Obituaries

Emma (Luna) Marie Knickman, age 27, passed away on October 19th, 2023 in her home surrounded by her family and held with love, just as she has always wanted. After 9 relapses Luna became the longest living survivor of Osteosarcoma, a case study of determination, love, and the will to live. Luna was an exceptional…

Cynthia MacDonald 1955-2023 On the 18th of October 2023, Cynthia MacDonald, 68, of Greece, NY passed away losing her battle with cancer. She was born in 1955 in Penfield, NY to William and Marion MacDonald whom preceded her in death. Cindy was a wonderful and loving mother who gave her all to her children and…

(Charlotte) Anne Abbey passed away peacefully Oct. 16, 2023 at Fairport Baptist Home. Born 1/22/33 in Smethport, PA, she was the daughter of Forrest and Anne Andrews Abbey. Anne was a graduate of Clarion University in PA and began her teaching career in Denver, Co. She then taught on an army base in Germany. Upon…

Jolea Sorrenti passed away peacefully on October 15th 2023. Those who know Jolea knew that she thought of others first and loved freely. She was driven by her love of music, friends, and family. As life gave Jolea obstacles, she continued to move forward with strength, courage and an amazing smile. Jolea is survived by…

Jo Hawkins (54) was born February 5,1969. She is predeceased by parents Patricia Clark and John “skip” Clark Sr.  She passed away peacefully in her home on October 14,2023 in the town of Mount Morris. Jo is survived by her children Stephanie Fleming, Tricia Wheeler, Ashley Wheeler, Michelle (Adam) Bortle and John Fleming. She is…

Canandaigua, NY October 14, 2023 at age 63.  Lisa is predeceased by her parents, Gerald and Jean Havens, her sister, Jeri Colella, and her brother, Jeffrey Havens.  She is survived by her son, John Paul Foggett, her sister, Lani (Robert) Verzillo, her sister, Jody (Tom) Walton, her dear friend, Cathy Ziarno, her brother in law,…

John Walter Johnson, Jr. 80, of Rochester, New York, passed away on October 14, 2023 of natural causes. John was born on November 28, 1942 to John Walter Johnson, Sr. and Geneva Mae Johnson in Denmark, South Carolina. John took much pride in all he did. No matter if it was on the job or…

Michael, 59 of Batavia and formerly of Rochester passed unexpectedly on 10/13/2023. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Florence, and his brother W.D. Survived by his Stepmother, Ruth; brothers, Kevin (Kathy), Sean, Tim (Vicki), and Brian (Maryann); many cousins, nephews, and nieces; and his closest friends, Faye, Melanie, Janice, and Worth. Michael will be missed by all that…

Rochester, NY:  Virginia B. Hall, 88, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023.  Virginia is survived by her sons David and Mark (Susan), sister-in-laws Karen (Gary) Hobson and Joan Hall, 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.  She is predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years, Kenneth Hall, sisters Jean Stevens…

Ralph C. Thompson, 67, of Honeoye Falls, NY, passed away on October 11, 2023, in Rochester, NY. He was born on October 26, 1955 in Rochester, NY. Ralph was a beloved partner, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, great uncle, brother, and friend leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Ralph is survived by his…

Gilbert  B. Porter, III of Fairport, NY passed away peacefully on October 10, 2023. He was 76. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Porter and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert B. Porter, Jr of Baltimore, MD. He is survived by his partner, Geraldine Schwartz, of Pittsford, and her family, and by many…

Leroy, NY formerly Caledonia: October 9, 2023 at age 71. James was predeceased by his parents, Myron and Anna Mae Anderson, brothers John, Robert and sister Shirley. He is survived by his sister Mary and Ron Pollet, nephews Ken and Cory Naugle and family, Jason Naugle and niece Bernie and Tim Nothnagle and family. Jim…

Webster: Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 at age 92.  Predeceased by her husband Harold. Survived by her children Patricia (Dave) Vanable, Karen (Erwin) Smith, Chris King, Laurie Wilson and step-son Steven (Jean) King; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Margaret enjoyed traveling, playing euchre and bingo with her friends, crossword puzzles, mystery novels, watching golf, tennis, Jeopardy…

Sparta, New York: October 8, 2023 at age 71.  Deborah is survived by her loving partner of 23 years, Christopher Harris; daughters, Kimberly & Kristen; son, James; grandchildren, Daniel, PJ, Sarah, Henry & Douglas; a community of caring, wonderful friends. Deb graduated from West Genesee High School in Syracuse, NY. She resided in Rochester’s 19th Ward…

Jackson DeMello Hyde 10/24/1948-10/07/2023 Jack was a man of independent and adventurous spirit. This is evident by the way he lived his life. From humble beginnings in Florida, to the green mountains of Vermont, to the lush paradise of Hawaii, to the scrubby expanse of New Mexico, he found joy in exploring the path least…

Maureen Tomeno, 68, passed away September 28th, 2023, after a rare, hard fought battle with cancer. She is survived by her children Dave (Shelly) Woodworth and Jess (Mark) Chandler, her grandchildren who were the light of her life; Cali, Dylan, Nikki, Matt, Owen and Mallory, great granddaughter Raylynn, her husband Fred, siblings, nieces and nephews,…

Rose Marie, of Rochester, NY, passed peacefully at home on October 6th at age 92. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, leaving a legacy of love and cherished memories. Predeceased by her son, Peter; her parents, Joseph and Anna Kehm; her twin, Trudy Ash; her sister, Eleanor Kehm; and  her brother, Albert…

Rochester, NY:  On October 6, 2023, James “Jim” Paul Kurycki lost his battle for life. Jim was born on January 26, 1954.  From his early life in Rochester, Jim’s interests always seemed to involve fire trucks and the fire service. Birthday and Christmas gifts were always fire-related. Fire trucks, helmets, puzzles, books. He even received…

Peggy (Mary Margaret) Muhlbauer Toenniessen, 77, of Rochester, NY, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 6, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Julius D. Toenniessen, and her daughters, Bonnie Toenniessen and Cindy Toenniessen, all of Rochester, NY; siblings Robert Muhlbauer, of Delaware, and Nancy Yager, of North Carolina, and…

ROCHESTER, NY – Lois passed peacefully in the early morning of October 4th at age 90.  Lois is predeceased by her husband of 54 years and partner in life William Miller.  She is survived by her brother Elwood (Woody, Pat) Treadwell, sister Dorothy (Wesley) Roth, son Keith (Jane) Miller, daughter Donna Miller, and son Dale (Kathy)…