Obituaries
Arline E. Porter
Nov 2, 2013
Rochester: November 2, 2013, at age 85. Predeceased by her husband, Robert; and son, Michael. She is survived by her children, Russell (Barbara), James (Gail) Porter; daughter-in-law, Cathy Porter; grandchildren, Leeann Lill, Jennifer, Matthew, Joleen, Jessica & Jacquelin Porter; 3 great-grandchildren; brother & sisters, Carl Talbot, Betty (Lester) Randall, Tippy (Donald) Hubbs & Joyce (William) Heberle; many nieces & nephews.The...
Raymond J. Bell
Nov 1, 2013
Bell, Raymond J.Rochester: November 1, 2013 at age 101. He is predeceased by his wife, Rosaria.Survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Joanne Bell; grandchildren, Melissa (Paul) Kowalewski, Christina (Kevin) Jeffers and Scott (Kim) Bell; nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Ray was the founder of Long Life Paving.Family will receive friends Sunday, November 10 1-3PM at New Comer Funeral...
Leona S. Czerniak
Oct 31, 2013
Czerniak, Leona S. "Sandy" (Burns)Rochester: October 31, 2013 at age 68. Predeceased by her parents, Frank & Leona Burns; sisters, Dixie, Jeanne Elizabeth and brothers Rory Dean, Ricky, Rocky and Kevin. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sherry & William R. Miller Jr.; grandsons, William Miller III and Chad Miller; many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins.Private Service...
Donna F. Rolfe
Oct 31, 2013
Rolfe, Donna F.Rochester: October 31, 2013. She is predeceased by her husband, Ronald; parents, Donald and Mildred Furman and son-in-law, Arnold Wright. She is survived by her children, Brenda Wright, Michael (Denise) Rolfe, Brian (Laurie) Rolfe and Evelyn (Terrell) Withers; brother, David (Phyllis) Furman; many beloved grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and very special friend, Marlene Payne.Donna was a long time volunteer at...
Alwyn D. Frank
Oct 31, 2013
Frank, Alwyn D.Greece: Passed Thursday October 31, 2013 at age 78. Predeceased by his brother, Jim Frank. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sandy; son, Mark (Marcy) Frank; daughter, Karen (Blayne) Pierce; grandchildren, Mark Jr., Austin, Vincent, Lucas, Teagan; brother, Donald (Anne) Frank; sister-in-law, Gayle Frank; extended family and friends. Al served in the United States...
Arline Burke
Oct 30, 2013
Rochester: Suddenly on October 30, 2013 at age 62. Predeceased by her father, Robert Festing and sister, Jean. She is survived by her husband, Thomas; children, Lyndsay (Jimmy) Fitzmaurice and Justin (Tiffany) Burke; grandchildren, Olivia and Ava Fitzmaurice and Jaedyn Burke; mother, Marilyn Festing; sister, Keri Samolis; close family friend, Grace Hargrave; several nieces and nephews. Arline was a retired...
Raymond E. Keller
Oct 29, 2013
Keller, Raymond E.Greece: Oct. 29, 2013 at age 78. Passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his brothers, Robert and Ron and his beloved wife of 41 years, ShaÂron Keller. He is survived by his sons, Todd and Kurt (Michelle); grandÂchildren, Justin and Drew; sister, Eileen Gorgas; sisters-in-law, Louise Keller, Judy (James) Williams and Maureen Selig; sevÂeral nieces,...
Kenneth H. Burchill
Oct 28, 2013
Burchill, Kenneth H.Spencerport: Oct. 28, 2013 at age 80. He is survived by hisloving wife of 60 years, Madeline (Mae) Ignizio Burchill; sons, Gary(Patricia) and David; daughter, Barbara (Dean) Burchill-Smith;grandchildren, Gregory (Allison), Victoria, Brooke, Nicole; brother, John (Virginia); several nieces and nephews.Friends and family may call Friday Nov. 1, 2013 6-9p.m. NewcomerFuneral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. His Funeral Service willbe...
Harold F Alexander
Oct 27, 2013
Rochester: Passed peacefully October 27, 2013 at age 67. He was predeceased by his father, Harold Alexander; mother, Alberta Walters; brothers, Richard Alexander, Eddie Alligood and step-sons, Al Jr. and Lamont.He is survived by loving partner of 34 years, Lois Taggart; children, Sean, Michelle and Harold Jr.; and their mother, Lorraine Hines, Lois's children, Wyanda and Glenn; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; godson,...
Gloria Jean Walker
Oct 26, 2013
Walker, Gloria JeanRochester: Passed peacefully, Saturday, October 26, 2013 at age 63 in the presence of her loving family. She was predeceased by her father, James Ransom and grandson, Elias Kabongo. She is survived by her husband of 42 years,William H. Walker, Sr.; mother, Chinary Ransom; children, Loletha Walker-Mbaya (Robert Kabongo), William H. Walker Jr., Kenneth C. (Darcell) Walker, David...
