Obituaries
William C. Maier
Jan 1, 2017
Rochester: Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 1st 2017 at age 84. Predeceased by his grandson, Justin; son-inlaw, Steve Mucha. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Joan (Vanderbeck); children, Tom (Sharon), Cindy (Steve) Friday, Tim (Margaret Peterson), Jim (Debbie) Maier; 9 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; brother, Richard (Helen) Maier. Family and friends may visit from 3-7 PM on...
Paul B. Schneider
Dec 31, 2016
Rochester: Passed unexpectedly Saturday, December 31, 2016 at age 67. Predeceased by his parents, Bernard and Marian; many aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary Denise (Blake); children, Jason (Amie) and Dan Schneider, Mara (Brad) Modzel; grandchildren, Dylan and Mia Modzel; sisters, Rosalie (James) Jansen, Dorothy (Roger) Chandler; several nieces, nephews and cousins; many...
Sonia Basko
Dec 29, 2016
Sonia Basko , 43, of Cohoes, formerly of Rochester, passed away Dec. 29 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Rochester, N.Y., the daughter of Kazimiera (Kathy) and Jorge Basko. A beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, Sonia was an exemplary teacher and union leader whose passionate activism helped strengthen and advance the labor movement at the local,...
David Andrew Degroat
Dec 29, 2016
Summer was winding down, and harvest season well underway when David arrived in our lives. Like wind-swirled autumn leaves become splendid cataclysms of color and movement, David animated our days with laughter, industrious ingenuity, ambitious determination and an originality beyond compare. David loved solving problems both mechanical and interpersonal. As he advanced through school dyslexia challenged his educational success. In...
Lucy B. Sisson
Dec 29, 2016
Lucy B Sisson of Rochester, New York passed away early Thursday morning, December 29, 2016, at the age of 93. A daughter of the late Ivan Bliss and DeFrancis Adams, she was born July 12, 1923, in North Plymouth, New York. She was the middle child among seven, with three older sisters and three younger brothers. Lucy was married to...
Violet Ehrne
Dec 29, 2016
RochesterDecember 29th, 2016 at age 92.Reunited with husband Francis Ehrne, predeceased by, brothers Harry, Chet, and Kenny Owens; sisters, Hazel McLaughlin, Ruth Schleich, Doris Stoddart, and Betty Thran; sister-in-law and best friend, Carolyn Rybke. Loving mother of Frank (Cheryl) Ehrne; survived by brother Paul (Jean) Owens; many nieces and nephews.Her funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, January 3rd at...
Nazzarena Panetta
Dec 28, 2016
Gates: Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at age 85. She was predeceased by her husband, Manfredo Panetta. She is survived by her children, Costanzo (Rhonda), Cathy (Dave) Foster, Nancy (John) D'Aprile; 7 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no prior calling hours. Nancy's Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, January...
John R. Wade
Dec 27, 2016
Greece: December 27, 2016, at age 82. Predeceased by his daughter, Carol Ann. He leaves his wife of 42 years, Mary; daughters, Brenda (David) Zaidel, Julie (Philip) Haynes & Jacqueline Candia; his son, Michael Wade of North Dakota; grandchildren, Brooke, Alyssa & Corinne Zaidel; Jimmi Kultschizky, Nicholas & Alexis Candia; his great granddaughter, Emberly; many nieces & nephews. John and...
Scott L. Stewart
Dec 26, 2016
Rochester: Passed away on, December 26th, 2016 at the age of 45.Predeceased by his father, James P Stewart.He is survived by his mother, Sharon "Youins", children Jordon and Kevin Stewart, brother James Stewart, sister Shelly Lanich, nephew David Kirk, ex-wife and many cousins. Family will receive friends from 4pm - 7pm, on Monday January 2nd, 2017 at New Comer Funeral...
Thomas Christopher Murphy
Dec 26, 2016
Lifetime carpenter formerly of Ballinagare, County Roscommon, Ireland.Brother of the late Patrick Murphy of Boston, MA, Denis (the late Patricia) Murphy of Boston, MA, John Murphy of Ireland, and Kathleen Murphy of Ireland.He is survived by his sisters, Shelia Murphy of Boston, MA, Pexie (the late Billy) Manning of Connecticut, Angela (Roger) Faherty of Ireland, Martha (Colie) Faherty of Ireland,...
Cynthia Marie Lauria
Dec 24, 2016
Lauria, Cynthia Marie Lancaster: Passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016 at age 61. She is survived by her daughter, Danyelle (Brian) Osika; grandchildren, Blake and Gianna; sisters, Deborah Bruni and Laurie (Ronald) Cheesbro; brother, David (Priscila) Bruni; many nieces and nephews; and many many dear friends. The family will receive friends Friday, December 30th from 4-7 PM at the New...
