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Lisa Jean Mills, beloved mother, wife, sister, and aunt, lost her courageous battle with adrenocortical carcinoma on April 7th, 2025. She was a particularly loving and generous person. Heaven will benefit from her presence.
Lisa was born in Burlington, VT to Dorothy and Martin Mills on February 20, 1959 at 2:20 pm. Lisa is survived by her husband Malcolm Schinstine and...
James A. Knight, age 67, passed away on April 5th, 2025 from complication due to pancreatic cancer.
Jim was a lover of music, guitars and animals. He loved his family and friends and he brought a laugh and smile to all that knew him.
He is survived by his daughters Mallisa Knight, Amie (Robert) Butler and Breanna Knight. Sister Kristina Turachak (Fairport,...
ROCHESTER, NY April 4, 2025, at the age of 88. Predeceased by her husband Anthony “Tony” Carretta. She is survived by her daughter Judi (Sam) Dana; son Joe (Christina) Carretta; grandchildren Elyse (Mark) Cardarelli, Patrick (Janine) Dana, Joey Carretta, Juliana Carretta; great-grandchildren Alexis Cardarelli (Austin Myers), Marco Cardarelli, in addition to other loving family members, dear friends, and probably the...
Rita C. Hewitt, a treasured wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025 at the age of 97. Born on January 25, 1928, to Henry and Eva Legault of Massena, New York, Rita was one of nine girls raised in a close-knit family. Her upbringing instilled in her the values of love, resilience, and unity that she...
Doug Blue III died peacefully at home in Pittsford NY on April 1, 2025 at age 73. Predeceased by parents Arline and Douglas Blue Jr. Survived by wife Jane Tuttle and first wife, Barbara Blue, and their children Kelley (Sean McCausland) and Doug IV, Jim (Jennifer Cohen) Smith, grandchildren Harper, Cameron, and Addison, siblings Laurie (Doug) Scribner and Tim Blue,...
Barry Mitchell Rosenberg
June 30, 1951 – March 28, 2025
Barry was born and raised in New York City (Brooklyn and Queens) before moving to Rochester, NY in 1968 to attend the University of Rochester. In 1970 he took a hiatus from school to join the US Air Force, spending most of his four years in the service as an Air Traffic...
Mary Alice Matteson 10/11/43 passed away peacefully on 3/29/25 Rochester NY. Pre deceased by parents Ed and Ruthann (Hogan) Bates. Brothers Jack, Bob and Jerry Bates, Rich Naas. Survived by her children Mick(Karen) Howell, Kelli Howell, Shelli (Dave)Biehler. Grandchildren Tyler (Sarah),Brett, Carter Howell, Gary and Riley Williams, Jackson Biehler. Great grandchildren Parker and Cooper Howell. Brothers Don (Marie) Mike (Dolly)...
Albert (Al) W. Donovan
Al’s family is sad to announce that on March 27, 2025 he passed away after a short stay at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center. He is survived by: his wife Grace; his children, Bill Donovan and Sue Gay (Tim); his grandchildren, Becky and Brian Gay, Brandon and Britney Donovan; his siblings, Skip Donovan (Carol) and Sue Donovan Prince....
Douglas F. Osgood, 61, of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025.
Doug was predeceased by his father, Lloyd. He is survived by his mother, Elaine (Crane); siblings, Dianne (Joe) Meli, David, Deborah, Dennis (Vicki); many nieces and nephews; and his good friend, Dale.
Doug was passionate about the outdoors, enjoying activities like camping, fishing, and hunting. His love for...
Rochester, NY passed away March 25, 2025, age 72 After a brief illness. Predeceased by Parents Louis A Sardisco Sr.; Clara Sardisco (Cocilova) and sister Anita Pecoraro (Sardisco) Survived by Brother–in-law Russell C. Pecoraro Sr ; Uncle to Russell C. Pecoraro Jr. and Michael J. Pecoraro (Joan) Beloved by his family of aunts, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
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Mary Leeson Nahar(Mimi) passed away peacefully on March 23rd 2025 at the age of 90 with her favorite son by her side. She was born on December 4th 1934 in Rochester NY to the late John Francis Leeson and Louisa Sommer Leeson.
Mary was employed by Eastman Kodak before she left to start a family. She was predeceased by her husband...
James A. Crawford died peacefully in his sleep on March 20, 2025, at the age of 75. Born March 11, 1950, in Rochester, N.Y., he was the first child of George and Elizabeth Crawford.
Predeceased by his parents and beloved brother David Crawford, he is survived by his sister Virginia (Fritz) Geen; brother Duncan (Akiko) Crawford; nephews Brandon (Sara) Lynaugh and...
Mary Thompson, 85, passed away on Thursday, March 20th, 2025 after a short illness. Mary was born March 3, 1940 in Margaretville NY. She married Richard Brown of Webster, NY and had three daughters - Sherry (Dennis) Sanzotta of Webster NY, Cindy (Michael) Perry of Dansville NY, and Teresa (Michael) Ramsey of Phelps NY. Mary worked for many years at...
David Schneider, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on March 18. He will be missed by his wife Cheryl Gioia, his three brothers James, Jerry and Dennis Schneider, his three children Allyn (Joseph) Canute, Katrina (Michael) Wagner, and David (Kathy) Schneider, nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Dave grew up in Holland, NY. He actively served in the US...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald C. Rhodes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left us on March 17, 2025, at the age of 64. Gerald was born on November 29, 1960, in Gloversville, New York, to his loving parents, Elaine Wilder and Gerald VanNostrand. He is now reunited in peace...
Barbara Jean Roman, 75, left us peacefully from her apartment at 4:45 pm on Sunday, March 16, surrounded by some of her caring staff at Elder One.
She was preceded by her sister Mary Lou Turnbull and brother William Peter Benedict. Barbara is survived by her children Heather Blake, Peter Roman, and Elizabeth Roman, her grandchildren Zechariah, Samantha, Blaize, Josiah, and...
Richard A. Czyzewski
Hilton, NY March 16, 2025 at the age of 85. Richard is survived by his wife and love of his life, Gudrun “Trudy”. Stepchildren Marc (Christine) Hryhorenko, Heidi (Donald) Green, Eric (Cathy) Hryhorenko. Grandchildren; Andrew and Alexander Green, Tyler, Erika, Ethan and Aiden Hryhorenko. Sisters; Barbara Miller, Doris (Michael) Gendron and three nieces. He was predeceased by his...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathleen M. Ehrmentraut, who left us on March 15, 2025 at the age of 52. She was a loving and dedicated mother, daughter, sister and friend, who touched the lives of all who knew her with kindness, compassion, and support.
Kathleen was known for her thoughtful nature, always going above...
James (Jamie) K. Symula
Oakfield, NY
March 15, 2025, at age 62, Jamie is predeceased by his father James Symula. He is survived by his wife Charlene, by his daughter Kaitlin and his stepchildren Michael, Rebecca, and Lilah Barrett; his mother, Angela, and his sisters Laurie (John) Parmely and Lisa (Charlie) Langton; his aunt Cheryl Gresock, cousins Doug (Nicole) and Al (Beth);...
Fred “Bud” Rogers, age 61, passed away peacefully at his home in Greece, NY, on March 14, 2025, after bravely battling cancer. Bud was predeceased by his beloved mother, Caroline Rogers, and his grandmother, Doris Gruschow.
He leaves behind a loving family, including his cherished wife, Wendy, and his son, Scott (Monica) McKeown. Bud was also a devoted stepfather to Roger...