Obituaries

Gene L. Nubin

Gene L. Nubin

Aug 9, 2025

Passed away on August 9, 2025 at the age of 83.

Predeceased by his parents, Joe Nubin & Emma Streets; siblings, Fonda, Charles, & Thomacina. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lula Nubin; children, Charlene Nubin, Kelicia (Decarro) Greene, Cynthia Nubin, Shalonda David, Geon Nubin, and Precious Gray; A host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Siblings, Valarie, Solomon, Joanne, Earl,...

John H. Shafer

John H. Shafer

Aug 9, 2025

John 10:27-28 "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of My hand."

On August 9, 2025, John Harold Shafer, 86 years old, inherited the life eternal promised him through faith by his Good Shepherd and sealed in the...

Dr. Richard J. Hoyer PHD

Dr. Richard J. Hoyer PHD

Aug 8, 2025

Dr. Richard J. Hoyer PHD

Greece, New York

Passed away on, August 8, 2025 at the age of 70.

Predeceased by his, daughter, Jacqueline M. Herbert, father, John Hoyer, mother, Arline (Creech) Hoyer.

He is survived by his spouse, Tracy L. Hoyer, son, Karl J. Herbert, daughter, Tiffany I. Case, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family will receive friends - On Sunday August 17, From...

Richard L. Schwab Sr.

Richard L. Schwab Sr.

Aug 8, 2025

Passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2025 at the age of 92.

Predeceased by his loving wife of 56 years, Florence Schwab.

He is survived by his children, Ann (Dave) D'Aurelio,Richard (Linda) Schwab Jr., Christopher (Debbie) Schwab & Elizabeth Schwab; grandchildren, David D'Aurelio, Jordan D'Aurelio, Alexander (Cammy Enahro) D'Aurelio, Zachary (Bry Marotta) D'Aurelio, Kaitlyn (Jason Javier) Schwab & Juliana (Kevin Fleth) Schwab;...

Colleen Burns

Colleen Burns

Aug 7, 2025

Passed away on August 7, 2025 at the age of 68.

She is survived by her son, Chad Burns; dear friend, Donna Gipner (Grammy) and brothers and sisters Jim, James, Sherl and Stephanie. She also held a special place in her heart for Kathryn Hand, her niece and nephew Michaela and Adam and her extended nieces and nephews Josh, Jen and...

Scott T. Azrael

Scott T. Azrael

Aug 7, 2025

Scott T. Azrael, born on June 11, 1962, in Rochester, New York, passed away on August 7, 2025, in the same beloved city he called home. His life was marked by a passionate spirit and an adventurous heart, embodied in his love for traveling and riding motorcycles.

Scott's enthusiasm for life extended beyond his wanderlust; he had an impressive collection of...

Jonathan "Jay" Nichols

Jonathan "Jay" Nichols

Aug 7, 2025

Jonathan "Jay" Nichols, a beloved figure in the Rochester community and a dedicated father, passed away on August 7, 2025, in Nevada. Born on January 4, 1976, in Rochester, New York, Jay was one of the founders of the Stoneyard Brewing Company and was currently working at Erie Home. His entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to his career were evident in...

Nathan FJ. Parisi

Nathan FJ. Parisi

Aug 7, 2025

Thursday August 07, 2025

After a long, hard fought battle, Nathan passed quietly on the morning of August 7, 2025 at the age of 42 years old.

His caring and giving spirit was felt by those who cared for him at hospice, as well as family members who were by his side.

He is survived by his loving parents, Alfred (Rosie) Parisi and...

Philip J. Misner

Philip J. Misner

Aug 7, 2025

Passed away, surrounded by his family, on August 7, 2025 at the age of 74.

Predeceased by his parents, James & Dorene Misner; sister, Deborah Berwalt; In-law's, Anne & Americo "Moe" Pannoni; grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins & friends.

He is survived by his adoring wife of 53 years, Barbara Misner; his loving son, Jason (Tiffany Arnold) Misner; his adoring granddaughter, Brooklyn &...

John F. Dougherty

John F. Dougherty

Aug 6, 2025

John Dougherty of Rochester, New York passed away peacefully on the evening of August 6, 2025, after leading a remarkable life of 98 years. John was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1927. He spent his first few years there raised in a family of devout Irish Catholics with one younger brother, Bill.

During the Great Depression, the Dougherty family (pronounced Dock-ur-tee...

