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Doris K. Van Vorst-Hymes
1948 2026

Doris K. Van Vorst-Hymes

March 1, 1948 — March 5, 2026

Rochester, New York

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Passed away on March 5, 2026 at the age of 78.

Predeceased by her husband, Luther Hymes Jr.; sisters, Janice Van Vorst, Joyce (Tom) Pfleegor, Nancy (Richard) Baush; brother-in-law, Ronald LaPlant; parents, Henry and Rose Van Vorst.

She is survived by her son, Jason (Maria Torres) VanVorst; grandchild, John (Candice) Schmidt; great-grandchildren, Kayden and Kai; siblings, Anita (Jim) Gardener, Ellie LaPlant, and Henry (Mary Lou) Van Vorst; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 11th, from 11-12pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue. 
A graveside service will follow at Falls Cemetery (Ridge Road Cemetery), corner of Ridge Rd. & Latona Rd.

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Visitation

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

New Comer Funeral Home, Westside

2636 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14626

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Graveside Service

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

12:30 - 1:30 pm (Eastern time)

Falls Cemetery

Latona Road, NY

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