Obituaries
Francis (Frank) Malara
Apr 6, 2025
Passed away suddenly on April 6, 2025 at the age of 78.
Predeceased by his parents, Francis & Margaret Malara.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Denise N. Malara; children, Christa Knorr (Malara) & Marc (Julee Nesbitt) Malara; grandchildren, William, Justin (Heather), Ashley (Kevin), Jadyn, Rockie, Mikaela (Alex), Angelo & Nicola; 8 great-grandchildren;sister-in-law, Elaine Zinone (Ron Muratore); God-son,...
Richard S. Royce
Apr 6, 2025
Passed away on April 6, 2025 at the age of 87.
Predeceased by his parents, Lester & Eleanor Royce; son, Richard Thomas Royce; brother, Lester Royce; sister, Joan Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Royce; children, Patti Royce, Mary E. (Douglas) Hartman, John R. Royce, Donald A. (Cheryl) Royce, James Maynard Jr.; grandchildren, Amy Warren (Keith), Grace Hartman, Ashley...
Barbara L. Carroll
Apr 5, 2025
Barbara Lou Carroll, of Rochester, NY, passed away on April 5, 2025, at the age of 89 years old.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Eugene Carroll.
Barbara is survived by her children, Chuck Carroll (Josh), Rita Veltre (Richard), and Warren Carroll (Kelly); her cherished grandchildren, Victoria Veltre, Alexis Carroll, Hunter Carroll, and Dominic Veltre; and her adored cat, Luna, dear...
Katharine (Kay) W. Sheffield
Apr 5, 2025
July 7, 1928 – April 5, 2025
Katharine “Kay” Sheffield, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025. She was 96 years old.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Sheffield; her brothers, Laurence and David Weber; and her sisters, Olive Weber and Edith Shafer.Kay is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Robert Gerenski; her granddaughter, Katie...
Marlene A. Jandreau
Apr 5, 2025
Passed away on April 5, 2025 at the age of 63.
Predeceased by her father, David Jandreau; brother, Paul Jandreau.
She is survived by her mother, Agnes Benedict; brothers, Craig Jandreau & Timothy (Faline) Jandreau; beloved nieces & nephews; many extended family & friends.
She was a proud Army Veteran.
Services will be held privately.
Contributions may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project.
To share a...
Sandra A. Picardo
Apr 5, 2025
Passed away on April 5, 2025 at the age of 81.
Predeceased by her husband, Robert Picardo; parents, William & Christine Frycek.
She is survived by her children, Heather Saxe & Eric (Lisa) Saxe; step-children, Stephen (Bethany Rague) Picardo & Donna (Doug) Craig; step-grandchildren, Zachary & Nicole Picardo; sister, Velma Frycek; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her Memorial Service will be held 10:00...
Raiden A. White
Apr 4, 2025
Passed away surrounded by his family on April 4, 2025 at 1 month old.
Predeceased by his great-grandfather, Bert White; great-great-grandpa, William Ireland; great-grandma, Judith Meyer; great-grandpa, Edward Meyer; great-grandma, Kandy Benedict; uncle, Wyatt Kuhn.
He is survived by his parents, Natalia & Bert White; siblings, Delphina & Helena; god-parents, Hannah Stewart & Sage Summers; uncles, Jake (Rachel) White, TJ Corter &...
John "Jack" George
Apr 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Albert George (Jack) on Friday, April 4th, in Rochester, NY, at the young age of 82.
Jack, the loving and devoted husband, father, brother and grandfather, is survived by his wife, Kathy George; brother, Bill George and his wife Bonnie; son and daughter-in-law Tim and Shelby George; daughter Tracy...
Mary S. Northington
Apr 4, 2025
Rochester, NY formerly of Buffalo, NY
Passed away on April 4, 2025 at the age of 95.
Predeceased by her parents, George & Jane Summers; siblings, Walter Whatley, Georgia Summers, Caridad Summers, & Marquita Brown.
She is survived by her children, Claudia (Herbert) Bigham & Christopher (Belinda) Northington; granddaughter, Joy Northington; great-grandson, Jordan Northington Berrios; extended family members & many friends.
Family will receive...
Nicoletta Arbore
Apr 3, 2025
Passed away on April 3, 2025 in her home country of Italy at the age of 80.
