Obituaries

Rochester, NY:  February 22, 2019.  Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, lover of family has gone to join her companion, lover, husband of seventy-five years, Maurice. Her long and active life had one focus – the struggle for human dignity and social justice – which she pursued to the very end. She was a proud progressive, an…

Varick, NY:  Lawrence (Larry) J. Colton, 78, died at his home in Varick on Friday, February 22, 2019. He was born in San Francisco, California on December 3, 1940 to Kenneth S. Colton and Dorothy Minnick.  Larry liked to live his life to the fullest; he thrived on being busy and would say, “I learn…

Rochester, NY:  Bette (Mee) Hoffman, 9/23/1923 to 2/22/2019. Wife of Jean Hoffman. Daughters Jann, Nancy & MJ Hoffman. Sons Steve (Suzanne), Jim (Leah) Hoffman. Granddaughters Laura, Ella & Jes Hoffman. No prior calling hours. Please join the family for her Mass at St. Pius X at 3010 Chili Ave. on 3/1/2019 at 11 AM. Burial…

Rochester, NY: February 21, 2019.  Goce is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester, NY:  February 21, 2019 at Strong Hospital.  Born on October 14, 1951, Peggy was kind and compassionate from day one. She often volunteered in the community, helped friends, and engaged in her favorite hobbies: cooking, baking, and gardening. She was a devoted mother to her only son, Andrew. She leaves behind a legacy of…

Rochester, NY:  February 21, 2019.  Reynaldo is survived by loving family and friends.

Churchville, NY:  February 20, 2019.  Marjorie is survived by loving family and friends.

Sodus Point, NY: Larry passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Larry was preceded in death by parents Earl and Ruth LaForce. He is survived by his wife Patricia and furry pals Sparky and Sir Thomas. He leaves behind sister Gloria (Bill) Korth, step children David (Heather), Lara (Kyle), Timothy (Kari), Shelly (Tom), Sue…

Rochester, NY: February 19, 2019.  Richard A Brown Sr passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital due to multiple strokes. He was 62. Beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather. Rich was loved by many friends.  He survived by his wife Sandra L Brown 42 years. He leaves behind daughter Amy L Cronk, son in law Chad Cronk…

Webster NY:  February 17, 2019.  Barbara is survived by loving family and friends.

Batavia, NY:  Joan Elizabeth (Riebennacht) Marinelli Claphanson entered into rest on Thursday, February 14, 2019, she was 90 years old. Joan was the daughter of Iva and Aubrey Riebennacht. She was predeceased by her husbands, Joseph Marinelli and Charles Claphanson and her grandson, Noah Marinelli. She was also predeceased by her step-brother Fred Regetz, and…

Webster – February 14, 2019, age 62. Predeceased by his parents. Survived by brother William (Glenna) Blitz and sister Cindy (Don) Albright. Nephews Adam and Matt. Nieces Andrea, Laura and Jessica. Great nephews and nieces. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Sunday March 3, 2019 at MacGregors, 1129 Empire Blvd. Webster from…

Victor NY:  February 14, 2019.  Joseph is survived by loving family and friends.  He is a Veteran of the United States Army.

Sodus, NY:  February 13, 2019.  Susan is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester, NY – Donna, 81 years young, died on February 12 after a vibrant life filled with love and simple joys: trips to Myrtle Beach, an oaky Chardonnay, a good bargain, crusty Italian bread, and a sassy black outfit with heels and some bling. She was an incredible mother who put her children and grandchildren…

Rochester NY:  February 12, 2019.  Olena is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester NY:  February 11, 2019.  Robert is survived by loving family and friends. Robert is a Veteran of the United States Navy.

Rochester, NY:  February 11, 2019.  Steven is survived by loving family and friends.

Hamlin, NY:  February 11, 2019.  Chone is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester, NY: Sharon J. Kester passed away February 10, 2019.  She was surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her husband of 54 years…Charles and three children Tammy (Steve) Stellwagen, Kimberly Cassarino, Chuck (Kristin) Kester; eight grandchildren Laura, Brandon, Chelsea, Samantha, Tyler, Charlie, Mckinley and Maya. A celebration of her life is being…