Jul 16, 2022

Rochester, NY:  July 16 th , 2022 at the age of 69. Diane is survived by her partner Cheryl Weller and extended family (Justin, Joslyn & David), two sisters (Elizabeth & Alice), four daughters (Heather, Kelly, Jessica, Alice), and five grandchildren.

Diane enjoyed hiking, climbing mountains, camping & fishing in the Adirondacks, cycling, painting, and photography. She...

Jul 16, 2022

Brockport, NY – July 16, 2022 at age 81. Jerry is survived by his sisters, stepdaughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many friends especially Sue. He retired from Eastman Kodak Company.

In his life Jerry enjoyed his horses, watching the Bills, going to the casino, and his farm. Jerry was a gentleman, good friend, a...

Jul 15, 2022

I was born on 8/18/56 and went to meet my Lord and Savior on 7/15/2022 at the age of 65. I was predeceased by my parents Carl and Yolanda Catracchia, my Aunt Rosie, and Brother Stephen Catracchia. I am survived by my beautiful and loving wife Marilou Catracchia of 41years. My sweet and brilliant daughter Gina (Gilberto) Torres, my...

Jul 15, 2022

Shirley Hunn passed away on the morning of Friday 7/15/22, at age 82.

She is predeceased by her son Douglas Wyand.  She is survived by daughter Rene’ Wyand, sons Joseph Reger and Anthony Circhirillo III, and 9 grandchildren.

Shirley had the most beautiful sparkling blue eyes. She loved horses and playing cards.

Shirley...

Jul 15, 2022

Evelyn Sanchez A.K.A. Mama/Guela

Rochester, NY: July 15, 2022 at age 57.

Evelyn is predeceased by her mother Milagros Cora and her father Ladizlaou Sanchez.

She is survived by her two daughters, Melodie Velazquez-Soto and her husband Sammy & Keishla Mateo; two sons, Jesus Mateo (Macho) & Joshua Sanchez; her partner Jesus Mateo...

Jul 13, 2022

Greece, NY – July 13, 2022 at age 80. Predeceased by parents, Ralph and Phyllis Scialo and brother, John; In-laws, Carmen and Josie Taddeo; and sister-in-law, Jacqui Muscatella.

Joe is survived by his wife, JoAnn Scialo; daughters, Deana (J. Cilento) Robbins and Lynn (R. Ricotta) Comfort; Grandchildren; Hayley (J. Evenski) Comfort, Davi Robbins and Mitchell Comfort; Brother,...

Jul 13, 2022

Evelyn Vita Bailey

10/27/1946   —  07/13/2022 Webster, New York

Evelyn Bailey, a tireless advocate and leader for the LGBTQ community in Rochester, NY died on July 13, 2022. She is known as the “Historian and Archivist of the Rochester LGBTQ Community.”

Her proudest/loudest accomplishment was archiving Rochester, NY gay history. She did this...

Jul 13, 2022

Thomas LaChiusa at age 89 peacefully passed away on July 13, 2022.

Predeceased by his son Michael LaChiusa.

Survived by his wife Diane (Mack) LaChiusa; Children:  Lee Briggs, Jeanelle LaChiusa (Joseph) Follett, Michael (Denise) Lovelace, Joseph (Amanda) LaChiusa, Clare LaChiusa Smith; Grandchildren: Andrew and Anthony LaChiusa, Michael Jr and Justin Lovelace, Kaitlyn Smith, Kiley, Keira...

Jul 10, 2022

Joe passed away on Sunday 7/10/22, at the age of 72.

Pre-deceased by his parents Alphonse & Margaret Werner, sisters: Delores VanScott and Margaret Mills, and brother: Ronald Werner.

Joe is survived by: his loving wife, Linda of 22 years. Sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law: Kathy & John Baker, Linda & Bill Clarke, Tom &...

Jul 9, 2022

Joseph M. Guider age 60, passed away peacefully at home July 9 th , 2022.  Joe is predeceased by his father, Thomas Guider and mother, Jean (Jost) Guider.  He is survived by his loving partner Maria Manioci, beloved daughter Nicole, granddaughter Katalina, ex-wife Renee Guider (Fisher), brothers and sisters, Ed (Margie) Guider, Barb (Jim Gwynn), Eileen Tortorice, Timothy (Toni)...

