Kathryn L. Cromwell
Mar 9, 2025
Kathryn L. Cromwell - Rochester NY. March 9, 2025 at age 73. She was predeceased by husband Thomas Cromwell, son Aaron Cromwell, father George Ziegler II, sister Susan Miglioratti, sister Anne Lightenburger, brother George Ziegler III. She is survived by her mother Loraine Ziegler, sister Judy Bradburn (Bill), sister Cheryl Jones (Gary Strauss), many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Always...
Barbara George
Mar 9, 2025
Barbara (Barb) D. George, 73, of Fairport, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 9, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
In 1981, Barb met her husband, Mick, spending 44 wonderful years together, and raised three beautiful children, Miles, Lindsay, and Dylan.
Barb was a child of nature and a lover of all things creative. She had an...
Brenda Lorna DeVuyst
Mar 7, 2025
Brenda DeVuyst, 79 from Fairport, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025, in hospice care (Advent House) after a hard-fought battle with colon cancer. Brenda was born in Plainfield, NJ on March 19, 1945, and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. She attended Erasmus High School and graduated in 1963 before relocating to Rochester, NY in 1963 where...
Susan S. Kinsey (Sedam)
Mar 6, 2025
Susan S Kinsey (Sedam)
Thursday, March 6, 2025, age 85. Predeceased by her mother, Varetta Kemmerling; father, Theodore Sedam; sister, Gretchen Niedermayer; husband, Kenneth “Ted” Kinsey. Survived by her son, Nathaniel Kinsey (Michelle McDonald); nieces and nephew.
A long time resident of Geneseo, NY, she was a flower and vegetable gardener, antique collector, historical researcher, author, home builder, weaver, philanthropist and open...
Edward Fred Knaak, Jr.
Mar 5, 2025
Edward Fred Knaak, Jr. (January 10, 1952 – March 5, 2025)
Edward F. Knaak Jr. of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was 73 years old.
Ed was born to Edward and Marjorie Knaak in Rochester, NY, and was one of four children. He married Lorry (Shutt) Knaak, his wife of almost 45...
Edward Ernest Austin
Mar 5, 2025
Hilton, NY; Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at age 55 after a courageous battle with cancer, peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. Predeceased by his father, Leonard Delano Austin II; mother, Judith Austin; stepmother, Lena (Pusateri) Austin; brother, Grant (Kathleen) Austin. He is survived by his brothers, Andrew Austin, Trent (Sally) Austin, Dwight Austin, Leonard (Gay) Austin III; step-siblings, Mike (Diane)...
Mary Ellen McGovern Carson
2025
Mary Ellen McGovern-Carson died unexpectedly at the age of 78 in early March, just shy of her 79th birthday. She was the youngest of the late James L. McGovern and Helen E. (nee MacSweeney). She is survived by her brother James J. McGovern (Kathy), sister Sara McGovern Everett, loving son Sean D. Carson, daughter Heather Carson-Wake, “son from another mother”,...
Mary Helen Hetzel Black Hawk
Mar 3, 2025
Mary Helen Hetzel Black Hawk, 91, formerly of Big Flats, NY, passed away at the Webster Comfort Home on March 3, 2025, with her daughters at her side. She was born on May 6, 1933 to John and Rachael Hetzel of Liberty, Pa. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, George, Carl and Daniel, as well as her...
Maurice F Durning
Mar 2, 2025
Maurice F Durning, age 92, passed away on March 2, 2025 in Rochester, NY. Maurie is predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Arline. He is survived by his daughter, Alicia (William) Baum; grand-daughter, Teresa Strout; brother, Paul (Lois) Durning; and 3 nephews.
Maurie loved to bowl and golf, he was in various leagues in both sports over the years....
Frank Henry Mocniak
Mar 1, 2025
Frank Mocniak, born on March 6, 1957, passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Frank was the son of the late Henry and Genevieve Mocniak. Frank was a loving husband, father, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Lori Mocniak, his daughters Jenelle and Valerie...
