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Willis Houghtling
Jul 7, 2014
Greece: July 7, 2014. Predeceased by his wife Marion. He is survived by his children, Laurie Mattimore, Diane (Bob) Oldham, Ron (Linda) Houghtling and Tom (Tina) Houghtling; brother, Richard (Lois) Houghtling; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was a retiree of Matthews and Fields Lumber Co. and was a member of American Legion Post 468. Friends may...
Nina Lawson
Jun 26, 2014
Hilton: June 26, 2014. Survived by her husband, Lewis; daughters, Suzanne and Terry VanHook; 2 grandchildren. Friend s may attend a Memorial Service, 6:00 PM Monday at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English & Latta). Interment, private.
Shirley Murray
Jun 21, 2014
Pensacola, FL.: Nov. 10, 1929-June 21, 2014 peacefully with her nephew at her side. Predeceased by her parents, Jeremiah and Gertrude Murray; brother-in-law, George Ellia; sister-in-law, Sally Murray. Survived by her brothers, Rev. William Murray, Paul (Ruth) Murray and Jeremiah (Mary Ellen) Murray, Jr.; sister, Elaine Ellia; as well as 2 nephews; 2 nieces and 10 great-nephews and nieces. Shirley...
Pauline Ashley
Jun 21, 2014
Greece: June 21, 2014. Predeceased by her husband Milton. Survived by her children, Melinda (Wayne) Shaffer and Paula (Michael) Yeager of PA; grandchildren, Corinne and Colin Shaffer, and Ted Sankey; brothers, Jerry Ditzel of AZ and James (Laurie) Ditzel; several nieces and nephews and dear friends. Pauline was a long time member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Friends may attend...
Daniel Fede
Jun 16, 2014
Greece: June 16, 2014. Predceased by his parents, Carmella & Santo Fede; brothers, Charles & Philip Fede; sister-in-law, Ann Carol Fede; niece, Cathy Fede. Survived by his brother, Joseph (Arlene) Fede; nieces, Christine, Mary, Carol, Judy, Lisa; nephews, Steve, Chuckie; great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews; loving cousins. He was a WWII Veteran. The family wishes to thank...
Fiona Bilenler
Jun 16, 2014
Rochester: 9/11/1944-6/16/14. Peacefully surrounded by family. Predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Winifred and son, Gary; Survived by her daughter, Kimberly Troup; son, Martin (Shelly) Troup; Mariana, mother of Gary's children; grandchildren, Stephen (Teresa), Brandon, Kevin (Casey), Ian, Emily, Nick, Michael, Andrew and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Brayden, Chase and Ian; siblings, Winifred (Robert), Maureen (Geoff), Irene (John) Geoffrey; special niece, Rose...
William Manion
Jun 15, 2014
Rochester: June 15, 2014. Survived by his nieces, Suzanne (George) Heider, Sandra (Ron) Marro; nephew, Michael Comery; sister-in-law, Marian Manion Quinlan. He was a friends of Bill W. Friends may attend a Funeral Service 11:00 Thursday at the Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (Between English and Latta). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Obituary G uest Book A special place in...
Glenwood Hess
Jun 14, 2014
Rochester: June 14, 2014. Survived by his longtime wife and companion, Louise; children, Tammy Troy, Heidi and Chad; 9 grandchildren. Friend s may call Friday 4-7 at the Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd (between English and Latta). Funeral Service 10:30 Saturday at the Funeral Home. Interment Wyoming Cemetery.
Stella Rawleigh
Jun 8, 2014
Greece: Our Precious Angel went home to the Lord June 8, 2014. The infant daughter of loving parents, Greg and Heidi Rawleigh; loving brothers, Jack Salvatore and Luke Alexander; paternal grandparents, Richard and Elaine Rawleigh; maternal grandparents, Kathleen and Brooks Zwetsch; paternal great-grandparents, Richard and Luella Brown; maternal great-grandmothers, Pauline Speciale and Anne Zwetsch; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends...
Avis Weissend
Jun 5, 2014
Rochester: June 5, 2014. Predeceased by her husband, James Powers and son, Patrick Powers. Survived by her husband, Donald Weissend; daughter, Peggy (Jim) Best; son, Tim (Nancy) Powers of CO; step-children, Jim (Kathy) Weissend, Gail (Ken) Francis; many grand & great-grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday 1-3 followed by a Funeral Service at 3 PM at the funeral home, 777 Long...
