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Edward Charles Kokkelenberg

Edward Charles Kokkelenberg

Jul 31, 2023

Edward Charles Kokkelenberg

Age 87, of Pittsford, New York

Born October 15, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois.

Passed into Eternal Life July 31, 2023

Formerly of Ithaca, NY (1994-2018), Vestal, NY (1980-1994), and Chicago, IL.

Husband of the late Janet Elaine Steiner of Pittsford, New York, and father of Thomas...

Diana M. Howard Spencer

Diana M. Howard Spencer

Jul 30, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Diana M. Howard Spencer, 64, of Farmington, NY announce her passing on July 30, 2023.

Diana was born on December 3, 1958, in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Margaret (D’Agostino) and Franklin Howard, who predeceased her. They soon moved to Watertown, NY where Diana was raised with her...

Gail Patricia Howes

Gail Patricia Howes

Jul 29, 2023

Gail Patricia Howes age 80, Of York, NY passed away on July 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family and friends at home. Born on May 18,1943. Gail is predeceased by her parents Bessie Bolton (Pike)& Robert Grah, her stepparents Raymond Bolton Sr. & Ruth Grah, her husband David Hugh Howes, her brother Gary Grah and 2 children: David...

Susann Brown (Chrzan)

Susann Brown (Chrzan)

Jul 28, 2023

Rochester, NY: Susann was born on June 7, 1943 in Poughkeepsie NY, the only child of Margaret and W. Douglas Brown.  After growing up in nearby Wappingers Falls Susann graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Home Economics / Child Care and then obtained a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago.  Dring this college...

Manuel Ayan

Manuel Ayan

Jul 27, 2023

Manuel Ayan, July 27, 2023 at age 93. Manny is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Emily; 5 daughters Linda LaMarsh (Michael) Diana Bendin (Scott) Patricia DeMarinis (Robert) Elizabeth Eddy (Donald) Laura ONeill (Darren); 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; other loving family and friends.  Born on 109th Street in NY, NY, Manny was raised by his...

Martinea “Tina” A. Garrett

Martinea “Tina” A. Garrett

Jul 27, 2023

Martinea “Tina” A. Garrett, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanford A Garrett Sr. Survived by her children, Theresa A Bower (Amanda) and Stanford “Aaron” Garrett Jr. (Kelly). Grandchildren Ashley Pescini (Kurt), Stephanie Pescini, Ryan Pescini, Erin-Leigh Garret, Kai Doughty, Cheyenne Doughty, Ezra Garrett, Chloe Garrett. Great grandchildren, Bently-Mason, Wyatt-Alan, and Stella....

Sandra Elizabeth O’Connor

Sandra Elizabeth O’Connor

Jul 26, 2023

July 26, 2023, Greece, NY:  Sandra “Sandi” O’Connor (Helwig), 72, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous 2-year battle with cancer.

Predeceased by parents Claude and Rita Helwig, son Michael O’Connor, and infant grandson Connor Tuke.

Survived by her loving children Sean (Christine) O’Connor and Shannon (Ryan) Tuke; beloved granddaughters Violet and Evelyn O’Connor...

Gerald F. Manfredi

Gerald F. Manfredi

Jul 23, 2023

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK: JULY 23, 2023 at age 79.

Jerry is survived by his wife and the love of his life of 59 years, Donna. He is also survived by his children: Beth (Michael), Donald (Jeanette), and Theresa (Mark), as well as his grandchildren: Robert, Vincent, Alia, Blake, Laura and Sam, and his great grandson, Alexander. He...

Ruben Diaz Jr.

Ruben Diaz Jr.

Jul 22, 2023

Rochester, NY- July 22, 2023 at age 67. Ruben is survived by his wife and best friend, Carmina Diaz; 10 children; and 11 grandchildren.

Ruben served in the military for 2 years as a Combat Engineer. He worked at Home Properties for 5 years as a supervisor and was an asset to the company. Ruben’s favorite pastime...

Jacqueline Denise Meney

Jacqueline Denise Meney

Jul 22, 2023

JACQUELINE DENISE MENEY was born on January 7,1964 in Rochester, New York is the first of two daughters born to Raymond K. and Mildred Session Meney. She was raised up from childhood a member of Emmanuel Temple Church, 85 Prospect Street under Elder Joseph Lacey where she was baptized. Elder Lacey involved and trained even the children to work...

