Local Obituaries

Dec 22, 2016

Sypek, Raymond L.Greece: December 22, 2016. Predeceased by his parents, Maryan and Anna Sypek; brothers, Frederick & Richard; sister, Jean. Survived by his brother-in-law, Jim Swartwout; niece, Mary (Dan) Martell; nephew, Tom Swartwout; great-nephews & nieces, Matthew, Jeremy, Zachary, Sara, Daniel, Laura; many beloved cousins; extended family and friends.Family and friends may attend his Funeral Mass 11AM Wednesday at Holy...

Dec 20, 2016

Peters, Steven W.Hilton: Suddenly, Dec. 20, 2016. Predeceased by his parents, George W. Peters Jr. & Grace & Rudolph Ruppert; and brother, George W. Peters III. Survived by his children, Janette Peters and Jeremie (Heather) Powers; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; brothers, Erich (Linda Jaros) Ruppert & Matthew (Greta) Ruppert; his sister-in-law, Maryanne Peters; several aunts, uncles, nephews nieces, cousins &...

Dec 17, 2016

Trovato, Maria PiaGates: December 17, 2016 at the age of 82. She is survived by her husband, Charlie Trovato; her children, Connie (Rick) Tascione, Michelina (Tod) Clemens; grandchildren, Gina Marie and Tony Tascione, Amanda and Jacob Clemens; sisters, Antonina LaDelfa and Josephine (Richard) Paradiso; brother-in-law, Filippo and Francesca Trovato; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Predeceased by her sister, Florence...

Dec 15, 2016

O'Grady, Richard F.Greece: December 12, 2016. Predeceased by his parents, Anna and Frederick O'Grady and sister Marilyn. Survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Dorothy O'Grady and his children Danny O'Grady, Tim (Mary) O'Grady, Eileen (Jim) Volkmar, Mary (Mike) Pero, Chris (Lynda) O'Grady and Lt Col Terry (Michelle) O'Grady; 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.Dick...

Dec 8, 2016

Redfield, Joshua A.Spencerport: December 8, 2016. Survived by parents, Jo Ann and Terrence; step mother, Barbara Young; brothers and sisters, John (Fawn) Walls, Terrence M. Redfield III, Karina Walls, Danielle, Abigail, Zachary, Hailey and Hannah Redfield; 1 nephew, many grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.Friends may call Monday 3-8 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English & Latta)....

Dec 8, 2016

Karol, Louise B. (Distler)Spring Hill, FL: December 8, 2016 at age 93. Predeceased by her husband, Paul Karol; daughter, Susan Seith and by her 12 siblings which she is the last of 13, Edith, Barbara, August, Max Jr., Joseph, Estell, John, Arthur, Helen, Leo, Edward and Jean. Survived by her son, Steven (Tina) Karol; grandchildren, Kristi (Scott) Rood, Marla Karol...

Dec 8, 2016

Duemmel,Donald R.Greece: December 8, 2016, a kind and gentle man, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Don is survived by his wife of 58 years, Roxann (Forrest) Duemmel; his children, Christopher, Mark (Stacey), Cherie (Dave) Rynerson; grandchildren, Eric (Jeni), Jennifer (Mike) Rosillio and Michael; great-grandchildren, Lucas and Jace Rynerson; brother, David (Janet) Duemmel. Don...

Dec 7, 2016

Culhane, Brendan Greece: December 7, 2016. Predeceased by his parents, Mary and Joseph, brothes, Joseph and James and wife, Gayle. Survived by his son, Brendan (Dawn) of CO.; several grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a Usher at St. Lawrence Church.Friends may call Monday 4-6 at the Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (Between English and Latta). Funeral Mass...

Dec 5, 2016

Palmer, Osmond Frederick "Ozzie"Greece: Osmond Frederick "Ozzie" Palmer, born October 4, 1925, in Rockland, Maine, passed from this life into heaven in the early morning of December 5, 2016. Ozzie had a humble heart, a gentle, grateful spirit, and he loved God above all else. He prayed to be used by Jesus up to his last days here on earth.Ozzie...

