Obituaries

John Maddalena

John Maddalena

Aug 27, 2025

Passed away on, August 27, 2025 at the age of 82.

Predeceased by his parents, Sam and Eva Maddalena; brother, Anthony.

He is survived by his wife, Janine Maddalena; children, John, Angela, Tonya and Jason; step-children, Kellie, Kim, Kandi (Carl); several grandchildren; sisters, Lucy and Jeanne; nieces and nephews.

John's Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11AM at...

Joan Moeller

Joan Moeller

Aug 27, 2025

Passed away on, August 27, 2025 at the age of 93.

Predeceased by her husband, Ronald Moeller.

She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Moeller, Linda (Dave) DeJohn, Vicki Taskett; grandchildren, Nick (Laura) Taskett, Kelly (Andrew Gould) Bradford, Josh DeJohn; great-grandchildren, Ben, Jack, Henry & Reese; foster grandchildren, Abraham, William, Matendo, Luc and Moses; sisters-in-law, Virginia Moeller and Loretta Moeller; and dear...

Deborah A. Fishbaugh

Deborah A. Fishbaugh

Aug 27, 2025

Passed away on August 27, 2025 at the age of 74.

Predeceased by her parents; & husband, Earl Fishbaugh.

She is survived by her children, Michelle (Gary) D'Angelo, Joseph (Jennifer) Garritano, & Melissa (Stephen) Mondschein; grandchildren, Samantha, Joseph, AJ, Nicole, & Nicholas; her siblings; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family was always at the very center of her life. She was an amazing...

Vincent J. Vallone, Jr.

Vincent J. Vallone, Jr.

Aug 26, 2025

Vincent J. Vallone, Jr. "Vince", "VJ" , age 60, of Rochester passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

He is survived by his only son, Vincent J. Vallone, III. His sisters, Debbie (Tom) Nettle and Vicki Vallone Heberling. His Uncle John and Aunt Phyllis Vallone, Nieces: Rachel L.H. (Jennifer) Ratcliff of Rochester, Courtney (Edd) Williams of Hove, England,...

Cheryl H. Chamberlain

Cheryl H. Chamberlain

Aug 26, 2025

The family of Cheryl Chamberlain is deeply saddened to announce her passing on August 26, 2025, at the age of 76.

Born October 29, 1948, in Perivale, England, just outside of London, Cheryl was the eldest daughter of the late Ronald and Doral Hardy and a loving big sister to Toni and Jackie. At age ten, her family emigrated to Canada...

Marion H. Sessions

Marion H. Sessions

Aug 26, 2025

Passed away on August 26, 2025 at the age of 86.

Predeceased by her parents, Susan Bradshaw and Carl Jenniejohn.

She is survived by her children, Carl (Tammy) Urquhart, Susan (Marty) Early, Debbie Sloan, Dawn (Mark) Crafts, & Grant Goff; grandchildren, Shawn Sloan, Tyler Goff, Matthew Crafts, Nicole & Jason Rizzo, Krystal (Mitch) Berch, Chris & Jeremy Urquhart; great-grandson, Austin Sloan; many...

Samuel J. Salatino

Samuel J. Salatino

Aug 26, 2025

Tuesday August 26, 2025

Predeceased by his loving wife of 73 years, Mary A. Salatino. Brother, Alphonse Salatino. Sisters, Pauline Gelardo, Delores Knight.

Survived by his son, Bruce M. Salatino. Granddaughters, Bethany Salatino, Hannah (Tim) Ferris and their mother, Linda Salatino. Great grandchildren, Matteo, Hazel and Quinn. Nieces Barb and Karla and nephews John (Jay) and Mark.

Sam was born and raised in...

Raymond Ross Makin

Raymond Ross Makin

Aug 26, 2025

Raymond Ross Makin of Rochester, New York passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025, at the age of 71. He was born February 4th, 1954, to Walter and Mary Makin.

Predeceased by his parents, Walter and Mary; sister, Nancy (Ronald) Smith; and brother-in-law, John Bleier.

He was devoted to his loving wife of 48 years, Sarah Makin. He is also survived...

Jeffrey Holladay

Jeffrey Holladay

Aug 26, 2025

Jeff Holladay, 69, longtime resident of Mt. Morris, passed away on August 26, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a three-year battle with bile duct and pancreatic cancer. 

From the age of five, he grew up in Canton, NY, graduating from Canton High School in 1974. With a friend, he travelled to Utah where he worked in construction and roofing for...

Virginia Migliore

Virginia Migliore

Aug 26, 2025

Born: Buffalo, New York, November 18, 1929

Died: Rochester, New York, August 26, 2025



On November 18, 1929 Virginia Migliore was born, the youngest of five children, to an immigrant family from Abruzzo Italy, in Buffalo, New York. At the age of six months old, her mother, Mary (Mastrella) DeCesare died, leaving her father, Joseph DeCesare trying to figure out how to...

