Obituaries

Donald J. Held Sr.

Donald J. Held Sr.

Dec 26, 2014

Donald J. Held Sr.Greece: Passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014, at age 83. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elizabeth (Cummings) Held; children, David (Janet), James, Donald Jr. (Renee) Held, Linda (Sam) Amato; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; sister, Anita Wicks; sisters-in-law, Margaret (Ken) Herkimer, Gwenivieve (Tom) Brady, Agnes Werle, several nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.A...

Elizabeth Grace Hanselman

Elizabeth Grace Hanselman

Dec 26, 2014

Elizabeth Grace Hanselman (Allen)On April 3rd 1931, Elizabeth Grace Allen was born to Lloyd and Esther Allen (Shea), firstborn daughter of George Shea, in Rochester, New York and raised in a loving Christian home of John and Grace Bliss. At the age of 3, she attended Faith Tabernacle on St. Paul and Scranton Street, where she first knew her husband...

Jennie A. Mate

Jennie A. Mate

Dec 26, 2014

Mate, Jennie A.Greece: December 26, 2014, at age 90. She is predeceased by parents, Vincenzo and Josephine LoCastro; her daughter, Kathleen Catlin; former spouse, Frank G. Mate; brother, Joseph LoCastro; and other sisters-in-law and brother-in-law. Survived by her daughters, Mary Ann (William) Kellman and Carol Baker; son-in-law, Wayne Catlin; former son-in-law, John Baker; grandchildren, Kristin (Michael) Henry, Kari (Michael) Russell,...

Charles J. Roe

Charles J. Roe

Dec 26, 2014

Roe, Charles J.Brockport: December 26, 2014, at age 42. He is predeceased by his stepfather, Stephen Hopkins. Survived by his mother, Diane Hopkins; father, Robert (Nancy) Roe, Jr.; sisters, Misty (Matt) Roe and Devon Roe; brothers, Robert (Dawn) Roe, Timothy (Carrie) Roe, Michael (Teresa) Anderson, Justin (Heather) Roe; his grandmother, Shirley Hawkins; several nieces, nephews, many aunts, uncles, cousins &...

Charles W. Rennie

Charles W. Rennie

Dec 24, 2014

Rennie, Charles W.Greece: Dec. 24, 2014, at age 90. He is predeceased by his wife, Doris. Survived by his sons, William C. & John E. (Jack); daughter, Laurel Posato; grandchildren, Mike Posato & John D. Rennie.Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Veterans Outreach.

John H. Stephenson

John H. Stephenson

Dec 24, 2014

Rochester: On his 95th birthday December 24, 2014. Jack was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a proud WWII Army Veteran.Jack was predeceased by his wife, Clara Spall Stephenson; daughter, Bonnie Hall; parents, brother and sisters. He is survived by his wife, Leora R. Stephenson; daughters, Sharon Smyth (Sue Henning), Karen Hall (Frank); many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and Leora's...

Robert D. Brickell

Robert D. Brickell

Dec 24, 2014

Robert D. BrickellGreece: Passed away unexpect­edly on Wednesday, December 24th 2014 at age 88. He was pre­deceased by his parents, Herbert & Florence Brickell; sister, Marjorie Cox; brother, Herbert Brickell Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Anne (Silletti) Brickell; sons, Robert (Pamela), Richard (Sue), Thomas (Dawn) Brickell; many nieces & nephews. He was a beloved...

Samuel L Tabone Ii

Samuel L Tabone Ii

Dec 23, 2014

Tabone, Samuel L. IIRochester: Was born 3/5/1942 in Rochester, NY. Passed on December 23, 2014 at age 72. He was predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Rose Tabone; sister, Mary Tabone. He is survived by his son, Samuel Tabone III.Family will receive friends Tuesday, January 6 from 5-8PM at the New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Ave., where a Memorial...

Hadrian B. Lechner

Hadrian B. Lechner

Dec 23, 2014

In Memoriam: H. B. Lechner (1920-2014)Hadrian Blair Lechner was born August 2, 1920 at West Salem, Illinois. He was the firstborn of Rev. Albert Lloyd Lechner and Iva Vandetta Sharp. He graduated from Pontiac (Michigan) High School in June 1937. He attended Spring Arbor Junior College (1937-1939) and Michigan State Normal College (1942-1943), receiving a B.A. from the latter in...

John P. Robinson

John P. Robinson

Dec 23, 2014

Robinson, John P.Charlotte, NY. December 23, 2014 at age 90. Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. A world war II Navy veteran, he was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Margaret E. Robinson (Perkins), parents and four siblings. Survived by his sister Margaret Joan "Jo" (Robert) Mellis; Children: Terry (Wanda) Rudd, Dennis (Diane) Rudd, Rhona (John) Rodgers, Deborah...

