Obituaries

Blanchard, Arnold Avon, NY:  Passed peacefully surrounded by family on July 25, 2017 at the age of 91.  Predeceased by his beloved wife, Eileen.  Survived by daughters, Nancy (Glen), Jeanette; son, Alan (Nancy); 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Arnold was a proud Veteran and served in the Navy during WWII.  He was a 32° Mason. Private…

Anne Wilson Yard, 85, of Pittsford, NY passed away July 25, 2017 with her family by her side. She was born in Monroe, NC to the late Henry Hall Wilson and Annie Sanders Wilson on January 29, 1932. Anne graduated from the Monroe public schools and received her BA in Economics from Duke University in…

Gates, NY: Passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at the age of 94. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Colleen; children, Karen (Max) Sauer, John (Cindy) MacMillan and Steven MacMillan; brother, Jack (Shirley) MacMillan of Florida; grandchildren, Thea, Cammie and Lonnie; many nieces and nephews. Archie came to this country when…

Rochester, NY:  July 19, 2017.  Rita is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester, NY:  July 23, 2017 at age 59.  Predeceased by her mother, Evelyn McCormick; sister-in-law, Laurie Kellermann.  Survived by her husband of 31 years, Cary J. Allison; daughter, Grace (Richard) Kellermann-McLean; grandchildren, Evelyn, Duncan, Lachlan & Luna Kellermann-McLean; nieces & nephews, Kyle Schenk, Kiefer Schenk, Spencer Kellermann, Santana Kellermann, & Kameron Kellermann; siblings, Annette (Kurt)…

Rabin, Michelle Rochester: Michelle Rabin, 48, passed away on July 23, 2017. Michelle is survived by her father Michael and step-mother Lorraine; sisters Christine, Elizabeth, Jennifer, and Bernadette; brother-in-law Stephen; uncles Harry and Joel, and aunt Dorothy. Michelle was a lifelong resident of Rochester and loved her city. She enjoyed doing volunteer work and spending…

Rochester: Passed away peacefully at home with her family on July 23, 2017. Survived by her husband Gordhandas, son Dev (Nicole), daughter Purvangi (Miten), and grandchildren Dev, Devi, Meena, Raj, Amaya and Ahana. Private family ceremony. She had a life-long love of childhood education. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Day…

  Norma Caroline Odell Michaels was born March 10, 1930 and passed away on July 21, 2017. She grew up in Arkport, New York and later settled in Geneva then eventually moved to Canandaigua. She is survived by three daughters: Terri DeGroote (Alan), Candi Shrull and Gaye Michaels. She was a grandmother to Caleb, Chelsea,…

Erna M. Plain , age 84 peacefully on July 20, 2017. Celebration of her life will be on July 31, 2017 @ 4:00pm at the United Church of Christ  8758 Main St. Honeoye, NY  14471 Predeceased by her husband of 61 years Floyd Plain; Parents Clarence and Vera Tesch Survived by sister Jean (Bill) Ringlestein;…

Greece, NY:  July 19, 2017.  Lorri is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester, NY:  July 19, 2017.  John is survived by loving family and friends.  John was a proud Veteran of the United States NAVY.  His graveside service will be held, Thursday August 3rd, at 10:00AM at Bath National Cemetery.

Scottsville, NY:  July 19, 2017.  Julie is survived by loving family and friends.

Born in Rochester, N.Y.  February 14, 1934 to July 18, 2017  passed away at age 83 surrounded by family Predeceased by her husband, Joseph Dorren; brother, Charles Jones; sisters, Ann Russo and Roberta Beach; son, Keith Ryan Survived by her brother, David (Virginia) Jones; children, Deborah Kavanagh, Kathleen Giesen, Wanda (Allen) Corrigan, Nancy Self; 11…

Irondequoit: 7/18/17 at age 81. Predeceased by his brother Austin “Bud” Stephany and sons Scott and Rick. Survived by sons Greg (Laura) and Mark (Jen); sisters Mary Ann Huber and Dolores Young and Sister in law Lois Stephany, as well as many nephews, nieces, grand children and great grand children. Richard served in the US…

Rochester, NY:  July 17, 2017.  Benjamin is survived by loving family and friends.

Gregory Dunlap passed away peacefully on 7/17/17 surrounded by his loved ones. Pre deceased by his parents Jack and Doris Dean Dunlap and nephew Sean Dunlap. Survived by his 5 children Jess Dunlap, Brett Pollock (Leslie) Michelle (aka Doe) Dunlap, Tacy Dunlap and Sammy Dunlap 6 grandchildren Jayson, Zack, Nylah, Brayden, Cylie and Ellie. His…

Taylor, Judy K. (Reig) (Aldrich)   Gates:  On 7/17/17 at age 69, Judy passed away after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease which stole her body but not her spirit. Judy was born in Orchard Park, NY to Willis and Marian Reig.  She attended SUNY Brockport prior to working as a teacher in the Churchville…

Weber, Matilda C. (Tilly) Greece:  July 16, 2017 at age 97.  Predeceased by her husband Raymond Weber.  She is survived by her son Bill (Mary) Weber, and daughters Charlene (Dean) Sanderson, and Karen (Jac) Covert.  Five grandchildren, Bequi (Todd) Hilt, Jason Sanderson, Suzanne (Matt) Gersley, Daniel (Kelly) Covert, and Stephen (Jeanne) Covert.  Also, eight great-grandchildren,…

Penfield, NY:  July 16, 2017.  Mary is survived by loving family and friends.

Williams, Colleen L. Greece: Passed away on July 16, 2017 at the age of 62. Predeceased by her sister, Sandra Sweeney. Survived by her husband of 32 years, Richard Williams; daughter, Laura Parr; stepchildren, Jennifer (Robert) Humphreys and Richard (Samantha) Williams; grandchildren, Marcus and Juliana Peter, Jacob and Nicholas Humphreys, Benjamin, Richard and Brandon Williams;…