Obituaries
Susanne S. McMurray
Aug 29, 2024
Susanne Sullivan McMurray gained her angel wings at the age of 79, on August 29th at Strong Memorial Hospital’s Hospice Care in Rochester, NY. We greatly appreciate the care and support of the hospice team and her general practitioner.
Susanne's indominable spirit and faith helped her overcome life’s many challenges. Her spirit of love, creativity and humor touched all those in...
Joyce Daniels Abbondanzieri
Aug 29, 2024
Passed away on August 29, 2024, at the age of 99.
Predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Elio "Abbey" Abbondanzieri; twin sister, Jeannette Barbera; brothers, Jim and Bill Shearer; brother and sister-in-law, Adio & Grace Abbondanzieri; and most recently, her great-nephew, Louis Abbondanzieri, Jr.
She is survived by her children, Elio (Audrey) Abbondanzieri, Enrica (Eric) Sharp, Mario (Georgann) Abbondanzieri, and Lisa...
Melikah L. Bruner
Aug 27, 2024
Rochester - Transitioned on August 27, 2024 at the age of 43.
Predeceased by her father, Willie Lee Bruner.
She is survived by her children, Olajuwan McLamore, Jersey Bruner, & Goldynne Harris; mother, Agnes Bruner; brothers, Lashawn Williams, Willie Williams, & Jerome Hill; sisters, Natuanda Bruner & Kristy Bruner; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, & friends, including special friends, Lakisha (Dana)...
Elizabeth "Ita" Young
Aug 27, 2024
Elizabeth "Ita" Young
Hilton - Passed away on August 27, 2024 at the age of 74.
Predeceased by her parents, Antonio & Francisca Rolon; sister, Zoriada Rodriguez.
She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, James; children, Carlos (Ann) Nieves & Elizabeth "Gigi" Hernandez - Kagansky; step-daughter, Wendy Young; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Sophia, & Alexander; siblings, Ana Matos, Antonio Rolon, & Norma...
Jose Marquez Lobo
Aug 26, 2024
Monday August 26, 2024
The family will receive friends as Jose will lie in state from 2-4:30pm Thursday September 5, 2024 at Holy Apostles Church, 7 Austin St, Rochester, NY 14606 (corner of Lyell Ave.) Mass of Christian burial will begin following visitation at 4:30pm officiated by Father Tony Mugavero.
Interment will be held in Cementerio General, El Salvador.
To light a candle...
Alice M Webb
Aug 26, 2024
Suddenly, Monday August 26, 2024.
Predeceased by parents William and Sophia Schmeer, sister Nancy and brother Richard.
She is survived by her husband of 55 plus years, Jackson A Webb, her children Ray (Lori) Bisig, Gail (Bob) Cunningham, William (Tracy) Webb, James (Eleanor) Webb, several grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Love Later
No prior calling
Services and interment will be held at the convenience of the...
John "Breeze" Lohman
Aug 26, 2024
Passed away on August 26, 2024 at the age of 86.
Predeceased by his siblings, Gary, Donny, Irene & Betty; grandson, Brandon Lohman; sister-in-law, Donna Pringle.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Sharon Lohman; children, Steven Lohman, Suzanne (Tony) Rotolo, Robert Lohman, Sandra Phelan, Michael (Christine) Lohman & Matthew McGill; sister-in-law, Pat Lohman; 7 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren;...
Olga Droegmoeller
Aug 26, 2024
Passed away suddenly on August 26, 2024 at the age of 88.
Predeceased by her husband, Meno; son, Renard; parents, Nicholas & Emma Farrak; brother, Edward (Elizabeth) Farrak.
She is survived by her children, Meno (Nancy) Droegmoeller & Karin (Michael) Gringer; grandchildren, Stephen (Jacelyn) Droegmoeller, Meno Droegmoeller Jr., Erick (Cruchelle) Droegmoeller, Jeanette (Sean) Bozic, Nicholas (Jacqueline) Droegmoeller, & Anthony (Rachel) Droegmoeller; great-grandchildren,...
Thomas Rollo Sour
Aug 25, 2024
Sunday August 25, 2024.
Survived by his loving wife, Janice Sour. Son Jeff of Phoenix Arizona.
Tom was a proud veteran of the US Army. A General Motors retiree and a member of the Pipe Fitters Union.
Services and interment held a the convenience of the family.
To sign Tom's guestbook or to light a candle scroll down to guest book options.
Grace M. LoFurno
Aug 24, 2024
Predeceased by husband, Bart P. LoFurno; brothers and sister-in-law, Ray Miller, Robert and Olive Miller; niece, Sherry Nichols; sons-in-law, Scott Daitz and Michael Vangellow.
