Eleanor Ruth Kurtz
Mar 2, 2026
Eleanor "Ellie" Ruth (Swartz) KurtzBorn: February 26, 1933Died: March 2, 2026Age: 93Eleanor was born and grew up on a family farm near McEwensville in central Pennsylvania. She was the fourth and final child of Raymond and Helen (Muffly) Swartz.She graduated from Milton High School and met her husband-to-be, George W. Kurtz, while a student at Penn State. They married at...
Christine Zimmer
Mar 2, 2026
Christine Zimmer, 82, of Henderson, New York, passed away on March 2, 2026, with her family at her side. Born in Germany on May 6, 1943, she moved to the United States in her early 20s and built a life centered on family and the simple joys she loved.
She is survived by her children: Sabine (Fred), Leeann, Andrea (Mike), Sandra...
David Scott Miller
Mar 1, 2026
David Scott Miller, 7/12/63 - 3/1/26; son of the late Eric E. Miller, Las Vegas, NV and Leslie A. Miller, Penfield, NY, brother of Brian E. Miller Sodus, NY.
David graduated from Fairport High School, Class of 1981. His sport was tennis, which he continued upon moving to Reno, NV, where he met his love, Celeste Hoover. David joined the Air...
Harold Bruce Gage
Feb 25, 2026
Harold B. Gage, 73, passed away on February 25, 2026 at 7:45pm, in Rochester, New York. Born on June 15, 1952, in Ontario, New York, Harold was the son of the late Bradly Gage and Rose Chrysler.
Harold was a devoted father, brother, uncle, and grandfather who cherished his family deeply.
He is survived by his daughters Helen gage, Melissa gage, Tabitha...
Mary Jane Broussard
Feb 23, 2026
Mary Jane Broussard
Caledonia, NY - February 23, 2026
Jane passed peacefully as she was called by her pre-deceased family members and her beloved dog Barclay. She is survived by her son Mark (Elizabeth), grandson’s Ryan, Kyle (Vic) and Corey (Monica). Her loving Sisters Katherine, Veronica, Shirley, Louise and Rose nieces, nephews in Louisiana & Texas. Her loving partner RJ, his loving...
Craig F. Steward
Feb 21, 2026
Craig F. Steward of Rochester, NY passed away at home on February 21, 2026, at the age of 73.
Craig is predeceased by his parents; Francis (Bud) & Rosemary Steward: Brothers: Rodney & Matthew Steward. He is survived by his daughters, Amy Steward and Erin Steward-Pollay: Grandchildren, Derek Ward and Brooklyn Pollay. Sister in-law; Nancy Steward.
Craig retired from General Motors in...
Kevin John "Butch" McCarthy
Feb 21, 2026
Kevin John “Butch” McCarthy
Hilton, New York
1965–2026
Kevin John “Butch” McCarthy of Hilton, New York, passed away on February 21st, 2026, at the age of 60.He is predeceased by his parents, John R. and Helen L. (Herring) McCarthy, as well as his siblings Lorie Gardner, Michael McCarthy, and Bridget Corder.Butch is survived by his two sons, Andrew Mack (Gisella Correa) and Joseph...
Larry Glore
Feb 19, 2026
Larry Glore, 65, passed away on February 19, 2026 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY after an illness. Born January 31, 1961, in Napoleon, Ohio, he was a graduate of Napoleon High School, Owens Community College in Perrysburg, OH, and Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY, where he obtained associate degrees in Business Administration and Audio/Visual Technology.
Larry made Rochester his...
Rodney Keister
Feb 14, 2026
Rodney R. Keister has passed away at the age of 66 on February 14, 2026.He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Joselina C. Keister, and their sons Adam and Daniel. He is also survived by his brother Robert (Angela) Keister Jr.; sisters Marcie (Glenn) Krause and Colleen (Mark) Smith; sisters in law Marie (Henry) Arias; and Gina...
Edward L. Deci
Feb 14, 2026
Dr. Edward L. Deci, pioneering psychologist who transformed thinking around human motivation, remembered
Edward Deci, a professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Rochester whose pioneering work transformed how human motivation is understood and shaped generations of scholars, practitioners, and students worldwide, died in February at the age of 83.
