Aug 4, 2022

Alan Nilsson, 82, of Rochester, New York, passed away on August 4 th , 2022, in his home.

Alan was born on September 4 th , 1939, to a Swedish immigrant, Viking and his wife Lucy Nilsson in Rochester, New York. He went on to graduate from RIT where he then worked at Kodak as an Electrical...

Aug 3, 2022

Ontario, NY:  August 3 rd , 2022

A loving husband, son, brother, and uncle with the most infectious laugh ever heard.  Lee worked as a house painter who took pride in his occupation.  He loved going out to dinner and trying different kinds of food, traveling, fishing in the Thousand Islands, and spending time with family and...

Jul 30, 2022

John Tinoglio Jr., 54, of Rochester, NY was granted his angel wings on July 30th 2022 with his family by his side. John fought a very hard battle with Cancer that sadly could not be won.

John was born in Rochester, NY on August 2 1967 to John Tinoglio Sr. and Barbara Tinoglio. John loved to cook,...

Jul 29, 2022

Hamlin, N.Y., Stephen “Steve” Dunigan (age 75) passed away on July 29 th , 2022 peacefully early in the morning.  He is predeceased by parents, James and Audrey Dunigan.  Survived by his loving Girlfriend of nine years Bonnie Pecore and her Daughter Anna, Brother Bruce Dunigan, Daughter Tammy Dunigan, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren, many friends and loved...

Jul 28, 2022

Rochester, NY:  July 28th, 2022 we began to mourn the unexpected loss of Marie Helen Whitley, whom passed at age 59.

Predeceased by her Parents Shirley Jean Whitley and James Whitley. Marie is survived by her two cherished children Mariah and Vincenzo, Loving Grandson Zaylen, Expecting Granddaughter, Sisters and Friends. Marie was her happiest and enjoyed spending...

Jul 20, 2022

W. HENRIETTA, NY – July 20, 2022 at age 94. Doris is predeceased by her parents, Robert E. Concha and Aurea E. Ganoza (both from Lima, Peru), step-mother Eleonore B. Concha (PA), brother-in-law Richard Fleming (PA) and niece Laura R. Fleming (PA).

Doris is survived by her sister, Karin Fleming (West Chester, PA); three children, John W...

Jul 19, 2022

Gerald Bigg, 89, passed away on July 19, 2022.

He is survived by his son, Jon (Gail) Bigg, grandchildren Justin (Michal), Kyle and Allison (Luke) and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Joan, brother William Bigg and parents Edward and Rebecca Bigg.

Jerry proudly served in the United...

Jul 18, 2022

Milagros Ramos (nickname Milly):  Rochester, New York on July 18, 2022, at age 69.

Milly is predeceased by her father Higinio Ramos. She is survived by brothers Eugene, Raymond, Anibal Ramos and other family members and friends.

Milly loved to travel to the island of Puerto Rico and loved children.

A private celebration...

Jul 16, 2022

Rochester, NY:  July 16 th , 2022 at the age of 69. Diane is survived by her partner Cheryl Weller and extended family (Justin, Joslyn & David), two sisters (Elizabeth & Alice), four daughters (Heather, Kelly, Jessica, Alice), and five grandchildren.

Diane enjoyed hiking, climbing mountains, camping & fishing in the Adirondacks, cycling, painting, and photography. She...

Jul 16, 2022

Brockport, NY – July 16, 2022 at age 81. Jerry is survived by his sisters, stepdaughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many friends especially Sue. He retired from Eastman Kodak Company.

In his life Jerry enjoyed his horses, watching the Bills, going to the casino, and his farm. Jerry was a gentleman, good friend, a...

Jul 15, 2022

I was born on 8/18/56 and went to meet my Lord and Savior on 7/15/2022 at the age of 65. I was predeceased by my parents Carl and Yolanda Catracchia, my Aunt Rosie, and Brother Stephen Catracchia. I am survived by my beautiful and loving wife Marilou Catracchia of 41years. My sweet and brilliant daughter Gina (Gilberto) Torres, my...

