Obituaries
Herbert H. Melcher
Jan 28, 2012
Melcher, Herbert H.Gates: Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at age 71. Predeceased by his wife, Rufina. Survived by children, Carol, Peter (Amanda); grandchildren, Dylan, Liam & Amelia. Herbert was a United States Army veteran who served his country during the Vietnam War, and retiree of Eastman Kodak.Family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 3, 6-8 PM at the New Comer Funeral Home,...
Christopher T. Battaglia
Jan 28, 2012
Battaglia,Christopher T.Greece: Saturday, January 28, 2012. Predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Frances Battaglia. Survived by uncles, Charles (Lucille) Marcera and Salvatore Marcera; aunt, Sarina Povio; cousins and friends.There will be no prior calling hours. Interment at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 1120 South Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14620-2532.
Phyllis C. Knapp
Jan 28, 2012
Knapp, Phyllis C.Greece: Passed January 28, 2012 at age 83. She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, David W. Knapp; sons, David Jr., Stephen and Mark Knapp; daughters, Sue Phillips and Alena Knapp; many foster children; 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Phyllis was a foster parent for many years, and was church organist for over 20 years at...
Michael Damico
Jan 27, 2012
Damico, MichaelRochester: Friday, January 27, 2012 at age 86. He is predeceased by his first wife, Rosemary; son, David and numerous brothers and sisters. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 34 years, Eleanor; children, Michael, Carol Ford, James (Janis), Gary (Maria), Wayne (Tracy), Adrianne, Mary; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; brother, Sam (Nancy) and many nieces and...
Audrey G. Grim
Jan 27, 2012
Grim, Audrey (Griebel)Spencerport: Passed peacefully Friday, January 27, 2012, at age 80. She is predeceased by her parents, William and Effie Schmidt; 1st husband, Leon E. Griebel and son, Mark Griebel. She is survived by her husband, Edward Grim; children, Glenn (Lorraine) Griebel, Dawn (Frank) Farabella, Randy Griebel, Wendy Schneider (David) Pinkerton, Keith Griebel, Kelly (Todd) Sleight; grandchildren, Frankie, Mike,...
Esther M. Farell
Jan 26, 2012
Farell, Esther M.(Perrotta)Rochester: Went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2012 at age 95. Predeceased by husband, Peter J. Farell (Bifarella); grandson, Ryan Cameron; brothers, Anthony (Bessie), Ralph (Milli), Albert, Michael (Ann) and Arthur Perrotta; sisters, Rose (Frank) Buccione, Adeline (Frank) Fantanza, Gloria Gallicchio; parents, Joseph and Mary Perrotta. She is survived by her son, Gary T....
Eugene Lee Stockwell Ii
Jan 26, 2012
Stockwell, Eugene Lee IIJanuary 26, 2012 at age 53. Pre-deceased by his parents Eugene and Phyllis Stockwell. Survived by his sisters Starr Bryant, Uranus Stockwell, Sirius Bailey, and Aurora Benway. Brothers Howard Stockwell and Nathan Stockwell. Several nieces and nephews and several special friends.Friends may call Monday, January 30, 2012, 10 am - 12:00 pm at New Comer Funeral Home...
Roscoe Davis
Jan 25, 2012
Davis, RoscoeRochester: Passed peacefully at Unity Hospital January 25, 2012 at age 82. Predeceased by his wife, Willie Lee Davis; son, Willie H. Baker; parents, Ella and Sidney Baker. He is survived by his daughters, Patty Mae Clark and Peggy Ann Richardson; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Roscoe retired from Xerox in 1994.Family will receive friends 6-8 PM...
Susan L. Lobdell
Jan 24, 2012
Lobdell, Susan L.Webster: January 24, 2012 at age 90 surrounded by her loving nephews, Randall and Claude. Predeceased by her husband, Lyle. Survived by her step-daughter, Margo Schirmer; nephews, Randall and Claude Barnhart; niece, Vicky Bower; and many dear friends.Susan's Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 27, 2012 at 2 PM at New Comer Funeral Home, 6 Empire Blvd....
William E. Bills
Jan 23, 2012
William E. Bills (Billy)Rochester: Passed on January 23, 2012 at age 77. He is predeceased by his wife, Frances Bills (Minton), son, John Bills; parents, Theresa and Edward Bills. Survived by his son, Bryce (Mary Ellen) Bills; daughters, Mary, Jennifer, Jeannine and Bernadette Bills; grandchildren, Ariel, McAllister, Montgomery Bills; great-grandson, Ricardo Bills. William served in the US Army Reserves for...
