Obituaries

Dasia Allyssia Marie Whitfield

Dasia Allyssia Marie Whitfield

Jun 21, 2025

Dasia Allyssia Marie Whitfield was born on February 1, 1998 to Derek and Cassandra Whitfield. A radiant soul with a heart full of compassion, Dasia lived her life with intention, laughter, and unwavering love for those closest to her. Sunset on June 21, 2025.

She is predeceased by her brother Durrell Jaquan Whitfield and survived by her devoted parents, Derek and...

Jeremiah "Jerry" Donigian

Jeremiah "Jerry" Donigian

Jun 21, 2025

Passed away on June 21, 2025 at the age of 88.

He is survived by his wife 63 years, Anna Donigian; daughters, Melissa (Kevin) Ahern and Rebecca (William) Ottman; grandchildren, Jeremiah and Sofie; niece, Christina Bittman and nephew, Matthew Donigian both of CT.

Jerry was a proud veteran of the 82nd Airborne of the Army. He earned his doctorate at Penn State...

John Jenkins

John Jenkins

Jun 21, 2025

Passed away with family by his side on June 21, 2025 at the age of 61.

Predeceased by his father, Robert Jenkins; brother, Robert Jenkins Jr.; several aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his daughters, Brandi (Anthony Ussia) Jenkins and Jenna (Jacob) Coluzzi; grandchildren, Dominic and Christian; mother, Rose Thomas Jenkins; sisters, Theresa Oliveri and Donna (Robert) DeLorme; mother of daughters,...

Mary (Mimi) Kolchuk

Mary (Mimi) Kolchuk

Jun 20, 2025

Passed away on June 20, 2025 at the age of 82.

Predeceased by her parents, Urban (Teresa) Kress Sr.

She is survived by her children, Christopher (Kelly) Kolchuk & Diane (Michael) Cardon; grandchildren, Tyler & Aiden Kolchuk, Ashley & John Evans; sister, Florence (Willard) Thau; brother, Urban (Monica) Kress Jr.; best friend, Beverly Mykins; many nieces, nephews & cousins.

Mary, a truly remarkable...

Janice T. Cranch

Janice T. Cranch

Jun 18, 2025

Peacefully passed away June 18, 2025 at age 93. Predeceased by her parents Keith and Irene (Cole) Tallman, her sister, Marcia T.(Clark) Patterson and former husband, John E. Cranch. Survived by her wife, Mary Lou (Cable) Schloss, children; Jennifer A. Cranch, Judith L. (Spider) Alton, Jonathan K. (Nancy) Cranch, Jeremy D. Cranch, stepchildren; Hilary (Lance) Lindsey and Evan (Elizabeth) Schloss,...

Joseph "Joe" Lusardi Sr.

Joseph "Joe" Lusardi Sr.

Jun 18, 2025

Predeceased by his parents, Marie and Andy Lusardi, Mother and Father in-law Dale and Margaret Grenolds, sisters Jackie (Tony) Tambe, Maryanne (Pat) Cassotta, and Carrol (Louie) Vassallo, brother’s in-law Tom Grenolds, Shan Grenolds, & Sam Dattillo, and nephew Pat Cassotta.

Survived by his loving wife of 54 years Gale Lusardi, children Joseph J. Lusardi jr., Christa (Frank) Polito, Andrea (Joe) Albert...

Judex Seche

Judex Seche

Jun 17, 2025

Affectionately known to many as “X”, Judex was Born in Haiti and raised in Spring Valley, NY. He is survived by his beloved mother, Marie Monique Lamy, his sisters Josephar St Cyr, Mirlaine Victor (George), brothers Patrick Seche (Euridece), Reginald Seche (Dionne). Nieces and nephews Samantha, Jovansky, Tony, Dimitri, Baguisso, Dino, Kelson, Régine, Dukel and Mila, and countless family and...

Helen C. Brown

Helen C. Brown

Jun 17, 2025

Passed away peacefully on June 17th at the age of 102 with family by her side.

Predeceased by her husband, George H. Brown. Helen is survived by her children, Stephen (Pam Hussong) Brown, Holly (Jeffrey Clark) Brown, Jeffrey M. Brown, Susan E. Brown; grandchildren, Jessica L. Brown, Margaret A. Brown; great-grandchildren, Annabelle E. Kubrich, Harrison E. Costa, Lucas N. Costa and...

Julie C. Spinelli

Julie C. Spinelli

Jun 17, 2025

Julie C. Spinelli, of Pittsford, NY, passed peacefully on June 17, 2025 at the age of 75. She was surrounded with love and her family after a diagnosis of dementia.

Julie was raised in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and was one of 9 children to Vivian and Samuel Cucuzza. Julie has an endless love for her family, and she savored family birthdays, holidays...

Joy Noel Powell

Joy Noel Powell

Jun 16, 2025

Passed away on June 16, 2025 at the age of 72.

Predeceased by her parents, Forest & Marie Lane; Aunt Joy Lanovara; brother, Jeffrey Brock; long-term companion, David Sheffield.

She is survived by her daughters, Joyel (Roger) Bennett & Kristine (Bob) Mapes; grandchildren, Angel (Savanna Stauffer) Bennett, Jayden Bennett & Bobby Mapes; Uncle Bucky Gelo; siblings, Jim (Annie) Lane, Martha (Ken Gelnett)...

