Obituaries
Colleen M. Cunningham
Jul 10, 2025
Passed away on July 10, 2025 at the age of 77.
Predeceased by her husband, Paul; parents, John & Ann Rowe; brother, Larry Rowe.
She is survived by her sons, Eric (Maryann) Hickey & Brian Hickey; grandchildren, Nathan & Ryan; sister, Marianne (David) Mosteller; nieces & nephews, Karen & Kevin.
Colleen graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School. She was a secretary at Kodak...
John Michael Banker
Jul 10, 2025
John passed away peacefully on July 10th surrounded by his loved ones; two days shy of his 67th birthday.
John is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Sr. and Delia (Landry) Banker; sister-in-law, Jennifer Banker and brother-in-law, Roberto Nieves.
He is survived by his daughters, Jennie (Mark) Brown, Deina (Carlos) Chavez and Amanda (Michael) Brugnoni; grandchildren, Christian, Cameren, Leah, Sofia and...
Paul N. Alonge Sr.
Jul 9, 2025
Passed away on July 9, 2025 at the age of 83. Paul was a devoted family man, known for his boundless creativity and deep love of the ocean and the beach. He cherished his wife and took immense pride in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who brought him great joy throughout his life.
Predeceased by his parents, Samuel & Josephine Alonge....
Dennis J. Thomas
Jul 9, 2025
Dennis Thomas passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 9,2025. Dennis was the kindest, most warm-hearted person we knew and loved. He had a way of making everyone around him laugh and feel at ease. Our lives-and our family-are better because we had the blessing of knowing and loving him so deeply.
Dennis was predeceased by his parents Chester and Carmella Thomas. Dennis...
Tomas Martinez
Jul 8, 2025
Tomas passed away on July 8, 2025 at the age of 86.
Predeceased by his brother, Paul Martinez.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Yolanda Martinez; children, Tomas Martinez, Jr., Wilfredo (Sonia) Martinez, Jose (Maria) Martinez, Mireya Martinez and Tatia Martinez; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Marta (Lalterio) Mendez; many nieces and nephews.
Tomas was one of the oldest...
Rita R. Dambra
Jul 8, 2025
Rita R Dambra, 81, of Rochester, NY passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025.
Rita was a woman who lit up every room she entered—not with grandeur, but with kindness, warmth, and a deep, unwavering love for the people around her. Whether she was playing cards and laughing with friends and family, lending a helping hand at church or at the...
Donald F. Smith Jr.
Jul 7, 2025
Donald F. Smith Jr. "Don" was born on February 26, 1950, in Batavia, New York. He passed away on July 7, 2025.
Don is predeceased by his parents Donald F. & Marian L. (Johnson) Smith and Michael & Dorothy Joy. His sisters Sherry L. (Ernie) Capone and Judy (Joy) Barone.
He is survived by his sisters Linda (Thomas) Callan and Bonnie (Ronald)...
Jannie Marie "Ree" McCray
Jul 7, 2025
Passed away on July 7, 2025 at the age of 77.
Predeceased by her parents, James David and Creola Griffin.
She is survived by her children, Yolanda (Pernell Sr.) Jones & Walter McCray; grandchildren, Te'Awnna & Bishop; great-grandchildren, Aria, Avery, & Orane Jr.; siblings, Mary, Donna, & Jimmy Keith (Pat); many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 14th...
James N. Zemer
Jul 7, 2025
Passed away on, July 7, 2025 at the age of 80.
He is survived by his loving wife, Donna M. Zemer. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 10AM at White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Road.
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Yvette Richard
Jul 6, 2025
Yvette Richard, born Labelle, a cherished matriarch whose love radiated through her family, passed away gently on July 6, 2025, at Hurlbut Nursing Home. She was born on August 17, 1930, in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, where her life’s journey began—one filled with countless moments of warmth, joy, and devotion to her loved ones.
Yvette was a devout Catholic whose deep faith...
James A. Perry Sr.
Jul 6, 2025
Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Harriet Perry, and his sister and brother-in-law, Arline (Joe) Razzant and his first wife, Gloria Lusk Perry.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Shirley, daughter Debra (Rick) Dixon, sons Joseph (Joann) Perry and James Jr. (Jennifer) Perry, stepdaughter Kelley (Jerry) Stoll; grandchildren Ricky (Irina) Dixon, Ryan (Kirsten) Dixon, lan (Christine) Kuchman, Shelby, Austin and...
