Local Obituaries

Oct 24, 2015

Polatas, James J.Hilton: It is with deep and heavy sadness we announce the passing of James Polatas on Oct. 24, 2015. Jim was predeceased by his infant daughter, Jill; stepsons, Ronald and Robert; his parents, Joseph and Mildred; his sister, Margaret; and brothers, John "Jack" & Thomas. Survived by his wife of 41 years, Dolores; children, James (Connie), Jinny (Mike)...

Oct 19, 2015

Gilfoy, David C. Hilton: October 19, 2015. Passed away after a long bout with Parkinson's Dementia. Predeceased by wife, Sandy (Lazzara) Gilfoy and sister, Anne Ledger (Dartmouth NS), Survived by loving wife of almost 18 years, Patricia Meredith Mets; brother, Harry Gilfoy of Dartmouth, NS; son, David (Theresa) Gilfoy; nieces and nephews. After leaving Nova Scotia at age 30 to...

Oct 19, 2015

Palmer, James Alan DDSHilton: October 19, 2015 at age 80 at Journey Home. Dr. Palmer is predeceased by his parents, Louis and Loretta Corcoran Palmer of Geneva and his brother, Lewis Paul Palmer of Rochester. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kathleen Frances and their children, Michael Alan (Martha) of Winchester, MA, Christopher Kevin of Greece, Maureen...

Oct 17, 2015

King, Elaine E.Rochester: October 17, 2015. Predeceased by her husband, William. Survived by her children, William IV (Jackie), Helaina (Patrick) Burns, Kimberly King and Corey (Julie); 6 grandchildren; 1 great- grandson; brother, Charles Clements; special friend, Richard Clark. She was a retiree of Rochester Telephone.Friends may call Monday, 4-7 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English &...

Oct 16, 2015

Oct 15, 2015

Scherer, Ingrid G. (Piechotta) Greece: 10/15/2015 at age 73 after a short illness. Predeceased by her husband, Fritz. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Dennis) Cichelli; sons, Roger Palermo, Robert (Meghan McQuade) Palermo; grandchildren, Matthew, Steven, Krista Palermo, Michael Cichelli; sister, Sonja Fetkiw; step-daughter-in-law, Rene Cordon; and several dear friends. Friends may call Sunday 3-6 at the Funeral Home,...

Oct 9, 2015

Ellison, John C. "Jack"Rochester: Passed away Oct. 9, 2015 at the age of 87. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Norrene (Wilkin) Ellison. Survived by children, Kathleen (Ted) Lindeman, Thomas (Lori) Ellison, James (Mary) Ellison, Bonnie (Pat) Doyle, Stephen (Anita) Ellison, Robert (Tom Camuso) and Christopher (Dave Ankers) Ellison; 17 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; in-laws; nieces & nephews. Jack graduated from Madison...

Oct 7, 2015

Pelcher, Kenneth C. Greece: Oct. 7, 2015. Survived by his loving family, wife, Ellie Holmes Pelcher; children, Debbie and Tim Wallenhorst, Tim and Elena Pelcher, Steve and Jennifer Pelcher, Amanda and Doug Jorgensen; 14 grandchildren; step-children; sister, Janice and Tim Hanna; brother, Terry and Helen Pelcher; nieces and nephews. Ken was an avid sports enthusiast who gave back to the...

Oct 6, 2015

Haugh, Marianne K. Greece: Oct. 6, 2015. Marianne went home to be with her Mom and Dad and the Lord. She is survived by her brother, Michael (Stephanie) Haugh; several cousins and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Monroe Community Hospital for their compassion and care. Friends may call Thursday 4-6 at the funeral home, 777...

Oct 5, 2015

Ostrom, Candace M. Holley: October 5, 2015. Predeceased by her husband, Fred. Survived by her mother, Marion Waugh; children, Jody (Sue) Patchen, Sean P. (Amy) Ostrom and Nicole (Will) Grathouse; brothers, James (Patti) Waugh, John (Kathryn) Waugh, Joe (Renee) Waugh; sisters, Suzanne Martin, Christine (Doug) Lynn and Judy (Ernest) Mitchell; grandchildren, Brittney, Broek, Hanna, Katrina, Austen, Emma, Delilah, Gianna, Connor,...

