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Clarence Hoyt
Jan 2, 2015
Hoyt, Clarence B.Greece: January 2, 2015 at age 98. Predeceased by his wife, Laura. He is survived by his children, Anne Case and James (Sondra) of IL; 5 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren. Clarence was former Chief of Barnard Fire Dept.A Graveside Ceremony at Falls Cemetery will be held 10AM Saturday (7/18). In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to...
Donald Friga
Dec 31, 2014
Greece: December 31, 2014. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Gloria; children, Stephen (Christine), Sherry (David) Morante, Michael (Yvonne); 7 grandchildren, Matthew (Tracy), Jeffrey, Alexis (Eric), Nicci (Joey), Emily, Joe & Josh; 2 great-grandchildren, Luca & Emilia; sisters, Beverly (Lonnie) Franklin, Marilyn Berdych; brother, Mark (Cindy); sister-in-law, Joanne (Jim) Sheehan; nieces and nephews. Don was the past owner of...
Ralph Forest
Dec 29, 2014
Hilton: December 29, 2014. Predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Rosemarie and infant son. Survived by his children, Mary-Jo (James) Ciaccia, Gerard Forest of NC, Eileen (David Lindsay) Forest; grandchildren, Nicholas (fiancee Lindsay Ciccoricco) Ciaccia, Alexander (Jackelyn) Ciaccia, Harrison Forest, Christian Forest, Madison Forest of NC, J.T. Tracey, Andrew Tracey, D.J. (Alyson) Lindsay of CT., Michelle (Jason) Franco of...
Ralph Forest
Dec 29, 2014
Hilton: December 29, 2014. Funeral Services will be announced at a later date.
Patricia Bowes
Dec 27, 2014
Westminster, MD: Dec. 27, 2014. Predeceased by her husband, Maury; parents, Arnold and Anne Shoniker and sister, Kathleen Shoniker. Survived by her siblings, Daniel (Peg), Timothy (Barb), Mary Anne (Rick) Walker and Mike and Maryann; nieces, nephews and beloved cat, Muffy. Friends may attend a Memorial Mass 11:00 Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Holy Cross Church. In lieu of flowers...
Vincent Kaiser
Dec 22, 2014
Greece: December 22, 2014. Predeceased by his sister, Norma Foreman. Survived by his wife of 33 years, Linda; children, Christine (Mike) Volkmar, Melissa (Eric) Stanek; treasured grandchildren, Dylan, Lukas Vincent, Sydney, Kaitlyn; brother, William (Bonnie) of FL.; sisters, Marge Cullis, June Hudson of FL., Joyce Hyder of FL, Shirley Waller, Sylvia Morningstar of FL.; nieces and nephews. A retiree of...
Carlo Masci
Dec 16, 2014
Greece: December 16, 2014 at age 101. Predeceased by his wife, Ida and daughter, Phylis Penndorf. Survived by his daughters, Tilde (Isidoro) Marini; Paula (Thomas) Cahill; son-in-law, Henry Penndorf; 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at Hamilton Manor Nursing Home for their care and compassion. Friends may attend his Funeral Mass 9:30AM Tuesday (Deceber...
Gertude Krochmalech
Dec 14, 2014
Irondequoit: December 5, 2014. Predeceased by her husband, Wassily, in 1991. Surviving her are her loving children, Victor (Barrie) Krochmalech, Natalie Gelsomino, Nina (Alan) Manfredi; brother, Hubert (Dora) Woitena of FL; loving niece, Gerda Jefferdo; loving grandchildren, Robert (Heather) Krochmalech, Vicki (Steve Oiler) Krochmalech, Luigi (Kate) Arbore and Jacklyn (Eric) Harvey; 7 great-grandchildren & one on the way; 1 great-great...
Margaret Werth
Dec 14, 2014
Greece: December 14, 2014. Predeceased by her parents, Don & Alice Walsh; brothers, Jack, Harold, Donald, Richard; sister, Betty and husband, Justin Dooley. Survived by her husband, Robert J. Werth; sons, James J. & John L. Dooley, Rev. Robert T. and James E. Werth; granddaughter, Rachel Werth; great-granddaughter, Eva Lake; also survived by her care-givers, Kelly Moses and Helena Selvaggio....
Mary Vahue
Dec 13, 2014
Rochester: Dec. 13, 2014. Predeceased by her husband, Charles; and nephew, Timothy Vahue. Survived by her children, Ronald (Julie Clarke) Vahue, Marsha Dillon, Mark (Maureen) Vahue & Judy (Bill Pulver) Cheng; granddaughter, Alicia Cheng-Aponte & great-grandson, Cesar Samir Aponte, who shared a very special place in Mary's life; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many, many Vahue & DeMay nieces &...