Teresa Haskins

Teresa Haskins

Dec 23, 2014

Haskins, TeresaRochester: December 23, 2014, at age 85. She is predeceased by her husband, Ira; her daughter, Catherine; and son-in-law, James Boynton. Survived by her sons, Edward, James (Victoria), William (Kathlene) and Michael (Debra); daughter, Susan; her grandchildren, Jackie, Stephanie, Christine, Becca, Jimmy Boynton, Jessica, Robert (Bri) James, Ben, Chris & Gabrielle Haskins; great-grandchildren, Sophia & Danielle Riffle, Laney, Gabe...

Lawrence J. Annello

Lawrence J. Annello

Dec 22, 2014

RochesterPassed away peacefully on December 22nd at age 71.Predeceased by his mother Susan Annello.He is survived by his children, Laurie (David Viglino) Cervini, Bryan, Joanne, Kathleen, James and Robert Annello, grandchildren, sister Josephine (Richard) Wilfeard, several nieces, and nephews.Family will receive friends Tuesday Dec. 30th 5pm to 7pm at New Comer Funeral 2636 Ridgeway Ave.Contributions may be made in Larry's...

Bryan A. Salem

Bryan A. Salem

Dec 21, 2014

OntarioDecember 21st 2014 at 27Predeceased by his sister Angelica.He is survived by his mother Pamela (William) Caldwell, father Richard Salem and his son Nicholas Orion Salem, grandparents Gordon and Gloria Barnes.Several aunts, uncles cousins and many friends.Calling hours will be Friday Dec 26th from 11am to 1pm at New Comer Funeral Home 6 Empire Blvd.Interment to follow at Pittsford Cemetery.

Richard J. Vahue

Richard J. Vahue

Dec 20, 2014

Vahue, Richard J.Rochester: Passed peacefully, Saturday, December 20, 2014 at age 73. He is survived by his sisters, Doris McCann, Katie Cole, Betty Vahue, Margaret Vahue; brothers, Edward, James, William, Bernie, and other extended family members. Richard was a U.S. Army veteran who proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.The family will receive friends Saturday, December 27th, from 3-5...

Gertrude F. Kocinski

Gertrude F. Kocinski

Dec 20, 2014

Gertrude F. KocinskiGreece: Passed peacefully Satu­day, December 20, 2014 at age 99. Predeceased by her husband, Thaddeus. She is survived by her daughters, Linda (Daniel) Pavlock and Patricia Kocinski; grandchil­dren, Christina (Mike) Tougas, Kimberly Pavlock. Gertrude was a member of St. Stanislaus Church and the Polish Falcons, Nest 52.Private services at the conve­nience of the family.

Gerard C. Stephany

Gerard C. Stephany

Dec 20, 2014

Stephany, Gerard C. "Gerry"Rochester: Passed peacefully, Saturday December 20, 2014 at age 81. He was predeceased by his son, David. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 35 years, Greta; children, Kim (Bruce) Apcar, Susan (Doug) O'Brien; grandchildren, and a great-grandson.The family will receive friends, Tuesday, December 23rd from 11am to 1 pm at the New Comer...

Dorothy A. Boehly

Dorothy A. Boehly

Dec 19, 2014

Dorothy A. BoehlyRochester: Passed Friday, De­cember 19, 2014, at age 83. She is survived by her loving sister, Rita Wunch; many nieces & nephews. Special thanks to the Seventh Floor Staff at St. Ann's Home for their loving care. Services at St. Ann's Home will be announced at a later date. Do­nations in Dorothy's memory may be made to:SSND, Dept....

Nathalie Singer

Nathalie Singer

Dec 18, 2014

Nathalie SingerGreece: Passed on Thursday, December 18th 2014 at age 85. She was predeceased by her hus­band of 63 years, Irving Joseph Singer. Survived by daughters, Linda Crawford, Deborah (Jerry) Page, Regina (Ted) Mosier; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchil­dren; sisters, Catherine (Dale) Powell & Margaret (Kenneth) Watts; brothers, Fred Lawson & Walter (Fran) Lawson; several nieces & nephews.Visitation Hours will be...

Dolores A. Zielonko

Dolores A. Zielonko

Dec 17, 2014

Brockport Beloved mother passed away peacefully on December 17, 2014 at age 90.She is now joyfully reunited with her husband Stanley, her daughter Linda, mother Elsie Nudo, brothers and sisters.She is survived by her daughter Diane Julian (Albert), her grandchildren,Chris (Kathy) Ruggieri, Kim Ruggieri, Michael Ruggieri and great grandchildren.Sister Arlene Maida and brother Leonard (Mary) Nudo.A special thank you to...

Marilyn A. Ritter

Marilyn A. Ritter

Dec 17, 2014

Ritter, Marilyn A.Greece: December 17, 2014 at age 70 after a lengthly illness. She was predeceased by her father, Leonard Dummer and infant son, John Patrick. Survived by her loving husband, Roger; mother, Thelma Dummer; children, Gretchen, Brian, Michael (Andrea); step-children, Stephen (Laura), Theresa and Karen; grandchildren, Jarrod, Brandon, Christopher, Anthony, Mateo, Zenon, Kaleigh, Alexis and Nathan; siblings, Marlene (Ted),...

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