Eric Hooker
Aug 12, 2025
Eric Malcolm Hooker
Fairport-Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the age 85, Eric Hooker's time ran out.
Born in Cuba, NY he grew up first in Angelica, NY and then in Friendship, NY. He studied photography in NY City then returned home to take over his father's painting, wall papering and small contracting business. He moved to Rochester, NY and became a member...
Mary Alice Wyatt
Aug 11, 2025
Mary Alice was born in Colquitt, GA to the late Lonny Calloway and Rosa Mae Wyatt on June 22, 1950. She departed this earthly life on August 11, 2025.
Mary Alice attended Benjamin Franklin High School before joining Eastman Kodak, where she was employed for more than 20 years. Most recently, she worked at Walmart until a few weeks ago. She...
Ruta Y. Siyoum
Aug 11, 2025
Monday August 11, 2025
The family will receive friends at 12pm noon, Tuesday August 19, 2025 for her divine liturgy at St Mark's Coptic Orthodox, 530 Lehigh Station Rd, West Henrietta, NY 14586 (corner of Beckwith-West of West Henrietta Rd.)
Ruta's graveside service will follow at Riverside Cemetery, 2650 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612 at approximately 2pm. If you plan on being...
Lucille "Lucy" Rizzo-Gaze
Aug 11, 2025
Passed away on August 11, 2025 at the age of 83.
Predeceased by her parents, Michael & Lucy Bello; brother, Lenny Bello.
She is survived by her children, Anthony (Christy) Rizzo, Michele (Joseph) Tomczyk, & Ralph Rizzo; brother, Kenny (Michele) Bello; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, & cousins.
She filled her days with all the things she loved most-caring for people in any...
Theodore Carlton Thomas
Aug 10, 2025
Theodore Carlton Thomas, age 72, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, in Rochester, New York. Born on October 1, 1952, in Rochester to the late Samuel and Addie Mae Thomas, he was the youngest of four boys and grew up surrounded by family, faith, and community.
Theodore attended Number 9 School as a child and graduated from Jefferson High School...
George G. Madison, Jr.
Aug 10, 2025
George Getman Madison Jr., 77, passed away suddenly on August 10, 2025.
He is predeceased by his parents, George Sr. and Italina Cerasani; sisters Carol Wegman (Rob) and Judy; and is survived by siblings Gloria Trick (Dieter), Kenneth (Marilyn), James, Joyce Snell (David), and Floyd Madison.
George is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Linda Madison, and by his three children: Danielle...
Diep Thi Phan
Aug 10, 2025
Passed peacefully on Sunday August 10, 2025 at the hospice home surrounded by her loving son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren at the age of 73 years.
Predeceased by her parents, Loi Phan & Chuc Pham; brothers, Binh Phan, My Phan, & Hieu Phan.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Sean & Julie Phan; grandchildren, Leslie, Noah, & Liam Phan; siblings, Bao...
William "Bill" E. Oette
Aug 10, 2025
William (Bill) E. Oette passed away peacefully at age 88 on August 10, 2025. He is predeceased by his parents, Carl and Cristina Oette and his brother, Edward. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda (nee Hamberger), and daughter Erica (Michael) Hackett, sisters-in-law, Judith Hamberger, Kathleen Oette, and nieces, Sharon (Brent) Raitz and Reneé (Andrew) Schoch.
Bill graduated...
Gene L. Nubin
Aug 9, 2025
Passed away on August 9, 2025 at the age of 83.
Predeceased by his parents, Joe Nubin & Emma Streets; siblings, Fonda, Charles, & Thomacina. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lula Nubin; children, Charlene Nubin, Kelicia (Decarro) Greene, Cynthia Nubin, Shalonda David, Geon Nubin, and Precious Gray; A host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Siblings, Valarie, Solomon, Joanne, Earl,...
John H. Shafer
Aug 9, 2025
John 10:27-28 "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of My hand."
On August 9, 2025, John Harold Shafer, 86 years old, inherited the life eternal promised him through faith by his Good Shepherd and sealed in the...
Dr. Richard J. Hoyer PHD
Aug 8, 2025
Dr. Richard J. Hoyer PHD
Greece, New York
Passed away on, August 8, 2025 at the age of 70.