Jack C. Padula

Jack C. Padula

Aug 26, 2025

Jack went home to his Lord and Savior Tuesday, August 26, 2025 after an extended illness. He is survived by his mother, Susan (Lonobile) Padula, sister Paula (Raymond) Kent, nieces Kimberly (Stephen) Frink and Kaitlin (Matthew) Confer and many other dear family and friends. He is predeceased by his father, Delio Padula.

Born in Rochester, NY on August 11, 1955, Jack...

Janet L. Murray

Janet L. Murray

Aug 26, 2025

Passed away on August 26, 2025 at the age of 81.

Predeceased by her parents, William & Lucille Moore; brothers & sisters, Laura Haralambou, Esther Hoh, William Moore, Ronald Moore, Lenora Moore & Charles Moore; daughter-in-law, Irene Murray; grandson, CJ Saunders.

She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Richard Murray; children, Richard (Krissy) Murray Jr., Robert (Mary) Murray, Kimberly...

(Barbara) Jane Leonard

(Barbara) Jane Leonard

Aug 25, 2025

(Barbara) Jane Leonard was born on September 5th, 1934, to the late Herbert and Frances Lillian Eyer, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Jane was an only child and survived several childhood illnesses as well as the scarcity and rationing of the depression and WWII years.

Smart and quick to learn, she was known as “Jane the Brain” in school, which was not a...

Betty J. Hitchcock

Betty J. Hitchcock

Aug 25, 2025

Betty J. Hitchcock, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, gracefully departed this world on August 25, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on December 30, 1945, in Rochester, she spent her life nurturing the bonds of family and friendship, creating a legacy marked by warmth, love, and devotion.

Betty was the proud mother of three daughters: Julie (Dan) Fox, Patty...

Virginia Serafini

Virginia Serafini

Aug 24, 2025

Passed away on August 24, 2025 at the age of 63.

Predeceased by her parents, James & Katherine Perry; and sister, Jacqueline Perry.

She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Richard Serafini; children, James (April) Lloyd and Andrew (Dylan) Lloyd; grandchildren, Haylee & Alexis; siblings, Mary (Todd) Rockefeller, Tony (Donna) Perry, Jamie (Chip) Testa, Kathleen Prince, Deborah Cervini, Anne (Jeremy)...

Evelyn L. Shafer

Evelyn L. Shafer

Aug 24, 2025

The family of Evelyn Louisa Shafer, age 91 is deeply saddened to announce her passing at home in Rochester, New York. Mom’s greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her great- granddaughters Madelyn Louisa and Clara Elizabeth.She was born September 28, 1933 in Charlwood, England, the daughter of the late Ernest and Elizabeth Parker.As a child she experienced...

Marilyn Simmons

Marilyn Simmons

Aug 24, 2025

Sunday August 24, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Marilyn (McRay) Simmons, who went home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her children, grandchildren, siblings, and friends in Rochester, New York.

Marilyn was born on January 6, 1959, in Ozark, Alabama, to the...

Barrie R. Pack

Barrie R. Pack

Aug 24, 2025

Passed away on August 24, 2025 at the age of 84.

Predeceased by his beloved wife just 39 days ago, Mary Louise Pack & son, David Pack; several siblings.

He is survived by his son, Rodney (Lisa) Pack; grandchildren, Jonathan (Molly) Pack, Jeffrie (Tiana) Pack, & Kayla (Ryan) Pack; great-grandchildren, Riley & Cecelia; future great-grandchild, Mouse; sister, Jean (Gerald) Salisbury; many nieces,...

Marjorie "Mickey" Yaniro

Marjorie "Mickey" Yaniro

Aug 24, 2025

Passed away on August 24, 2025 at the age of 93.

Predeceased by her husbands, Vincent & Henry Yaniro; parents, Harold Servis & Geniveve Howe; sisters, Dorothy & Honey.

She is survived by her children, Marjorie (John) Landowski, Gail (Alan) Kendig, Vincent (Merri) Yaniro Jr., William (Carol) Yaniro, Tony (Laurie) Yaniro; grandchildren, Christian (Leda) Szabo, Carrie (Todd) Johnson, Carly (Patrick) Cross, Cory...

Gilberto Cruz Morales

Gilberto Cruz Morales

Aug 23, 2025

Gilberto Cruz Morales, born on February 13, 1957, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, departed this life on August 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy characterized by love, dedication, and cherished memories. Known affectionately to many, Gilberto brought joy to those around him with his warm personality and gentle spirit.

A devoted father, Gilberto took immense pride in his children: Gilberto Jr.,...

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