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Mary Ellen Grock
Sep 4, 2024
Passed away September 4, 2024 at age 86. She is predeceased by her parents Charles and Lucille; nephew Charles Rogers and mother-in-law Sophia Grock. Survived by her husband Leo; children Joseph (Lisa) Mazzeo, Mary Lou (Reiner) Strecker, Mark (Heidi) Grock; grandchildren Carly (Johnny), Lauren (Chris), Ryan (Megan), Lucy (Michael), Thomas, Alyssa, Lindsey, Paige, Jayden; great-grandchildren Gia, Madi, Maisy, Delaney, Jack,...
Giselle "Gigi" A. DeLorme
Aug 30, 2024
Giselle Amelia DeLorme passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep on August 30, 2024, just 6 days short of her 10th birthday. She is survived by her loving parents Robert and Angelique DeLorme and her twin brother, younger by 2 minutes, Robert III( her Bubby); fraternal grandparents Robert and Donna DeLorme; maternal grandparents Thomas Stagnitto and Kandi Aldrich; uncle...
Lucille Kate (Taylor) Kinsella
Aug 24, 2024
Fondly known as CB, passed away on August 24, 2024 at the age of 97. She was predeceased by her husband, John (Jack) Kinsella and daughter Patricia Herdeg. She is survived by her sons Daniel (Elizabeth Lehmann), Timothy (Rosemary), Thomas, James (Jill) and Christopher (Jeanette), daughters Susan and Elizabeth (Takeshi) Sakanishi and son-in-law Glenn Herdeg. Also 13 grandchildren: Kristin (Timothy)...
Gretchen Voss
Aug 23, 2024
Gretchen Ann Voss, 85, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born in Rochester on July 2, 1939, Gretchen had a deep appreciation and love for being near the water and outdoors. This passion was instilled in her children, Karla Fichter, Lisa (Mark) Palvino, Eric (Michele) Voss and Kirsten (Peter Conners) Voss; as well as her...
Louise Maier
Aug 21, 2024
Passed away August 21, 2024 at age 94. She is predeceased by her husband Carl W. Maier; parents Louis and Rose DiGennaro; sister Nancy Badum (Richard). brother Joseph (Genevieve) DiGennaro; in-laws Carl G. (Estelle) Maier, Arline (Robert Sr.) Enright, Dorothy (Russell) Smith, Robert (Nancy) Maier, Marvelle (Joseph) Vito, Michael “Mario” Parente She is survived by her twin sister Frances (Mario)...
David W. Hostetter
Aug 20, 2024
David W Hostetter of Rochester passed away August 20, 2024 from a 2 year battle with cancer. He was born in Montreal, Quebec Canada. Predeceased by his parents B.David and Madge Hostetter, sister Bonnie Collins, father-in-law and mother-in-law Louis and Marge Canale. Survived by his wife Susan, sons Jonathan and Eric (Kaylee), sister-in-law Luanne (Greg) Kovacs of Atlantic Beach Fl,...
Gerard D. Gombatto
Aug 18, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerard “Jerry” D. Gombatto (August 2, 1945-August 18, 2024), a husband, father, papa, friend, and deeply loved individual. His loyalty and dedication to his family and friends was unwavering. With great humor, unmatched wit, and compassion, he created lasting relationships in every facet of his life.
Jerry proudly owned and...
Donald P. Bato
Aug 16, 2024
Donald P. Bato Passed away unexpectedly August 16, 2024 at age 80. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Jean; daughters Lisa (Nicholas) Santillo, Jennifer (Mario) Bianco; grandchildren Ashley, Nicholas, Rocco, Alexi, Sofia, Vincenzo and Antimo; brother Paul (Lucy) Bato; sisters in law Judith Ford and Jan Preston. Friends may call 4-6pm Wednesday with a funeral service...
Robert A. Bates
Aug 15, 2024
Passed away August 15, 2024 at age 86. Predeceased by his wife Shirley, and grandson Jordan DeClerck. Survived by his children Linda (Glenn) Hamp, Jeff Bates and Tom (Bonnie) Bates; 3 grandchildren; brothers Ronald (Robin) Bates, Frank (Barb) Bates; nieces and nephews. Friends may call 4-7pm Tuesday at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services. Funeral Service 11:00am Wednesday at the funeral...
Michael Dean "Doughboy" Pillsbury
Aug 14, 2024
Michael Dean Pillsbury "Mike" "Doughboy"
Passed away with his daughter by his side August 14, 2024 at age 58. He is predeceased by his mother Judith C. Pillsbury. Survived by his father Dean Pillsbury(Betsy Pillsbury), Uncle Dale Pillsbury(Holly Pillsbury), daughter Samantha Sandy(Mike Sandy); grandchildren Bryce Howell, Loralei Sandy and Benjamin Sandy.
Mike resided most of his life in Scotia-Glenville, NY. He spent...
