Obituaries

Gerard “Jerry” Dubois was born in Biddeford Maine, May 6th, 1937 and went home to the Lord December 11th, 2024 surrounded in love with his family.  He is pre-deceased by his parents Charlotte and Armand Dubois of Saco, ME and his son-in-law Joseph Christina.  He is survived by his loving wife Barbara, and his five…

Sam T. Cuckovich. Rochester – December 10, 2024, at the age of 67. Sam passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, from ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease. Preceded in death by his parents Sam and Margaret (Peggy) Cuckovich, he is survived by his son, Bryan Cuckovich, siblings Mary Kay Cuckovich, John Cuckovich, and Martha (Cuckovich) Lucey, and nieces, nephew…

Fred N. Scott 12/10/1944-12/9/2024 at Age 80 Fred, a well known and respected long time car dealer in Rochester NY, is predeceased by his parents Leon “Billy” and Velma Scott, and sister Jo Ann Holley. He is lovingly survived by his former wife Nancy Bryant, daughters Seana Scott Dorr and Michele (David) Fischer, Nephew Billy…

Brockport NY Karla Linn Merrifield 9/18/1952 – 12/07/2024 Predeceased by her parents, brother James, and beloved husband, Dr. Roger Weir. Karla heroically fought cancer for a year and a half but finally passed away peacefully in her Brockport, NY home. She was truly a renaissance woman who lived life to the fullest. Published poet, lyricist,…

Richard Mitchell Passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at age 85. Richard was born on July 28, 1939 in Schenectady, NY. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Wayne and Dorothy, wife, Joyce Marie, and youngest daughter, Melissa Renee. He is survived by his son David (Tami); daughters Kim (Robert) DiLuglio and Amy Mitchell…

Edward B. Homsey passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 6, 2024. He was born on December 25, 1930 in Oklahoma City, OK. Ed is predeceased by his parents, Essa B. and Myrtle (Raney) Homsey of McPherson, KS and his dear wife, Shirley (Moore) Homsey. He is survived by his sister Donna Sue Proctor…

Christine M. Bailey passed away Wednesday  December 4th, 2024 at 48 years old.  Chris leaves her Dad and Stepmom, Michael and Lori,  her daughter Madison Whitely of Dallas, TX.  Her family will have a celebration of Chris’s life later on in April of 2025.  Donations can be made in Chris’s name to Pathways of Helio…

Joyce A. Smith, of Ontario, NY, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, on November 15, 2024. She was 81. Joyce was born on July 22, 1943, in Colorado Springs, CO. Joyce graduated from Wayne Central High School and attended college at Fredonia, NY. She worked at Eastman Kodak Company and as a part-time…

Linda (Devlin) Bankes April 18, 1961 – November 30, 2024 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda (Devlin) Bankes, who went home to be with the Lord on November 30th, 2024 at the age of 63. Linda was a beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend who touched…

Dorothy (Decaire) Steiner Rochester, NY Dorothy, age 101 passed away peacefully on 11/28/2024. She was predeceased by her former husband Rudolph John Steiner and son Jeffrey Steiner but is survived by her two remaining sons Paul Steiner and Charles (Lori) Steiner, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Dorothy was a retired Professional Nurse, A Life Member of Rochester…

Susan J. Grey (Sue) passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Sue was born in Lyons, New York to the late Kenneth and Alice Grey (Hotaling) on April 26th 1957. She was pre deceased by her husband Ronald Martinez Sr in 2018. She is survived by her two children Erin (Lenny) Tuper of…

Gerald W. O’Brien, Jr. “Jerry” February 20, 1961 – November 23, 2024 Jerry passed away peacefully after spending his final days surrounded by family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Jerry and Dolores O’Brien, and brother Scott O’Brien. Jerry will be missed by his daughters Melissa (Colin) Corner and Jess O’Brien, grandson Teddy…

Jane Veronica Brown (Cruise), of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, at St. John’s Home. Born on March 9, 1937, in Elmira, NY, Jane lived a life marked by her dedication to those around her. She was predeceased by her parents, Esther and Thomas Cruise, and her siblings: Bob Cruise, George Cruise,…

David L. Smith, 72, of Rochester, NY — beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend — went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 18, 2024. He was born November 25, 1951 in Binghamton, NY. Dave graduated from Houghton College in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was…

Mary Lou Nowak nee Keene, 89, passed away at her daughter’s home on November 16, 2024.  She was born in Rochester, NY on August 7, 1935.  She was predeceased by her parents, George and Eleanor Keene and her sister, Patricia Pragle. She was also predeceased by her daughter-in-law, Shelley (Paul) Nowak. She is survived by her…

TIMOTHY JOHN KNEUER (January 20, 1971 – November 15, 2024) of Macedon, NY passed away peacefully in his sleep at the at The Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Rochester, NY after a tireless battle with Cancer. He was born in Greece, NY, moving with his family to Pittsford, NY in 1973. He graduated from Pittsford…

Nancy Carol Matthews Hurley (1939 – 2024) became one of heaven’s most cherished angels on November 15th. She is survived by her husband of nearly 64 years, Patrick Barry Hurley (Buddy) and her three children; her son Patrick Bruce, his wife Michelle and their children; Shawn Patrick, Kelsey Erin and Conor Patrick and his wife…

It is with great sadness that the family of James Joseph Berwind, born March 10, 1952, announce his passing on Thursday November 14, 2024 at age 72 peacefully at home after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Jim is predeceased by his parents , Bernard and Greta Berwind and his son Kraig Berwind. He is…

Douglas Watts, age 67, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday November 14th.  Predeceased by his parents Herbert and Arline Watts. Survived by his love, Otivia Fantagrossi, stepchildren Michelle Beisheim and Anthony Sicurelia, sisters Debra (Martin) Kaptein  and Sandra (Mark) Schickler,  his niece,  2 nephews, great niece and great nephew.  His pets Lily and Smoke gave…

Gerald A. Bates (Jerry) 06/19/1945 – 11/13/2024 Pre-deceased by parents Ed and Ruth (Hogan), Brothers, Jack, and Bob Bates and Richie Naas. Survived by Brothers Don (Marie), Mike (Dolly), Tom (Patty), Sisters MaryAlice Matteson, Ruthann Bates, Janet (Lee) Miller. Aunt Ginny, Many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jerry was outgoing and fun to be around. He…