Obituaries

Theodore Desgrange

Theodore Desgrange

Aug 15, 2007

DesGrange, Theodore "Ted" Rochester: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at age 85. Predeceased by his parents, Louis and Nellie DesGrange; brother, Eugene; and sister, Lucile Swetman. He is survived by his daughter, Lynne (Jack) Stoddart; grandchildren, Avery (Michael), Jason (Beth), Jessica (Jon) and Silas; great-granddaughters, Alix and Reid; sister-in-law, Marian DesGrange; brother-in-law, Bernie Swetman; many nieces and nephews. Family extends their...

Katsuko Ketchum

Katsuko Ketchum

Aug 15, 2007

Ketchum, Katsuko "Katy" (Kuwahara)Greece: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at age 83. She is survived by her husband, Roy Justin Ketchum; daughters, Linda Ellen Ketchum of NYC and Karen Ann Ketchum of MD; niece, Catherine Evershed. Katy graduated from Methodist Girls College (Kwasui) in Japan and worked as an English-Japanese Interpreter in the 1950's. She came to America in 1956 as...

Anna Cagiano

Anna Cagiano

Aug 14, 2007

Cagiano, Anna F. (Montemaro)Penfield: Peacefully on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at age 88. She is predeceased by her husband, John. Survived by daughter, Annette Kelly and son, Jerry; grandchildren, Angela and Nicole; sister, Yolanda; brother-in-law, Sam Leone; sisters-in-law, Jean Montemarao and Josephine Leone; and aunt, Lucy DiFlorio; along with many nieces and nephews. Anna was a member of St. Ambrose...

Irene Buckland

Irene Buckland

Aug 13, 2007

¶ Buckland, IreneGreece: Monday, August 13, 2007, at age 91. Predeceased by her husband, Charles. Survived by her sister, Helen Duerr; nephews, George Gleason III Christopher Gleason, Robert, Dennis, Richard and Thomas Duerr.There will be no prior calling hours. Memorial Service Irondequoit Presbyterian Church, 2881 Culver Rd. will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to...

Alice K. Lippens

Alice K. Lippens

Aug 13, 2007

Lippens, Alice K. Greece: Peacefully on Monday, August 13, 2007 at age 83. She is predeceased by her husband, Charles. Survived by children, Kathy Paduch (Dick), Don (Tina), Charles and Shirley Nelmes (Jack) ; 6 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.Alice will be remembered as wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, best friend, voice of a song bird, laugh of an...

Lawrence J. Slack

Lawrence J. Slack

Aug 12, 2007

Slack, Lawrence J. "Larry"Greece: Sunday, August 12, 2007 at age 66 after a long battle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents, Jack Slack & Ruby Gallo. He is survived by his loving wife, Fran; children, L.T. and Larry Jr. Slack; 1 grandchildren; brothers, Wayne (Sue) Slack of KY, LaVerne "Smokie" (Betty) Folts, Monty (Betty) VanWaning of KY; sister, Debbie (Terry)...

Helen Nichols (Church)

Helen Nichols (Church)

Aug 11, 2007

Nichols, Helen (Church)Hamlin: Passed peacefully, Saturday, August 11, 2007, at age 93. Predeceased by her husband, Adrian. She is survived by her son, Donald (Sandra) Nichols, daughter, Carol (David) Lewis; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Steven Nichols, Brad (Karen), Todd (Kathy) and Kellie Lewis; great-grandchildren, Jacob, David, Isabella, and Murphy; sister-in-law, Dorothy Church; many nieces and nephews. The family would like to...

Richard Charles Spurles

Richard Charles Spurles

Aug 11, 2007

Spurles, Richard CharlesRochester: January 3, 1935 - August 11, 2007. Age 72. Predeceased by his parents, Mary S. Spurles, James H. Spurles, and sister Dolores A. Spurles. Survived by 3 daughters and 1 son in Hilton; sisters, Theresa M. Fletcher and Clara Morrow and nieces and nephews.There will be no prior calling hours. Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday...

Richard B. Fairchild, Sr.

Richard B. Fairchild, Sr.

Aug 11, 2007

Fairchild, Richard B. Sr.HAMLIN: Went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 11, 2007 at age 81. Predeceased by his children, Matthew, Richard II and Victoria Fairchild. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Naomi (nee, Layman); children, Kathryn Fairchild, Elisa Weber, Melissa (Scott) Padoleski, Sandra (Michael) Malley; stepsons, Richard (Charlene), Raymond (Eden) and Phillip Marsh; many...

Peter Ange

Peter Ange

Aug 10, 2007

Ange, Peter GATES: Peacefully on Friday, August 10, 2007 at age 64. Predeceased by his sister, Marie Dove. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years Judy; beloved daughter, Deneene (Robert) Pfeiffer; grandchildren, Jessica and Andrew Schwenger; sister, Betty DeSantis; brother, Joseph (Teresa);sisters in law,Carol (Gary)Panepinto, and Janis (Ken) Harrel; several nieces and nephews and special friends Dick and Carol...

