Obituaries

Deborah L. Ubal (69) passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2023 at the Mount Carmel House in Hilton, NY after a long illness surrounded by family. Deborah grew up in Niagara Falls, NY and attended Trott Vocational School. She worked as a CNA for over 50 years at various hospitals and nursing homes throughout Western…

Robert J. Lotta 7-19-1941 – 5-23-2023 Robert (Bob) J. Lotta, 81 years old, of Rochester, NY, passed away on May 23, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with COPD. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Carmela, his sisters and brothers Ida, Francis, Patrick, Tony, Donald, Vincent, Carmela, and Theresa, many…

Rochester, NY: May 23, 2023 at age 93. Rose is predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years, Robert A. Schwer. She is survived by her children Robert D. Schwer, Christopher F. Schwer (Michael) and Angela D. Stock; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grand child as well as other loving family and friends. Rose retired as…

Rochester, NY: Bob passed peacefully on May 22, 2023 at the age of 72. Bob is survived by his wife Wendy, children Steve (Alisa), Andrea (George) Runciman and Matt. Grandchildren Jackson and Marley Runciman and Greta Farren. Brothers Rick (Chris) and Ron Farren and sisters Linda Crowner and Joyce (Len) Geary and many nieces and…

Frank L. Blaakman, 90 years old, passed away on May 18th, 2023. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Riki, and many of his eleven siblings. He is survived by his three children: Christiaan (Julie), Simone (Dirk) & Andre (Ragni); his grandchildren Gregory, Jacquee, Quinton, Quille, Devan and Milan; three great grandchildren; sister…

Linnea Marie Ogren Donahower was born May 23, 1939 in Williamsville, NY, the beloved daughter of Mandor and Viola (Albert) Ogren. She died at home on May 17, 2023, just a few days short of her 84th birthday. Linnea graduated from Williamsville South High School in 1956. Unlike many young women of her generation, she…

Henrietta, NY: August 17, 1965- May 17, 2023. After a long battle Roseann went to the lord to suffer no more. She is predeceased by her mother Elizabeth Serio. She is survived by her husband Richard and daughters Elizabeth and Samantha Shelhart; Her grandchildren Cloie, Aria, and Zavier; Her father Samuel Serio; Her siblings Gerry…

“O Flower of Scotland When will we see your like again” ? Maureen Mattioli  Maureen left us on May 15th, 2023.  She was born June 23, 1949. She is survived by her husband Giuseppe Mattioli (Joe); Her Sister Winnie (Robert) Watson of the UK and her brother Bob Geoghan also of the UK; Sister in…

East Rochester, NY – May 14, 2023 – Steve passed away unexpectedly at 73 due to an unknown medical emergency. He was born in the Rochester area in 1949 to Charles and Helen Archer.  Steve is survived by his children, Benjamin Archer and Erica (Trevor) Stotts, grandchildren Sullivan and Sydney Stotts, and siblings, James (Adrienne)…

Samantha Joanne Rose Harrington was born October 20, 1988 and passed away Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023 with her best friend Dawn Johnson at her side. Samantha is survived by her mother Susan Harrington, stepfather Edwin Tobias, father Todd Harrington (Denise Balistere), brother Jesse A Harrington and his wife Jamie Harrington; brother Maxwell Harrington and…

Arthur J Golder Jr (Aj), 67, of Conesus NY, passed away May 13, 2023. He was born on April 20th, 1956, in Syracuse, NY. Son of the late Arthur Golder Sr and Kathleen Upton Golder.  He is survived by his daughter, Alicia Cavigliano, and her husband Tony. Grandchildren, Wyatt, Norma, Doris, Layna, and Jonah of…

May 12,2023, at the age of 91, after a short illness, went home to be with the Lord and reunited with her beloved husband, Philip, to whom she was married for 59 years and who predeceased her in 2014. She is survived by three children: Jeffrey (Paula) Lehrbach of Royalton, NY; Melissa (Michael) Quinn of…

Honeoye, New York:  Christopher Sherman, 2/2/71 – 5/11/23 Chris Sherman was incredibly loved by his family and friends. He passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023 after a stroke. “Sherm”, “Dude”, or, as his grandmother Joyce Gaydosik referred to him, “My Christopher,” never did anything small. He was “all in” on his many life adventures…

William Joseph Noonan, 68, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023 after a courageous battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Bill was predeceased by his father, James William Noonan. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth (nee Mercier) Noonan; his loving fiancée and devoted caregiver, Suzanne Golia; daughter, JaimeRose (Andy) Noonan; sons, Alexander (Sydney) Noonan, and…

Born January 23,1969 and Died at age 54 on May 10, 2023. Bernadette is predeceased by her father Ronald Storms. She is survived by her mother Francine Griffin; 4 children Casie (Mike) Battaglia, Alex (Sharlene) Drake, Samantha (Nelson) Drake, Anthony (Emma) Drake; 20 grandchildren; Siblings Richard (Stacey) Storms, Ronald (Nancy) Storms, Donald (Stacie) Griffin, Anita (Brian) Pratt;…

Jerilee (Brewster) (Whitlow) La Barr:  Fairport/Gates – Predeceased by her parents Foster and Virginia Brewster and Husband Richard LaBarr. Survived by her children Natalie (Mike) Szymonek and Richard Glenn Taylor LaBarr; Grandchildren Anthony (Courtney), Gabrielle and Alexandra (Tommy); Great Granddaughter Avery; Siblings Neal (Annette), Hal, Novis (Cindy) Dale, Darlene (Leila) and Vicki (Andrae) and Best…

ROCHESTER, NY – May 9, 2023 at age 88.  Gus is predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Jean. He is survived by children Sandra (Kevin) Cometa, Steven (Jacki) Sciarabba, John (Vincenza) Sciarabba, grandchildren Lisa (Rob), Laura (Drew), Matthew, Nicholas, Shane, and great grandchildren Everly and Jack. He retired from Eastman Kodak after 35 years of…

After a courageous two-year battle with cancer, Tracey Lucia Intorcia died May 9, 2023, at her home in Brighton, N.Y. She was 52. Born June 2, 1970, in Miami to Joseph and Barbara Intorcia, Tracey’s childhood was an endless summer of swimming pools and palm trees. She graduated Miami Southridge High School in 1988 and…

Penfield, NY –   At age 69, Bruce passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Rochester, NY Bruce was born in Dansville, NY.  He is predeceased by his parents John Perrine and Lorraine (Harry) Hermenet and his brother A. Joseph Perrine.  He is survived by his wife Patricia Anne (Struble)…

Rochester, NY: May 18, 1954 – May 7, 2023 Daniel is predeceased by his parents Thomas & Florence (Conners) Wawro, his brothers, James T. Wawro, Michael T. Wawro, and Mark T. Wawro. He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate, Linda Henning-Wawro, his step-children Kaity (Henning) Ryan, and Sean Henning and his grandchildren,…