Local Obituaries

Jan 2, 2016

Carney, Kenneth Dale Rochester: January 2, 2016 at age 64. Returned home to Rochester, NY to pass peacefully after a 14 year battle with cancer and other health ailments. "Ken was a little bit of everything" kind of guy. Predeceased by his father, Harold Carney and step-father, Edward Sharp Sr. Survived by his mother, Ruth (Frantz) Sharp; wife, Denise O'Brien-Carney;...

Dec 31, 2015

McCarthy, Dorothy E. (Eldridge) Rochester: December 31, 2015. Predeceased by her husband, Francis; and great-grandson, Joey. Survived by her children, William, Robert & Mary McCarthy; grandchildren, Kathleen, Brittany & Shannon; great-grandchildren, Giavana & Dominic; sister-in-law, Joanne Eldridge; nieces and nephews. Dorothy was a graduate of Genesee Hospital School of Nursing. Friends may call Sunday, 1-4 PM at the funeral home,...

Dec 27, 2015

Dec 27, 2015

Pardy, Lawrence David (Young) Greece: After a courageous battle with cancer passed away on December 27, 2015 at age 75 at his home in Greece, NY. Lawrence was born in Watertown, NY on April 17, 1940. He was predeceased by his parents, Harold Young Sr.; step-mother, Pearl Young; Evelyn Fish Young Pardy and adoptive father, Cecil Pardy; 4 brothers and...

Dec 23, 2015

Fleming, Louise S.Greece: Dec. 23, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by her husband of 51 years, Richard; sons, Mark (Suzanne) of VA, and Michael (Jennifer). She was nani to Madison Anna, Eleanor Margaret, and Giselle Louise (Gigi). Also survived by brother, Frankie Sciscioli. She will be missed by so many more.Friends may call Tuesday, 4-7 PM at...

Dec 23, 2015

VanDeRostyn, Thomas D. Greece: Dec. 23, 2015, at age 57. Survived by his beloved wife, Sue; amazing dad to his children, Carla (Eric) Fantauzzo, David (Krista) & Lori VanDeRostyn; granddaughter, Ava Fantauzzo; and granddaughter expected in February; sisters, Cindy (Kevin) and Lisa (Kevin) Scullin; brothers, Jim & Rich; nieces & nephews. Friends may call Wednesday, 4-7 PM at the funeral...

Dec 21, 2015

Gross, Roger C. Henrietta: December 21, 2015 surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Debra Gross, Karlene (Donald) Cambisi and Colleen (Louie) Boyle; beloved grandchildren, Louis and Nolan Boyle; sisters-in-law, Ann (David) Boerman and Kathie (Bobby Gowans) Byrne; cousins in Rochester and Canada, Kristin and Danny Cambisi, Don's children; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Roger was...

Dec 19, 2015

Metzger, Leonard P. Greece: Peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. He was 88 years old. Predeceased by his beloved son, Mark; brother-in-law, John E. Gundell; and sister-in-law, Sr. Marion Gundell, SSJ. Survived by his wife, Dolores (Dodie Gundell); daughter, Terri (Dave) Minch; sons, Tom (Beth), and Charlie (fiancée Holly Ladd); grandchildren, Erin (Tom) Fernaays, Jennifer (Michael) Burt, Jeffrey (Brittany) Minch,...

Dec 18, 2015

Dec 16, 2015

Leenhouts, Raymond B. Greece: Died peacefully on Wednesday, December 16th at age 91. Survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Evelyn; daughter, Barbara (Keith) Howell and son, Paul (Dawn) Leenhouts; grandchildren, Alan (Elaina) Howell, Betsy (Joseph) Hennigan, Deanna (David) Turnbull, Jessica (Adam) Cipolla; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Donald Leenhouts; nieces, nephews. Predeceased by his brother, David Leenhouts. Raymond was a...

Dec 14, 2015

Gunderson, Mary E. (Rafoth)Greece: December 14, 2015 at age 59 after a 14 year battle with Alzheimer's. Predeceased by her father, James Rafoth; brother, Thomas Rafoth. Survived by her husband, Terence; daughter, Jill (Mike) Burnett; son, Eric Gunderson; mother, Doris Rafoth; brothers, Donald (Michelle) Rafoth, Charles (Michelle) Rafoth; sisters, Diane Rafoth, Jeanette (Don) Manfredi; mother-in-law, Marilyn Gunderson; brothers-in-law, David Gunderson,...

