Obituaries

Spencerport – 7/24/1935- 2/19/2021 He was predeceased by his wife Dorothea, mother and father, brother and sister. He will be sadly missed by 3 brothers, daughter, son, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also has several nieces and nephews that will miss him, many beloved friends too. Friends may call Friday February 26th between 4-7pm @…

Joyce Purdy Cigna died peacefully on February 18, at age 92, after a short recurrence of a long-term illness. Predeceased by husband Jerome Paul Cigna and son Jerome Paul Cigna Jr. She is survived by children Jennifer O’Shaughnessy (John O’Shaughnessy), Deborah Cigna, David Cigna, Amy Lewandowski (Peter Foos), and Judith Hubbard; grandchildren Kevin O’Shaughnessy (Abigail…

Rochester, NY: Passed away February 18, 2021. Predeceased by parents John and Mary Onorati; sister Rose Cordaro. John is survived by his loving wife, Edith; children Kathleen (Abdel) Fakir and Lisa (Daryl) Larkins; grandchildren Mina, Aadam, Noah and Taoufik; brother Francis Onorati; sisters Angie Sherman, Patricia Onorati, and Barbara Colline; other loving family and friends.…

Spencerport, NY:  Thomas W. Gebhart passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Donna Gebhart, daughters, Michelle Epping, Christine (Ken) Cook and Tracey (Daniel) Cholish, and sisters Judith (Robert) Garcia and Mary Sue Orme, as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Tom retired from Eastman Kodak…

Bruce Hegedorn died peacefully on February 17, 2021. He was a life-long resident and well known and respected businessman in Webster, the community he loved, which was home to him and his wife of 70 years, Mary, who survives him. Born on his parents’ dairy farm, where Hegedorn’s now stands, Bruce was the son of…

Richard “Dick” Joseph Winnicki Sr., of Buffalo, (Cheektowaga) NY passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 16th, 2021 at the age of 94. Born in Buffalo, New York on May 18th, 1926 to Walter and Irene (Kasza) Winnicki.  On May 8th, 1948 he married the love of his life, Lorraine May Eisenhauer.  He…

Clarkson, NY: Kevin C. Higgins passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at age 56 after a long battle with cancer.  Predeceased by his Mother Joan Woloszyn Higgins.  Survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Pearl (Kuhns) Higgins; Father Charles Higgins; siblings Daniel Higgins, Brian (Lesley) Higgins; Aunt, Uncle Godparents Diane “Auntie” (Gary) Kruppenbacher;…

On Monday, February 15, 2021, Daniel Joseph Spear died in Rochester, NY at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by his mother Lillian Newman Spear and father Maurice Wolfe Spear; brothers James Dreifus Spear, David Spear (his fraternal twin), and Maurice Spear; son-in-law Ronald DiChario; and grandson Daniel Rivera. He is survived…

Rochester NY:  February 15, 2021.  Judith is survived by loving family and friends.

NOVEMBER 18, 1957-FEBRUARY 14, 2021 DIED SUDDENLY AT THE AGE OF 63. PREDECEASED BY HER PARENTS IGNATIUS CASTELLANO AND MARGARET TURNBAUGH, AND HER BROTHER ANTHONY CASTELLANO. SURVIVED BY HER CHILDREN: CARMEN (JENNA), ANTHONY (MARCI), JESSICA, NINA, AND DOMINIC (MARISSA); THEIR FATHER JAMES; HER GRANDCHILDREN: JOSEPH LAMAGNA, ELLA, CARMELLO, VIVIENNE, SAMUEL AND ZOE; HER LOVE &…

Nancy Couture Dubner, age 87, passed away on February 14, 2021 in her home in Rochester, NY surrounded by her children.  She was born on October 29, 1933 in Ware, MA and grew up in East Hartford, CT.  She lived in Minneapolis, MI; Fontainebleau, France (where she met her husband); Albany, NY; Clinton, NY; and…

Rochester NY: February 13, 2021 at age 66.  James is predeceased by his parents Arthur and Eileen Hart.  Survived by brother Richard (Kathy), sister Kathy McKnight, brother John and sister Ellen.  Survived by several nieces and nephews. James was a loyal fan of the Buffalo Bills. Please donate to a charity of choice.  A memorial…

Greece: Robert H Gears Jr passed away unexpectedly on 2/13/2021. He was predeceased by his parents Robert H Gears Sr and Patricia (Chiasson) Gears. Survived by his daughter Jacqueline (Gabriel) Kiever, his sons Robert (Lynsy) Valerio and Jeremy Gears, his 2 fur babies Ben and Max Gears. His Grandchildren Anna and Elisa Kiever, Korey, Michael,…

Robert Alan Stadtmiller (Bob) of Webster, NY passed away on 2/12/21 at the age of 67. Predeceased by his parents Fredrick and Jane Stadtmiller and wife Lynn Stadtmiller. He is survived by daughter Staci Avel, son Kevin Stadtmiller, and daughter Kristi Crandall; 5 grandchildren Robert, Mackenzie, Grant, Alyssa and Jake; 1 great grandchild Lillian; Brother…

Greece, NY – Christine Hopkins Peacefully on 2/12/2021 at the age of 66 after a courageous battle with heart disease. Predeceased by her parents Francis and Patricia Hopkins.  Survived by her twin sister Cathleen Pryjmak, Cathy’s partner David Ercolani and her brother Frank Hopkins along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  A wonderful sense…

Pittsford, NY:  Born in Lowell, MA, on April 15, 1929, Tony, a wise man with many talents, had a full life, well-lived. He left us on  Feb. 11, in his 10th decade and 92 year.  He is survived by his best friend, the love of his life, and his “brass ring,” wife Lauren.  Six sons,…

Ogden, NY:  John Eric Scott passed peacefully on February 11, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Diane, son Daniel, stepchildren Randi (Clay) Smith, and Kelly (Amy) Gendrou, grandchildren Nicholas, Lola, Lucas, Casco, and Alex, stepsister Joanne (Robert) Bracey, as well as extended family and friends. He was…

Fairport NY:  February 11, 2021.  Jane is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester, New York- February 10th, 2021 at age 93. Pre-deceased by her husband Karl S. Snell (world war 2 veteran) and daughter Christine L. Palermo. She is survived by son Jean Claude Snell, daughter Patricia A. Jovanelli (husband John Jovanelli), granddaughter Natalie R. DiRisio (husband Matthew DiRisio), great grandchildren Easton E. DiRisio, Emilia M. DiRisio,…

Penfield, NY: Sydney Monington passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2021. She was 20 years old. Sydney was born on March 19, 2000. At an early age it was evident that she was full of energy, fearless, and loved trying new things.  Sydney participated in dance, swimming, basketball, volleyball, field hockey, and tennis, throughout her…