Obituaries

Gertrude A. VanEps April 19 1938 – August 11 2023 – age 85 Leaves behind daughter, Diane VanEps, son, Kenneth (Julianne) VanEps, and adopted daughter, Mary Umpierre. Also a brother, Stan (Cora) King, niece, Stephanie (Chris) King, nephew, David, and a sister, Sue Dowe. She was a loving mother with a very generous spirit.  She…

Avon, NY – August 9, 2023 at age 82 from congestive heart failure. David is survived by his best friend and loved companion of 48 years Diana McKinney. He is also survived by his children, Wandalee Bernardo, Lynda Cheney, David Bump II and Paul (Krissy) Bump, 5 grandchildren: Dominic (Christina) Bernardo, Nina Bernardo, Tabytha (Tony)…

Age 55 – Castile, NY formerly of Mount Morris, passed away August 8th, 2023, after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family while at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 12th, 1968, in Dansville, NY to the late Anthony J. and Frances M. (Megliore) Radesi. In addition to her parents, she was…

Penn Yan, NY:  August 8th, 2023 at age 32. Dustin Linfoot went home to his Lord unexpectedly. Dustin is survived by the love of his life Syretta Linfoot; Father John Linfoot; Grandparents Ron and Janet Linfoot. He was a member of Penn Yan Bible Church and Vestal Fire Department. His passion was photography and he…

In Loving Memory of Ann Marie Witerski September 22, 1935 – August 6, 2023 Ann Marie Witerski, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 6, 2023. She is survived by her husband Peter Witerski, Son Victor Marfione, Daughters Marianne Ward, Susan (Doug) Ludwig, Gina (Barry) Galloway, Charlene (Peter) Milazzo, Gayle (David) Fee. She also leaves…

Stephen A. Fancher, age 69, of Caledonia, NY, passed away peacefully with the love and support of his family on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at NOYES Memorial Hospital. Born on April 11, 1954 he was son to the late Charles and Geraldine “Gerry” (Blonsky) Fancher. He was raised in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Chili, where…

Rochester, NY: January 3, 1954-August 5, 2023. Meseret (Mesi) is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, brothers,  and sisters. Mesi grew up, and later attended Haile Selassie I University in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. After many years of professional career  in the capital, Addis Abeba, she immigrated to Rochester, NY where she lived until her death…

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Donna Marie Jarvie on August 4th, 2023, at the age of 62 in Rochester, NY. Donna was predeceased by her parents, George (Ken) and Bernice Curtis, as well as her brother, David Curtis. She is survived by her son, Ian (Kristi) Jarvie, her…

Rochester, NY: August 3, 2023, at age 81, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Hal is survived by his Sister Cheryl (Bud); Brother Guy (Dianne); Children Chris (Sharon), Brenden (Tracy), and Ryan (Jessica); grandchildren Stephen, Nicholas (Lily), Liam, Rowan, and Harrison; great-granddaughter Hope; Nephews Shawn (Anna), Darren, and Jeremy; and Niece Shannon (Brien).…

Mildred Rose Rothstein, 72, of Rochester New York, passed away on August 2nd, 2023. Millie was born on November 12th, 1950 to Anthony and Isabel Sofia in Rochester New York. After Millie graduated from Gates Chili Highschool, she went on to study at Continental Beauty School. After finishing beauty school, she started her much loved…

Janet Elaine Steiner Age 75, of Pittsford, New York Passed peacefully at home surrounded by love on August 1, 2023 Janet Elaine Steiner was born September 24, 1947 in Racine, Wisconsin. She was the second of four daughters of Ralph and Virginia (Powers) Steiner. After graduating from St. Patrick’s Grade School, St. Catherine’s High School…

Edward Charles Kokkelenberg Age 87, of Pittsford, New York Born October 15, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois. Passed into Eternal Life July 31, 2023 Formerly of Ithaca, NY (1994-2018), Vestal, NY (1980-1994), and Chicago, IL. Husband of the late Janet Elaine Steiner of Pittsford, New York, and father of Thomas B. Kokkelenberg (Jessica), Edward J. Kokkelenberg,…

It is with great sadness that the family of Diana M. Howard Spencer, 64, of Farmington, NY announce her passing on July 30, 2023. Diana was born on December 3, 1958, in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Margaret (D’Agostino) and Franklin Howard, who predeceased her. They soon moved to Watertown, NY where Diana was raised…

Gail Patricia Howes age 80, Of York, NY passed away on July 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family and friends at home. Born on May 18,1943. Gail is predeceased by her parents Bessie Bolton (Pike)& Robert Grah, her stepparents Raymond Bolton Sr. & Ruth Grah, her husband David Hugh Howes, her brother Gary Grah…

Rochester, NY: Susann was born on June 7, 1943 in Poughkeepsie NY, the only child of Margaret and W. Douglas Brown.  After growing up in nearby Wappingers Falls Susann graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Home Economics / Child Care and then obtained a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of…

Martinea “Tina” A. Garrett, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanford A Garrett Sr. Survived by her children, Theresa A Bower (Amanda) and Stanford “Aaron” Garrett Jr. (Kelly). Grandchildren Ashley Pescini (Kurt), Stephanie Pescini, Ryan Pescini, Erin-Leigh Garret, Kai Doughty, Cheyenne Doughty, Ezra Garrett, Chloe Garrett. Great grandchildren,…

Manuel Ayan, July 27, 2023 at age 93. Manny is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Emily; 5 daughters Linda LaMarsh (Michael) Diana Bendin (Scott) Patricia DeMarinis (Robert) Elizabeth Eddy (Donald) Laura ONeill (Darren); 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; other loving family and friends.  Born on 109th Street in NY, NY, Manny…

July 26, 2023, Greece, NY:  Sandra “Sandi” O’Connor (Helwig), 72, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous 2-year battle with cancer. Predeceased by parents Claude and Rita Helwig, son Michael O’Connor, and infant grandson Connor Tuke. Survived by her loving children Sean (Christine) O’Connor and Shannon (Ryan) Tuke; beloved granddaughters Violet and Evelyn O’Connor…

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK: JULY 23, 2023 at age 79. Jerry is survived by his wife and the love of his life of 59 years, Donna. He is also survived by his children: Beth (Michael), Donald (Jeanette), and Theresa (Mark), as well as his grandchildren: Robert, Vincent, Alia, Blake, Laura and Sam, and his great grandson,…

JACQUELINE DENISE MENEY was born on January 7,1964 in Rochester, New York is the first of two daughters born to Raymond K. and Mildred Session Meney. She was raised up from childhood a member of Emmanuel Temple Church, 85 Prospect Street under Elder Joseph Lacey where she was baptized. Elder Lacey involved and trained even…