Carolyn Dee West Brown

Carolyn Dee West Brown

Aug 6, 2025

Carolyn Dee West Brown exchanged her earthly address for a heavenly one on August 6th, 2025 with her eldest son Joseph and his wife Vonnie at her bedside. She was preceded in death by her husband Lane Brown, parents Raymond D and Lena B. Church, sister Elaine B. Bowers, brother Thomas Raymond Church, stepson Larry West and her little dog...

Barbara J. Drews

Barbara J. Drews

Aug 5, 2025

Barbara Jeanette (nee Gilroy) Drews went to her heavenly home with Jesus on the 5th of August at the age of 92. She is survived by her son Wayne (Carolyn) Drews, and daughter, Nancy (Brian) Otto; grandchildren, Haley (Jon) Bonczyk, Alyssa Otto and Greg Drews, and great grandchildren, Karis, Sutton, Jamie and Chase Bonczyk. She was predeceased by her husband,...

Ramon L. Ortiz

Ramon L. Ortiz

Aug 5, 2025

Passed away on August 5, 2025 at the age of 64.

Predeceased by his father, Santana Ortiz; brother, Angel M. Ortiz.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Lucila Ortiz; children, Teresita, Jessica Z., John, Raymond, & Jessica; grandchildren, Jason, Patience, & Gabrielle; sisters, Flora, Judith, & Yolanda; mother, Dalila Pagan, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family will receive friends from...

Gary L. Irwin

Gary L. Irwin

Aug 5, 2025

Tuesday August 5, 2025

Predeceased by his parents, Clyde and Eleanor Irwin. Brother Lawrence Irwin. Sister, Margaret Gordon.

Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Lynne Irwin. Children, Lynnette and Gregory Irwin, Laurie (David) Wiederhold, Mark (Susan) Irwin, Christine (Ryan) Gilmore. 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren. Many nieces, nephews, dear friends.

Gary was a proud Veteran of the US Air Force, Airman...

John Fludd

John Fludd

Aug 3, 2025

Mr. John Fludd was born April 2, 1956, in Charleston, South Carolina. He passed peacefully at the age of 69 years old at home.

Predeceased by his parents, Samuel Fludd and Viola Young. 

Survived by his loving wife, Justine Fludd. His children and a host of many relatives and friends. At the family's request, there will be no services.

To sign the online...

Bryan Starkweather

Bryan Starkweather

Aug 3, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved son, father, brother, and friend, Bryan Anthony Starkweather, who departed this life on August 3, 2025, at the age of 24, due to a tragic motorcycle accident.

Born on January 10, 2001, at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY, Bryan was the cherished son of the late Ruth “Ginny” Starkweather and Daniel...

Peter J. Meyer

Peter J. Meyer

Aug 1, 2025

Peter J. Meyer passed away peacefully at age 86 on August 1st, 2025. Survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Judith Meyer; children Sabrina (Eric) Miller, Stephanie (Michael) McCann, Andreas (Caryn) Meyer; grandchildren, Anna Miller, Jocelin and Everett McCann; sister Elfriede (Gerhardt) Herzan of Vienna, Austria, and many dear extended family members and friends, including his Stammtisch and ROMEOs.

Born...

Robert L. Wunsch

Robert L. Wunsch

Aug 1, 2025

Passed away on August 1, 2025 at the age of 87.

Predeceased by his parents, Louis Wunsch & Charlotte Wunsch; son, Robert Wunsch; grandson, Anthony; siblings, June, Betty, & Louis.

He is survived by his wife, Christine (Fien); children, Karen Wunsch, Kelly Wunsch, Robin Wunsch, & Victoria Stocking; grandchildren, Dominic, Madison, Samantha, Robert, & Jessica; sister, Joyce Ali; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Wunsch many...

John J. Dettman

John J. Dettman

Aug 1, 2025

Friday August 1, 2025.

In loving memory of John J. Dettman

Passed away on August 1st, 2025, at the age of 75, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents, Helen and Charles Dettman; sister, Nancy Dettman; brother-in-law, Fred Bauer, and his beloved dog, Lucy.He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Eleanor Dettman; children, John Dettman, Dan (Jolene) Dettman,...

Nicola Mercone

Nicola Mercone

Aug 1, 2025

Passed away on, August 2, 2025 at the age of 82.

Predeceased by his parents, Antonio Mercone & Elena Sgueglia; brother, Giorgio Mercone.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Teresa Mercone; Antonio (Tonilynn) Mercone, Angelo (Marisa) Mercone & Maria (Pietro Russo) Mercone; grandchildren, Peter Mercone, Nico Mercone, Gerardo Russo & Vittoria Russo; siblings, Maria Mercone & Andrea Mercone;...

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