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Lawrence E. Kalb
Aug 4, 2024
Passed away August 4, 2024 at age 93. He is predeceased by wives Judith (Schenk) Kalb, and Margaret (Marshall Cleere) Kalb, also by daughter Mariann Cleere. Survived by his daughters, Julie DiPasquale, Susan Cleere and Kathleen (Dave) Cizenski, sons, Dr Robert (MarLisa) Kalb, Matthew (Patricia) Cleere, David (Theresa) Kalb, Frank (Ruth) Cleere, and David (Marny) Cleere, also 16 grandchildren and...
Marjorie Ensslin
Aug 3, 2024
Passed August 3, 2024 at age 90. She is predeceased by her husband Frieder H. Ensslin; parents Harry & Lillian Foster and sister Shirley Foster. Survived by her children Janice Barbara, Stephen (Elaine) Ensslin, Christine Ensslin; grandchildren Nicholas (Jenna) & Jake Barbara, Lisa & Erich Ensslin, Anna (Ryan) Vowles, Cullen Hayes; and great-granddaughter Autumn Vowles.
The family extends a thank you...
John 'Jack' A. Timmons Sr.
Aug 2, 2024
Passed away August 2, 2024 at age 100. He is predeceased by Lydia, his loving wife of 66 years. Survived by his children Jack (Nancy) Timmons Jr., Dave (LeeAnn) Timmons, Mary (Mark) Graupman, Brian (Michele) Timmons; grandchildren Becky Timmons, Janet (Jonathan Roberson) Timmons, Matt (Emily) Graupman, Andy (Tammy) Graupman, Dave (Mandie Wickham) Graupman, Dan (Nikki Smith) Timmons, Jake (Emily Finn)...
Paul F. Danahy
Jul 27, 2024
Paul Francis Danahy of Greece, NY
Born September 14, 1945 in Buffalo, NY to the late Esther (nee Everett) and the late Francis Danahy.
Predeceased by his wife, Mary G. (nee Leonard) Danahy; his cousins, John Danahy, Leonard Everett, and Robert Everett, and Lenora (nee Everett) Kisker Farrell.
Surviving are his daughters, Margaret Durkee and Victoria Danahy; his stepsons, Anthony Wentz and Alvin...
Larry A. Whiting
Jul 26, 2024
Passed away July 26, 2024 at age 73. Predeceased by his parents Vivian and Newell Whiting and brother Gary. Survived and cherished by his wife Chris and sons Paul & Marty; brothers Terry (Karen) and Jerry (Diana); sisters-in-law Judy Rolwing and Kathy Koch-Weser; brothers-in-law Tom, Rich and Jamie Rolwing; loving nieces and nephews; as well as many wonderful friends. Larry...
Marsha Dillon
Jul 22, 2024
Passed away tragically at home on July 22, 2024, at age 72. Predeceased by her parents Charles & Mary Vahue and brother Mark Vahue. Survived by her children Jimmy Aubin, Windy Holley, Breanna Dillon; granddaughter Winter Rose Holley; nephew Michael Aubin; brother Ron Vahue; sister Judy Cheng. Marsha was a loving person, she always showed compassion to everyone around her....
Robert F. Schenkel
Jul 21, 2024
Passed away July 21, 2024 at age 87. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mildred; daughters Kristen (Roger) Klatt and Karen (Michael) Vanechanos; son Robert; grandchildren Emily (Ade), Madeline, Kelsey (Brent), Madison, Avery, Robert, and Danielle; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers Roger (Suzanne), Frank (Sara), Richard (Margaret), Jack (Yvonne), Donald (Laurie), and Thomas; and many nieces and nephews.
He was a...
Vincent White
Jul 19, 2024
Vincent "The Elevator Man" White, 80, of Harlem, NY, passed away on July 19th, 2024, in Rochester, NY.
Vincent was a former professional basketball player who played for the Harlem Globetrotters, captivating audiences with his incredible skill and athleticism. He was a 6′ 7″ forward out of New York City, who attended Savannah State College in Georgia. Vincent was also the...
Frank G. "Buster" Haszlauer
Jul 19, 2024
Rochester, NY. Frank passed away on Fri. July 19, 2024, age 96. Born to parents Joseph E. & Leona E. Haszlauer (née Bauerschmidt) on June 24, 1928, in Rochester, NY.
Frank was nicknamed “Buster” as a baby by his father due to his roly-poly physique. His nickname would stick for a good portion of his life. As a child, he and...
John E. Westlake
Jul 14, 2024
John Edward Westlake passed away from leukemia on July 14th, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father, Francis, and his mother, Peggy. He is survived by his wife, Gail, and their two sons, Benjamin and Gregory. Also survived by his brothers Daniel (Dale), Paul (Nancy), Stephen (Joanne), sisters Kathleen, Margaret (Terry) Donadoni, and Christine (Andrew) Wydra, sisters-in-law Ann...