Jul 8, 2022

ROCHESTER, NY – July 8, 2022 at age 71. Richard is predeceased by his wife Joyce Roe, parents Elmer G. and Genevieve (Chrisler) Roe, brother Elmer Roe Jr., sister Viola G. Walden (Pat Manioci), sister Beverly J Kowalewski (William), sister Margaret Casel (Larry). He is survived by daughter Shannon Roe, daughter Amy Johnson (James), son Richard Brown, daughter Lisa...

Jul 7, 2022

Today our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our older sister, Karen Sue Sparka, who passed away suddenly at the age of 71 in Rochester, New York.

Karen was born in Indiana and moved to Rochester at a young age.  She graduated from Penfield High School in 1968, and from Bowling Green University in...

Jul 7, 2022

Christopher Rexford Hill (56) passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on July 7, 2022 following a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.

Chris, born in Canandaigua, was the son of Jeannette and Leon “Bunker” Hill.  He was the first boy of five children and he became the “man of the house” at age...

Jul 6, 2022

Kenneth R. “Smitty” Smith (1936-2022)

Geneva – Kenneth R. “Smitty” Smith, 85, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at home at Beatrice Place in Greece, NY.

Ken was born on August 11, 1936 in Fayette, NY, the son of the late Walter C. and Mary (Kelly) Smith. Ken lived the majority of his life...

Jul 5, 2022

Spencerport, New York: Bradley Scott Mclaughlin passed away in the early morning hours on July 5, 2022.  Brad, as he preferred to be called, was on active duty and present during the October 1983 attack on the Marine Headquarters in Lebanon.  For most of his life after, he battled with post-traumatic stress from his being present and the losses...

Jul 5, 2022

Elizabeth M. Sanderson (Holcomb), 79 of Nichols, NY passed away peacefully on 7/5/2022 with family by her side. Elizabeth was predeceased by her 1st Husband Homer W Holcomb and Late husband Lawrence L Sanderson. She was also predeceased by her step sons Marshal (Spike) Holcomb and Timothy Holcomb and her Step Daughters Christine Holcomb and Susan Harvey (Holcomb).

Jul 3, 2022

Jacqueline Kay Meyer, age 60 passed away peacefully at home July 3rd, 2022 surrounded by her two loving daughters. Predeceased by her mother Carolyn and father Marvin. Survived by her 2 daughters Natalie and Molly, ex-husband Mark, sisters Stephanie, Brenda (Chuck). Nieces and nephews Lacy (Tim), Tucker, Cody (Stephanie), Eric (Mariah), Laura, Tommy. Puppies, Stella Jixer Monty.

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Jul 2, 2022

Spencerport, NY:  On July 2nd 2022 at age 64.  James lost his battle with Cancer.

He is survived by his wife Deborah Dalton; parents Carl and Shirley Hagstrom; Father-in-law Peter Hauck and Mother-in-law Roxanne Appelbaum; children James, Jonathan, Tony Hagstrom (Katie), Nick, Jake (Cayli) Breanna Salerno and Brian Salerno; Grandson Anthony Salerno; and other loving family and...

Jul 2, 2022

July 2, 2022, at the age of 82, Bennette Jackson is Predeceased by her sister, Bridget Watford; brothers Robert Barksdale and Ricky Barksdale. She is survived by daughters, Alicia Jackson & Sylvia Jackson; sons, David Barksdale & Sylvester Jackson Jr; sisters, Jolene Barksdale, Katherine Barksdale & Marylene Barksdale; brother, Bennie Barksdale; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; other loving family and...

Jul 1, 2022

Largo, Florida – Passed away peacefully on July 1, 2022.

Born in Rochester, NY on June 23, 1935, to the late Frank and Rose Sanger.  She was predeceased by her husband Philip, son Ed Heberger, son-in-law Ed Holzermer, her brothers, Frank, Chet and Iggy.

She is survived by her daughters Cathy, Mary (Don), Phyllis (Ken),...