John Sims
Mar 1, 2025
John Sims, 69, of Weedsport, New York, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025. He is survived by his wife Debbie, daughter Stacy (Matt) Sperling, grandsons Zach, Alex and Lucas Sperling, mother Pat Sims, brother Jeff (Hope) Sims, sister Sue Sims, two nephews and one niece. He was predeceased by his father, Don Sims. Services will be held on Friday,...
Peter A. Capriotti
Feb 28, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Peter A. Capriotti, 84, of Rochester, NY. Peter passed away on February 28, 2025. He was the proud owner and operator of Peter Capriotti Trucking, a dedicated businessman, and a hardworking man who took pride in his work and his family.
Peter is survived by his loving wife, Robbin (Brown) Capriotti, and his...
William Michael McBride
Feb 27, 2025
William (Bill) Michael McBride, retired Navy Lieutenant and Vietnam war veteran, passed away on February 27th 2025, at his home in Pittsford NY, at the age of 81, after a long fight with pulmonary fibrosis.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Sean, and children Maggie Nearing (Ryan), Patrick (Jackie), Matt (Kinsley) and Will (Hannah), along with 7...
Bambi Lyn Morris
Feb 25, 2025
Rochester, New York – Bambi Lyn Morris, 54, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2025, in Rochester, New York. Born on November 8, 1970, in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Bambi graduated from Hamilton High School in Memphis, TN, prior to moving to Rochester, New York where she resided. She attended Monroe Community College and worked towards a degree in psychology. She was committed...
James L. Martin
Feb 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James L. Martin (8/1/1935-2/25/25) after a long and valiant battle with Alzheimer's dementia. Jim will be deeply missed by his wife of 48 years. Marcyann Heizyk Martin, daughter Jillaine Spring, sons Matthew Martin, and Mike (Jenny Blythe) Martin of Burlington, NC, granddaughters Sierra and Caroline and niece Pam Tucker of Erie, PA....
Rosemary Mawn
Feb 23, 2025
Known to many as Rose or Rosie, Rosemary Mawn was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her devoted husband of 37 years, Daniel M. Mawn; her beloved children, Heather, Danny, and Emily; and her cherished grandchildren, Mason, Zayden, and Liam. She is also survived by her siblings, Jack, Robert “Bob”, Carol, and Theresa. Rose was predeceased by her...
Stephen Goeller
Feb 21, 2025
On the snowy morning of February 21, 2025, Stephen Goeller relinquished his almost two year
battle with pancreatic cancer and died peacefully in his home with his beloved wife Nadia (Sefein) by his side. It was a particularly fitting ending for a man whose greatest loves were the outdoors and his family and friends.
Pancreatic cancer was not Stephen’s first battle with...
Nicolas W. Smokey
Feb 19, 2025
Rochester, NY February 19, 2025 at age 98 Nicolas is predeceased by his wife Rosalie (love of his life). He is survived by his children Sheila, Nikki, George Dana, Lisa, son-in-law Todd, daughter-in-law Beth and 5 grandchildren Noah, Rachel, Samantha, Liam and Asher. He was born in Red Wing, MN.
Nic was a Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp at...
Edwin Paszkiewicz
Feb 18, 2025
91, Passed February 18, 2025. Born in Buffalo, son of Joseph & Frances (Bielecki) Paszkiewicz. Ed was a graduate of Canisius High School and attended University of Buffalo. He met his beloved wife Laura when they were teenagers living next door. They began their life together when Ed was stationed at Monterey, Ca., serving in the U.S. Army. Last December,...
Elaine Elizabeth Kent
Feb 18, 2025
Elaine Elizabeth Kent passed away on February 18, 2025, at the age of 80. Elaine is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Wayne L. Kent; sons Wayne M. (Zoë) Kent and Aaron (Jody) Kent; grandchildren Briana (Jake), Ethan, Liam, Adrianna, Jonathan, Robert, Sarah, Samuel, and Ezekiel; great-grandchildren Aidan, Caleb, Genevieve, and Logan; her brother Roy (Lisa); sister Karen...