Gloria A. Raymo
Oct 26, 2013
Raymo, Gloria A. (Eckhart)Rochester: Passed peacefully Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. PredeÂceased by her parents, John and Isabelle Eckhart. She is survived by her children, Joyce (Gary) Schell, Lawrence A. Raymo, Joseph (Noreen) Raymo, Jr.; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchilÂdren; sisters-in-law, Clara (Ed) Muller, Dolly (Al) Nase; brother-in-law, Richard Raymo; numerous nieces and nephews.Family will receive friends 1-3 & 6-8 PM Tuesday...
Vito Amorese
Oct 24, 2013
Greece: October 24, 2013 at age 85. He was predeceased by his wife, Natal, parents Anthony and Rose and brothers, Frank and Anthony. He is survived by his children, Cathy Amorese, Steve Amorese and Carla (Gary) Fintak; grandchildren, Alexis Amorese, Shania and Sierra Jenis, Steven Amorese and Garrett Fintak; sister, Lisa Lorette; several nieces and nephews. He was a WW...
Donald D. Shulenburg
Oct 24, 2013
Shulenburg,Donald D.Greece: October 24, 2013 at age 49. He is predeceased by his parents, George II and Ruth; brothers, John and George III. Survived by his sister, Kathleen Berl; brother, Daniel; many nieces and nephews.Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dialysis Unit at Unity Hospital,...
Thomas E. Higgins Ii
Oct 23, 2013
Gates: July 20, 1988 - October 23, 2013Passed away suddenly. Will be greatly missed by his wife, Inna; Parents Tom & Linda of Gates; Father-in-law and Mother in-law Vasiliy & Nadia Pyrgar of Spencerport; Grandparents Charles & Gloria Higgins of North Chili, John & Judy Weber of Pittsford."Big Brother," Joshua Anderson; "Little sister" Christina Anderson. Aunts and Uncles: Jim &...
Angel B. Gonzalez-Merot
Oct 23, 2013
Gonzalez-Merot, Angel B.Webster: Went home to be with the Lord Wednesday October 23, 2013 at age 87. Predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Antonia (SanÂchez). He is survived by his chilÂdren, Angel and Danilo Gonzalez, Maria Leggo; 3 grandchildren; sevÂeral nieces, nephews and friends. Angel was a strong, loving and kind man.Family will receive friends SunÂday 2-5 PM at...
Russell Reed Jr.
Oct 22, 2013
Reed, Russell, Jr.Rochester: Unexpectedly Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at age 75. He was predeceased by his parents, Russell, Sr. and Frances; brother, Jimmy Reed and nephew, Jimmy Reed, Jr.; He is survived by his wife, Ruth Reed; sons, David and fiancee Camelia Olmeda, Charles, Russell (Cindy), Darreyl (Angie); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and niece, Diana Reed.The family will receive friends Monday...
Dunya Katrice Johnson
Oct 22, 2013
Dunya Katrice Johnson, born October 1, 1965 in Rochester, New York to the late Edward Stanislaus and Vivian Cook Johnson. The eldest of four children, Dunya was educated at St. Agnes High School and graduated from James E. Sperry High School in Henrietta New York. She attended SUNY College of Geneseo, where she studied Liberal Arts. Dunya was a self-taught...
B. Jane Schroth
Oct 22, 2013
Schroth, B. Jane (Shaffer), (Goers)Rochester: Peacefully went to sleep surrounded by her loving family, Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Predeceased by daughter, Annette S. Babcock and son, Harry W. Shaffer. She is survived by her children, Mary Anne (Richard) Rood, Jeff (Kathia) Shaffer, Irene Shaffer, Ruth Shaffer, Karen Shaffer, Michael Shaffer, Patrick (Janeen) Shaffer, Holly McDaniel, Rebecca (Robert) Dyson, Brian (Ann)...
John E. Russell
Oct 22, 2013
Russell, John E. (Sonny)Rochester: October 22, 2013 at age 83. He was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Gladys Russell. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Marjorie; children, John (Beth) Russell, Sue (Joe) Duscher and Cindy Russell; step-daughter, Carol (Bruce) Cavallaro; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Doris Snitzel of Fort Myers, FL.; many nieces and nephews.Friends and family...
Timothy J. Richardson
Oct 21, 2013
Timothy J. Richardson "Tim" "Perdy"Hilton: Passed unexpectedly after a beautiful journey that touched many lives on Monday, October 21st 2013 at age 51. He is survived by his wife of 28 years Kristine (Klimack); daughters, Adrianne and Jennifer Richardson; parents, William & Bonnie Richardson; brother, James (Kristen) Richardson; sister, Linda (Mike) Rieger; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Visitation...
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