Dec 12, 2015

Tascione, Richard "Ricci" Greece: Dec. 12, 2015, at age 77. Predeceased by his son, Richard. Survived by his loving family: his wife, Marilyn; daughters, Pamela Tascione, Kathleen (Todd) Benz & Christine (Steven Dailey) Tascione; grandchildren, Joe (fiancée Kelly), Anthony & Sam Cimino, Eric, Nate & Zach Benz, Jake & Katie Elliott; sister, Elaine Tascione; nephew, Mark (Lisa) Marcello; nieces, Cheryl...

Dec 9, 2015

Sand, David William "Doc"Greece, NY: December 9, 2015 at age 85 of Rochester, NY. Died in his home surrounded by his family. David was born May 4, 1930 in Lockport, NY to Seaward Alwyn and Gertrude Sand. He was predeceased by parents and brothers, Dr. Alwyn, Kenneth, Robert and Paul; as well as his wife, Margaret Neville Sand of Lewiston,...

Dec 3, 2015

Dysart, Keith M. Rochester: December 3, 2015 at age 29. Survived by his mother, Sheila; sisters, Jessica and Julie; maternal grandfather, Michael Burke; paternal grandfather, Lloyd Dysart; niece, Brielle; nephew, Brayden; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Friends wishing may contribute to the American Diabetes Association.

Dec 2, 2015

Nasca, Richard A. Greece: Suddenly on December 2, 2015. Predeceased by his Father John Nasca Jr.; Father-in-law Salvatore Speciale Jr.; and great niece Stella Faith Rawleigh. Survived by ever loving wife Mariellen. Beloved daughters Nina and Gianna (Nick Abbazia) and mother Stella Murray. Mother-in-law Pauline Speciale. Brothers Barry (Martha) Nasca, Ray (Joan) Fisk. Sisters-in-laws and Brothers-in-law, Kathleen & Brooks Zwetsch,...

Dec 1, 2015

Stevens, Marie W. Greece: December 1, 2015. Survived by her husband, John "Jack"; children, Sandra Hopkins, Keith Stevens and Kim (Kurt) Goodman; 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may attend a Memorial Service, 11:00 Saturday in the chapel of Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Neighborhood...

Nov 29, 2015

Matthew T. White Greece: November 29, 2015. Predeceased by his mother Kay. Survived by his daughters, Kaileigh and Meaghan White; his father, Thomas White; sisters, Maureen Goodwin and Melissa (Ken) Stevens; nieces and nephews. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and Gunsmith. Friends may call Friday 2-6 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English and...

Nov 28, 2015

Closser, Jeanne F. (Reitter)Greece: November 28, 2015 passed away unexpectedly at the age of 88. Predeceased by her husband, James; Survived by her children, William Reitter, Richard Reitter, James (Ellen) Reitter, Keith (Cynthia) Reitter, Kevin Reitter and Laura (Ted) Heinrich; many special grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Friends may call Thursday 1-3 & 6-8 at the Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between...

Nov 24, 2015

Cadregari, Georgette M.Webster: Nov. 24, 2015. Survived by her husband of 59 years, Carl; children, Deacon David (Rebecca) Cadregari, Carl G. (Jan) Cadregari, Laura M. Cadregari; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Andrew, Lindsay, Matthew, Alexis, Madeline, Christopher, Katherine; great-grandchildren, Levi, Benjamin, Alex; sisters, Laurette, Lorraine, Rosita, Marcia; brother, Christopher. Georgette was a wonderful artist who loved painting.Friends may call Sunday, 4-7 PM at...

Nov 24, 2015

Bridges, James E. "Jim" Rochester, NY residing in Bradenton, FL: February 6, 1943 - November 24, 2015. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother & friend, an avid duplicate bridge player & animal lover who passed away Tuesday, November 24th after a brief battle with AML Leukemia. Survived by his daughter, Anne Bridges of Bradenton, FL; son, Matthew (Lyndsey) Bridges...