Jul 15, 2022

Shirley Hunn passed away on the morning of Friday 7/15/22, at age 82.

She is predeceased by her son Douglas Wyand.  She is survived by daughter Rene’ Wyand, sons Joseph Reger and Anthony Circhirillo III, and 9 grandchildren.

Shirley had the most beautiful sparkling blue eyes. She loved horses and playing cards.

Shirley...

Jul 15, 2022

Evelyn Sanchez A.K.A. Mama/Guela

Rochester, NY: July 15, 2022 at age 57.

Evelyn is predeceased by her mother Milagros Cora and her father Ladizlaou Sanchez.

She is survived by her two daughters, Melodie Velazquez-Soto and her husband Sammy & Keishla Mateo; two sons, Jesus Mateo (Macho) & Joshua Sanchez; her partner Jesus Mateo...

Jul 13, 2022

Greece, NY – July 13, 2022 at age 80. Predeceased by parents, Ralph and Phyllis Scialo and brother, John; In-laws, Carmen and Josie Taddeo; and sister-in-law, Jacqui Muscatella.

Joe is survived by his wife, JoAnn Scialo; daughters, Deana (J. Cilento) Robbins and Lynn (R. Ricotta) Comfort; Grandchildren; Hayley (J. Evenski) Comfort, Davi Robbins and Mitchell Comfort; Brother,...

Jul 13, 2022

Evelyn Vita Bailey

10/27/1946   —  07/13/2022 Webster, New York

Evelyn Bailey, a tireless advocate and leader for the LGBTQ community in Rochester, NY died on July 13, 2022. She is known as the “Historian and Archivist of the Rochester LGBTQ Community.”

Her proudest/loudest accomplishment was archiving Rochester, NY gay history. She did this...

Jul 13, 2022

Thomas LaChiusa at age 89 peacefully passed away on July 13, 2022.

Predeceased by his son Michael LaChiusa.

Survived by his wife Diane (Mack) LaChiusa; Children:  Lee Briggs, Jeanelle LaChiusa (Joseph) Follett, Michael (Denise) Lovelace, Joseph (Amanda) LaChiusa, Clare LaChiusa Smith; Grandchildren: Andrew and Anthony LaChiusa, Michael Jr and Justin Lovelace, Kaitlyn Smith, Kiley, Keira...

Jul 10, 2022

Joe passed away on Sunday 7/10/22, at the age of 72.

Pre-deceased by his parents Alphonse & Margaret Werner, sisters: Delores VanScott and Margaret Mills, and brother: Ronald Werner.

Joe is survived by: his loving wife, Linda of 22 years. Sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law: Kathy & John Baker, Linda & Bill Clarke, Tom &...

Jul 9, 2022

Joseph M. Guider age 60, passed away peacefully at home July 9 th , 2022.  Joe is predeceased by his father, Thomas Guider and mother, Jean (Jost) Guider.  He is survived by his loving partner Maria Manioci, beloved daughter Nicole, granddaughter Katalina, ex-wife Renee Guider (Fisher), brothers and sisters, Ed (Margie) Guider, Barb (Jim Gwynn), Eileen Tortorice, Timothy (Toni)...

Jul 8, 2022

ROCHESTER, NY – July 8, 2022 at age 71. Richard is predeceased by his wife Joyce Roe, parents Elmer G. and Genevieve (Chrisler) Roe, brother Elmer Roe Jr., sister Viola G. Walden (Pat Manioci), sister Beverly J Kowalewski (William), sister Margaret Casel (Larry). He is survived by daughter Shannon Roe, daughter Amy Johnson (James), son Richard Brown, daughter Lisa...

Jul 7, 2022

Today our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our older sister, Karen Sue Sparka, who passed away suddenly at the age of 71 in Rochester, New York.

Karen was born in Indiana and moved to Rochester at a young age.  She graduated from Penfield High School in 1968, and from Bowling Green University in...