Robert H. Wegman, Iii

Robert H. Wegman, Iii

Jul 21, 2023

ROCHESTER, NY – July 21, 2023 at age 74. Bob is predeceased by his loving wife, Carol, of 53 years; his parents Dolores and Robert; and brother Charles. He is survived by his children: Robert Wegman, IV (Kim Bishop); Debra (Douglas) Moyer; Sandra (David) Loveridge; Katherine (Ryan) Wight; Daniel (Alisha) Wegman; and Steven Wegman; 15 grandchildren; siblings: Lynne (Bob...

Clifford C. Keppen Lll “Butch”

Clifford C. Keppen Lll “Butch”

Jul 20, 2023

Clifford C. Keppen lll  “Butch” of Dalton NY was called home to heaven at the age of 72 on July 20th 2023. He is predeceased by his loving wife Martha and parents Clifford Jr and Charlotte. He is survived by a large loving family.

He liked to repair engines and had a small lawn mower shop, known...

John R. Irvine

John R. Irvine

Jul 19, 2023

BRIGHTON, NY – John Ray Irvine, 69, passed away on July 19, 2023. John is predeceased by his parents, Jack and Onalee, and sister-in-law Leslee. He is survived by wife and true love, Rae; son Craig (Jessica) Troskosky; grandchildren Audrey and Chloe; sister Linda (Ross) Holmes; brother Tom (Barb) Irvine; brother-in-law William “Todd” Smeltzer and sister-in-law Jill (Alan Mulberg)...

Beatric Earle-Founess (Betty)

Beatric Earle-Founess (Betty)

Jul 18, 2023

Beatric Earle-Founess (Betty) born on 9/30/1971 at the young age of 51 in her home passed away on 7/18/2023, daughter of Williard and Mary Rose Baynum.

Survived by her husband Wayne Kelley; 2 brothers Joe and John Baynum; 3 children Geraldine Beatric May Britton, Damien Storm Founess and Mystic Kay Fourness; three gand kid Kaidance Xzavier Lhiam...

Charles J. Byrne (Charlie)

Charles J. Byrne (Charlie)

Jul 18, 2023

Charles J. Byrne (Charlie) of Rochester, NY, formerly of Melbourne, FL, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023 at The Highlands of Brighton.  Born in Coatbridge, Scotland on August 29, 1935,  Charlie served in the US Navy then went on to become an Electrical Engineer.  He contracted with companies such as IBM, Harris Communication, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and NASA. ...

Kurt Helmuth Baum

Kurt Helmuth Baum

Jul 18, 2023

Kurt Helmuth Baum, age 76, passed peacefully on July 18th due to complications of a stroke.  He leaves his wife, the love of his life (his high school girlfriend), Gail Deborah Davis, both 1965 graduates of R L Thomas High School.  Kurt had open heart surgery at a very young age and was not expected to live past 30,...

Kathleen Ann Goetz (Née Burroughs)

Kathleen Ann Goetz (Née Burroughs)

Jul 16, 2023

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Kathy passed peacefully on July 16th, 2023. She was 74.

Kathy was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Jeffrey Thomas Goetz, and by her parents Sterling Bertram Burroughs and Anna Hathcock Burroughs. She is survived by her children, Jeremy (Eva) Goetz, Meghan (Milan) Mitrovich, and Kristen...

Irene Jean Lee (Bestemor)

Irene Jean Lee (Bestemor)

Jul 16, 2023

Irene Jean Lee (Bestemor) January 5, 1933- July 16, 2023, at the age of 90

Rochester, N.Y.; Irene is predeceased by her mother, Ingborg Pedersen and her father Jahn Pedersen. Her sister, Elsie Dee and her son Joseph Lee. She is survived by her children Richard Lee, Barbara Poole, John Lee and Brenda Lee (Janice) Her grandchildren,...

Olivia Anna Louise Graham

Olivia Anna Louise Graham

Jul 14, 2023

Olivia Anna Louise Graham May 6, 1990-July 14, 2023

Olivia Anna Louise Graham, 33, of Rochester, NY, unexpectedly passed away on July 14, 2023. Olivia was born on May 6, 1990, in Des Moines, Iowa. After high school, she relocated to Rochester, NY, where she raised her two children, Avah and Jaxson. Olivia was a ray of...

Gaetano (Tommy) Gullo

Gaetano (Tommy) Gullo

Jul 14, 2023

Was called home to be with Jesus, on Friday July 14th, 2023 at the age of 53.

He’s survived by his loving, devoted wife and best friend of 30 years, Ronna. His loving daughters Alexis Rae Gullo and Taylor Rae Gullo.

Predeceased by his father Carl Gullo. Survived by his mother Debra Gullo, brother Carl...

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