Obituaries

Webster NY: Carol Anne Vogel died peacefully on July 25th at the age of 76, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Dr. Harold and Mary Ellen Vogel, as well as her two brothers Buddy (Mary) and Joey. Carol is survived by her children Ron (Sue Thomson) Kowach, Joe (Bertha) Kowach, Caroline (Greg)…

Penfield NY:  July 23, 2016.  Marion is predeceased by her parents John P. Kowalczyk(Flynn), Carmela Kowalczyk, good friend Betty Stafford.  Survived by her siblings, John (Patricia) Kowalczyk, Patricia(Patrick) Rist.  Her children, Deborah Mousso (Mike Tucker), Stephen(Ann)Wade. Five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friend Clara Elkins (CJ). A host of…

January 31, 1953 – July 23, 2016 Kathleen Ann Governor Rissew, the daughter of Evelyn Gibson and Charles Governor, continued her journey with Jesus on July 23rd at the Leo Center in Rochester, New York after a fearless battle with cancer which lasted 20 months. She was born on January 31, 1953, in Canandaigua, New…

Rochester NY:  July 22, 2016.  Judy is survived by her loving family and friends. Services Private.  

Farmington NY:  July 21, 2016.  Chris is survived by his loving sister and many friends. Services Private.

Chili NY:  July 21, 2016.  Phyllis is survived by loving family and friends. Services Private.  

Rochester:  July 20, 2016.  John is survived by his loving family and friends. Services held privately at Riverside Cemetery.

Rochester NY:  July 18, 2016.  Clifton L. Smith A.K.A. “Man” at age 50.  Cliff was a truck diver and loved it.  He was a hard working man, strong and ready for anything, he always took care of his wife and family. Cliff was strong as can be; and even with being sick it didn’t stop him.  He…

Rochester NY: Age 69, July 17, 2016. Predeceased by Charles and Ruth Vance. Survived by her beloved husband Andrew Dioguardi and son Brian Vance. 3 Siblings, Charles (Gayle) Vance, Kathleen (Richard) Malcolm, and Stephen Vance. Several nieces, nephews. Services to be held at White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Rd., Pittsford, in the All Seasons…

Batavia NY – Phillip A Grinham of Batavia, NY, passed away suddenly July 16, 2016.  He was employed for many years at ​Batavia Home Depot. He loved listening to his music, and being in the outdoors.  Phillip is predeceased by his wife of 26 years, Abbey B Grinham. He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Rubenstein, his…

Rochester NY:  July 14, 2016 at age 70 died peacefully on July 14th, 2016 at home in Rochester, New York.  Born December 8th, 1945 in Rochester, she was the daughter of Bruce Edwin Smallridge and Dorothy Bradley Smallridge.  Sherry was a graduate of Irondequoit High School and Michigan State University.  She returned to Rochester in 1971…

Penfield NY:  July 13, 2016.  Maythorne is survived by her loving family and friends. Services Private.  

Rochester NY:  July 13, 2016.  Richard is survived by his brother, Harold (Marilyn) and other loving family and friends. Services Private.

Rochester NY: Peacefully entered into rest on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at the age of 88.  He is predeceased by his brother, John A. Minges of Illinois, formerly of Rochester; as well as two great-granddaughters, Lillian and Isabella Sowards of WV. Will is survived by his friend and companion, Arlene Driscoll; his children, Donna (Delbert) Bratcher of Millwood,…

Richfield Springs NY:  July 12, 2016.  Sean is survived by his loving family and friends. Services Private.

Greece NY: Passed away peacefully on July 11, 2016 at age 91. Predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Robert Lerch. Survived by a son, Christoper, daughter-in-law Kathleen, grandsons Jonathan, Matthew and Timothy; nieces Cathy (El) DiNitto, Mary Ann (Scott) DeLucenay, Aileen (Eddie) DiPonzio and nephew Kevin (Cindy) Foy.  Betty was a devoted and loving…

Rochester NY:  July 11, 2016.  Richard is survived by loving family and friends. Services Private.  

Pittsford, NY: Karen passed away peacefully on July 9, 2016, her 70th birthday, after a long battle with cancer. Predeceased by her parents, Gustino “Disty” and Carmella Dececco, brother Robert DeCecco and sister Josephine Ribero (DeCecco). Karen is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, James; her children, Erin (John) Weingart and James (Susan)…

Rochester NY:  Past away peacefully on July 8, 2016 at age 95. Predeceased by parents, sisters and brothers, daughter Bonnie Knight-Christoff, wife of 61 years Madeline and son in law Ray Ashworth Sr. Survived by children, Lee “Rick” Christoff & Patricia Charistoff-Ashworth; grandchildren, Paul Harmon and his wife Heather, Rhonda Harmon-Haefele, John Harrity, Ray Ashworth…

Rochester NY:  July 8, 2016.  David is survived my his loving family and friends.  He is a Veteran of the United States Army. Services Private.