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Margaret Crowley

March 22, 2014

Margaret Crowley passed away on March 18, 2014 in Pittsford, NY at the home of her daughter.  She was born Margaret Elizabeth Atkinson on June 1st, 1930.  She was the third child of Mark and Marguerite Atkinson of Syracuse, NY.  She completed her bachelor’s degree in 1953 at SUNY Oswego.  In November of 1953 she married Richard Whiteside of…

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Anne Marie Cicero

March 14, 2014

Rochester:  March 12, 2014 at age 97.  Anne is survived by loving family and friends. Services held privately. Rochester Cremation, 4044 W. Henrietta Road, Rochester NY 14623.

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Joseph Ferrara

March 10, 2014

Greece:  February 10, 2014 at age 55.  Joseph is survived by loving family and friends. Services held privately. Rochester Cremation, 4044 W. Henrietta Road, Rochester NY 14623, 359-2300, RochesterCremation.com

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Gary J. VanHanehan

March 10, 2014

Ontario:  March 7, 2014 at age 72, formerly of Lyons, passed away at The Leo Center for Caring, Rochester, NY, after a brief illness. A Memorial Mass will be held at the convenience of his family. At the request of his children, those wishing may make a memorial contribution, in his name, to Blessed Trinity…

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Lela Marie Stevens

March 10, 2014

Rochester:  March 6, 2014 at ge 54.  Lela is survived by her children, Maquicha Ford-Stevens (Roosevelt Kinney), Jeremy Edwards (Amanda Torres), James Battles (Shannon Knight) & Juanita McKnight; grandchildren, Tyrece Bryant, Robert, Naszire & Shazire Kinney, Jeremy Edwards, Jr., Maranjaliz Torres, Korryn & Taylia Battles, Kimberly Knight & Jaymere Singletary; sister, Linda Stevens.  She is…

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Wilma L. Sickels

March 10, 2014

Greece:  March 7, 2014 at age 82.  Wilma is survived by her husband of 59 years, Martin I. Sickels; children, Glenn (Linda) Fletcher-Sickels & Wayne Sickels; grandchildren, Daniel Sickels & Kristin (Ely) Nicholson; great-granddaughter, Eleanor Nicholson; siblings, Clyde (Jane) Lane, Forest (Marie) Lane & Melford Lane; dear friends. “This form of life is over but…

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Sharon L. Grimm “Sherry”

March 6, 2014

Rochester: February 26, 2014. Predeceased by her parents Frank and Florence Esse. She is survived by her children Steve (Michelle) Grimm, Erik (Susan) Grimm and Heidi (Doug) Powell Grimm; sisters Debra Selvek and Virginia Reinholtz; and her grandchildren Joel, Kyle, Alexander, Bradley and Colten; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.” Sherry’s endless generosity, energy…

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William Edward Sekel, Sr.

March 6, 2014

Webster:  March 3, 2014 at age 84.  “Bill” or “Poppy Bill”, Formerly of Neptune, New Jersey (for over 50 years), more recently resided in Webster, New York (last 2 years).  Bill is survived by his daughter, Emilie (Denis) Monefeldt; son, William Edward (Dawn) Sekel, Jr.; grandchildren, Melissa (Tony Zelinsky) Stanberry, Vanessa (AJ) Cassandra, William Edward…

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David A. Mills

March 6, 2014

Rochester:  February 18, 2014 at age 49.  Davis is survived by loving family and friends. Services and interment held privately. Rochester Cremation, 4044 W. Henrietta Road, Rochester NY 14623, 359-2300, RochesterCremation.com.

