Obituaries

Ruth Marie Magraw passed into heaven on May 10, 2024 at age 98 under the loving care at Cottage Grove Memory Care and RRH Hospice. She was predeceased by her husband Gilbert Magraw, her sister and brother in law Marilyn and George Murray, brother Donald Moldenhauer and son in law Robert Howland. Ruth was born…

Dear friends and family of Michael Gill, We regret to inform you that Michael has passed on and is now attending the grand music festival in the sky. Michael was born on August 21, 1955 to Raymond and Gertrude Gill in Bayonne, New Jersey. Michael spent most of his childhood in Corning, New York, where…

Ronald A. Behnke 72, passed away Tuesday May 7,2024 in Rochester NY after a heroic battle with ALS. Ron is predeceased by his parents, Donald and Mary Behnke, his brother Warren, and sister Cecilie. He leaves his loving wife of 49 years Lisa, son Matt(Kate), granddaughter Bella, sister Diane Bowers, sister in law Edith Behnke,…

Carltrena M. Carter entered into eternal rest, surrounded by family on May 5th, 2024. Carltrena, more affectionately known as Tina, was the only child born to the late Carlton & Wynette Gordon on July 10th, 1950 in Cleveland, OH. Upon moving to Rochester, she attended Catholic school where she graduated from Nazareth Hall in 1968.…

Phyllis B. Romano West Henrietta, May 5, 2024, age 78. Predeceased by her daughter Dawn Romano and brother Joseph Bak. Survived by her children Kim, Joseph, and Sarah; grandchildren Alexander, Jillian, and Samuel; great-granddaughter Ava; sisters Irene Stenshorn and Anna (Brian) Sheridan; many nieces and nephews. Phyllis was a faithful and loyal member of Jehovah’s…

Berry E Britt Jr 83, of Rochester passed away after a brief illness on May 1st. He is predeceased in death by his son Michael, parents Berry Sr. and Ruby Jewel, and son-in-law Dale. Predeceased also by his siblings Joe, Randall, Roland, Art, Esten, Jenny, Doris, Juanita and Ray. He is survived by his loving…

Dorothy Howell (1926-2024) Dorothy Howell of Rochester, NY passed away peacefully at the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center on April 30, 2024. Predeceased by her husband Frederick Howell, son Kevin Howell and grandson David Howell, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Walsh (Patrick), stepson, David Howell, Sr, daughter-in-law Lynne Howell; grandchildren- Christopher, Brenna, Meagan…

Toni Lynn Shaw of Brockport, New York passed away peacefully at Strong Memorial Hospital on April 29, 2024. Predeceased by her parents Ellen “Noreen” Keller and William “Whitey” Henry Keller Jr. and her sisters Linda Christine Keller and Deborah Kathleen Keller. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Francis Shaw and her children, Laura Ann…

Philip was born to Cecil and Leona Harry on December 20, 1956 in Elmhurst, Illinois Philip is predeceased by his Father Cecil, Brothers- Steve and Leonard Harry, Ben Schichler. Philip is survived by his Mother- Leona. His Daughter- Amanda(Jonathan) Robinson, Brother- Ronald(Sherry)Harry.  Also survived by Butterballs extended family of 45 years. “Dad and Mom”, Fred…

Christopher Michael DeWinde, age 36 passes suddenly on April 28, 2024. Predeceased by his father Dana Brown. Survived by his mother , Susan DeWinde Murray; sister, Tanya (Sean) Dooley; niece Irelyn and nephew Colin; second mother Terri Rawnsley; brothers, Justin and Jonathan Rawnsley; many aunts uncles, friends and extended family members. The greatest times that…

Sharon Lynn Higginbotham (September 25, 1970 – April 27, 2024) of Macedon, NY passed away with family by her side under the kind and compassionate care at The Advent House in Fairport, NY. She was born in Great Falls, MT but grew up in Penfield. She graduated from Penfield High School in 1988 and then…

 Gilbert P. Branson Rochester, NY – April 26, 2024 at age 92. Gil is predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Virginia C. Branson (nee Zamorek). He was a devoted father to Desiree’ (Rudolph) Branson; cherished son of the late Levi and Mary Elizabeth Branson; brother of the late Jayne, Polly, Mary, Ruth and Joe…

Scott Allen Griffith 11/28/63- 4/24/24 Passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a short illness at the age of 60. Scott is predeceased by his mother, Carol.  He is survived by his father, Rodney; siblings Keith (Missy), Nora (Jason), Vickie (Bryan) and Mark (Lorraine). He resided in Canandaigua, NY. Scott lived with…

Anton (Toni) Muthig (May 19, 1926 – April 23, 2024) Anton Muthig passed away on April 23, 2024 at age 97. He is survived by his Wife Mathilde Muthig, son Peter (Fatima) Muthig, and step-daughter Sonja French. Predeceased by his parents and 4 sisters. Toni was born in Burgsinn, Germany and immigrated to the United…

Stephen Elliott 1984 – 2024 Stephen Michael James Elliott was born September 13, 1984, in Syracuse, NY, and lived in McGraw and Horseheads, NY, Jacksonville, FL, and Rochester, NY. His life ended April 23, 2024, in Greece, NY. Steve was unapologetically himself. He knew his own mind and generously shared his perspective. At the same…

Helene M. Southwick, Age 86, Walworth, NY. Born in Rochester, NY, Helene passed away at Rochester General Hospital on Sunday April 21, 2024. Helene is survived by her sons; Robert (fiancee Brenda) Hill, Thomas (Jeannette) Hill, grandson Thomas (May) Hill; granddaughter’s, Angela Mazza and Billie Hill; great-grandson’s, Ryder and Hunter Hill; stepchildren, Marissa, Lance, and…

Elisabeth Affolter, born October 9, 1930 in Solothurn, Switzerland peacefully passed away April 21, 2024 surrounded by her children.   Survived by her husband of 69 years, Peter Affolter,  children, Susanne (David Burski), Markus ((Stephanie), grandchildren Bailey, Brody, Eleri Andersen (Josh), and great grandchildren, Asher and Iris;  Heather Maynard, Arnold Baas, and Sophia Maynard-Baas, and…

Lynn  W. Strong May 7, 1952 – April 18, 2024 Lynn (Lee) W. Strong, 71, passed away April 18th, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Oswego, NY, he was the son of the late Robert F, Strong and Ruth Ann (Hort) Strong Lynn was a member of the dirt race car and…

Thomas (TJ, Tom) Alfeld of Avon, NY passed away April 16,2024 from an unexpected Illness. Tom was born in Fort Wayne, IN but grew up in Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ. Where his friends nicknamed him Zoomer due to his love of photography. He was proceeded in death by his son Mason James, Grandparents Welmar (Whitey) and Laura…

Elaine Navarra (Mimi), 85, passed away peacefully April 16, 2024 after a long illness. Mimi was married to the love of her life, Jerry, for 53 years and was never the same after his passing. Mimi is survived by her son Mark and his wife Mary Beth, daughter Patty and husband Tom, son Jerry and…