Virginia Keene
Aug 6, 2024
Predeceased by husband Frank (Bill) Keene Jr., son, Michael Pattridge, parents Charles and Margaret Trask, sister Marilyn Alberts, brother Charles Trask Jr. Survived by daughter Susan (John McBride), son Jeffrey Pattridge, granddaughters Katelin and Taylor Rubens, sister Nancy (Dennis Gibbs), several nieces and nephews. Ginny graduated from Monroe High School in 1961. She worked at St John’s Home for nearly...
Lawrence E. Kalb
Aug 4, 2024
Passed away August 4, 2024 at age 93. He is predeceased by wives Judith (Schenk) Kalb, and Margaret (Marshall Cleere) Kalb, also by daughter Mariann Cleere. Survived by his daughters, Julie DiPasquale, Susan Cleere and Kathleen (Dave) Cizenski, sons, Dr Robert (MarLisa) Kalb, Matthew (Patricia) Cleere, David (Theresa) Kalb, Frank (Ruth) Cleere, and David (Marny) Cleere, also 16 grandchildren and...
Marjorie Ensslin
Aug 3, 2024
Passed August 3, 2024 at age 90. She is predeceased by her husband Frieder H. Ensslin; parents Harry & Lillian Foster and sister Shirley Foster. Survived by her children Janice Barbara, Stephen (Elaine) Ensslin, Christine Ensslin; grandchildren Nicholas (Jenna) & Jake Barbara, Lisa & Erich Ensslin, Anna (Ryan) Vowles, Cullen Hayes; and great-granddaughter Autumn Vowles.
The family extends a thank you...
John 'Jack' A. Timmons Sr.
Aug 2, 2024
Passed away August 2, 2024 at age 100. He is predeceased by Lydia, his loving wife of 66 years. Survived by his children Jack (Nancy) Timmons Jr., Dave (LeeAnn) Timmons, Mary (Mark) Graupman, Brian (Michele) Timmons; grandchildren Becky Timmons, Janet (Jonathan Roberson) Timmons, Matt (Emily) Graupman, Andy (Tammy) Graupman, Dave (Mandie Wickham) Graupman, Dan (Nikki Smith) Timmons, Jake (Emily Finn)...
Paul F. Danahy
Jul 27, 2024
Paul Francis Danahy of Greece, NY
Born September 14, 1945 in Buffalo, NY to the late Esther (nee Everett) and the late Francis Danahy.
Predeceased by his wife, Mary G. (nee Leonard) Danahy; his cousins, John Danahy, Leonard Everett, and Robert Everett, and Lenora (nee Everett) Kisker Farrell.
Surviving are his daughters, Margaret Durkee and Victoria Danahy; his stepsons, Anthony Wentz and Alvin...
Larry A. Whiting
Jul 26, 2024
Passed away July 26, 2024 at age 73. Predeceased by his parents Vivian and Newell Whiting and brother Gary. Survived and cherished by his wife Chris and sons Paul & Marty; brothers Terry (Karen) and Jerry (Diana); sisters-in-law Judy Rolwing and Kathy Koch-Weser; brothers-in-law Tom, Rich and Jamie Rolwing; loving nieces and nephews; as well as many wonderful friends. Larry...
Marsha Dillon
Jul 22, 2024
Passed away tragically at home on July 22, 2024, at age 72. Predeceased by her parents Charles & Mary Vahue and brother Mark Vahue. Survived by her children Jimmy Aubin, Windy Holley, Breanna Dillon; granddaughter Winter Rose Holley; nephew Michael Aubin; brother Ron Vahue; sister Judy Cheng. Marsha was a loving person, she always showed compassion to everyone around her....
Robert F. Schenkel
Jul 21, 2024
Passed away July 21, 2024 at age 87. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mildred; daughters Kristen (Roger) Klatt and Karen (Michael) Vanechanos; son Robert; grandchildren Emily (Ade), Madeline, Kelsey (Brent), Madison, Avery, Robert, and Danielle; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers Roger (Suzanne), Frank (Sara), Richard (Margaret), Jack (Yvonne), Donald (Laurie), and Thomas; and many nieces and nephews.
He was a...
Vincent White
Jul 19, 2024
Vincent "The Elevator Man" White, 80, of Harlem, NY, passed away on July 19th, 2024, in Rochester, NY.
Vincent was a former professional basketball player who played for the Harlem Globetrotters, captivating audiences with his incredible skill and athleticism. He was a 6′ 7″ forward out of New York City, who attended Savannah State College in Georgia. Vincent was also the...
Frank G. "Buster" Haszlauer
Jul 19, 2024
Rochester, NY. Frank passed away on Fri. July 19, 2024, age 96. Born to parents Joseph E. & Leona E. Haszlauer (née Bauerschmidt) on June 24, 1928, in Rochester, NY.
Frank was nicknamed “Buster” as a baby by his father due to his roly-poly physique. His nickname would stick for a good portion of his life. As a child, he and...
