Obituaries

Rochester, NY: Passed away on November 14, 2020 at the age of 92. Predeceased by his parents Michael Sr. & Laura and brother Edward Minardo.  Survived by his daughter Michele (Lucian) Malycha, grandson David Malycha (Lindsay Morales), great granddaughter Teagan Marie, ex-wife Rose Santirocco, sister-n-law Virginia Marafioti, nieces and nephew and several close long-time friends.…

Mary N. de Jong, of Penfield, NY, died peacefully in her home on November 20, 2020 at the age of 93. Mary is predeceased by her husband Armand.  She is survived by two sisters, Margaret Weitzmann and Ruth Carrington, both of Potsdam, NY, sons Edward (Barbara), Armand, Pieter, David (Margo), Paul (Maria), daughters Meg (David)…

Donald Clark Ruggles Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, November 20th in Rochester, NY. He was always enjoying the outdoors from hunting to gardening and everything in between including growing apple trees on a busy street in the burbs and raising chickens in the backyard! Don was born into humble beginnings in Hoosick Falls, NY…

Rochester, NY:  Hipolito Hernandez, (Tingo), entered into rest on November 19, 2020 at the age of 89.  He is predeceased by his wife Virginia and sons Robert, Fernando and Elston.  Left to cherish his memories are his ten brothers and sisters; his children Marta (James) and Melvin, grandchildren Joshua, Leilani, Sandro, Erica, Yamalis (Jason), Jared (Cindy), Matthew…

Jeannette Ann Shaw, of Henrietta NY, died peacefully on 11/18/20 at age 87. From Rush, NY, she was predeceased by husband Donald Shaw, parents Lawrence and Dorothy Monaghan, sister Patricia Cole, and brother Lawrence Monaghan. Survived by brother William Monaghan of Seneca Falls, NY; Children Deborah (Joseph) Quigley, Jacqueline (Patrick) Boyd, Douglas (Kim) Roeser, Wendy…

Suzanne M. Lenhard: 1960 – 2020 Scottsville, NY: November 18, 2020 at 60 years young. Sue was predeceased by her parents Richard & Kathleen (Nolan) Lenhard and her in laws Elmer and Grace Knitter.  Sue is survived by her wife of 34 years, Julie Knitter, her sister Nancy (Jim) Fennessy of Colorado, brother Richard “Rick”…

Ward E. Waid Jr. (“Pop,” “Pappy,” “Gramps”), 93, of Churchville, New York, passed November 18, 2020. Survived by his children Scott (Elaine) Waid and Pamela (Jan) Carmichael; grandchildren Jennifer (Raymond Dry) Palumbo, Michael Palumbo, and Colin Carr; great grandchildren Adrionna Palumbo and Anthony Guerra-Palumbo; loving companion of 31 years Mabel Cimino and her children Amy (Joseph…

Rochester, NY:  Margaret Ann Yavitz Kleinman died on November 17th, 2020 of Alzheimer’s disease with her loving husband, Dr. Martin Kleinman, at her bedside. She was 82. She is survived by her husband of 41 years; five children and their spouses, David Kleinman (Wendy Walsh), Laura Yavitz (Darin Dockstader), Lara Weis (Russell), Amy Yavitz (Jeremy…

Rochester, NY: November 12, 2020, at age 78, died peacefully.  Diana is predeceased by her husband, Richard C. Maier, father, Malcolm Bill, and her mother, Margie Bill.  She is survived by her two sons, Randy (Lorna) Maier and Timothy (Bonnie) Maier, daughter, Julie (Jason) Swift, and three grandchildren, Anthony, William, and Hazel Maier.  Diana was…

Bruce Allen Peterson of Rochester NY died peacefully on 11/12/20 at age 81. From Franklinville, NY, he was predeceased by parents Charles and Evaline and sister Karen Bearfield.  Survived by sons, Mark of Rochester and Erick (Fern Szulgit) of Durham NC, grandsons Stuart, Jordan and Olin, sister Susan (Al) Lorenz, brother-in-law Melvin Bearfield, nieces, nephews…