Dorothy Graham
Jun 4, 2014
Greece: June 4, 2014. Predeceased by her loving husband, Jack and son, Rickie. Survived by her daughter, Kathleen Graham; daughter-in-law, Diana Graham; grandchildren, Rene (Tom) Barnes, Dustin Graham; great-grandchildren, Dillon, Mitchell and Caden; nieces, nephews. Friends may call Thursday 4-8 PM at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English & Latta). Funeral Mass, 9 AM Friday at Sacred...
Marion Okeen
Jun 2, 2014
Rochester: June 2, 2014. Predeceased by her husband, Stanley and daughter-in-law, Diana; Survived by her sons, Stanley (Donna), Steven; daughters, Barbara (Harold) Gogoll, Marsha (Michael) Billias; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, James Sherwood. A special thank you to the caregivers of ILS and Elder One for the expectional care shown to our mother. Friends may call Friday 4-7 at the...
George Gray
Jun 1, 2014
Greece: June 1, 2014. Predeceased by his brother, Richard. Survived by his wife, Judy; sons, Michael & Stephen (Shelly); grandchildren, Savannah, Cheyanne, Hunter, Madi & Jesse; many friends. Service held at the convenience of the family. In his memory contributions may be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450. Obituary Gues t Book So sorry for your...
Kenneth Doyle
May 30, 2014
Greene, NY: Kenneth James Doyle, age 87, of Greene, NY (formerly of Rochester, NY, and Asheville, NC), passed away May 20th in his own home in the company of family. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Jane Adele Lovell Doyle, and their daughter, Linda Jane Penders. He is survived by daughters, Debbie (Jim) Schmitt, Ellen (John) Benson,...
Gwen Rasbach
May 27, 2014
Greece, NY/Ilion, NY: Age 93, passed on May 27, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband, David Austin; parents, Leon & Cora Jarvis; and her siblings, Audrey, Joanne, Jane and Sam. Gwen is survived by her children, Jon (Judy) of Michigan, Alex (Linda) of Hilton and Mary (Mark) Atwell of Greece; grandchildren, Adrienne, Adam, Alison, Rachel...
Raymond Nau
May 24, 2014
Greece: May 24, 2014. Survived by his son, Kyle; daughter, Kendy Nau; grandson, Joshua; brothers, Gerard (Eleanor) Nau and Edwin (Florence Adolphson) Nau; sister-in-law, Joyce (Daniel) O'Shea; nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Tuesday, 4-7 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between Engish and Latta). Funeral Mass 10:00 Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Church (Greece). Interment,...
David Raysor
May 23, 2014
Greece: May 23, 2014. Survived by his wife, Sam; his son, Jacob Taffet; sisters-in-law, Marjorie Raysor, Mary (Richard) McGregor & Ann (Robert) Wells; brother-in-law, Michael Gillam; several nieces & nephews. David was an avid golfer and loved to travel. Friends may call Thursday, 4-7 PM at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English & Latta). Funeral Service, 10...
Christos Mandravelis
May 19, 2014
Greece: May 19, 2014 at age 92, Christos went home to be with the Lord. Predeceased by his wife, Victoria Rizkallah. Survived by his daughters, Gloria Mandravelis & Cynthia (Daniel) Salotto; grandchildren, Benjamin (Michelle) Husband & Daniel Husband; great-granddaughter, Leilani. Friends may call Thursday 4-7 at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English & Latta) immediately followed by...
Ferne Balzano
May 19, 2014
Greece: Peacefully at home May 19, 2014. Predeceased by her husband, Philip Balzono Sr.; daughter, Anne Kinney, many brothers & sisters in Ohio. Survived by her children, Marcia (Nick) Messina, Alice Kimanski, Michele (William) Serapilia, Philip Balzano, Jr.; many grand and great-grandchildren; brothers & sisters in Ohio; beloved niece, Karen Hookey; and many other nieces and nephews. At Ferne's request...
Frieda Duff
May 12, 2014
Greece: May 12, 2014. Predeceased by her husband, Joseph; son, Paul; daughter-in-law, Joanne Duff; nephew, Scott. Duff. Survived by her son, Bruce; grandchildren, Brian Duff, Kevin (Dr. Zaneb Yaseen) Duff, Renee (Dan) Huslin; great-grandchildren, Alexander, Sophia & Katie; niece, Karleen Shepard. Friends may attend her Funeral Service, 10 AM Thursday at the funeral home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English...