Predeceased by her parents, Josephine & Maro Arbore.
She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Ronald Danno; sister, Dora (Dr. Joe Mastrorillo) Arbore; many nieces, nephews, including special nephew, Alessandro Mastrorillo, & cousins.
She worked as a receptionist at Eastman Kodak for nearly...
Donna J. Humeniuk
Apr 3, 2025
Donna J. Humeniuk, born on October 13, 1942, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025. A devoted wife and mother, Donna's life was marked by her generous spirit and selfless nature. She was always ready to lend a helping hand, epitomizing loyalty and love for those around her. Her infectious sense of humor brought joy to countless lives, making her...
Barry J. Scalzo
Apr 3, 2025
Passed away on April 3, 2025 at the age of 66.
Predeceased by his parents, Arthur & Elizabeth Scalzo; son, David Scalzo; & first wife and mother of his children, Margaret Harvey.
He is survived by his son, Kevin Scalzo; longtime partner, Rosemarie Miller; grand-daughters, Margaret & Livia; step-daughters, Brianna & Brittany; friends & his beloved dog, Bruce.
Barry was a long time...
Columbus Gray
Apr 3, 2025
Passed away on April 3, 2025 at the age of 91.
Predeceased by his parents, Reather and Toliver Gray; wife, Annie Gray; sister, Cleaster Kinder; grand-daughter, Michele Long.
He is survived by his daughter, Estell Verrett; son, Johny Porter; niece, Rose Kinder; grandchildren, Arthur, Christopher, Tyrone, Kellee, & Kendric; a host of great & great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Lorene Phillips
Apr 3, 2025
Lorene and her twin sister, Corinne Phillips, were born on April 12, 1938, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Louis Phillips Sr. and Sallie Beatrice Walcott.
Lorene attended school in Atlanta until the eighth grade and then left school to materially and financially support her family.
Sister Phillips began her Christian journey at Ebenezer Baptist Church under Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She later...
Unia Mae Bazemore
Mar 30, 2025
Passed away on, March 30, 2025 at the age of 86.
She is survived by her son, Johnny (Mattie) Bradley; grandchildren, Jonathan Bradley, Shamikia, Frederick, Alicia, and Loren; and her brother, Curtis Bradley; sister-in-law, Mattie Bradley; and a host loving great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
To share a memory of Unia or leave a special message for her family, visit the...
Julius J. Kordorsky
Mar 30, 2025
Passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 30, 2025 at the age of 88.
Predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Clara Kordorsky.
He is survived by his children, Beth (Donald) Hoyt, Laurie (David) Wiederhold, Lynnette Costello, Gregory Irwin, Mark (Susan) Irwin & Debra (Hoyt) English; 13 grandchildren & 14 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jacqueline Bentley & Marilyn Klockars; many nieces,...
Elaine E. Aman (Pilon)
Mar 29, 2025
Embarked on Her Heavenly Journey on March 29, 2025.
She is predeceased by her father George A Pilon & mother Elizabeth Pilon (Bandemer).
She is survied by her Loving Husband of 64 Years, Gordon S. Aman; Daughter Laurie L. Aman(Mawdesley); son, Michael G. Aman; Grandson, Joshua C. Aman (Mawdesley); granddaughter, Janiya E. Aman; brother & sister-in-law, Edward & Anne Aman; nephew, Daniel...
Helen H. Benton
Mar 29, 2025
Saturday March 29, 2025
Predeceased by her husband, Julius Benton.
Survived by her daughters, Michele Benton and Amy Soleimani; grandchildren, Jonathan and Benjamin Soleimani. Great-grandchildren, Yehuda and Shiloh Soleimani. Many dear friends.
A graveside service will take place at 11 am Wednesday April 2, 2025 at White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Road Pittsford, New York 14534. Family and friends should assemble at...
Laurence "Larry" Geldner
Mar 28, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Laurence “Larry” Geldner, who died peacefully on the morning of March 28, 2025, at Rochester Regional Hospital.
Larry is predeceased by his parents, Laurence and Norma Geldner, his wife Kimberly Ruscio Geldner, and several golden retrievers. He is survived my his brother, Kurt Geldner.
Since the loss of his beloved wife...
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