Loretta Church
Feb 7, 2025
Loretta Church, 70, of Rochester, New Yok, passed away on February 7, 2025. She was born on August 11, 1954 in Buffalo, New York to Rocco and Genevieve (Greca) Blatto.
Loretta is survived by her son Scott (Clark) Fabert-Church, her brothers Christopher Blatto, Peter (Elena) Blatto, Greg Blatto, and her sister Jennifer (Gary) Blatto-Vallee. She is also survived by her grandson...
Viola Wilma Schlageter
Feb 6, 2025
Viola Wilma Schlageter, 96, passed away on February 6, 2025, in Rochester, NY.
Born on November 16, 1928, Viola pursued her education at the Rochester Business Institute. She was a loving and devoted mother who always put others before herself. Known for her caring nature, selflessness, and sense of humor, she brought warmth and joy to those around her.
Viola cherished time...
Antonia Ilona Hernady Kapzynski
Feb 5, 2025
Antonia Hernady Kapzynski, 90, of Fairport, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her immediate family on February 5, 2025. She was born on March 29, 1934, to Gyorgy and Ilona Kozari in Erteny, Hungary. She is survived by her son, Eric (Diane) and her grandchildren, Lindsay and Grant Hernady.
Antonia grew up in Hungary during the second World War. Her parents...
Sharon Y. Elliott
Feb 5, 2025
Sharon Y. Elliott died unexpectedly on February 4, 2025 at the Kirkhaven Nursing Home in Rochester.
Sharon was born in Rochester, New York in 1948. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1966. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Ottawa University in Kansas in 1972. On summer break from college she took a job on an assembly line at Eastman...
Lora F. Eckert
Feb 4, 2025
CHILI, NY- Lora Francis Eckert, at age 77, passed away on February 4, 2025.
Lora was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose strong will, quick wit, and generous heart left a lasting impact on those who knew her. Her warmth and wisdom were cherished by family and friends alike.
She is survived by her children: John (Michelle) Eckert, Tina (Chris) Graham,...
John T. Painting
Feb 2, 2025
John Thomas "Thumb" Painting
Rochester NY - February 2, 2025 at age 65
John is predeceased by his parents Leonard Painting & Louise Cassidy, brother James Painting
He is survived by wife Deborah of 38 years, brothers Michael (Phyllis) Painting, David (Sarah) Painting, son Vinny (Jen) Lapiana, sister-in-law Fran Burnett, brother-in-law John Burnett, In-laws Gary & Pat Burnett; many close friends, cousins, nieces...
Jana Tushingham
Feb 1, 2025
Jana Tushingham (nee Skaidrite Tatjana Zanders) born February 28, 1924 in Riga, Latvia, died February 1, 2025 at The Highlands at Brighton, Rochester, New York. Survived by daughters Ruth Tushingham (Donald D. Turk) and Elizabeth A. Guenther, Grandchildren Katie Stevenson (Christopher) and Michael Shade (Kimberly), Great-Grandchildren, Ellie Shade, Nate Shade, Maddie Stevenson, and Andy Stevenson. Also survived by Step-Grandchildren, Margi...
Ada Carteri
Feb 1, 2025
Ada Carteri, born on January 3, 1944, in Reggio, Italy, and who made a brave journey to the United States to create a new life, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025. She will be remembered as a dedicated mother and wife, whose commitment to her family was unwavering.
Ada's professional journey began at Hickey Freeman in Rochester, NY, where she...
Sheila M. Dysart
Jan 30, 2025
Sheila Marie Dysart, affectionately known as She-She and Shebdb, passed away surrounded by love. She was predeceased by her father, Michael J. Burke Jr., her mother, Loretta Burke (Carroll), and her son, Keith Dysart.
Sheila is survived by her beloved daughters, Jessica Dysart and Julie DeGuglielmo (née Dysart), her adored grandchildren, Brielle Dysart, Brayden Stokes, Dominic and Angelina DeGuglielmo, her brother,...
Ivan Cymbal
Jan 30, 2025
Ivan "John" Cymbal, Rochester NY, Age 74John went home to our Lord on January 30 after a brief illness. John is survived by his wife, Cynthia Reinhart, his 3 children: Daniel (Samantha) Cymbal of Richmond Hill, GA;: Christopher (Sarah) Cymbal of Farmington, NY: and Krisynthia Fox of Henrietta, NY;: his five grandchildren, Wyatt, Ander, Magnolia, Evelynn and Kieran: many loving...