Oct 4, 2015

Dietrich, William J.Greece: Ocotber 4, 2015. Predeceased by his son, David. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Jean; son, Robert (Deborah); daughter, Deborah Dietrich; grandchildren, Lisa (Bill), Patrick, Nicholas and Casey (Keith); sisters, Catherine Salamone and Joanne Hirsch; nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Fleming Point and Leo Center For Caring for...

Sep 25, 2015

Buscemi, Lucy Ann (Tuzze)Greece: September 25, 2015. Lucy Ann joined her beloved husband, Frank in eternal rest. She is survived by her loving children, Jerry (Lois) Buscemi, Louis (Donna) Buscemi, JoAnn (Tom) Gust; grandmother of Jennifer (Steven) Cross, Christopher (Kate), Michelle (Trey) Simpson, Eric (Trisha), Louis Jr. (Veronica), Diane (Mike) Taylor, Rachel (Kian) Merchant-Borna, Laura (Shaun) Malone, Frank; great-grandmother of...

Sep 19, 2015

Sep 18, 2015

Clark, Eleanor H.Hilton: Passed away peacefully September 18, 2015. Survived by her husband of 67 years, Arthur; children, Michael (Penny) of AZ, James (Colleen) of MN., Linda Clark, John Clark, Anne (Tom) Corbett and Chris (Laura) of FL.; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Barb) Hart; several nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Kristy for her love and...

Sep 16, 2015

Fee, John C. III "Jack"Rochester: September 16, 2015 at the business he loved so much, John C. Fee III "Jack" passed away at the age of 94. He was born in Rochester, NY, graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a degree in chemistry. He was a Veteran of WWII. He worked for Eastman Kodak for several years. He was the...

Sep 11, 2015

Cottingham,Sandra E.Greece: September 11, 2015 peacefully at age 79. Predeceased by her parents, Selden & Bertha Way. Survived by her beloved children, Steven (Deborah), Gary (Sandy) and Lisa (Roy) Meyvis; grandchildren, Karyn (Bobby), Paul (Jamie), Michael (Annie), Richard (Kristy), Craig, Jacalyn, Nicholas, Abigail and Rory; 4 great-grandchildren.Friends may call Monday 4-7 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between...

Sep 10, 2015

Vieira, Doris L.Rochester: September 10, 2015. Predeceased by her husband, Joe. Survived by her children, Bob (Kathleen) Vieira, Joey (Teri) Vieira, Susan Fernandes-Vieira; grandchildren, Lisa, Kristie, Michael and Jason; great-granddaughter, Abigail. She was an avid bingo player and a very generous lady.Friends may call Monday 3-6 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English & Latta). Funeral Service,...

Sep 7, 2015

Hampton, Lydia Brockport: September 7, 2015 surrounded by her loving family peacefully passed at home under the graceful hand of God. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, John; children, Perry (Elizabeth), Mark (Toni), Andria (Nick) White; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 5-8 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road...

Sep 5, 2015

Andrews, Stephen C. Greece: Suddenly September 5, 2015. Survived by his wife, Norah; sisters, Cheryl (Dominic) Cimino, Michele Andrews & Theresa Andrews; nieces and nephews; beloved pets Murphy, Bella, Daisy. Predeceased by Shelby. Friends may call Sunday 1-4PM at the Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English and Latta). Funeral Mass 10AM Monday at St. Helen's Church. Private Interment.

Aug 26, 2015

Hogan, Walter E. "Poppy"Greece: August 26, 2015. Survived by the love of his life, Kay; father of Tim, Tracy, Tammy, Kelly, Tanya; and Angel, Kimberly; loving grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; special sons-in-law, Glenn & Derek; many dear friends.Friends may call Sunday 1-4 at the Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English and Latta). Funeral Service immediately following at 4PM at...