Predeceased by his, daughter, Jacqueline M. Herbert, father, John Hoyer, mother, Arline (Creech) Hoyer.
He is survived by his spouse, Tracy L. Hoyer, son, Karl J. Herbert, daughter, Tiffany I. Case, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family will receive friends - On Sunday August 17, From...
Richard L. Schwab Sr.
Aug 8, 2025
Passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2025 at the age of 92.
Predeceased by his loving wife of 56 years, Florence Schwab.
He is survived by his children, Ann (Dave) D'Aurelio,Richard (Linda) Schwab Jr., Christopher (Debbie) Schwab & Elizabeth Schwab; grandchildren, David D'Aurelio, Jordan D'Aurelio, Alexander (Cammy Enahro) D'Aurelio, Zachary (Bry Marotta) D'Aurelio, Kaitlyn (Jason Javier) Schwab & Juliana (Kevin Fleth) Schwab;...
Colleen Burns
Aug 7, 2025
Passed away on August 7, 2025 at the age of 68.
She is survived by her son, Chad Burns; dear friend, Donna Gipner (Grammy) and brothers and sisters Jim, James, Sherl and Stephanie. She also held a special place in her heart for Kathryn Hand, her niece and nephew Michaela and Adam and her extended nieces and nephews Josh, Jen and...
Scott T. Azrael
Aug 7, 2025
Scott T. Azrael, born on June 11, 1962, in Rochester, New York, passed away on August 7, 2025, in the same beloved city he called home. His life was marked by a passionate spirit and an adventurous heart, embodied in his love for traveling and riding motorcycles.
Scott's enthusiasm for life extended beyond his wanderlust; he had an impressive collection of...
Jonathan "Jay" Nichols
Aug 7, 2025
Jonathan "Jay" Nichols, a beloved figure in the Rochester community and a dedicated father, passed away on August 7, 2025, in Nevada. Born on January 4, 1976, in Rochester, New York, Jay was one of the founders of the Stoneyard Brewing Company and was currently working at Erie Home. His entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to his career were evident in...
Nathan FJ. Parisi
Aug 7, 2025
Thursday August 07, 2025
After a long, hard fought battle, Nathan passed quietly on the morning of August 7, 2025 at the age of 42 years old.
His caring and giving spirit was felt by those who cared for him at hospice, as well as family members who were by his side.
He is survived by his loving parents, Alfred (Rosie) Parisi and...
Philip J. Misner
Aug 7, 2025
Passed away, surrounded by his family, on August 7, 2025 at the age of 74.
Predeceased by his parents, James & Dorene Misner; sister, Deborah Berwalt; In-law's, Anne & Americo "Moe" Pannoni; grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins & friends.
He is survived by his adoring wife of 53 years, Barbara Misner; his loving son, Jason (Tiffany Arnold) Misner; his adoring granddaughter, Brooklyn &...
John F. Dougherty
Aug 6, 2025
John Dougherty of Rochester, New York passed away peacefully on the evening of August 6, 2025, after leading a remarkable life of 98 years. John was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1927. He spent his first few years there raised in a family of devout Irish Catholics with one younger brother, Bill.
During the Great Depression, the Dougherty family (pronounced Dock-ur-tee...
Carolyn Dee West Brown
Aug 6, 2025
Carolyn Dee West Brown exchanged her earthly address for a heavenly one on August 6th, 2025 with her eldest son Joseph and his wife Vonnie at her bedside. She was preceded in death by her husband Lane Brown, parents Raymond D and Lena B. Church, sister Elaine B. Bowers, brother Thomas Raymond Church, stepson Larry West and her little dog...
Barbara J. Drews
Aug 5, 2025
Barbara Jeanette (nee Gilroy) Drews went to her heavenly home with Jesus on the 5th of August at the age of 92. She is survived by her son Wayne (Carolyn) Drews, and daughter, Nancy (Brian) Otto; grandchildren, Haley (Jon) Bonczyk, Alyssa Otto and Greg Drews, and great grandchildren, Karis, Sutton, Jamie and Chase Bonczyk. She was predeceased by her husband,...