Ronald Distaffen
Jan 22, 2012
Distaffen, RonaldRochester: Passed peacefully Sunday, January 22, 2012 at age 50. Predeceased by his wife, Robin and mother-in-law, Joan Cribb. He is survived by his loving children, Kimberly, Joshua, Marye and Jordan Rimmer; parents, Rocco and Mary Distaffen; siblings, Raeann Jones, Rosemary (Janice) Distaffen, Joanne (William) Smart; father-in-law, John Cribb; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law; nieces and nephews. Ron was a huge...
Mary P. Salamone
Jan 21, 2012
Mary P. SalamoneRochester: Passed on Saturday, January 21st, 2012, at age 87. Predeceased by her parents, Christopher and Josephine Salamone. Survived by her children, Kathy (Mark) Kelso, Christopher Salamone II; grandchildren, Dave (Katie) Chmiel, Dawn (Kenny) Rodgers, Kevin (Kristie) Chmiel; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Aden, Carter and Ethan; sister, Sylvia Best; uncle, nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends on Tuesday,...
William P. Auer
Jan 21, 2012
Auer, William P. (Bill) Irondequoit: Peacefully on January 21, 2012 at age 78. Predeceased by his parents, Wilhelm and Charlotte Auer. Survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda (Briggs) Auer; children, Sondra (Douglas) Vorndran and William D. Auer; grandchildren, Michael, Amberlee and Zachary Richards, and Douglas J. Vorndran; sister, Judith (Paul) Kepner; in-laws, Daniel and Norma Briggs; sisters-in-law, Diane...
Mary A. Miller
Jan 21, 2012
Mary A. MillerGreece: Passed away on Saturday, January 21st, 2012 at age 93. She is predeceased by her husband, Eugene. Survived by her sons, Paul (Karen) and Tim Miller; grandchildren, Eric, Scott (Julie), Shelly (Ken) Willis, Jerry (Sharon) Markham, Chris (Lindsay), Keri (Anthony) Siragusa; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Brown; several nieces & nephews.Family will receive friends on Monday, January 23rd...
Anthony Maddaleno
Jan 20, 2012
Maddaleno,AnthonyRochester: January 20, 2012 at age 66. He is predeceased by his father, Salvatore Maddalena. Survived by his sons, Anthony (Annette), Steve, Mike, Chris (Kim); daughter, Lisa (Michael) Jackel; former wife, Marlene; mother, Eva Maddalena; 9 grandchildren; sisters, Lucy and Eugenia; brother, John; several nieces & nephews.Friends may call Monday, January 23, 2012, 4-8 PM at New Comer Funeral Home,...
Gertrude Johnson
Jan 19, 2012
Johnson, GertrudeAlbion/Florida: 1/24/1916 - 1/19/2012. Predeceased by her husband, Eddie Johnson; children, Louise, Julia, Willie June, and Robert. Surviving children, Willie Mae, Jessie, Jeanette and Ernest; son-in-law, Napleon McCall; daughter-in-law, Aida Pearson; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-great-grandchild.Her Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 27th at 4 pm, at New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Ave.
Ronald E. Share
Jan 18, 2012
Ronald E. ShareRochester: Passed on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 at age 64. He is predeceased by his brother, Carl Share; nephew, Ted Jacobs. Survived by his wife, Patricia (Marcott); children, Jason of FL., Lisa (Jim) DeMauro of FL.; step-children, Christopher and Andrew Marcott; 7 grandchildren; siblings, Albert (Norma), Carol Jenks, Deloris Share (Ray), Shirley (Dave) Smith; several nieces and nephews....
Anthony Sanguedolce
Jan 17, 2012
Anthony J. "Tony" SanguedolceGreece: Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 at age 82. He is predeceased by his parents, brothers and sister. Survived by his wife, Roselin (Chiappone); daughters, Kathleen (Richard) Ketchum, Joanne (Chris) Dennstedt, Lisa (Joseph) Gillett; grandchildren, Jamie (John) Soricone, Matthew Dennstedt, Andrea (Jason Fabela) Ketchum, Erica Ketchum, Rachel Gillett; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Sophia Soricone; brothers, Angelo (Rose Marie Russello),...
George L. Kaminski
Jan 17, 2012
Rochester: January 17, 2012, at age 65. He is survived by his loving wife, Connie; step-children, David Atias, Tracey Adams; grandchildren, Thomas Parsons and Tessa Parsons; sisters, Barbara Kaminski, Kathryn Stewart, Debbie (Dan) Glassner; brothers, Paul Kaminski and David (Beverly) Kaminski, several nieces and nephews. George was a member of the American Legion and served in the U.S. Air Force...
John J. George
Jan 17, 2012
Rochester: Passed peacefully Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at age 91. He is predeceased by his wife, Marion. He is survived by his brother, Anthony; sister, Julia; nieces, Paulette, Maryann, Josephine and nephew, Anthony John. John was a United States Army Veteran who served his country during WWII.The family will receive friends Friday, January 20th from 5-8 PM at the New...
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