Mary Anne Kneuer

Mary Anne Kneuer

Aug 8, 2007

Kneuer, Mary AnneRochester: Peacefully on Wednesday, August 8, 2007. She is survived by her sons, Michael and Timmy; grandchildren, Chelsea, Margaret and Michael.Mom was a model of strength, she never stopped fighting. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 11, 2007 from 12-3 PM at the New Comer Family Funeral Home, 6 Empire Blvd. Services and Interment Private. In...

Thomas Pretto

Thomas Pretto

Aug 7, 2007

Pretto, Thomas A.Rochester: Unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 7, 2007, at age 84. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Lucille; son, Thomas (Eileen); daughters, Anne Nast, Sally (Terry) Chislett and Vicky (Ed) Allen; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters. Thomas was a United States Army Veteran, serving during WW II.There will be no prior calling hours. Services...

William G. Foos

William G. Foos

Aug 5, 2007

Foos, William G. (Wilbur)Rochester: Died August 5, 2007 of cancer at St. Ann's Nursing Home. He was 94 years of age. Predeceased by son Gerard.William was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Anne's Church, where he ushered for many years. He was a member of the Nocturnal Admiration Society at St. Boniface Church. In his youth, he studied...

Jeanne B.(Bailey) Hendrick

Jeanne B.(Bailey) Hendrick

Aug 4, 2007

Hendrick, Jeanne B. (Bailey)Hilton: Saturday, August 4, 2007, at age 38. Predeceased by her parents, William and Janice Bailey; sister, Sandy Culver. She is survived by her devoted husband of 14 years, William A.; loving son, Aidan; sister, Stephanie Ospitale; brother, Craig Bailey; nephews, Bryan (Laura) and Michael Bailey.Family and friends may call Thursday, Aug. 9th, 4-9 PM at the...

Edgar H. Brown

Edgar H. Brown

Aug 4, 2007

Brown, Edgar H. "Ed" Greece: Saturday, August 4, 2007 at age 62. Precedeased by his parents, Herbert A. "Bud" and Artha. he is survived by his loving companion, Barbara Davis; daughters, Jeanette and Kristina Brown; brothers and sisters, Joseph (Lucille) Brown, Paul (Pauline) Brown, Aloyse (Dave) Kier, Linda (Larry) Riker, and Dennis (Valerie) Brown; many nieces and nephews. Ed retired...

Clifford G. Mullen

Clifford G. Mullen

Aug 2, 2007

Mullen, Clifford G.Gates: Peacefully on Thursday, August 2, 2007. He is survived by his life-long companion, Jean Simmons; sons, Clifford Mullen, Jr., William (Ruth) Kowalewski, Louis E. (Barb) McIntrye and Steven (Barbara) Simmons; daughters, Bonnie (Wendell Goodrich) Roides and Cathy Garzone; along with several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Clifford's Family would like to express their sincere gratitude to those...

Helen L. Hendryx

Helen L. Hendryx

Aug 2, 2007

Hendryx, Helen L.(nee Shay, Shorey)Passed peacefully August 2, 2007 after a brief illness at age 87. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Charlie; son, Forrest (Mary) Shorey; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Lois (Michael) Spinelli; brother, Lloyd Shay.There will be no prior calling hours. Private Services at the convenience of the family.

Marjorie Potter

Marjorie Potter

Aug 1, 2007

Potter, Marjorie D. (Bertrand)Rochester: Peacefully on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at age 84. She is survived by her daughter, Marie Limbeck; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Bertrand; several nieces and nephews and special friends, John Rice and Sandy Dorman.The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 9, from 5-8 P.M. at the New Comer Family Funeral Home, 6 Empire Blvd. Services...

Mary W. Gerew

Mary W. Gerew

Jul 29, 2007

Gerew, Mary W. (Weirich)Ogden: Peacefully at home, July 29, 2007 at age 82. She is survived by her sons, Bill (Jill) Gerew and Tom (Elly) Gerew; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was a WWII Army veteran and a member of the Rochester Genealogical Society, Friends of the Ogden Farmers' Library and the Ogden Tuesday Seniors.At Mary's request,...

William H. Carter

William H. Carter

Jul 29, 2007

Carter, William H.Chili/Rome, NY: July 29, 2007. He is survived by his sons and daughters, Laura Carpenter, William E. Carter, Janet (Gene) D'Ambrose, David (Maria Mackin) Carter; several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, numerous nieces & nephews.Mr. Carter was a WWII Army Veteran and owned Carter Exterminating. He was an organist for Ballantyne Presbyterian Church many years ago. He was a member of...

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