Obituaries
John Cartwright Jr.
Jan 21, 2021
John Cartwright, Jr. was born on May 22, 1935 in Marvell, Arkansas. He was the only child of Rose and John Cartwright, Sr. When John was around five years old, his maternal grandfather, Godfrey Holman decided to move the family North to Chicago, Illinois. Like so many African Americans during the Great Migration, he was fleeing racial injustices in the...
Derrick L. Burroughs
Jan 21, 2021
Calling hours will be Sunday January 31, 1-3pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue. Services will be the following day at 1pm also at New Comer Cremations & Funerals.Click the image below to watch Derrick's service.
Bernard L. Morris
Jan 21, 2021
Rochester- Bernard L. Morris, 72, passed away on January 21, 2021.Calling hours will be held at Church of Love Faith Center, 700 Exchange Street, Rochester, NY 14608, on Monday, February 1, 2021, from 11:00-12:00, with a service to immediately follow.
George Giordano
Jan 21, 2021
Passed peacefully January 21, 2021 surrounded by his family, at the age of 69.Predeceased by parents, Pietro & Maria & brother, Tony.Survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Linda; children, Maria (Steve) & Peter; grandsons, Lorenzo & Grayson; sisters, Maria (Joseph) Lentine & Maddalana (Michael) Marcanio; & many nieces, nephews, other family, & friends.Family meant everything to George. His...
Albert A. Cosmano
Jan 21, 2021
ROCHESTER - Passed away on January 21st 2021 at age 85. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Patricia; daughters, Donna (Matt) Avery, Sandy (Ed) Sturm, Cheri (Jimmy) Cosmano, Diane (Mike) Rinas, Debbie (Marty) Moore; grandchildren, Nicole (Jake), Zachery, David, Tara; step-grandchildren, Justin, Jenna (Raf), Carly, Haley; great grandchildren, Waylon, Greyson, Pia; niece, Linda (Ted) White; brother-in-law,...
Charlotte Melnyk
Jan 21, 2021
Rochester, Passed away on January 21st, 2021 at the age of 87. Predeceased by her husband, Roman; son, Gehard Melnyk.She is survived by her daughter, Renate (Mike White) Melnyk, along with many other loved ones. Family will receive friends from4PM - 6PM on Friday January 29th 2021, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 6 Empire Boulevard. A private grave side...
Janice F. Lightle
Jan 20, 2021
ROCHESTER - Went home to be with the Lord on January 20th 2021 at age 63. Predeceased by her father. Survived by children, Kelsey Lightle, Curtis McFarland, Jacqueline Lightle; grandchildren, Katrell McFarland, Akiyah Kelley, Curtis "Mook" McFarland Jr., Kayla Lightle; mother, Bernice Rutland; siblings, Wanda Lightle, Kimberly Rutland, Reginald Rutland, Shontaye Rutland; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins...
Gertrudis Ramos
Jan 20, 2021
Gertrudis "Mita" Ramos, a loving mother, wife & grandmother at age 98, passed away Wednesday morning, January 20, 2021, at her residence.She was born July 23rd, 1922, in San Sabastian, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Sixto & Christina Ramos.Mita is survived by her husband of 62 years, Andres Cruz; Her Eight sons, Angel, Thomas, Gingue, Kike, Raymond, Wilson (Milagros Pagan)...
Patricia R. Barone
Jan 20, 2021
Rochester - Passed away due to Covid on January 20, 2021 at the age of 70. Predeceased by her parents, George & Josephine Barone.She is survived by her brother, Lew (Shirley) Barone; niece, Keri Barone; nephew, Kyle Barone (Nichole), precious grandnephew & nieces, Parker, Penelope and Sydney; beloved cousins & cherished lifelong friends. Her Memorial Mass will be held at...
Anna C. Buttaro
Jan 20, 2021
ROCHESTER - Passed away on January 20th 2021 at age 92 after a brief battle with Covid. She was predeceased by her husband, Andrew. Survived by her children, Linda (Dennis) Schenck, Irene (David) Burnet, Andrew Jr. (Mary Ann) Buttaro; 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren; 1 greatgreat granddaughter; brother, Dominick (Nancy) Nasso; many nieces & nephews.A Celebration of Anna's life will...
