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Mary Maloney
Oct 27, 2015
Maloney, Mary E. (Sperr)Greece: October 27, 2015. Predeceased by her brother, A.J. Sperr. Survived by her son, Patrick; parents, Andrew and Jean Sperr; siblings, Nancy (Mike) Iafrati, Jim (Karen) Sperr, Bill (Mary) Sperr, Barb (Ralph) Koons, Dan (Sandy) Sperr, John (Sheila) Sperr, Judy (Jeff) Bennett, Patty (Chris) Ryan and Kate (Jonathan) Krotz; former spouse, Francis P. Maloney; many other relatives...
Benjamin Fuller
Oct 27, 2015
Fuller, Benjamin A. Rochester: October 27, 2015 at age 21 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with ALS He was predeceased by his mother, Cynthia Scholes Fuller. Survived by his loving aunt and uncle, Carrie (Scholes) and Douglas Wagner; brothers, Gary Lefrois, Jason (Krista) Lefrois, Donald Johnson, Brian Wagner and Daniel Fuller sisters Kristin Wagner, Shandi (Jeffrey)...
James Polatas
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)...
David Gilfoy
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...
James Palmer
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...
Elaine King
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 &...
Ingrid Scherer (Piechotta)
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,...
John Ellison
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...
Kenneth Pelcher
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...
Marianne Haugh
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...
Candace Ostrom
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,...
William Dietrich
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...
Lucy Buscemi
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...
Eleanor Clark
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...
John Fee Iii
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...
Sandra Cottingham
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...
