Obituaries

Samuel “Sam” Lucas Benick – Webster, NY – October 18, 2019, 70 years old – predeceased by his parents Lucas and Vera Benick; survived by his brothers George and Paul, nephew Michael Benick, many cousins and dear friends. Sam was born in Rochester and graduated from West High School.  He studied at MCC and Nazareth…

Basilio Saya, loving father and grandfather, passed away on October 17, 2019, at age 89, with his daughters by his side. Basilio was born on October 18, 1929 to Andres Saya and Andrea Paz in the village of Villozas, Spain.  In his twenties, he traveled to the Dominican Republic, where he married Dora Mota in…

Rochester, NY:  October 18, 2019.  Herman is survived by loving family and friends.

Penfield, NY:  Passed away peacefully on October 17, 2019, at the age of 69. Predeceased by her parents Lawrence and Pearl Albert. Survived by her loving husband Bruce Goldman; brothers Richard and Kenneth Albert; son Corey Smithe and fiance Rochelle Dibble; stepson Jonathan Goldman; grandchildren Isabella Smithe, Layla Fazackerley, Callie Harper Smithe, and Charlie Goldman.…

Brockport, NY:  August 5, 1952 – October 16, 2019 at Age 67. Predeceased by Mother Lois, Sister Patti Korwin (James), Step-son Robert Wright.  Survived by his loving wife Betty, Step-son Thomas Wright, Father Modesto Charles, Brother Tony (Carol),  Joseph (Debbie). Many nieces and nephews. Hundreds of close friends Retired from RG&E. Avid hunter. Active member…

Pavone, Richard M. passed away on October 16, 2019 at age of 82 years in Rochester, New York. He was predeceased by his mother, Dolores, father, Sam and his younger brother James. Richard is survived by his brother Michael (Kathy), daughters Barbara (Eric Van Ness) and Deborah Rose, sons Arthur (Tuyet) and Sam, five grandchildren…

Penfield, NY:  October 15, 2019.  Lawrence is survived by loving family and friends.  He is a Veteran of the United States Air Force.

Webster, NY:  October 14, 2019.  Delores is survived by loving family and friends.

Davenport, NY:  October 13, 2019.  Richard is survived by loving family and friends.

Avon NY:  October 13, 2019.  Jose is survived by loving family and friends.

Margherita Ann (Ruspantini) Pompeii was born in Binghamton, New York on February 24, 1927 and died on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 92 years of age. She is predeceased by her husband, Fred, sons Mark and Gerard. Survived by children Celeste (David) Mercandetti; Monica, Matthew, Theresa (Pompeii) Bogart, Paul (Rhonda), and Peter Pompeii; grandchildren Adam…

November 30th, 1930 – October 12th, 2019 ROCHESTER, NY:  October 12th 2019 at the age of 88. Stella is predeceased by husbands John Matyas and Charlie Decoursey, and thirteen brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters Susan Navetski, Jean Schmidt, and Kathy Davis, six grandsons, and other loving family and friends. She was…

Brighton, NY:  October 11, 2019.  Helen is survived by loving family and friends.

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

Greece NY:  October 11, 2019.  Marie is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester, NY:  October 10, 2019.  Sabrina is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester, NY:  DiGennaro, Samuel (Sam) passed away peacefully on October 10, 2019. He was happily married to Charlotte for 57 years. They shared an amazing life  together. Sam was born in Rochester and was the son of Felix and Betty DiGennaro. He had many wonderful memories with his 2 sisters, Rosemarie and Jeanette.  Sam was…

Webster NY:  October 9, 2019.  Sharon is survived by loving family and friends.

Penfield, NY: 1948-2019.  Bob left a legacy of love, grace, and many friendships when he passed on October 8, 2019. Predeceased by parents, John Herbert and Dorothy Doan Baker.  He is survived by his husband and partner of 17 years and love of his life, Vincent Yacobellis; brothers John H. Jr. (Jodie), Donald D. (Randy…

Rochester, NY:  October 8, 2019.  Susan is survived by loving family and friends.