Jarlod Eyer
Dec 12, 2014
Ontario: December 12, 2014. Predeceased by his parents, Harold and Winifred Eyer and sister, Judith Smith. Survived by his sisters, Janice Brady, Julie (Gerard) Irwin; brother Joseph Eyer; several aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews. Friends may attend a Funeral Mass, 9:30 Tuesday, at St. Mark's Church (Kuhn Rd.). Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made...
Lucy Testa
Dec 11, 2014
Greece: December 11, 2014 at age 86. She is survived by her loving husband, Albert Testa; her children, Carl (Deborah) Testa, Lucille (Richard) Stone; grandchildren, Kelly (Christopher) Geer, Richard (Kristen) Stone, Justin (Ashley) Testa, Jarrod (Cortney) Testa; great-grandchildren; and her brother-in-law, Anthony Testa. There will be no calling hours. A private Entombment will be held at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Raymond Schaller
Dec 11, 2014
Greece: Suddenly and peacefully in his sleep December 11, 2014 at age 64. He leaves behind his loving wife of 41 years, Jeanne; beloved children, Krista Schaller, Gregory and Janet Schaller, Katie and Andre Valente and Mark Schaller; precious grandchildren, Giuliana and Raymond "RJ" Schaller, Isabella, Nicholas and Tessa Valente. Ray is predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Dorothy Schaller...
Roy Wedow
Dec 9, 2014
Spencerport: December 9, 2014 at age 84. He was predeceased by his wife, Joan Wedow; his daughter, Maureen Scantlin and grandson, Michael Wedow. He is survived by his children, Kathleen (Richard) Gammell, Bernadette (Mark) Palumbo, Mark (Rene) Wedow, Thomas (Flora) Wedow, David (Barbara) Wedow, Joanne (Sean) Skelly, Edwin (Lucy) Wedow and son-in-law, Robert Scantlin; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Bernie was...
Donald Curtis
Dec 8, 2014
Greece: December 8, 2014. Predeceased by his wife, Jean; brothers, James & Robert. Survived by his sister, Patricia Oster; cousin, Sheila (David) Hudson; nieces, Lisa (James) Mucica, Sr. Ann Curtis R.S.M., Barbara (Craig) Secore, Kathryn (Gary) Quick, Mary Sue (Gordon) Lounsbury, Pamela Curtis, Ann Oster; nephews, John (Loron) Oster, Charles (Patricia) Oster, Joseph (Carol) Oster, Matthew (Donna Conway) Oster, James...
Nancy Brannan
Dec 3, 2014
Greece: Passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Highland Hospital. Predeceased by her parents, Mary Fairbanks and Samuel Elliott; step-son, Paul Brannan. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, James; her children, David Christian Hamblin and Mary Lou Coolidge; her grandchildren, Matthew Hamblin, Ben and Sam Coolidge; step-sons, Robert, Stephen (Ann), Mark and Timothy (Heather); brothers-in-law, Ronald (Rosemary)...
Paul Scipioni
Nov 29, 2014
Greece: November 29, 2014. Predeceased by his wife, Carol. Survived by his loving children, Carolyn (Werner) Albrecht, Patricia (Ernest) Ruef, Thomas (Susan), Raymond (Linda), Stephen (Michelle) and Lisa (Dario) Hernandez; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ann Bovenzi and Angela Boas; brother, Joseph (Joanne); nieces and nephews. Paul was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was adored by everyone. Friends...
Irene Deroo
Nov 24, 2014
Greece: November 24, 2014 at age 81. Died suddenly at her home and now reunited with her husband Bob in heaven. Predeceased by her parents, Julius & Sylvia Dalle; her son-in-law, Gary J. Azzolina. Survived by her daughters, Karen Azzolina, Barb (Bob) LoPresti; her sons, Bob (Sue) DeRoo, Brian (Julie) DeRoo; 10 grandchildren, Michael (Sue), Lindsay, Miki (Josh), Casey, Cory,...
Daniel Wright
Nov 24, 2014
Spencerport: Went to be with his Lord and Savoir on November 24, 2014. Predeceased by his sister, Patricia Cassidy; devoted to his family, friends and faith. Dan is survived by his wife of 55 years, Rosemarie; children, Scott Wright and Sabrina (Jack) Jankowski; granddaughter, Arianna Jankowski and brother, John T. Wright. Dan was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a...
Stuart Gardner
Nov 24, 2014
Rochester: Died suddenly November 24, 2014 at age 77. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Mary Rose; sons, Stuart Jr. & Daniel; daughters, Barbara (George F. Jr.) Messmer & Donna; grandsons, George J. (Magen Smith) & Carl Messmer; his sister, Linda Jean Harper; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. He was a 50 year member of the Loyal Order...
