Obituaries

Scottsville, NY – Laurie Catherine Brewer, Ph.D., 69, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019, at home in peace and comfort surrounded by loved ones after receiving a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer in January 2019. She is predeceased by her parents, Thomas L. and Ruth E. Brewer and her nephew, Samuel Biedermann.  Laurie is survived by…

Piffard, NY:  December 19, 2019.  Linda is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester, NY:  December 19, 2019.  Norman is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester, NY- On December 18, 2019, after a brief illness, Yvonne passed peacefully and without pain into life everlasting.   Born September 1, 1946, Yvonne is predeceased by her parents Victoria (Siewic) and Robert Gilman and is survived by her husband of 45 years Gene, children Jennifer (Aaron) and Robert (Angela), and grandchildren Breanna, Brayden, Aiden,…

BROCKPORT, NY December 18, 2019.  Age 73.  Predeceased by her parents Eduardo and Lydia Cabiedes of Albuquerque, NM.  Eugenia is survived by her son Steve Cabiedes (from Albuquerque), her grandchildren Caroline and Joseph Cabiedes(also from Albuquerque), her sisters Mercedes Sebbio (Roberto) and Alicia C. Fink (Herbert), her niece Gia Sebbio-Thomas (Will), nephews Andrew (Michelle) and…

Judith “Judy” Jesmer (Perine), 82, passed away at The Maplewood Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on December 17, 2019. Judy was born in 1937 in Topeka, Kansas where she developed her love for art, travel and family.  In 1964, she married her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Jesmer.  Together, their family grew to include…

Ontario, NY:  December 17, 2019.  Michael is survived by loving family and friends.

Penn Yan, NY-December 17, 2019 at age 75. Kathy is predeceased by her much-loved father and mother, George Dennis McDonough Sr., and Ellen Cecelia (Sullivan) McDonough. She is survived and much loved by her daughters Meghan and Kara Traverse, her grandchildren Ty, Devon, Sayde, Lexxis, Alex and Anna; and great grandchildren Jax, Blake, and Myla.…

Rochester, NY:  Sunrise April 1936, Sunset December 17, 2019.  Predeceased by his parents, son Harry, and sisters Kathy and Betty. He is survived by his wife/companion of 40 years Diane, daughters Cynthia (Raymond) Bahr, Sandra Rapp and his grandchildren Samantha and Nathan Bahr, beloved pets Rosie and Pugsie, three sisters/spouse, many nieces and nephews, and…

Rochester, NY:  December 16, 2019.  Keith is survived by loving family and friends.

Henrietta NY, December 16, 2019 at the age of 44, Tracy is predeceased by her Father Nicholas. She is survived by her Mother Tory Rothenburgh (Gary), Brother David Monacelli (Hulya) – niece Leyla and nephews Mikail and Gab, Step-brother Jeffery Rothenburgh (Julie) and Step-sister Tera Economidis (Chris). She loved her job and work family at…

Rochester, NY:  Jim was called home on December 16, 2019. He is survived by his brother, Bill (Sue); ex-wife and lifelong friend, Mary Jane; son, Jim (Samantha); daughter, Erin; and cherished grandchildren, Natalie and Owen. As an owner and longtime fan of the Green Bay Packers, Jim spent his time watching the games with his…

ROCHESTER, NY – Judith R. Brown, a daughter of the late Howard and Miriam Rasmussen, died December 15, 2019.  She was 75. She attended St. John’s School, Brown University, Middlebury College, Utica College, and held a Master’s Degree from Syracuse University.  She taught high school social studies in Camden NY. She is survived by her…

Rochester, NY: Farren Clifford Scott was born May 22, 1981 and passed away on December 12, 2019. He was the husband of Ana Melissa Scott. Born in Rochester, NY, he was the son of Earl Scott and Jacqueline Thomas. He is survived by (wife) Ana Melissa Scott, (children) Noelani Divyne Scott, Dayvion C. Scott, and…

Rochester, NY, December 12, 2019 at age 64. John is pre-deceased by his wife, Sharon, beloved daughter, Jenny Rose, Parents, Ray and Hilda and sister, Sallie. He is survived by siblings Jeff and Cindi. John is a Veteran of the United States Army. He will be deeply missed. Rest in Peace. Memorial contributions may be…

Rochester, NY:  December 11, 2019.  Ronald is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester, NY:  Dec 11, 2019, on her 89th birthday. Leah is preceded by her sisters Helen, Jane (Merkley), Melva (Tomb) and brother Tom. She is survived by her sister Ruth (Myette), husband Robert, daughter Annette, and son Brian, as well as many other loving family and friends. Leah worked as secretary for the music department at Roberts…

Retsof, NY:  December 10, 2019.  Michael is survived by loving family and friends.

Brighton, NY: Passed suddenly on December 9th. She is predeceased by her father Jack Aquilina. Survived by her long time partner and spouse, Josie Mammano; mother, Frances Aquilina; sister, Barb (Gary) Wells; nieces, Michele Wells, Christina (Tyler) Zimmerman, and nephew Brian Wells; extended family and many wonderful friends. Her Funeral Mass will be Friday, December…

Rochester, NY:  April 1, 1933 – December 8, 2019.  Predeceased by twin brother Charles.  James is survived by wife of 59 years, Rosemarie; sons James (Lisa) and Mark (Moto); beloved grandchildren Jessica, Kurt, Jamie, Matthew; sister in -laws Josephine Rogers, Linda Delucia; 3 great-grand children and several nieces and nephews. Jim was a car salesman…