Obituaries

Rochester NY:  “Debbie” passed away peacefully January 1, 2017 at age 64. She was a beautiful amazing and strong-willed woman who fought her illnesses to the very end, pain-free and peacefully!  She is survived by her siblings Sharon Berry (Debbie Lynch), Chuck (Karen) Berry and Tina Terrana. Her nieces and nephews Nina(Lou)Burgio, Sara Berry, Michael (Ashley)…

Rochester NY:  January 1, 2017.  Patricia is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester NY: 86, died at home January 1, 2017, after a long fight with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Predeceased by his wife, Lorraine M. Kirk; and grandson, Zackary Kirk. He is survived by sons, David Kirk, John (Linda) Kirk, Jim Kirk; former daughter-in-law, Jo Anne Kirk; grandchildren, James (Sandy) Kirk, Amanda (Kenny) Fauls, Tony Edwards;…

Rochester NY: December 31, 2016. Survived by wife of 45 years Barbara Pilato Haschmann; children James (Diane Sayre) Haschmann, Amy Joy (Miguel) Ortiz, Matthew Haschmann, Jeffrey (Melody Ossola) Haschmann. Grandchildren Charlotte, Sarah, Peter and Otis James Haschmann; Kati, Lina, and Angel Ortiz. Siblings Terry (Marianne) Haschmann, Laurie (Rick) Kincaid, Todd Haschmann; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews…

Rochester NY:  Passed away on Christmas Eve, age 63, just after his birthday October 2.  Predeceased by parents, Thomas Allen Soward and Alice Monalee Davis Soward and brother-in-law Robert Kowalski. Survived by sisters and brother Bernadette Kowalski, Thomas Soward, Constance Loomis and Ramona Spice (Kay). Also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, Aunts, Uncles and…

Greece NY: Doreen passed away on 12/30/2016 at 63 years of age at Unity Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 1953 to August and Jean (Busico) Fouquet, sisters Darlene and Rose. She is survived by her children Lynda Ewell, Jill (Jesse) St. John and Kelly (John) Ellsmore, grandchildren Jayson, Jeremy…

Churchville NY: Born June 26, 1953 in Kittanning , PA to Harry C and Opal N McManus., Went home to be with his Savior on December 30, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Debra Cochrane McManus, daughters Jessikia (Charles) Vordran, and Autum McManus (Christopher) Penberthy, granddaughter Morgan McManus, Charles Jr Vordran,…

Penfield NY: December 29, 2016. Pre-deceased by her daughter, Julie Saraco. Survived by her husband: Patrick Logan and daughters: Tamara (James) Sisco and Richelle Saraco-Bingham; 2 step-sons. Beloved Nana to many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and family by heart; brother; 2 sisters; many nieces & nephews. Linda’s visitation will be held 4-6:30 PM on Thursday, Jan. 5…

Merle passed away at his home in Meadow View Park, Macedon, NY on December 29, 2016 of natural causes.   He was born May 9, 1932 in the town of Leon, NY and the son of the late Harlo and Everald Milliman. Merle and his late wife Marylyn have four surviving children and their spouses…

Spencerport NY: Died December 27, 2016 peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer.  He was born August 4, 1951 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Son of the late John E. and Helen M.(Shovlin)  Parulski and attended Meyers High school and Wilkes University. He also completed school to become a Florist.  Before retiring he worked as a…

Hilton NY:  Died 12/27/2016 at home after a long illness. He was 66 yrs. old and lived in Hilton N.Y. He was a combat Vet who served in the Vietnam War. He was retired from General Electric Co. and also worked for the Veteran Outreach Center. He Had also served on the Board of the…

Rochester NY:  Passed away on 12/26/16 at Unity Hospital.  Matthew was born at Genesee Hospital to Kenneth and Cheryl Colgan on 7/17/84. He is survived by his parents Kenneth and Cheryl Colgan. He is also survived by his sisters Christine Harding of Battle Creek, MI, Cindy Colgan of Syracuse, NY, Lauri Vivian of Avon, NY, and brother…

Chili NY:  December 24, 2016.  Survived by his wife, Dorothy Berner of North Chili, 4 daughters, Linda (Mike) Beck of Virginia Beach VA, Patricia Berner of Sarasota FL,  Sandra (Tom) Cripps of Hilton NY and Wanda (Zachary) Johnston of Knotts Island SC; step-daughters, Dawn Swain and Mary Nault of Rochester NY;  sister, Carol Berner of North Port…

Rochester NY: December 24, 2016.  Predeceased by his Father Walter Paul Reichardt. Loving Father to Danielle Burgess (Michael), Cherished friend always to Julio Lopez and his god children Anna and Elizabeth Steffanhagen. He chose his own family, and we loved him for that. Survived by his siblings, Walter, Matt and Heidi (Harold) and his step…

Rochester NY:  December 24, 2016.  Susan is survived by her loving family and friends. Services Private.

Fairport NY: Passed away peacefully December 23, 2016.  Our Loving, Talented, Inspiring, Artist, Angel. Predeceased by her parents Kenneth & Bethany Magnuson. Survived by her loving sister Lee (Terry) Brush & Family. Her children Rob Hall & Carolyn Wilson. Her Grandchildren and Great Grandchild and her beloved cat Julia. A Memorial Service will be held…

Irondequoit NY:  December 22, 2016.  Jessica is survived by loving family and friends. Services Private.

Penfield NY: Beverly Mikel Kneessy (Bev) passed away peacefully on December 20, 2016. Bev was born on September 28th 1936 in Hilton, New York to Francis Frederick Mikel and Helen Marie Bush. Bev attended Potsdam State Teachers College in upstate New York and graduated with a degree in elementary school teaching. Bev had a lifelong…

Mary Eva (Petryszak) Smith, 62, loving mother and treasured friend, passed away after a long, courageous fight with cancer on 12/19/16 at a Journey Home in Greece, NY. Survived by her two biggest joys; her daughters, Rebecca Smith and Christina Smith Dell (Ryan and Brody). Predeceased by her mother and father: Mary and Micheal Petryszak. Mary…

Penfield NY:  December 17, 2016.  Albert is survived by his wife, Carolyn and loving family and friends. Services Private.