Jane L. Benedict
Jul 22, 2025
JANE L. BENEDICT
(nee Soucie)
Although small in stature, she could be tough as nails. Jane fought many battles with her health, starting at the young age of 26. And what a fighter she was. She and her husband Tom shared a great love and love of travel and adventure. Living in Hawaii was a dream come true. When Tom passed in...
E. William Metrose
Jul 20, 2025
E. William Metrose
December 4, 1938 - July 20, 2025
Age 86 | Fairport, New York
E. William Metrose, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on December 4, 1938, in Hartford, Connecticut, Bill lived a life defined by dedication to family, hard work, and a deep love for building and...
Laura Bernice Paszkiewicz
Jul 19, 2025
Beloved Laura, born in Buffalo, daughter of R.Gerald & Mildred B. Mudd. She was a 1955 Mt. Mercy Academy graduate. Laura married the boy next door, Edwin John. They lived in Monterey, CA, Pittsford, Ithaca, and Fairport, NY during their life together.
Throughout her career in the dental field, she was a hygienist and worked in orthodontics as an office administrator...
Kathleen Sue Amato (Grana)
Jul 17, 2025
Kathy Amato (Grana), 77, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025. Kathy was born on October 2, 1947, in Newport News, VA, the oldest daughter of Rosemary and Richard Grana.
Kathy loved her family and was always there when anyone needed her. She was a constant source of understanding and balance. She enjoyed celebrations with food, champagne, and laughter. She loved...
John M. Kane
Jul 14, 2025
FAIRPORT, NY - July 14, 2025, at age 77. He passed peacefully in hospice after battling Alzheimer’s. John is predeceased by his parents, stepparents, stepsiblings James and Robert Schilder, and step-grandchild Paul Connelly. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 55 years, Alice J. Kane, and his daughter Christine Connelly (Eliecia Young), and son, Brett...
Tammy Years
Jul 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tammy Ann Years, 12/21/68 - 07/14/25, who departed this life after a courageous battle with cancer.
Tammy passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and compassion that will never be forgotten.
Tammy was known by all who knew her as a truly kind and caring person. Her gentle spirit...
James C. Fico
Jul 11, 2025
Rochester-Jim gained his wings on July 11, 2025, after a very short, and painful battle with bladder cancer, at the age of 67. To the ones that mattered, who let him in, and you know who you are…you know that to know Jim, was to love him, beyond all his hype.
He is predeceased by his mother; Jean M. McBride Fico, father;...
John Howard Laley
Jul 9, 2025
John Howard Laley
1949 – 2025
John Howard Laley, age 75, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, in Rochester, New York.
He is predeceased by his beloved parents, Elizabeth and Howard Laley, his mother-in-law Catherine Bacchetta, father-in-law Louis Bacchetta, and brother-in-law Thomas Bacchetta.
John is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Cherlyn (née Bacchetta); their children Christopher Laley and Eric Laley...
Sharon M. Tuttle
Jul 7, 2025
Sharon M Tuttle, age 71 passed away Monday, July 7th, 2025.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Stephen Tuttle; her four children, Stephen (Stephanie) Tuttle, Tonya (Johnmark) Bevacqua, Brian (Emily) Tuttle, and Jacqueline (Douglass) Seeley. She was an amazing grandma to eight grandchildren, Mia, Penelope, Lucy, Maddox, Guinevere, Jack, Wilhelmina, Annie.
She is a graduate of Chenango Forks High...
Walter J. Rollow Jr.
Jul 6, 2025
Rochester, NY - Walter J. Rollow Jr. passed away on July 6, 2025, at the age of 56. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Anna M. Rollow, and his children: William Hart and his partner Holli, JaymeLyn Hart and her partner Nelson, and Mystee Rollow and her partner Angel.
Walter is also survived by his sister, Mechell LaMere...
Robert Edward Claeys Jr.
Jul 6, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Robert Edward Claeys Jr., who departed this life on July 6, 2025.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen Claeys; his six children: Christopher M. Claeys (Jessica Claeys), Amber Bradley-Phillips (Clayton Bradley-Phillips), Carrie Queor (Brian Queor), Matthew Claeys (Stephanie Claeys), Jason Claeys (Tiffanie Claeys), and Cody...
John P. Rayburn
Jul 6, 2025
WEBSTER, NY- July 6, 2025 at age 76.
John is predeceased by parents, Paul and Elizabeth Rayburn, sister, Bonnie Rayburn; Survived by the love of his life, wife, Linda ; son, Kurt (Bridget) Rayburn; daughter, Kimberly (Robert) Duncan; grandchildren, Katherine and Andrew Rayburn; sisters, Sally Berndt, Patricia (Gerry Belcher) Dekdebrun, Sharon (Brian) Wagenbaugh; many other family members and friends.
John earned his...
Carolyn Ann (Calkins) Morris
Jul 5, 2025
Carolyn Ann (Calkins) Morris
Age 81, Rochester, N.Y.
On July 5, 2025 (12:40 AM) Our Beloved Mother passed away at Eastside Nursing Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw NY.
She was a woman of kindness, strength and endless love ❤️.
Born on November 17, 1943 , to the late Ella Martha (Cassidy) and Ernest Everett Calkins in Belmont NY. She was the youngest of 7 children. Preceded...
Edward J. Giorgianni
Jul 4, 2025
Edward J. Giorgianni
7/4/2025
Edward J. Giorgianni passed away peacefully at the age of 81 after a long battle with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. He is predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Olga Giorgianni, and brother Paul Giorgianni. He is survived by the cherished love of his life, his wife of 47 years, performing pianist, teacher, and author Jane Sharp Giorgianni. He is also...
Rosamond J. Vancheri
Jul 3, 2025
Rosamond J. Vancheri d. July 3, 2025
Penfield - Passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025 on the Eve of her 75th wedding anniversary. Rosamond was predeceased by her loving husband, Leonard S. Vancheri, older siblings, several very...
Florence Audrey Willis
Jul 2, 2025
Florence A. Willis
July 27, 1944-July 2, 2025
Our Mom passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025. She is with God and her Angels, smiling from above. She has touched our lives with moments we will always have in our hearts. She loved the water, nature, birds, and most of all her furry companions .Florence is predeceased by her husband Skip, her...
Kathleen M. Saxby
Jul 1, 2025
Kathleen M. Saxby, cherished sister, amazing aunt and devoted friend, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, after a nearly seven-year battle against breast cancer. She was 66.
Kathleen is predeceased by her loving parents, John M. and Jeanette L. Saxby. She is survived by her treasured family and countless friends, including siblings Laura Saxby Lynch (John Lynch), Ellen Saxby, John...
Herbert (Bud) Andrews
Jul 1, 2025
Rochester, NY - Herbert (Bud) Andrews passed away peacefully on 1 July 2025, one month shy of his 95th birthday. He is predeceased by his wife, Barbara Louise Andrews and is survived by his daughter Sandy (Dan) Schultz, son Scott (Pam) and grandchildren Clay (Cielo), Will, Sam, Jack and Leah. Employed by Eastman Kodak in Rochester, NY as a Senior...
Thomas Edward Kauffman
Jun 30, 2025
Thomas Edward Kauffman
June 13, 1947 – June 30, 2025
Thomas Edward Kauffman, born on June 13, 1947, passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas R. and Ruth Kauffman. Tom is survived by his devoted spouse, Jeff Fowler; his two sons,...
Helene A. Herpich
Jun 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helene A. Herpich, who left this world on June 28, 2025, in her hometown of Rochester, where she was born on May 17, 1948. Helene, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, enriched the lives of everyone who had the joy of knowing her.
Helene was the cherished daughter of...