Dec 3, 2016

DeCamella, Cheryl A. (Held)Greece: Unexpectedly December 3, 2016. Predeceased by her father, Arthur Held. Survived by her daughter, Tanya (Chris) Carden of FL.; grandchildren, Logan Marie and Rian Mary Carden; mother, Teresa Held; siblings, Rich (Barb) Held, Mary (Mike) Jessup, Genine (Steve) Coleman and Barbara (John) Giordano; several nieces, nephews and friends. Cheryl was a loving person to all that...

Nov 30, 2016

Roberts, John J. Jr.Greece: November 30, 2016. Predeceased by his parents, John and Millie. Survived by his beloved wife, Jenine; son, Bart (Natalie) Roberts; Jenine's children, Lenora (Jason) Kivela, Benjamin (Gina) Christopher and their children Conrad & Peyton; brother, James (Chun) Roberts; sister, Cindy (Dave) Fahey; mother-in-law, June Romano; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sharon (Joe) Petrelli, Mary Beth (Louie) Borrelli, Barbara...

Nov 29, 2016

Miller, Richard R.Greece: November 29, 2016. Predeceased by his daughter, Elizabeth Jones. Survived by his wife, Mary; children, David, Paul (Barb), Peter, Jeffrey (Ann), Mary (Mark) Pike, Thomas, Matthew; son-in-law, Kevin Jones; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.Friends may greet the family 10AM Friday at Sacred Heart Cathedral, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:30. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In his memory...

Nov 28, 2016

Nov 28, 2016

Newman, Donald C.Rochester: November 28, 2016. Predeceased by his wife, Josephine; daughter, Laurie. Survived by his sisters, Betty Dunn, Dorothy Margis; many nieces and nephews. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict.Friends may attend his Funeral Service 10AM Saturday at the Creation Chapel of White Haven Memorial. Inurnment immediately following.

Nov 25, 2016

Nov 22, 2016

Bush, Paul R.Greece: Unexpectedly November 22, 2016 at age 64. Predeceased by his mother, Jane. Survived by his daughter, Amanda (Joseph) Proia; grandchildren, Madison, Hudson and Anderson; father, Edwin Bush; brother, Steven (Marleen) Bush; nieces, Gretchen (Matt) Palmer and Heidi (Dan) McDonald. Paul was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Co. and was a devoted father and grandfather.Friends may call Monday...

Nov 19, 2016

Copenhagen, Mary Lou (Arena)Rochester: November 19, 2016. Survived by her husband, Ed; daughter, Heather Mellema (Dave); son, Kevin Mellema; grandson, Chad; parents, Al and Mary Ann Arena; sister, Tammy (Dennis) Nenni; brother, Greg (Rose) Arena; nieces, nephews, Kristin, Nick, Julia, Greg; beloved pets, Romeo, Tallulah, Mitzi, Clementine and Nelli.Friends may call Saturday 4-6 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond...

Nov 16, 2016

Zemaitis, Mabel H.Greece: November 16, 2016. Survived by her son, Michael J. (Linda) Zemaitis; 2 grandchildren, Chelsea (Nick) Hale and Michael T. Zemaitis; 4 great grandchildren, Aiden, Dominic, Phoebe, Luke; several nieces and nephews. Mabel was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Company and a longtime volunteer at Park Ridge Hospital.Friends may attend her Memorial Service, 11 AM Saturday at the...

Nov 14, 2016

Kuhls, Charles Wesley "Wes"Greece: Peacefully on November 14, 2016. Survived by his parents, Charles and Georgia; brothers, Steven (Phyllis) of DE and John (Robin) of NC; nephews, Matthew, Andrew, and Timothy; niece, Katie, aunt, Sandra Coleman of FL; and cousins, Christopher and Douglas. A kind and gentle man, Wes was a Vietnam veteran who loved his family, skiing and music.Funeral...

Nov 14, 2016

Weilert, JamesPatrick "JP"Rochester: March 10, 1961 - November 14, 2016. JP the man, the myth, the legend, Tenth Ward Irish strong passed away peacefully at age 55 with his loving and devoted wife, Debbie of 35 years at his side. JP and Debbie - a love story that first began as puppy love in 1973...turned into a full fledged love...