Mark L. Otto
Dec 23, 2016
Greece: Passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 23rd, 2016, at age 60. Predeceased by parents, Linus & Betty Otto. Survived by sons, Mark (Lori), Richard (Tiffany), Kyle Otto; grandchildren, Austin, Brittney, Violet; sisters, Judy Otto & Claudia (John) Wood; brother, Bud Otto; many nieces and nephews; his close friends, Darlene Naccarella, Karen Otto, Steve Greene & the Fackleman family, along...
Richard A. Travis
Dec 23, 2016
GreeceDecember 23rd 2016 at age 75.Predeceased by his first wife Sharon Travis.He is survived by his wife Phyllis Travis; children, Greg (Sarah) Travis, Kelly (Mark) Counts and Todd (Robin) Travis; grandchildren andlife long friends Pete (Rita) Hunt.Family will receive friends Monday 4pm to 6pm at New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Ave, his memorial service will be held Tuesday at...
Heather A. Gordon
Dec 22, 2016
Rochester: Went to be with her Lord and Savior, December 22, 2016 at the age of 58. Predeceased by her parents, Lee & Sally Eubanks; daughters, Candace & Renee Rote.She is survived by her daughters, Heather E. Rote, Cassandra A. (Karla) Rote & Sarah L. Rote; grandchildren, Jade, Jared, Nikita, Haidan, Leonna & Kyle; great-granddaughter, Baylee; sisters, Jennifer, Allison &...
Fredrick K. O'Connor
Dec 21, 2016
Rochester: Fredrick K. "Rick" O'Connor passed away at 53 after a courageous fight with kidney disease on Wednesday, December 21st. He was predeceased by mother, Linda Dart; sister, Linda Rae O'Connor and niece, Tara Lynn Powers. Survived by son, Kyle Kristian O'Connor; step-father, Albert Rowles; sisters, Gale Sue Watkins and Marlee (Rick) Colon; nephews, Fredrick Damon Watkins, Richard "Ricky" Colon;...
Norman B. Rollo
Dec 21, 2016
GreeceDec. 21st, 2016 at age 82.Predeceased by his brother Gordon, sisters Mildred, Madeline, Doreen,Nancy and Shirley. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Dolores, childrenMildred (Paul) Staley, Garnet (Brenda) Rollo, Reginald (Mary Jo) Rollo,Richard (Kayle) Rollo, Lorianne (Arnold) Shaffer, and Donald Rollo, Sister,Barbara Peres; grandchildren, great grandchildren, many nieces andnephews.He was born in Windsor, Ontario, and was a...
Pamela M. Simonetti
Dec 21, 2016
Rochester:Passed away on, December 21st, 2016. Predeceased by her parents, Catherine and John Collechio.She is survived by her loving long life partner, Kevin J. Carpenter, daughter Kelli (Dominck) Tuttobene,step children, Keesha and Kevin, grandchildren and step grandchildren Anthony, Adriana, Milleah,Tahnae, Shaundrea, Jahmir, Eris and Jackson,sister, Mary Ann Bellittera, Brother John J. (Lilliane) Collechio nephews Vincent (Tammy) Bellittera and Robert Bellittera,...
Eldreth A. Odle
Dec 20, 2016
Odle, Eldreth A. Rochester: Went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at age 89. He was predeceased by his parents and 2 brothers. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Joan; children, Katie Odle (Tom) Feeney, Lon (Valerie) Odle, Sarah (Martin) Weiner; grandson, Lon James Odle. Eldreth was a...
Dorothy Anne Alexander
Dec 20, 2016
Dec. 20th 2016 at age 92BrightonShe is predeceased by her husband Edward.She is survived by her children, Scott Lee Alexander, Leesa Walker and Brock (Mary) Alexander; grandchildren, Abbigail, Griffin and Shawn Alexander.Dorothy was a long time volunteer at the Memorial Art Gallery.She enjoyed cooking and at one time was a private caterer.Dorothy was a caring and selfless individual.She will be...
Deanna Monaghan
Dec 20, 2016
Rush: Passed away on, December 20, 2016 at the age of 79. Predeceased by her husband, Lawrence, Sr. "Bub".She is survived by her sons, Lawrence, Jr.(Sandra Schrom) & Daniel (Lynda Koch); granddaughters, Danielle Schrom & Amanda Koch; several nieces, nephews, friends & co-workers. Family will receive friends 2-6pm, Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at New Comer Funeral Home, 6 Empire Boulevard...
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