Chamberlin
Apr 30, 2024
Lorraine “Lorrie” Chamberlin left this world April 30, 2024, in Rochester, New York. She was 96.
Lorrie grew up in Whitehall, New York, the middle of five children of Ursula and Harold Pray. Growing up in a tight-knit, rural town during the Great Depression, the early death of two siblings, and the family’s Yankee roots all shaped the strength of her...
Elizabeth D. Araujo
Apr 29, 2024
Elizabeth, a miniature powerhouse passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024 at age 83. She is predeceased by her sons Armando "Andy" and Alexander J. Araujo; parents Eusebio and Carmen Diaz. Survived by daughter Cindy Araujo; grandchildren AJ Araujo, Ashley Araujo, Amanda Araujo; great granddaughter Alice Morigeau; sister Edna (Edgar) O'Ferral and many extended family members.
Visitation will take place 11-1pm...
Carol A. Sardo
Apr 27, 2024
Passed away April 27, 2024 at age 78. She is survived by her husband of 58 years Michael Sardo; brother-in-law; sisters, and aunt, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Carol was a caring, loving and giving person who gave of herself first and cared for her family.
Services were held privately at the convenience of the family.
Daniel J. Collins
Apr 22, 2024
Passed away April 22, 2024 at age 66. He is predeceased by his parents James and Marie; siblings Marybeth Collins and James Collins. Survived by his wife Marie; siblings Sister Ann Collins SSJ and Joanie (Jim) Thomas ; several nieces & nephews.
Friends may attend his funeral mass 9:30am Saturday April 27, 2024 at St. Theodores Church. Interment Riverside Cemetery...
Linda H. Briggs
Apr 21, 2024
Linda H Briggs, 74, died peacefully at home, after a long battle with dementia. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Pauline Hevey, she is survived by her husband of 51 years, Allen; her children, Alicia (Fred), Christopher (Winnie), and Amy; her grandchildren, Helen, Maya, Henry, and Hannah. Siblings, Karen (Billy), Bobby (Maxey), Tim (Janet) and brother-in-law Roger, and...
Nancy M. Bartlett
Apr 20, 2024
Nancy Bartlett (nee Monahan) passed away in Rochester, New York on April 20, 2024. She was born to R. Caryl and Gertrude Curran Monahan on March 18, 1939, in Johnstown, New York. Nancy graduated as Salutatorian of the Johnstown High School Class of 1956. She went on to graduate Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts from the College of...
Raymond Edward Dry
Apr 17, 2024
Passed away April 17th,2024 He is predeceased by his parents Francis and Grace; brother Judd, and daughter Amy White. Survived by his wife Marilyn (McCarthy); children Heather (Charles) Cottone, Raymond (Jennifer Palumbo) Dry, Katie (Abbie Doberstein) Dry; grandchildren Aidan White, Charles Cottone, and Easton Dry-Doberstein.
Friends may call 1-3pm Sunday May 5th at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services. Funeral Mass 9:30am...
John Bailey Scott Jr.
Apr 17, 2024
Passed away April 17, 2024 at age 92. He is predeceased by mother Helen Pierce Scott of Martville, NY, father John B Scott Sr. of Oswego, NY, and stepmother Marie Scott. John is survived by Kathryn, his wife of almost 69 years; sons Steven (Cheryl) and Brian (Carol); grandchildren Ryan Andrew (Angel), Alyssa Christine (David); great grandchildren Elizabeth, Sean, Jack,...
Thomas W. Plumb
Apr 16, 2024
Passed away April 16, 2024 at age 96. He is predeceased by his wife Helen. Survived by children Janice & Stephen Wilkinson, and Marianne & Joseph Piccarreto; grandchildren Andrew (Lyndsay) Wilkinson, Philip (Rachel) Wilkinson, Amy (Brian) Barnes, Mark (Christine) Piccarreto, Cara (Kayla) Piccarreto; great grandchildren Jayda (John), Joshua, Peighton, Alexander, Lucas, Juliet, Joseph and Madelyn; great great grandson Michael; brothers...
Jay Blanchard
Apr 14, 2024
Passed away April 14, 2024 at age 59. He is predeceased by his mother Barbara Blanchard and father Edward (Sandra) Blanchard, nephews Ryan and Dillon. He is survived by his daughter Leah Blanchard, step-son Austin (Madi) Bradley Leo Bradley; siblings James Blanchard, Jodi Greenhough, Jani (Jeff) Walls, Jeff (Susan) Blanchard, John (Laurie) Blanchard, Janet (Lenny) Freeman, Julie (Michael) Sergent; best...
Cathleen "Sweetie" Benwitz
Apr 12, 2024
Passed away April 12, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She is predeceased by her son Gerald, brothers Fran, Gene, Joe and Mike Marron and brothers-in-law, Richard and Fr. Donald CSB Benwitz. She is survived by her husband Gary, daughters Donna (Jeff Block), Barbara (Todd) Pedeville; daughter-in-law Lisa and brother Neil Marron; grandchildren John (Lexi), Corey (Erica), Shaunna and...
Jennifer L. Mcclarrie
Apr 9, 2024
Passed away April 9, 2024 at age 50. She is survived by her husband Jim; children Robert (Dawn) Diehl, Heather (Anthony Paola) Pankrath, Angel Bunce, Angela McClarrie and Jamie McClarrie; 11 grandchildren; parents Brenda (Steve) Gallagher, John (Holly) Gallagher; sisters Tracy (Jeremy) VanAmeron, Johanna (Nick) Wockasen, Colleen (Gabe) Evans and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call 4-7pm Monday April...
