Obituaries
Marinella C. Truelson
May 6, 2022
Rochester - Passed away on May 6, 2022 at the age of 77. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Peter; children, Scott (Kathleen) Truelson & Sheryl (Dean) Wright; grandchildren, Olivia, Nate, Jake, & Cam Truelson & Brittany (Josh Weaver) Wright; many nieces & nephews. Marinella was an angel who walked among us and graciously touched everyone's...
Paul G. Gropp
May 6, 2022
Spencerport -Passed peacefully at the Canandaigua VA on May 6, 2022 at the age of 78. Predeceased by his parents, Paul Gropp & Margaret McIntosh.He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Barbara; beloved children, Jackie (Todd) McMichael, Paul D. Gropp, Debbie (Jason) Hall, Dan (Erin Hoch) Gropp, & Ken (Julie) Gropp; cherished grandchildren, Corey, Cody (Alyssa Sowan),...
Hugh Strachan
May 5, 2022
Hugh "Scotty" StrachanChili, NYPassed peacefully with his family by his side on May 5th. Hugh is predeceased by his siblings, Joseph, Alice, Sally, Ruth and William; sister in law, Cathy Johnson.He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna and his daughters, Kelly Joss (Andrew and son Kristopher), Kimberly (Mitchell Root) and Rebecca (Katie Harnish). Also sisters, Sister Betty...
John A. Burger
May 5, 2022
ROCHESTER - Passed away suddenly on May 5th 2022 at the age of 96. Predeceased by his wife, Marjorie; sons, Jack, Richard, and Ronald; grandson, V.J.. He is survived by his children, Robert (Wendy), Gary (Mary), and Billy (Eileen) Burger; daughter-in-law, Mary Jo Izzo; grandchildren, Lori (Brett), John, Melissa (Matt), and Joellen; great-grandchildren, Joey, Vincent, Wyatt, and Elizabeth; Toby and...
Frieda K. Decaire
May 4, 2022
ROCHESTER- Frieda K. DeCaire, 91, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.Frieda was born in Rochester, NY on June 3, 1930 to the late Modestus and Clara Kroeckel. On April 29, 1949 she married the love of her life, Paul. Together they raised three children. She will be remembered for her love of quilting, and traveling with her husband in...
Bernard Dash
May 4, 2022
Bernard DashRochester, NYHe is predeceased by his parents, Moses Thomas and Goldie Mae Dash; brother, Keith Robinson; sister in law, Mary Robinson.Bernard is survived his children, Erica Brown, Coleman (Jacqueline) Puryear & Coty Dash; siblings, Alfred Chance, Sylvonia Frith, George (Robbie) Chance, Jr., Priscilla Robinson, Edna Lenear, Johnny Robinson, Loretta Whitaker, David (Kimberly) Whitaker; grandchildren, great grandchildren; a host of...
Eloise Manktelow
May 4, 2022
Passed May 4, 2022 at the age of 89.Calling Hours will be Thursday May 12, 5-7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals. Burial the following day 11am at Forest Hills Cemetery in Utica NY.In lieu of flowers please donate to The Open Door Mission or a charity of ones choice.
Salvatore M. Ferrarese
May 3, 2022
Salvatore Ferrarese at age 97 passed away peacefully on May 3, 2022.He is survived by his wife of 68 years Edith Ida Ferrarese, his daughters Linda Ferrarese & Joanne Clark, Grand Daughters; Lisa Schrader (Corey) Kristen Hirsch (Mike Kalkbrenner) and many nieces, nephews & friends. A special thanks to Alyce Ferrarese.Sal was a proud member of the "greatest generation" serving...
William C. White
May 3, 2022
Rochester:2/5/1951 - 5/3/2022. Predeceased by his parents, Bill and Edna White; sister, Sharon (Al) Peterson. He is survived by his Sisters, Marcia Verschage and Barbara (Denny) Zimmer; brother, Scott along with many nieces; nephews and cousins; best friends, Doug Bryant and Terry Mucha. Bill loved fast cars, going out to dinner and his sweets. He had a heart of gold...
Sandra Lott-Gabir
May 1, 2022
ROCHESTER- Sandra Lott- Gabir, 68, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022.Sandra was born in Hollandale, MS, to the late George and Miley Appleberry on July 8, 1953.Calling hours will be held at The Fathers House, 692 Paul Road, Rochester, NY 14624, on Monday, May 9, 2022 from 10-12pm, with a service to immediately follow. Burial will be held at...
