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...
William R. Swanger
Feb 18, 2025
Willam R. Swanger
Brockport, NY - February 18, 2025, at age 85. William was predeceased by his parents, Russell Swanger, Sr. and Pauline Swanger, and his brother, Richard Swanger. He is survived by his brothers, Russell Swanger, Jr. (Carol) and James Swanger (Shiela), 5 nieces, 4 nephews and many cousins.
Bill was a graduate of Brockport High School. He was in the...
Theresa G. Mayfield
Feb 18, 2025
Theresa (Terry) Giralico Mayfield passed away on February 18, 2025 at 90 years of age. Terry was predeceased by her husband, John W. Mayfield, beloved grand dog Zebbie, parents Constantino and Maria Giralico, siblings Orlando Giralico, Americano (Mike) Giralico, Anthony (Tony)Giralico, Guilia (Julia) Giralico and Rosina (Rose) Giralico.She is survived by her daughters Marie Mayfield of Rochester, NY and Teresa...
Paul Francis Shambo
Feb 18, 2025
Paul Francis Shambo, 78, died on February 18 at home, surrounded by his family in Penfield, NY. After a long year of fighting, Paul lost his battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer and passed peacefully in his sleep.
Paul was born on July 23, 1946 in Windsor, Vermont to Mildred and Alfred Shambo. He lived at home with his family, including brothers...
Gary J. Mars
Feb 14, 2025
Gary J. Mars, "Gordo"May 19, 1958 – February 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary James Mars, commonly known as "Gordo," on February 14, 2025, at the age of 66. Born May 19, 1958, Gary was a loving father, dedicated friend, and a man who truly lived life on his own terms.
He was a...
Jean Sullivan McMahon
Feb 13, 2025
Jean Sullivan McMahon of Rochester, NY, passed away February 13, 2025.
Jean was born on June 21, 1926, in Chicago, IL, to the late John M. and Amelia Sullivan. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School and earned her Bachelor's degree and RN from Northwestern University.
Jean met her husband, Bob, while living at the YMCA and completing her last year of...
Dorothy Mae Parker
Feb 12, 2025
Dorothy Mae Parker (Dot), Lyons NY, passed away on February 12, 2025 at the age of 60, at Rochester general hospital- hospice care.
Dorothy is predeceased by her father Willie Parker Sr.; mother Mae Frances Parker-Brown; brothers Willie Earl, Luther and Jimmy Lee.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her significant other Ronnie Watkins, sisters: Myrrh (Javier) Ruiz, Teresa (Jesse) Hall, brothers:...
Dorothy A. Hallidy
Feb 12, 2025
Dorothy A. Hallidy passed away February 12, 2025, in Rochester, New York, after a sudden illness at age 94.
Dorothy, known to many as "Diddy," was born in 1930 in Nutley, New Jersey. After graduating high school in Nutley, she attended Green Mountain Junior College in Poultney, Vermont. She was married for 32 years to William Hallidy, raised four children, and...
Dennis M. Buford
Feb 11, 2025
Dennis M. Buford of Fairport, NY, age 71, died at home on February 11, 2025, after living with cancer for years. He was predeceased by his life partner Marlene Rhinewald. He is survived by his brother Terry. Dennis was a proud U.S. Air Force and SAC veteran. He was a dedicated Buffalo Bills fan who held season tickets for 43...
Linda Lee Henderberg (Goetz)
Feb 9, 2025
Linda Henderberg, 82, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, after an eight-year battle with a lung condition. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Roger, who passed in July 2024. Born in 1942, Linda built a remarkable life centered around family, faith, hard work, and a passion for exploring the world. She had a...
Richard Scott Congdon
Feb 9, 2025
Richard Scott Congdon, 60, from Fairport, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 9, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Richard (Rich) was born in Rochester, New York on May 29, 1964. After graduating from Fairport High School in 1982, Rich worked as a maintenance engineer at Saint Joe’s Parish in Penfield, NY and a school/parish in Binghamton, NY. He then...
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...