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Elizabeth “Betty” Lerch

July 11, 2016

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…

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Richard Diegel

July 11, 2016

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

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Karen A. Farnham

July 9, 2016
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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)…

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Lee Christoff

July 8, 2016

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…

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David T. LaBarge Sr.

July 8, 2016
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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.

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Paula (Nitzman) Downs

July 8, 2016

Rochester, NY: July 8th, 2016 at age 73. Predeceased by her parents Erwin J. Nitzman, Sr. and Mary L. Nitzman, brother, Jack L. Nitzman, and husband , Terrence Downs. Survived by her daughters, Mary-Elizabeth (David) Cohen, Laura Stark (Tim Lochner), Michelle Miller, and Lynnette Sackett (John Bedell), Grandchildren, Jonathan, Patrick, James, William, Justin, Matthew, Tiffany,…

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George Hallford

July 8, 2016

Rochester NY:  July 8, 2016.  George is survived by loving family and friends. Services Private.

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Douglas Blue, Jr.

July 3, 2016

Rochester NY:  July 3, 2016 at age 93. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Teddy. Survived by his children, Timothy Montgomery Blue, Laurie Blue Scribner (Doug Scribner), Douglas Blue III (Jane Tuttle). Grandchildren, Kelley Blue (Sean McCausland) and Douglas Blue IV (Erin Murphy). Grandchildren’s mother, Barbara Goyette Blue. Great granddaughter Harper Grace Murphy Blue and her brother Cameron Murphy. Sister…

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Robert Allan “Bob” Brooks

July 2, 2016

Greece NY: July 2, 2016 at age 62. Predeceased by his parents: Bernard Brooks and Carole Kane. Survived by his children: Robert Jr. and Anjelica Rae; sister, Deborah Buck, nieces Tara and Heather of Ohio; former wife, Nicoletta; his Aunt Marie (Ernest) D’Ambra, Uncle Chuck Buscemi, and many cousins. Bob was the owner of Brooks…

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Rossetti A. “Ann” Mass

July 1, 2016
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Irondequoit NY: July 1, 2016 at age 83. Predeceased by her son Edward F. Survived by daughter Cheryl Barron, grandchildren Jason & Nikita Mass, Joshua Barron, brother, Butch(Ginny) Philio & many nieces and nephews. Private burial at convenience of family.

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Mary Mott

July 1, 2016
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Westfield NY:  July 1, 2016.  Mary is survived by loving family and friends. Services Private.  

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Stephen M. Grose

June 30, 2016

Fairport, NY:  Passed away peacefully on June 27 at the age of 67. Stephen is predeceased by his parents Zacharie and Marguerite Grose and survived by his siblings, Christine (Joseph) Moynihan, Debi (Robert) Amadon, Gregory Grose and several nieces and nephews. Stephen was a gifted artist and loving caring soul who will be missed by…

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Ann H. Smith

June 30, 2016
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Rochester NY: June 30, 2016 at age 65 after a long struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. Predeceased by her parents John and Lucile (Lily) Hartwell and sister Catherine Hoagland. Survived by her husband of 45 years, Wayne, devoted daughters Kristen (Scott) Fitzgerald and Kasey (Eric) Perkins, the loves of her life, grandchildren Tyler, Owen and Bella…

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Anthony J. Leo

June 28, 2016
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Gates NY:  June 28, 2016.  Anthony is survived by loving family and friends.  He is a Veteran of the United States Army. Services Private.

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Francis “Frank” Hovanec III

June 27, 2016
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Brighton NY:  June 27, 2016.  Frank is survived by loving family and friends.  He is a Veteran of the United States Army. Services Private.  

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Patrick “Patsy” Fusco

June 26, 2016
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Irondequoit NY:  June 26, 2016.  Patsy is survived by loving family and friends.  He is a Veteran of the United States Army. Services Private.

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Keghouhi G. (Tateosian) Martin

June 25, 2016

Keghouhi (Kay) Martin, 67, residing In Rochester, NY and formerly of  Crary Ave., Binghamton, N.Y. and Marathon, FL., passed over into an eternal life of peace, free of pain and suffering on June 25, 2016. She was born during the Arab-Israeli War in Jerusalem, Jordon on October 2, 1948 where she lived until she moved…

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Gerald F. Shallcross

June 24, 2016

Fairport NY:  On June 24th, 2016 at the age of 76.  He is survived by his loving wife Theresa; children, Sharon (Mark) Foster, Donna (Scott) Skelley, Kim (Chris) Bellenger; grandchildren, Shauna, Jessica, Samantha, Meagen, Joshua, Emily and Addison; great grandchildren, Roman and Mason. No prior calling hours.  Memorial service will be on Tuesday June 28th,…

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Joan Nameth

June 24, 2016
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Farmington NY:  June 24, 2016.  Joan is survived by loving family and friends. Services Private.

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Annabelle June Geise Wheater O’Neil

June 23, 2016

Rochester NY:  Age 84, passed away on Thursday June 23,2016. Annabelle is survived by her eight children, Bernard, William, John, Cheryl, Terrance, Karen, Valerie & Timothy; her sister, Bella; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. . Footprints In The Sand One night I dreamed a dream. As I was walking along the…

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