Ruben M. "Pap" Deese
Jan 18, 2021
Ruben M. Deese "Pap"Alabama/Rochester - 1941 - 2021. He passed away on January 18th at the age of 79. He is survived by his Wife Agnes(Marie) Sheffield-Deese; Step Children, Mark Sheffield (Deceased) Lisa Sheffield, Aubrey (Tiffany) Sheffield. Grand Children Julisa Sheffield, Eric Taylor, Aubrey Sheffield Jr., Teyah Brice, Amya Brice. Great Grandchild Kendyl Sheffield.Father Mansfield Deese (Deceased), Mother Ellen Deese...
Carter "Andy" Anderson Jr.
Jan 17, 2021
Honeoye Falls, NYSuddenly, Sunday January 17, 2021Predeceased by his father: Carter Anderson Sr. Mother: Evelyn Roberts.Carter (Andy) was born in Montour Falls NY July 2 1947 to father Carter Anderson Sr. And mother Evelyn Anderson. Attended RIT in Rochester NY and graduated with a bachelors of engineering. Oldest of three children Andy served proudly in the US Air Force, and...
Ralph Emilo
Jan 17, 2021
Rochester - Passed away on January 17, 2021 at the age of 81. Predeceased by his parents, Raphael Emilo & Jane McIntyre; brother, Edwin.He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol; children, Michael, Eric, Eva (Ronnie Shifflet), & Peter (Kimberly); brothers, David (Alice) Emilo, Michael Emilio; sisters, Roxie, Nina, Tina, & Mary Anne; many grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, nieces,...
Barbara Beth Gerew
Jan 17, 2021
Passed away January 17 at the age of 86. Barbara was born in Rochester, New York, to her late loving parents Edwin A. Beth, Sr. and Barbara D. Beth.Barbara is predeceased by her husband, Jack Gerew; brother Edwin A. Beth, Jr.; brothers-in-law's Joseph Gerew, Ronald Gerew, Thomas Gerew and Gerald Gerew; sisters-in-law's Dianne Gerew, Judith Gerew, Marlene Gerew and Rahni...
Donna L. "Grandma Do" Ulianelli
Jan 17, 2021
Ogden, NYPassed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 76. She is predeceased by her husband Eugene J. Ulianelli and sister Diana Niglio.Donna was born in Charlotte, NC on May 13, 1944 to Elsie and Donald Grimes.She is survived by her daughters Jeannine Pescara and Jennifer (Patrick) Brennan; grandchildren Devin, Breanne, and Olivia Pescara; niece and nephew Stacie...
Susan Conrad
Jan 17, 2021
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 17th 2021 at age 64. Predeceased by her parents, David & Arlene Conrad; sister, Maureen Fitzgerald. Survived by siblings, Debbie O'Reilly, Steve Conrad, Patty (Steve) Eckert, Nancy (Bob) Gross; many nieces & nephews; best friend, Paula Lafler & many close friends. Following a devastating cancer prognosis, Susan fought bravely at...
Kathleen Jean (Schmitt) Sarkis
Jan 16, 2021
Rochester:Passed away on January 16th, 2021 at the age of 76 from Covid-19.Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Dorothy Schmitt; husband, John Sarkis Sr. Kathy is survived by her children, Karen O'Hare and John (Shane) Sarkis Jr.; grandchildren, Michael and Dylan O'Hare, Michael Robinson, Ryan and Jennifer Sarkis; great-grandson, Forest; sister, Peggy Taylor; brothers, Daniel (Pat) Schmitt and John (Kris)...
Andre A. Lusk
Jan 15, 2021
Lima - January 15, 2021 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Kane Lusk; daughters, Jessica (Max) Martin & Jennifer (Robbie) Wiley; step-sons, Jeremy & Michael Zenkar; grandchildren, Dakkota, Logan Zenkar, Brooke, Robbie Wiley, & Calder Martin; brothers, Bill Lusk & Curtis Hutchinson; sister-law, Judith (Kane) Luttrell; aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.In lieu of flowers...
Bradley T. Boylin
Jan 15, 2021
Rochester - Passed away on January 15, 2021 at the age of 60. Predeceased by his parents, Norman & Eva.He is survived by his son, Nicholas; sisters, Donna (Joan) Blackman & Kellie Boylin-Siple; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, & friends. Brad was a passionate musician who was a drummer and lead vocals in Ruby, Lyel Metal, &...
David Roger Lepp
Jan 14, 2021
Rochester - April 7, 1944 to January 14, 2021These are the words contributed by David's closest family members reminding us all of his amazing life, accomplishments, and memories. Our "Papa," as his grandchildren called him (and eventually everyone else in the family) was an amazing husband, father, son, brother and an inspiration to countless others. He faced life with incredible...
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