Survived by Kathy Daitz, Margaret (Joe) Piccolello, Jerry (Mary) Fortman, Dan (Jackie) LoFurno, Bart (Susan) LoFurno; niece, Debra (Tom) Hoppough; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, grand-nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to staff of Glenmore Memory Care at Cloverwood for their...
Gary L. Waite
Aug 23, 2024
Passed away on August 23, 2024 at the age of 73.
Predeceased by his parents, Leonard & Ila Waite.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons, Adam (Nicole) & Jason (Kendra); grandchildren, Parker, Ava, Easton, Kiaya, Adley, & Landon; sister, Lenila (Glen) Suckling; many loving extended family & friends.
Born and raised in Randolph, Gary was deeply rooted in his community, actively...
John "Jack" Griffin Skvorak
Aug 22, 2024
A funeral mass for John "Jack" Griffin Skvorak, 89, of Walworth, NY, who died on Thursday, August 22, 2024 will be Wednesday at 10AM at St. Joseph's Church in Penfield, NY.
Calling hours are 4:30-7PM on Tuesday at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 6 Empire Blvd., Rochester, NY 14609.
He was a champion for the poor and underserved in a number of...
John "Jack" E. Van Niel
Aug 22, 2024
Irondequoit: Went home to be with the Lord, peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at age 86.
Predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Patricia; siblings, James Van Niel & Joanne (Ralph) LaFredo; daughter-in-law, Kimberly.
He is survived by his sons, John & Thomas, "daughter" Laura; grandchildren, Danika, Halianna & Luc; brother, Joe (Mary) Grussenmeyer; many nieces, nephews, & dear friends.
Family will...
Margaret LaGroon
Aug 21, 2024
Passed away on August 21, 2024 at the age of 82.
Services will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024.
Visitation from 10:00 am - 11:00 am, service will begin at 11:00 am, at New Life Fellowship 330 Wellington Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14619.
To share a memory of Margaret or leave a special message for her family, visit the guest book below.
Treacy L. Green
Aug 21, 2024
Passed away surrounded by her family on August 21, 2024 at the age of 64.
Predeceased by her mother, Gloria Ann Major Mitchell; sister, Patricia Ann Green; & her two precious dogs, Bear & Spunky.
She is survived by her children, Shamieka Harris, Shannan Harris, & Rickey Harris Jr.; grandchildren, Amir D. Epps & Vaela A. Reaves; father, Thomas E. Green; sister,...
Verna Nelson
Aug 21, 2024
Verna A. Nelson, of N. Chili passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the age of 92. She was born on May 14, 1932, in Fowlerville, New York.
Verna was predeceased by her husband, Robert F. Nelson, as well as her parents, Franklin and Letitia Angevine. She was also preceded in death by her brothers and sister: Franklin Angevine, Shirley...
Roland L. Ferrari
Aug 21, 2024
Passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024 at the age of 72.
Predeceased by his parents, Roland A. & Jacqueline Ferrari.
He is survived by his siblings, David Ferrari, Kimberly Bush, & Karen Arce; nieces & nephews, Mara, Kelly, Ashlee, Zachary, Jordan, Jiana, & Jacqlene; great-nieces & nephews, Nina, Carter, Santino, Sonny, Grayce, & Mason; many aunts, cousins, & friends.
Rolly's Funeral Mass...
Van Jones
Aug 20, 2024
Rochester - Passed away on August 20, 2024 at the age of 87.
Predeceased by his parents, Nathaniel & Josephine Jones; brother, Coleman Jones
He is survived by his nieces & nephews, Mary Lou Hill, Joanne Jones, Tina Marie Jones, John Henry Jones, Natelee Jones, Anthony Jones, Eric Jones, Evalee Jones; a host of extended family & friends.
Family will receive friends 10:00...
Gregor Borchardt
Aug 20, 2024
July 15, 1939 - August 20, 2024, Gregor Borchardt, a dedicated family man and passionate history enthusiast, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024.
Born in Pinneberg, Germany, just outside of Hamburg, on July 15, 1939, Greg grew up in Elmshorn before moving to the United States as a teenager. He attended Eastport High School and pursued pre-med studies at Syracuse...
Joseph L. Centanni
2024
Passed away on, August 19, 2024 at the age of 67.
Predeceased by his father, Joseph Centanni.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Joyce Centanni; daughter, Rosalia J. Centanni; sons, Michael Centanni and Joseph (Sara) Centanni; mother, Rosalia Centanni; sister, Julia (Harry) Centanni-Sylar.
Private Services.
To share a memory of Joseph or leave a special message for his family, visit...
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