Obituaries

Rochester NY: It is with great sadness that the family of Bryant Michael Vanslyke announce his passing  August 18, 2019 at age 42. Bryant is survived by his son Bryant; his son’s mother Jamie; Mother Donna; Father Michael; his brothers Jason, David; significant other Denise, nephew Jacob, many cousins, aunts, uncles, countless friends and his…

Brockport, NY:  August 18, 2019 at age 84.  Gloria was preceded by her parents Edith and Norman Wood, Aunt Ruby Miller, grandson Zachary Rusin; siblings Norma Castillo, Norman Wood Jr., Judy Jaynes, and Richard Wood. She is survived by her children Paul (Della) Rusin, Craig (Wendy) Rusin, Daniel Rusin, and James (Missy) Rusin; grandchildren Karen (Mark…

Rochester, NY:  John A. Bochetto left this world peacefully, August 17th, 2019, surrounded by family. John was born May 29th, 1954 and raised in Rochester, NY. John worked at the Genesee Valley Club until his diagnosis of ALS in 2017. He is survived by his wife, Ellen (McLean) Bochetto, of 43 years. He is also…

Webster NY:  August 16, 2019 at age 74.  Katherine is survived by her husband, Alex Stathopoulos; mother, Zoe Kerkezi of Dewitt NY; sons, Vasilios “Bill” (Kimberly) Stathopoulos, Dr. Nicholas (Lynn) Stathopoulos; grandchildren, Alex, Katelin, Alyssa, Gia, Alexandra & Amanda; brothers, Achilefs “Hilly” Kerkezi, Athanasios “Tom” Kerkezi; several loving Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and great friends.…

Jacque Clements, Rochester native and life-long working artist, passed away Thursday 8/15/2019. Born on May 5,1925, Jack attended West High School and as a young man worked as a lifeguard at Charlotte beach and various public pools. As a child his family introduced him to the St. Lawrence River area, and he maintained a fascination…

Rochester, New York: August 15, 2019 at age 72. Janet is predeceased by her parents Margaret and Harvey P. Thrash. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Wayne Klingerman, son Randy (Irene) Klingerman, son Kevin Klingerman, daughter Tina (John) Quartley, daughter in law Deborah Klingerman, brother Richard (Peggy) Thrash, sister Carol (James) Miller,…

Greece, NY:  Kenneth H. Blau passed away at home on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. After a childhood spent in Gloversville NY, Ken earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in mechanical engineering at Michigan State University. He worked his entire thirty year career at Eastman Kodak. He spent his retirement playing golf with friends, watching sports, and…

Rochester, NY:  August 14, 2019.  Kyla is survived by loving family and friends.

Walworth NY:  August 14, 2019.  Aiden is survived by loving family and friends.

Greece, NY:  August 12, 2019.  Linda is survived by loving family and friends.

Fairport, NY:  August 12, 2019.  David is survived by loving family and friends.  He is a Veteran of the United States Army.

Rochester NY:  August 11, 2019.  Inga is survived by loving family and friends.

Webster, NY:  Joanne (Hicks) Miller of Webster, NY / Branford, FL passed away on Sunday, August 11th at age 73.  Joanne is survived by her husband of 51 years, Philip Miller; brother Joseph Hicks and sister-in-law Tommalee Bill Hicks; sister Mary Hicks; sister-in-law Marilyn Eng and brother-in-law Jimmie Eng, sister-in-law Colleen Woodruff; many nieces and nephews…

Cohocton NY:  August 11, 2019.  Robert is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester, NY:  August 11, 2019.  Theresa A. Ford was taken suddenly at the young age of 57.  She is survived by her daughters Samantha Ford and Kelsey Parina; her sons Daniel Ford and Richard Gatti; her grandchildren Camren Ford, Damien Ford and although not related by blood, Leanna Bartolone; her sister Terri Lynn Forbes as…

Macedon, NY: Louise Rose Roden, Left us on August 10th 2019. Louise was a nurse at Strong Memorial Hospital for over 25 years. She is survived by 3 sons, Peter, David (Carolyn) and Christopher (Cindy). 4 grandchildren Andrew, Heather, Kayley Avalone (Craig) and Lindsay. 3 great grandchildren Alexia, Dawson and Dylan. Sister Barbra Danna (Julio)…

Mt. Morris, NY:  August 9, 2019.  Lucia is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester, NY:  Mary passed away peacefully with her loving daughters by her side on August 8, 2019 at the age of 82 after a short illness. She is predeceased by her husband Victor and survived by her son Victor and daughter Natalie of Rochester, NY, her daughter and son-in-law Deneen (Herschel) Venters of Virginia, grandson…

Irondequoit, NY:  August 8, 2019.  Peter was predeceased by his parents Otto and Gertraud Kopf.  He is survived by his Partner in Life and Adventure Susan Hill; brothers Tom and Mark Kopf; and nieces, nephews and extended families.  In lieu of flowers and cards, please consider a donation to the Humane Society of Greater Rochester.

Penfield, NY: Joan Louise Augustine, 85, passed away August 8, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Benjamin Augustine. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Jennie Cook. Joan devoted her life to her family and friends. She always sought to bring…