Obituaries

Vicki L. Young Vicki (Baker) Young of Pine City, NY, passed away surrounded by loved ones on the evening of May 22, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital after a long battle with Chronic Thromboembolic Hypertension (CTEPH) and related challenges. Vicki is predeceased by her mother, Barbara (Clark) Baker. She is survived by her father, Robert…

Charles “Morgan” Butcher (1945 – 2024) Morgan, 79, of York, Pennsylvania, passed away after a courageous fight against Leukemia on May 22, 2024. He was born in York, PA, graduating from Red Lion Area High School in the class of 1963.  Morgan then attended Catawba College and Shippensburg University, graduating with a Master’s Degree.  From there…

Michael John Kerr, AKA: “Bandana Mike” died on May 20th, 2024 in the Village of Webster, NY. He had gone out for a short ride on his favorite motorcycle, when he suffered a low blood sugar episode. He stopped at Burke’s Grill for a coke. The good people at Burke’s tried to help him and…

Barbara Cooper Reid, of Greece NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024 at age 81 after a long battle with cancer. She was born November 24, 1942 to R. Gordon and Jane (Daley) Cooper. She is survived by sons Bradley Reid and Darrell Reid; granddaughter Jennifer (Andrew) Ramirez; great-grandchildren Makayla, Jayden and Conor;…

Kim Marie Baszto (Smith), age 50 of Geneseo, NY, passed away on May 19, 2024. Kim was predeceased by her son, Ethan Baszto and husband, Kevin Baszto of Geneseo, NY. Kim is survived by her daughter Michaela and son Aidan; her father, Glenn Smith & wife Wanda of Myrtle Beach, SC; step brothers Jacob and…

Arline passed away peacefully at age 98 on May 19, 2024. Predeceased by her husband Herbert. Survived by her 3 children; Douglas (Otivia), Debra (Martin) Kaptein, Sandra (Mark) Schickler. 3 grandchildren; Bridgette (Adam) Jones, Alexander and Karl Kaptein. 2 great grandchildren; Heidi and Noah. Beloved niece Robin Hale and many more loved nieces and nephews…

We regret to share that at age 91 (almost 92) Ray A. Drouin peacefully went home to be with his Heavenly Father in the early morning of May 19, 2024, at his residence after a long bout with Alzheimer’s. Starting at the very beginning of Ray’s life, he was born on July 8, 1932, in…

Shone, George F. Born December 28, 1958, passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2024. George is predeceased by his parent Harold and Lillian Shone, brother Harold Jr. and sister Barbara, brother-in-laws Wallace (Corky) Warner and Peter DeCoste Sr).  He is survived by his sisters: Carol (Gordon) Sharp, Sandra Warner, Sharon DeCoste, April (David) Wolf, Eva…

In loving memory of Ronald J Richardson Ronald “Ron” Richardson of Fairport, NY passed away on May 18, 2024, at the age of 80.  He is finally at peace after dealing with serious health issues over the last few years. Ron is predeceased by his parents Leslie and Ethel Richardson. He is survived by his…

ROCHESTER, NY -May 17, 2024 at age 72. Wendal is predeceased by parents Kenneth and Jeane Bumpus, brothers Scott and Denny, and cat Thistle. She is survived by husband Derek and daughters Nia and Mariel. For many years, Wendal worked as an occupational therapist at Monroe Community Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital. She was an avid…

Terry B. Blanchard Fairport, NY – Born April 23, 1947 died suddenly Friday May 17, 2024. Pre-deceased by Father Edward, Mother Veronica, Brother William, Sister-in-law Irene, and God Child Susan Blanchard. Survived by loving wife of 49 years Michaele (Mularz) Blanchard, children Jason (Tara), Courtney Hilliker (Daniel), Grandsons Zachary and Dean Blanchard; Brother’s Thomas (Barbara),…

Rochester, NY:  Judy M Burnett passed peacefully in her sleep on May 16, 2024 at the age of 75. Predeceased by her husband, Harold D. Burnett and her parents Joseph and Alice Schmitt. Survived by her children: Tara Meeker and Robert (Stacey) Burnett, siblings: Joseph Schmitt, Patricia Smith and Kenneth (Debbi) Schmitt, Grandchildren: Andrew Meeker, Allyson Burnett…

David K. Brown passed peacefully on May 14, 2024. He was predeceased by his son, Ethan, and is survived by his wife, Pattie Taylor Brown, stepdaughter, Austyn Taylor, and cherished chosen sons and daughters. David’s warm laughter and gentle demeanor left an indelible mark on us all. We will forever cherish his culinary masterpieces, boundless…

Jeanene M. Forrest, 79, of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024. Born on July 9, 1944, Jeanene was the cherished daughter of the late Holly and Helen (Reynolds) Jacques. Jeanene is survived by her daughter, Bonnie (Richard) Pagano; her sister, Vallette Murrell of Zephyrhills FL; her grandchildren, Brittany (Ben) Little, Robert Forrest,…

Seneca Falls- James E. Kriegelstein, 74 of Seneca Falls passed away on Monday May 13, 2024 at the Huntington Living Center with his loving daughters by his side. James was born February 10,1950 the son of John F. And Helen (Dunham) Kriegelstein and worked for the Village of Seneca Falls for 30 years. Besides his…

Edward James Niles of West Henrietta NY passed away Sunday May 12th at the age of 81.  He is predeceased by his father Frederick J. Niles, mother Salinda D. Niles, and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his fours cousins Peggy Stephens (David), Molly Davison-Price (David), Matthew Davison, and Paul Davison (Mary). Ed…

Ruth Marie Magraw passed into heaven on May 10, 2024 at age 98 under the loving care at Cottage Grove Memory Care and RRH Hospice. She was predeceased by her husband Gilbert Magraw, her sister and brother in law Marilyn and George Murray, brother Donald Moldenhauer and son in law Robert Howland. Ruth was born…

Kathy Greene of Rochester, NY passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024. Kathy is Survived by many loving family and friends.

Mary Lee Davis (February 13, 1939 – May 9, 2024) Mary Lee Davis, born in Eufala, Alabama, peacefully passed away at home. Mary was a nurturing force, always putting others first. She took care of her family with unwavering love and dedication. Her children—Maxcine (Ralph) Collins, Cecelia Davis, Artie Jean Cox, Michelle (Anthony) McCollough, Timothy…

Mario (Moose/Mike) Parente 94, of Greece, NY, passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2024 at Unity Hospital after having lived a long and wonderful life. He was predeceased by his parents, John, Angelica and his brother Nicholas. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 74 years, Frances , his three children, Barbara Duffy…