Dolores Wachtman
Jul 6, 2025
Passed away, surrounded by her family, on July 6, 2025 at the age of 92.
Predeceased by her husband, John Wachtman; son-in-law, David Martin.
She is survived by her son, David Wachtman; daughters, Joyce (Hank) Sauer & Lynn Martin; grandchildren, Julie (Mick), Bradley, Sarah, Matthew (fiance, Madison) & Emma; great-grandson's, Colton & Landon; special friends, Carole & Roy, Rebecca & Jean; many...
Karen Kehoe
Jul 5, 2025
Karen Beth Kehoe passed away peacefully at the age of 77 at home surrounded by family and her beloved cats and dog after her second fight with cancer.
Karen was born to Elizabeth "Bessie" and Hubert Annis on November 25, 1947 and grew up a farm girl in Boonville, NY. You could often find her riding a tractor, riding her four...
Ana Maria Ortiz
Jul 5, 2025
Passed away on, July 5, 2025 at the age of 83.
Predeceased by her parents, Modesto and Ana Rosado Ortiz; daughter, Erica Ann Ortiz; and her sisters, Aida Luz Ortiz and Margarita Ortiz Matos.
She is survived by her son, Samuel (Nidia) Ortiz; grandchild, Yamilez Ortiz; sisters, Luisa Cuevas (Miguel) Hernandez and Ruth (David) Ortiz Malave; nephews, Angel Luis (Jeanette) Garcia Sr.,...
Ronald J. Sauter
Jul 5, 2025
Survived by his brother Gerald (Mary Lou) Sauter, sister Kathleen (Richard) Meintel, nieces and nephews Terry LaMarche, Michael (Betsy) Sauter, Richard (Jen) Sauter, Christy (Erik) Larsson, Becky Carr & Kimberly (Stephen) Carter. Great nieces & nephews Maddie, Gwyn, Ian & Kai LaMarche, Quincy Sauter, Andrew & Sean Larsson, Ashlee & Peyton Carter. Cousins Mike (Cheryl) Hassett, James Hassett, Sue (Lynn...
Lawrence W. Daggar
Jul 4, 2025
Suddenly Friday July 4, 2025
Predeceased by his parents, Bill and Rita Daggar. Brother, Philip Daggar. Sister, Elaine Daggar.
Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Rebecca Daggar. Children, Jackie Musso, Jennifer (Jesse) Doty, Lori (Justin Levy) Daggar. Grandchildren, Alexander, Mackenzie, Andrew, Rowan. Several nieces and nephews, many dear friends.
Larry retired from Monroe County after multiple years of service as an...
Amelia (Amy|Emily) Heim
Jul 4, 2025
Our guardian angel passed peacefully, surrounded by love, on July 4, 2025 at the age of 90.
Predeceased by her parents, Joseph & Mary Sedor; husband of 53 years, Leon Heim; brother, Joseph Sedor; daughter, Cynthia Robare.
She is survived by her son, Alan (Stacey O'Brien) Heim; grandchildren, Thomas Robare, Christopher (Katie) Heim & Jessica (Andy) MacQueen; great-grandchildren, Brody, Savannah & Charlotte;...
Mark Pfenninger
Jul 3, 2025
Passed away on July 3, 2025 at the age of 65.
Predeceased by his parents, Charles and Kathryn Pfenninger.
He is survived by his children, Keith and Jennifer; sister, Mary (Rick) Pier; brother, Paul (Laura) Pfenninger; many nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends Friday, July 25, 2025 4-7PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue. Mark's Funeral Mass will be...
Betty J. Gaffney
Jul 3, 2025
Rochester - Age 84. Betty entered into eternal life on Thursday, July 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. She is predeceased by her parents G.V. and Thelma Wilson of Belton, Texas; her son, Kevin Michael; and her daughter, Karen Marie. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Jack Gaffney, of Greece, NY; her son, Keith...
Denise N. Malara
Jul 3, 2025
Passed away on July 3, 2025 at the age of 78.
Denise passed away three months after the love of her life, Frank, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.
Predeceased by her parents, Angelo & Florine Insalaco; father & mother-in-law, Francis & Margaret Malara.
She is survived by her children, Christa Knorr (Malara) & Marc (Julee Nesbitt) Malara; grandchildren, William, Justin...
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