David W. Lott
Jul 12, 2024
David W. Lott, loving, dedicated, and selfless husband, father, and grandfather moved on from this world Friday July 12, 2024 at the age of 68. He is survived by Cynthia Lott, his wife and partner of 51 years, his children: Kaylen and Masashi Ohira, Joseph and Nikole Lott, his grandchildren: Maya, Emi, Catherine, Evelyn, and Jeremy as well as his...
Thomas Dangler
Jul 10, 2024
Tom passed away suddenly July 10, 2024 at age 71 while fishing. He is survived by his loving wife Kathy of 41 years.
Tom loved enjoying the sounds and peace of early morning fishing. Tom was a retiree of RG&E.
Friends may call 3-6pm July 24th at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services 777 Long Pond Road. Private interment at the convenience of...
John D. Hover
Jul 7, 2024
After a long illness, at the age of 73, John passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024 in Rochester, N.Y.
John is predeceased by his parents, Gerald and Bertha Hover, Newark Valley N.Y.
He is survived by his wife, Marcia (Gray) Hover; two sons, Brett (Kayleigh) and Cody (Nicole) Hover and grandchildren Jaxon, Logan and Olive. He is also survived by his...
June Lute
Jul 4, 2024
June Lute passed peacefully on July 4th 2024, at the age 69, following a long struggle with pneumonia. June was born July 25th 1954, passing just three weeks before her 70th birthday.
June is predeceased by her Father, Bert; Mother, Frances; and brother, Danny.
June is survived by her brothers, Bert Jr. (Pauline) and Fran (Deb); son Eric (Amanda); granddaughter Alexis; grandson...
Eric L. Schultz
Jul 3, 2024
Eric L. Schultz, born 7/3/1959, passed away peacefully on his birthday, 7/3/24. Leading up to his passing he was surrounded by family and friends, who shared many laughs and tears.
Eric was predeceased by his son Eric Jr, his parents Fred and Bernadine, his brothers Eddie and Fred Jr. (Buzzy) and his sister Rosemary (Butchie). He is survived by his former...
Frank J. Kruppenbacher
Jul 2, 2024
Rochester - July 2, 2024, at age 97. Predeceased by his wife Nellie (Bommelje); parents, Adelinda (Striebich) and Frank S. Kruppenbacher; brother-in-law Stanley Ward. Survived by his sister Marie Ward; sons, Robert, Ronald (Rose Mancuso), Frank A. (Jacqueline Schertz), Dean (Linda), Kevin (Lisa) Kruppenbacher; nephew Arthur Ward (Mary Kummer); grandchildren, Amy (Todd) McNulty, Deborah, Daniel (Carol), Christina, Lynn, and Dalton...
Lucielle Walton
Jul 1, 2024
Rochester - Passed away on July 1, 2024. Predeceased by husband Thomas E. Walton, son Thomas G. Walton, granddaughter Staci Lee Casseri, brother Joel A. Coccia. Survived by her children, Cheryl Walton-Rondo (Jon), Barbara Joan Nesser (Thomas), Kelly Walton Shaw (Scott), Timothy John Walton (Suzanne); several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
A dedicated wife and mother, an outstanding paralegal, a mentor to many....
Nels Granger
Jun 24, 2024
Nels Granger, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life filled with faith, family, and a deep appreciation for life's treasures. He is survived by his three sons: Adam Granger, Dale (Heather) Granger, and Jonathan Granger. Nels was a proud grandfather to Levi, Noah, and Lillian. He is also survived by his ex-wife, Terri Christiano.
Nels lived with...
Edward G. VanLeuven
Jun 24, 2024
Edward G. Van Leuven entered into rest after a valiant fight with cancer on June 24, 2024. Born on March 28, 1947 in Walden, NY (and as he would tell you, on the kitchen table, feet first, with the cord wrapped around his neck) He was a graduate of Valley Central High School (class of 1965), OCCC, Manhattan College and...
Ellen "Evie" Thomas
Jun 24, 2024
Born in Ballintubber, Ireland and passed away in Rochester, NY on June 24, 2024. She is predeceased by her husband Bill and siblings Bea, Johnny, Ina, and Dymphna. Survived by her children Eileen, Mary Kay (Andrew) Ditch, Colleen (Michael) Ras, Bob (Melissa) Thomas, Barbara (Sebastian) Chirdo; grandchildren Gregory, Meghan, Monica, Ruddy, Carly, Macy (Nick) Militello, Bailey and Casey; sisters Kathleen...