Lawrence B. Hovey
May 1, 2022
Lawrence B. "Larry" HoveyWebster, New YorkPassed away on, May 1, 2022 at the age of 89. Larry is predeceased by his wife, Charlotte Hovey (Hyde); parents, Arthur and Gladys Hovey; brothers, Bruce, Gary, Arthur and Duane Hovey; sisters, C.J. Hovey and Azalea Nicodemus.He is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Scott) Fisher; son, Scott (Michael) Hovey-Knouse; daughter-in-law, Suzanne Hovey; grandchildren, Brittany...
Helen A. Butler
Apr 30, 2022
Rochester-Helen A. Butler, 82, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022.Helen was born in Spencerport, NY on September 16, 1939 to the late Alfred and Helen Neubauer. She was the beloved wife to the late Joseph Butler. They were married for over 30 years and together they raised four sons. She is predeceased by her husband, Joseph, her siblings, Rick,...
Doris Stettner Kilby
Apr 30, 2022
North Chili Passed away Saturday, April 30th at 86 years old.Predeceased by her husband Frank Kilby and son Steven J. Kilby.Doris is survived by her son Todd Kilby; grandson Joseph (Kristie) Kilby; granddaughter Laurie (Farzads Forouzandeh)Luce, several nieces and nephews.Doris taught in the Spencerport School District for many years.She was a loving mother and grandmother, who will be missed greatly.Calling...
William A. Craven
Apr 30, 2022
Went out to lunch with Jesus April 30, 2022 at the age of 74.Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Rose Craven; sons, William Craven, Douglas (Kerri) Craven, & Andrew Craven; grandchildren, Katlyn Craven, Brad Craven, Quinlan Craven, & Eliott Craven; cousin, Nina Conte & family; & many close loving friends.In lieu of flowers please donate to Lollypop Farm,...
Stewart B. Epstein
Apr 30, 2022
Ogden - Passed away on April 30, 2022 at the age of 71. He is survived by his loving wife, Ellen Clair Gniewek; children, Brett (Tom) D'Amore & Jared (Liz Peters) Gniewek; grandchildren, Cora, Claire, & Rocky; many nieces, nephews, & cousins. Fingers tapping a rhythm on a table. Small songs repeated incessantly with a soft, kind, controlled singing voice....
Elazar Douglas Sellers
Apr 29, 2022
Elazar Douglas Sellers was born prematurely into his parents loving arms on Friday April 29, 2022 and went to be with God. Elazar was much loved and prayed for by many."Though he was born silent into this world, his little life spoke volumes."He is survived by his parents, Shanna and Douglas Sellers and his sisters, Aylon, Piper and Lydia. His...
Leslea A. Lamphron
Apr 29, 2022
Rochester - Passed away on April 29, 2022 at the age of 73. Predeceased by her parents, Edward & Harriett Viele; sister, Nancy DiScerni.She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Charlie; children, Amy Carswell, Keith Schiavo, & Michele (Paul) Reitschky; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 nephews. Services will be held Privately.
Robert W. Ferrara
Apr 28, 2022
Schenectady, NYPassed away on April 28th, 2022 at the age of 79. Predeceased by his parents, Carmelo and Josephine Ferrara; son, Robert Ferrara Jr.; brothers, Richard, Ronald and William Ferrara. He is survived by his children, Nancy Ferrara-Lambert, Richard Ferrara; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Charles (Susan) Ferrara along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends on Thursday...
Frederick E. Porcelli
Apr 28, 2022
Passed April 28, 2022 at the age of 76.Predeceased by his parents, Louis & Lena.Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Susan; children, Jeffrey (Lyn) & Tracy (Mike) Dauphinee; grandchildren, Breanna Dauphinee, Andrew Porcelli, Margaret Porcelli, Emilee Dauphinee, & Lauren Dauphinee; brother, Martin (Arline); many cousins, nieces, nephews, other family & friends.Fred retired from Kodak in 1997. In his...
Dorothy J. Coccia
Apr 28, 2022
Rochester - Passed away on April 28, 2022. She is survived by her sons, David (Lana) & Dan (Janet); grandchildren, Jennifer (Jeff), Shannon, Samantha (Chris), Rachael (Shaun), & Scott (Bridget); great-grandchildren, Bennett, George, Charlie, & Audrey; many nieces & nephews. Family will receive friends 9 - 11 AM Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway...
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