Denise Louise Wilson, of Rochester, NY, passed away on 11/12/20 at age 57. Growing up in Hilton, NY, she graduated from Hilton Central High School in 1981. Surviving her are her daughters, Audra (Mat), Callan, and Taylor (Aaron), son Noah (Alex), and adopted son Anthony. She also leaves behind six grandchildren: Sarah, Emmanuel, Elizabeth, Will,…

Greece, New York: March 11,1942-November 11, 2020 Predeceased by his parent’s William and Inez, daughter Inez Cinelli and son-in-law Mark Taccone. He is survived by his wife Mary Lou, daughter Mary Beth Taccone, Grandchildren Brittany, Brandy and Mark, Brother Bill (Deanne), Special sister/cousin Rachel and Rock Swanson, Sister-in-law Angela Roy, Nieces and Nephew, Kim, Janine,…

Rochester, NY: November 10, 2020 at age 58, after a short but valiant fight with cancer. Surviving him is his loving wife Amy, children Amanda (Johnathan) Drew, Jordan Oagley and Kellie Pattist, the light in his life his granddaughter Aubree Drew, siblings Stephen Oagley, Mark (Eileen) Oagley and Susan King. He also leaves his cherished…

Pittsford, NY: On November 8th, 2020 Zelda LaForce, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her loving family.   Zelda was the matriarch of her cherished family.  She is predeceased by her son Michael Levy and survived by her sister Audrey Ragona and brother Melvin LaForce; son Jeffrey (Maribel) Levy, daughters Wendy (Howard) Adkins and Cindy…

David Keith Cooper (08/02/1945 – 11/07/2020) Passed away at his home in Harper Park in Rochester, NY 14625 with his sister Patty & daughter Lynnette at this side. He fought Cancer (Multiple Myeloma “blood cancer”) for the last 20months and was comfortable as he could be on Saturday, 11/07/2020 at 8am when he took his…

Greece, NY: November 6th, 2020. She is survived by her husband Steven Behnke, daughter Joanna, Grandsons Eric and Jaedon, her brothers Paul and Jim Jeanotte and sisters Rachel and Judi Jeanotte. as well as family and friends. Raylene will be best remembered for her unwavering Faith in challenging times and her endless generosity. Memorial service…

Emily Ann Trusilo, 93, of Forest Hills, passed peacefully among family in Penfield, NY, on November 4, 2020. Born April 25, 1927, to Paul and Eleanor Lipowcan in Braddock, PA, Emily was a 1945 graduate of Braddock High School, a lifelong member of St. Maurice Parish, and a retired professional secretary. She was the wife…

Rochester, NY: September 23, 1962 – November 4, 2020 Michelle was predeceased by her parents Richard and Nancy Daudelin, husband Charles Friedrich,sister Lisa Ruff and brother Richard Daudelin. Survived by her children Christina Friedrich, Charles (Lauren) Friedrich, Anthony DiCataldo and Life partner Ron Dicataldo. Siblings Nanette (Joe) LoTurco, Kathy (Ray) Lyle- Miller, Denise (Steve) Rosa,…

Rochester NY:  November 3, 2020 at age 77. Sandra is predeceased by long time love of her life Dominic Santiago and Parents Charles Pray and Beatrice Waghorn. Survived by daughter Sherry and sister Carol, brother Charles and grandkids Alex, Ricky, and Blake, and nephews and nieces. She retired from the Blind Shop. Sandra loved animals…

Dennis R. Bowles passed away on November 3, 2020, at the age of 66.  He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph F. and Rose M. Bowles and sister-in-law, Patricia Bowles.  Survived by his brother James (Dianne) Bowles, sister Kathleen Inman, and brother J. Patrick Bowles (Lynne Ginnane).  Also survived by nephews Michael Bowles, Daniel Bowles,…