He was best known for his work on self-determination theory, which...
Leslie E. Howell
Feb 12, 2026
February 12, 2026 at age 83 is survived by his loving wife Lorraine, children Mick {Karen} Howell, Kelli Howell, Shelli {Dave} Biehler, Nicole LaMondie, 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, other loving family and friends. Retired from Gannett Company, Genesee Valley Cemetery Association. Les was an avid hunter, fisherman, and a die-hard Yankees fan.
Phyllis A. DeWind
Feb 12, 2026
NORTH CHILI, NY – February 12, 2026 at age 92. Phyllis was predeceased by her daughter Brenda, parents Earl and Mary McMann, sisters Doris and Rosemary, brothers Jack and Earl Jr, and nephew Danny. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years Gerry, son Brian (Cindy) DeWind, grandchildren Eric (Brittany) DeWind and Lindsay (Andrew) Staroska, great grandchildren Jack...
Richard Charles Shibley
Feb 11, 2026
Richard was entered into rest on February 11. He was born to Anthony and Blanche Shibley on April 12, 1946. He was predeceased by his parents, six sisters and two brothers. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Also, by his long-time friend, Christina, who looked after him, especially toward the end of his life. Richard loved fishing...
Mary Ellen Brown
Feb 5, 2026
MaryEllen, Age 74, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years Herman “Butch” Brown, whom she shared an unconditional and everlasting love. She was pre-deceased by her mother, Margaret Dixon Barrett, and was the proud eldest of seven children. MaryEllen is lovingly remembered by her dedicated advocates sister Eileen & brother-in-law John...
Clyde E. Struck Jr.
Feb 4, 2026
Clyde E Struck, Jr
February 4th, 2026 at age of 76.
Clyde is predeceased by his parents, Marion and Clyde Struck and siblings, Nancy (Hise), Bill, and Bobby Struck. He is survived by the love of his life, Paulette (Sexton); daughters, Julie (Edward) Riederer and Susan (Robert) Valenti; four grandchildren, Amanda (Dave) Lukasik, Evan Valenti, Edward Riederer IV, and Eko Riederer. He...
Marilyn Greene
Feb 4, 2026
Marilyn Greene passed away suddenly on February 4th, just weeks after entering Clifton Springs Nursing Home, having bravely battled Alzheimer’s disease for more than 7 years. She was cared for with much love and devotion by her eldest daughter, Heather, for over 4 years, allowing Marilyn to enjoy those years in the comfort and familiarity of her own home, where...
Michael John Sixbey
Feb 4, 2026
Gone fishing…
Michael John Sixbey, husband, father, and brother, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026 at 69 years old.
Mike was born in Rochester, New York on July 21, 1956. He graduated from SUNY Brockport with a degree in accounting. He had a career in accounting, but his true passion was being outdoors and on the water.
Mike loved fishing and hunting....
Dale Lee Durkee
Feb 3, 2026
Dale Lee Durkee born on 6/20/55 went to be with the Lord on 2/3/26. He is preceded by his parents Ira & Ardith Durkee, Sister Gail Jackson and brother Danny Durkee. He is survived by his 3 children Jason, Janel (Daniel) , Amber (Matt) 6 grandchildren , sisters Diane (Roger) Anderson, Pennie (Jim) Hutt, Pattie (Mark) Sauer ,sister in law...
Jeanine Louise Gannello
Feb 3, 2026
Jeanine Louise Gannello
Jeanine Louise Gannello, born November 21, 1983, passed away peacefully at home on February 3, 2026.
Jeanine was born in the Bronx, New York, and was a loving mother, devoted fiancée, and treasured sister and friend. She was the proud and caring mother of Eli and Elianna, and the beloved fiancée of Eric. Jeanine’s kindness, sense of humor, and...
Robert A VanWinkle
Feb 1, 2026
Robert A. VanWinkle, 76, of Rochester, NY passed away on February 1, 2026. Bob was a devoted husband to Jean VanWinkle for over 49 years, and a loving father to Craig and stepfather to Michele and Lisa.
Bob (Rip) was a police officer with Rochester PD for 23 years. He also served in the US Army.
In his later years he and...