Obituaries

David R. Schaefer

David R. Schaefer

Sep 10, 2025

Passed away on September 10, 2025 at the age of 70.

Predeceased by his parents, Carl & Helen Schaefer.

He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Schaefer; love of his life, Marie Meagher; sister, Judy (Dominic) Marsocci; nieces & nephews, Joseph Marsocci, Ninette (Dominic Bologna) Marsocci, God-son, Domenico (Adriana) Marsocci, Gina (Michael) Andoloro; many great-nieces & nephews, many special cousins; dear friends,...

Richard I. Vanderlaan

Richard I. Vanderlaan

Sep 9, 2025

Passed away on, September 9, 2025 at the age of 97.

Richard served in the US Army during WWII. He later retired from General Electric/Black and Decker.

Predeceased by his wife, Phyllis G. Vanderlaan; parents, Jacob and Ruth Vanderlaan; brother, Stanley (Katherine) Vanderlaan.

He is survived by his children, Rick Vanderlaan, Gary (Michele) Vanderlaan, Cindy Hayes-Low and Marlene (Jake) Sheetz; grandchildren, Shannon, Derek,...

Jerome J. Infantino

Jerome J. Infantino

Sep 9, 2025

Passed away on September 9, 2025 at the age of 95.

Predeceased by his parents, Philip & Lillian Infantino; sister, Daisy Kuchman; & brother, Maurice Infantino.

He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Josephine Infantino; children, Philip J. Infantino, Barbara (Keith) Germano, & Michael Infantino; grandchildren, Christina (Alex) Sluk, Philip J. Infantino II "PJ", Lindsay (Amara) Infantino, & Andrea Infantino;...

Suzette "Eppie" (Welch) Scobey

Suzette "Eppie" (Welch) Scobey

Sep 8, 2025

On September 8, we lost a little girl with a big heart.

She was predeceased by her husband, Nathan, and brother-in-law, Bob.

Eppie was dearly loved by many, especially her family and friends. She is survived by; her sisters, Joette Hartman, Ronette, and special brother-in-law, Brian “Cac” Caccamise; her cousin and best friend, Kimmy (Glenn) Hickey; her nephew, Kristopher “Dude,” niece, Brittney;...

Mary C. (Brei) Merle

Mary C. (Brei) Merle

Sep 8, 2025

Predeceased by her sister and brother in law, Nancy and Lorin Schieb; brother, Arthur Brei; sister-in-law, Shirley Brei. Survived by her loving husband, Ron Merle; brother, Thomas Brei; sister, Leanne (Richard) Preston; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Brei, Marilyn Duryea; stepchildren, Darcy (Marc) Sewar, Randy (Christie) Merle, Scott (Lance) Merle; step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and dear friends. 

Mary taught school in Brockport for 34 years....

Joan Marie Rapp

Joan Marie Rapp

Sep 7, 2025

Passed away on, September 7, 2025 at the age of 63.

Predeceased by her parents, Fred and Joanne Redsicker.

She is survived by her children, Laura Rapp, Charley (Jeff) Rapp, Adam Rapp, Justin (Ariane) Rapp, and James Leach; siblings, Jean (Scott) Johns and James (Darlene) Redsicker; grandchildren, Alizet, Lyasia, Lillyanna, Aryanna, Adam Jr., Adalee, Samuel, Jayden, and Jadalise; great-grandchildren, Elie'ani, Alizet II,...

Derek N. Burnett

Derek N. Burnett

Sep 7, 2025

Derek N. Burnett, born on December 20, 1980, in Rochester, New York, departed this world on September 7, 2025. His journey through life was marked by a deep love of family and pets, reflecting a warm and caring spirit that touched all those fortunate enough to know him.

Throughout his career, Derek enjoyed working at a variety of different fast food...

Gregory L. Robinson

Gregory L. Robinson

Sep 5, 2025

Gregory Lewis Robinson, 69, of Rochester, N.Y formerly of West Point, GA transitioned to his heavenly home on September 5, 2025.

Gregory was born January 4, 1956 in LaGrange, GA to the Late William Howard and the Late Marie Cumberlander Robinson. He attended West Point High School. At the age of 19 on Easter Sunday, he left West Point Georgia and...

Janet Rose Cosway

Janet Rose Cosway

Sep 5, 2025

Janet Rose Cosway, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025 at the age of 79. Born on January 5, 1946 in Buffalo, New York to Claude and Rose Johnson, she was a woman of strength, courage and strong work ethic.

Janet Rose Cosway was the heart of her family, a devoted wife to...

Leslie E. Mulley

Leslie E. Mulley

Sep 5, 2025

Passed away on September 5, 2025 at the age of 64.

