Dec 27, 2024

It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Denis Michael Hill (born May 24, 1955, in Medford, Massachusetts), who passed away peacefully after a well-fought battle with cancer, at the age of 69 on December 27 th , 2024. Denis was in the care of the kind staff of Highland Hospital of Rochester, New York...

Dec 22, 2024

Michele Lee Corke (Abbatoy), born on April 25th, 1971, passed away peacefully in her home on December 22nd, 2024, at the age of 53, following a courageous and extensive battle with heart failure.

Michele was predeceased by her father, Ronald E. Abbatoy, and her brother, Randy Abbatoy. She is survived by her mother, Shirley Slye (Robert) his...

Dec 18, 2024

John H. De Haan

Passed away on December 18 th , 2024 at the age of 83.  John was born to Pearl Friedah and William De Haan on November 14 th , 1941 at his Aunt Louise’s house in Owego, NY.

John is predeceased by his 2 nd wife, Patricia McCoy, his brother, Bill, and sister Pearl.  ...

Dec 16, 2024

Phillip E. Stever Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16th at the age of 90. Predeceased by his son Phil (Mary), he is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of 65 years; their children John (Kristi), Lynne (Scott Nelson), Doug (Karen), Barb (Tim Mulhall), Brad (Rachel). He also left behind 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. There will be a funeral...

Dec 15, 2024

Catherine I Taft  (Strong)“ Cathy” 

Of Irondequoit NY, passed away on December 15, 2024, at the age of 84.Cathy Is preceded in Death by her Husband and the love of her life Roy Taft, and ex-Husband Paul Harter, Parents Albert, and Dorothy Strong, Sisters Joyce McGee and Carol Battle, and Brother William Strong. She is survived by her Daughters Dorothy F....

Dec 12, 2024

Robert (Zippy) Zirpolo went home to his Lord and Savior  Jesus Christ at age 78 on December 12, 2024 with his wife of 53 years by his side. Leaves his only son David. Predeceased by his parents Louis and Jane Zirpolo. Sisters Cheri of Texas and Jean Ann (Sam Tosto)of Florida and nieces and nephews. Robert retired from xerox...

Dec 11, 2024

Gerard “Jerry” Dubois was born in Biddeford Maine, May 6th, 1937 and went home to the Lord December 11th, 2024 surrounded in love with his family.  He is pre-deceased by his parents Charlotte and Armand Dubois of Saco, ME and his son-in-law Joseph Christina.  He is survived by his loving wife Barbara, and his five children: Jo-Anne Christina, David (Shirley),...

Dec 10, 2024

Sam T. Cuckovich.

Rochester – December 10, 2024, at the age of 67. Sam passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, from ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease. Preceded in death by his parents Sam and Margaret (Peggy) Cuckovich, he is survived by his son, Bryan Cuckovich, siblings Mary Kay Cuckovich, John Cuckovich, and Martha (Cuckovich) Lucey, and nieces, nephew and...

Dec 9, 2024

Fred N. Scott 12/10/1944-12/9/2024 at Age 80

Fred, a well known and respected long time car dealer in Rochester NY, is predeceased by his parents Leon “Billy” and Velma Scott, and sister Jo Ann Holley. He is lovingly survived by his former wife Nancy Bryant, daughters Seana Scott Dorr and Michele (David) Fischer, Nephew Billy (Cathleen) Holley...

Dec 7, 2024

Brockport NY Karla Linn Merrifield 9/18/1952 – 12/07/2024 Predeceased by her parents, brother James, and beloved husband, Dr. Roger Weir. Karla heroically fought cancer for a year and a half but finally passed away peacefully in her Brockport, NY home. She was truly a renaissance woman who lived life to the fullest. Published poet, lyricist, journalist, blogger, teacher, mentor,...

Dec 7, 2024

Richard Mitchell Passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at age 85. Richard was born on July 28, 1939 in Schenectady, NY. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Wayne and Dorothy, wife, Joyce Marie, and youngest daughter, Melissa Renee. He is survived by his son David (Tami); daughters Kim (Robert) DiLuglio and Amy Mitchell (John) Freeman.  He had eight...

Dec 6, 2024

Edward B. Homsey passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 6, 2024. He was born on December 25, 1930 in Oklahoma City, OK. Ed is predeceased by his parents, Essa B. and Myrtle (Raney) Homsey of McPherson, KS and his dear wife, Shirley (Moore) Homsey. He is survived by his sister Donna Sue Proctor of Spokane, WA; daughter Susan...

Dec 4, 2024

Christine M. Bailey passed away Wednesday  December 4th, 2024 at 48 years old.  Chris leaves her Dad and Stepmom, Michael and Lori,  her daughter Madison Whitely of Dallas, TX.  Her family will have a celebration of Chris’s life later on in April of 2025.  Donations can be made in Chris’s name to Pathways of Helio Health.

Dec 2, 2024

Joyce A. Smith , of Ontario, NY, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, on November 15, 2024. She was 81. Joyce was born on July 22, 1943, in Colorado Springs, CO. Joyce graduated from Wayne Central High School and attended college at Fredonia, NY. She worked at Eastman Kodak Company and as a part-time office clerk for the...

Nov 30, 2024

Linda (Devlin) Bankes

April 18, 1961 – November 30, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda (Devlin) Bankes, who went home to be with the Lord on November 30th, 2024 at the age of 63. Linda was a beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend who touched...

Nov 28, 2024

Dorothy (Decaire) Steiner Rochester, NY

Dorothy, age 101 passed away peacefully on 11/28/2024. She was predeceased by her former husband Rudolph John Steiner and son Jeffrey Steiner but is survived by her two remaining sons Paul Steiner and Charles (Lori) Steiner, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Dorothy was a retired Professional Nurse, A Life Member of Rochester Chapter, O.E.S....

Nov 25, 2024

Susan J. Grey (Sue) passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Sue was born in Lyons, New York to the late Kenneth and Alice Grey (Hotaling) on April 26th 1957. She was pre deceased by her husband Ronald Martinez Sr in 2018. She is survived by her two children Erin (Lenny) Tuper of Wolcott and Ryan (Amanda) Martinez...

Nov 23, 2024

Gerald W. O’Brien, Jr. “Jerry” February 20, 1961 – November 23, 2024 Jerry passed away peacefully after spending his final days surrounded by family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Jerry and Dolores O’Brien, and brother Scott O’Brien. Jerry will be missed by his daughters Melissa (Colin) Corner and Jess O’Brien, grandson Teddy Corner, and siblings Eileen (Marty)...

Nov 20, 2024

Jane Veronica Brown (Cruise), of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, at St. John’s Home. Born on March 9, 1937, in Elmira, NY, Jane lived a life marked by her dedication to those around her.

She was predeceased by her parents, Esther and Thomas Cruise, and her siblings: Bob Cruise, George Cruise, Caroline Labosky,...

Nov 18, 2024

David L. Smith, 72, of Rochester, NY — beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend — went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 18, 2024. He was born November 25, 1951 in Binghamton, NY.

Dave graduated from Houghton College in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was inducted into...