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Pamela Rose Miller

February 26, 2014

Rochester:  January 9, 2014 at age 58.  Pamela is survived by her loving family. Services and interment held privately. Rochester Cremation, 4044 W. Henrietta Road, Rochester NY 14623, 359-2300, RochesterCremation.com

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Yoshiko Johnson (Miyazaki)

February 21, 2014

Pittsford, New York:  on February 12, 2014 peacefully at age 82. She was born in Saga, Japan to the late Renzaburo and Toshi Miyazaki on January 28, 1932.  She married Richard C. Johnson in 1961 and they lived together in Fukuoka and Tokyo, Japan before relocating to Lafayette, Indiana in 1964.  They moved to Scotia,…

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Charlotte J. Fogarty

February 16, 2014

Henrietta:  February 12, 2014 at the age of 87.  Predeceased by her husband Robert J. Fogarty.  Survived by her daughters Nancy and Sharon (Jim) Romano; grandchildren Jessica and Cody Romano; and beloved pet Daniel.  Charlotte had a generosity of spirit that knew no bounds and lived, loved, & laughed to the fullest.  With her cherished…

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Thomas K. Baker

February 15, 2014

Penfield;  Went home to the Lord, Friday, February 14, 2014 at age 53 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Predeceased by his niece, Stefanie Baker.  Survived by his parents, Lorraine and Thomas Baker; sister, Laurie (Doug) VerPlank; brothers, Rick (Kathy) Baker, Jerry Baker; nieces, Christina (Joe) Minisce, Haley Waver, Danielle and Nicole VerPlank; great nephew,…

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Roger W. Cole, Sr.

February 13, 2014

Batavia: February 10, 2014 at age 56.  Roger is predeceased by his father, Richard R. Cole Sr.; mother, Lois W. Cole; brother, Richard R. Cole Jr.  He is survived by his wife, Linda M. Cole; son, Roger W. Cole Jr.; stepson, John A. Hertz, Jr.; brother, Randy L Cole, Sr.(Joan); sister, Susan E Decker, as well…

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Linda Marie Helfer

February 12, 2014

Henrietta:  February 9, 2014 at age 57.  Linda is survived by her husband of 33 years, Drue H. Helfer; son, Donald Henry Helfer; mother, Helen Mary Ritchie; brothers, Ronald Ritchie & Wallace Ritchie; many dear friends.  She is predeceased by her father, Nelson Francis Ritchie. Services will be announced at a later date. Rochester Cremation,…

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Cynthia Kay Cubley

February 7, 2014

Greece:  February 4, 2014 at age 60.  Cynthia is survived by her mother, Betty Mae LaBarge; children, Joel Cubley & Erin Cubley; siblings, Susan Barrett, Mike Barrett & Thomas Barrett.  She is predeceased by her brother, Joel Barrett. Her Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 8th, 3 P.M. at the Unitarian Church in Canton,…

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William Ralph Cole

February 4, 2014

Webster:  January 30, 2014 at age 76.  William is survived by his wife of 46 years, Janet Cole; children, Melanie (Sean) Wagner, Janet (David) Rush, John (Pam) Kellogg, Garrett (Beth) kellogg, Carol (Mike) Pelkey & Debbie (Tom) Goodenough; 19 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; many dear friends.  He is predeceased by his son, David…

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William Rouse

February 1, 2014

Rochester:  January 25, 201 at age 69.  William is predeceased by his parents, Helen & Mike Rouse.  He is survived by his brother, Gary Rouse; many friends. Billl played 3 years of minor league baseball and is a member of the Rochester Softball Hall of Fame.  He lived life to the fullest and was a…

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Shawn Michael DeMar

January 31, 2014

Rochester:  January 28, 2014 at age 42.  Shawn is survived by his wife of 4 years, Christine Wolford; father, Peter T. DeMar; children, Lily Ann DeMar, Mackensie Ann DeMar & Kameryn Ann DeMar; sister, Debra J. Demar (Michael Enos); loving friends.  He is predeceased by his mother, Cheryle Ann DeMar. Shawn was employed at RC…

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Gerald Ray Wachtel, Sr.

January 29, 2014

Kendall:  January 26, 2014 at age 54.  Survived by loving family and friends. Services and interment held privately. Rochester Cremation, 4044 W. Henrietta Road, Rochester NY 14623, 359-2300, RochesterCremation.com

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