Predeceased by her husband, Tom Mulley; father, David Greening, Jr.; & brothers, John Stormm and David Greening III.

She is survived by her son, Thomas (Angela) Mulley; grandsons, Russell and Logan; partner, Joseph Ochoa; mother, Loretta Greening; sisters, Linda Sigwalt (Bill) and LuAnn Scanio (Dennis); many nieces, nephews and cousins.

No formal...

Ingeborg H. Redfield

Ingeborg H. Redfield

Sep 5, 2025

Passed away on September 5, 2025 at the age of 90.

Ingeborg Hilde Redfield, née Grüber, was born in Tübingen, Germany, on July 28th, 1935. She lived in Germany until the age of 21 and received her education and diploma in Early Childhood Education.

In the year 1956, in July, she immigrated to the United States, lived in Rochester, N.Y., and worked...

Easter M. White

Easter M. White

Sep 4, 2025

Passed away on, September 4, 2025 at the age of 97.

Predeceased by her, father, Willie Brown, mother, Rosa Brown, sons, Jerome White,and Harry White, husband, Samuel White, Sr..

She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Henry, sons, Samuel White, Jr., Charles White, Benjamin White, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family will receive friends - From 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, September 12,...

Diane M. Curley

Diane M. Curley

Sep 3, 2025

Diane M. Curley, born on September 7, 1941, in Rochester, has left this world peacefully on September 3, 2025, surrounded by love and cherished memories. She carried with her an indomitable spirit that touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Diane's journey through life was marked by her unwavering devotion to her family and her esteemed career in a law...

Betty Ann Erdmann

Betty Ann Erdmann

Sep 3, 2025

Passed away on September 3, 2025 at the age of 63.

Predeceased by her parents, Albert and Betty J, Erdmann.

She is survived by her partner, Ronald Garner; daughter, Shawna (Ryan) List; grandchildren, Melanie and Travis; brother, Albert (Jean Sciacchitano) Erdmann Jr.; nieces, Toni (Pat) Conner and Lisa Sciacchitano.

Direct burial at Morton Union Cemetery, 1873 Kendall Rd.

Memorial donations may be directed to...

John Snyder Shaffer, Jr.

John Snyder Shaffer, Jr.

Sep 2, 2025

Passed away on September 2, 2025 at the age of 73.

Predeceased by his parents, Katherine and John Shaffer, Sr.; sister, Mary O'Donnell.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, JoEllen Shaffer; son, Ben Shaffer; daughter, Maggie (Jim) Grillo; granddaughters, Mary, Emma and Juliana Grillo; brother, James Stearns; many nieces and nephews.

John retired from Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union 46...

Sopan L. Dahake

Sopan L. Dahake

Sep 2, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sopan

Dahake, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-

grandfather. He departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy

of love, kindness, and treasured memories that will remain in

the hearts of all who knew him.

In accordance with his wishes, his body will be cremated, and

there will be no rituals, memorial, or service.

The family respectfully...

Roger J. McGrain

Roger J. McGrain

Sep 1, 2025

Predeceased by his parents, Richard Sr. and Marion (Becker) McGrain, and his brothers, Richard McGrain Jr. and Michael McGrain Sr. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Rosanne (DiMarco) McGrain; his children, Kimberly McGrain, Christopher and Toni (Wilson) McGrain, and Sean and Bridget McGrain; and his cherished grandchildren, Arabella, Donavin, DMitri, Londyn, and Raelyn. He is also survived by his brother...

Lynn A. Pease

Lynn A. Pease

Sep 1, 2025

Lynn A. Pease, 72, of Avon, NY, passed away on Monday Sept 1, 2025 in Highland Hospital.

A New York State resident his entire life, he was born October 5, 1952, in Dunkirk, NY, son of the late Charles Louis and Jessie Ames Pease.

Lynn was a graduate of Brocton Central School in Brocton, NY. Before his retirement in 2008, he was...

Judith L. Ertel

Judith L. Ertel

Sep 1, 2025

Judith Lillian Ertel passed away on September 1, under the love and embrace of her family and the care team at The Cottages at Unity.

Judy was born on June 18, 1940 in Rhode Island to James and Jean Patterson. She was brought up by loving parents with extended family in the area. Judy's early years and school life included a...

Richard "Dick" Anthony Leta

Richard "Dick" Anthony Leta

Aug 31, 2025

Richard “Dick” Anthony Leta, age 80, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 31, 2025, after a long illness. He was born in Buffalo, New York, on August 3, 1945, to the late Lawrence J. Leta and Delores B. Leta (Rammacher).

Dick attended Seneca Vocational High School, where he discovered a passion for communication electronics. As a teenager he...

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