Joyce A. Riccardo

Joyce A. Riccardo

Jun 15, 2025

Joyce A. Riccardo passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, in Nevada, leaving behind a cherished legacy of love and compassion. Joyce was a beloved wife to her husband, David, and a supportive sister to her brother, Dave and his wife Annette and many nieces and nephews. Her family meant the world to her, and she embraced every moment spent...

William Blanchard

William Blanchard

Jun 15, 2025

Passed away on, June 15, 2025 at the age of 84.

Predeceased by his parents, Leo and Mary Blanchard; and sister, Yvonne Briggs.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carol A. Blanchard; sons, Scott (Ginger) Benecke and William L. Blanchard; grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lollipop Farm.

To share a memory of William...

Raymond K. Kahley

Raymond K. Kahley

Jun 14, 2025

Holley, New York

Passed away on, June 14, 2025 at the age of 88.

Predeceased by his, Loving wife Sharon in 2021, father, Stephen Kahley, mother, Ruth Warren Kahley.

Raymond worked many years for Eastman Kodak Company.

He is survived by his daughter, Lynnette M. Kahley, son, Shane R. Kahley (Robyn Newton), grandchildren Michael Bianchi, Alanna Kahley many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be...

James "Bud" Collins

James "Bud" Collins

Jun 13, 2025

Passed away on June 13, 2025 at the age of 74.

Predeceased by his first wife, Adelena Collins; parents, James (Marie) Collins & Nancy (Charles) Coe.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Kathryn Collins; children, Melissa (Mike) Hall, Justin (Ashley) Collins, Christine (Eric)Smith, Brian (Lani) Albano; he was a proud grandpa goldfish to: AJ, Addie, Mary, Jay, Breccan, Remi,...

Deborah Gearing

Deborah Gearing

Jun 13, 2025

 Passed away on, June 13, 2025 at the age of 62.

Predeceased by her mother, Jeanette L. Garrett.

She is survived by her loving husband, Donald R. Gearing; children, Jennifer (John) Plent, Alyssa (Nathan) Piper, and Ryan Jessen; grandchildren, J.R., Evalyn, and Vivian; Father, Robert J. Brazak; brothers, Robert (Catherine) Brazak Jr., and Michael (Tracy) Brazak; sister, Tonya (William) Schumaker; brothers/sisters-in-law, Debi...

Christopher J. O'Connell "Chiz"

Christopher J. O'Connell "Chiz"

Jun 12, 2025

Passed away on June 12, 2025 at the age of 53.

Predeceased by mother-in-law, Lois Oas and brother-in-law, Steve Oas; uncle, Steve McFalls; aunt, Judy O'Connell.

Chris is survived by his wife, Carly (Bonacci) and her children, Paige and Ethan Groh; parents Margaret “Peg” (Duquette) and Timothy O'Connell; sister, Kelli (Steve) Brannock and nephew Timothy; brother-in-law, Trevor (Allison) Oas and their children,...

Gladys Perez

Gladys Perez

Jun 12, 2025

Passed away on June 12, 2025 at the age of 89.

Predeceased by her husband, Luis Perez; son, Robert Perez; parents, Francisco & Agueda Benitez; sister, Rafaela Benitez; brother, Hector Benitez; brother-in-law, Emilio Perez.

She is survived by her children, Louis Perez & Betsy (Mark) Indivino; grandchildren, Vanessa Perez Stevens, Anita Tenasco, Enjoli McQueen, Luis R. Perez, Isabel Perez; great-grandson, Jack Perez;...

Catherine A. Hauck

Catherine A. Hauck

Jun 11, 2025



Greece, New York

Passed away on, June 11, 2025 at the age of 88.

Predeceased by her, father, Walter Hauck Sr., mother, Lillian Perry Hauck brother Walter Hauck Jr . sister Rose and her husband Richard Gay. sister in-law Shirley Hauck. nephew John Maynard.

She is survived by her brother John Hauck, niece Dawn Maynard, nephew, Gregory ( Laurie ) Hauck, niece Barbara...

Kenneth W. Hill

Kenneth W. Hill

Jun 11, 2025

Passed away on June 11, 2025 at the age of 70.

Predeceased by his parents, Harold & Edna Hill; daughter, Michele Grider; siblings, Thomas, Robert, Patricia, Janet, Daniel Hill, & Carol Purpi.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jackie Hill; children, Robert Putnam, Dina (Chris) Mavity, Santina Tu, Kenneth (Kevin) Hill Jr.; son-in-law, Gary Grider; grandchildren, Samantha (Chris) Montgomery;...

Janine Green

Janine Green

Jun 11, 2025

Passed away on, June 11, 2025 at the age of 63.

Predeceased by her loving husband, Mark M. Green, and nana, Mildred Smith.

She is survived by her mother, Bonnie; her sons, Mark Green, Martin Green, Michael Green, and Maxwell Green; grandchildren, Aiden, Juliana, Dylan, and Hailey; daughter-in-laws, Crystal and Elizabeth; siblings, Lisa, Linda, and John; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

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