Marjorie G. Tucker
Jan 29, 2025
Marjorie TuckerRochester, NY-January 29, 2025 just shy of her 103rd birthday. Marjorie is predeceased by her husband of 55 years Rev. Bruce Tucker, sons Robert and Douglas Tucker. Marjorie is survived by her sons David Tucker and Richard Tucker. She is survived by her grand children Tracy Hunter, Leigh (Anthony) Carter, Brooke (Stephen) Forrett, Matthew (Gail) Tucker, Heather (Greg) Callaghan,...
Cheryl W. Halperyn
Jan 26, 2025
Cheryl Wendy Halperyn (1944-2025)
Cheryl Wendy Halperyn, 80, of Pittsford died on January 26, 2025.She was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1944 to Samuel and Ruth Halperyn, and cared for them dearly in their old age.
She worked for the family business, Rochester Machine Screw Company in different positions over the years, and was also an entrepreneur, running her own tobacco and...
Alexander Volpe
Jan 26, 2025
Alexander Volpe, a cherished husband, father, and brother, passed away on January 25, 2025, at the age of 46. Born on September 5, 1978, in Torino, Italy. His journey through life was marked by warmth, compassion, and dedication to his family.
Preceded in death by his father, Vincenzo Volpe, Alexander's legacy is carried on by his loving wife, Michele Volpe, and...
James Dombeck
Jan 25, 2025
James Edward Dombeck died peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by family. He was predeceased by his father John Dombeck, mother Mary Kovach, and sister Joan Macpherson. He is survived by wife Mary-Therese; children Irene Dombeck (Steve Maybeck), Paul Dombeck (Tatiana Froes), and James Dombeck (Sarah Valle); grandchildren Nathan Kalvitis, Aaron Kalvitis, Nathaniel and Margot; Wendie Fennessy and many other...
Katherine Meicht
Jan 25, 2025
Katherine Meicht
January 3, 1939 – January 25, 2025
Kathy Meicht passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025. She was predeceased by her sister Jeanne Beiter, son Gary Meicht Jr., and niece Suzanne Sansone. She is survived by her son Scott (Wendy) Halladay, daughter Karen (Monty) Meicht, grandchildren; Kellie (Bryan) Halladay, Brianna (Cody) Halladay, Jonah Mitchell, Mandolin Mitchell, nephew Mike (Heidi) Nadiak,...
Gerard Francis Knapp
Jan 24, 2025
Rochester, New York:
Gerard Francis Knapp, age 98, went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 24, 2025. He peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family.
Gerard is predeceased in death by his wife , Joanne Marie Knapp , of 64 years , his parents, Jacob and Isabel Knapp, brother Harold, and sister-in-law, Ruth Knapp, niece, Colleen...
Barbara Butcher Henderson Rarrick
Jan 24, 2025
Cherished and beloved, Barbara Butcher Henderson Rarrick, 89, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 10, 1935, in Rochester, NY, to Dorothy and Charles Butcher, Barbara was their adored only child. Raised with values of compassion and kindness, she dedicated her life to nurturing her family and spreading love to all who...
Shirley Bean
Jan 24, 2025
Shirley Ann Bean, of Rochester, New York, passed away on January 24, 2025, at the age of 87, after a long and brave battle with health issues.
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Shirley Bean. While we mourn her loss, we find solace in the memories of the joy she brought into our lives. Shirley discovered...
Dennis Daniel Estruch
Jan 23, 2025
Dennis Daniel Estruch (1957-2025)
Dennis Daniel Estruch, age 67, of Mt. Morris, NY, passed away on January 23rd, 2025 at his home. He was born in Warsaw, NY, on October 5th, 1957, to James Estruch and Josephine Zingaro.
Dennis was a lifelong resident of Mt. Morris and was well-known in the community as the proud owner of Fred’s Tavern, which he owned...
Frank C. Taccone
Jan 23, 2025
Passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025 at age 59.
Predeceased by his parents Franco and Mary Taccone, and his brother Mark Taccone.
Frank is survived by his wife of 30 years, Kellie Taccone; his 3 children, Brittany, Veronica and Nicholas Taccone; his grandson, Logan; two brothers; many nieces and nephews; and dear friends.
At this time, no public funeral service will be...