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Kathleen (Kathy) Meeusen

Kathleen (Kathy) Meeusen

Aug 4, 2025

Kathy Meeusen, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025 at the age of 77.

Born Kathleen Marie Moore, on November 1, 1947, in Washington DC, the daughter of Frank Benford Moore and Mary Agnes Hannan Moore, Kathy and her family moved to Fairview Park, OH in 1950 and later to Lakewood, OH in 1960. Kathy...

Kevin Richard Lufker

Kevin Richard Lufker

Jul 24, 2025

Kevin Richard Lufker

Yorktown Heights/Rochester – Passed away on Thursday 7/24/2025 at the age of 42

Predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Diane Lufker.

He is survived by his sister Debra Betlow, & brother Brian Lufker. Nieces and nephews Joseph, KJ, Diana, Callie, Sophia & Matthew

Kevin had a passion for flying RC airplanes/helicopters and driving RC cars/trucks. Fishing was a hobby he frequently...

Jane L. Benedict

Jane L. Benedict

Jul 22, 2025

JANE L. BENEDICT

(nee Soucie)

Although small in stature, she could be tough as nails. Jane fought many battles with her health, starting at the young age of 26. And what a fighter she was. She and her husband Tom shared a great love and love of travel and adventure. Living in Hawaii was a dream come true. When Tom passed in...

E. William Metrose

E. William Metrose

Jul 20, 2025

E. William Metrose

December 4, 1938 - July 20, 2025

Age 86 | Fairport, New York 

E. William Metrose, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on December 4, 1938, in Hartford, Connecticut, Bill lived a life defined by dedication to family, hard work, and a deep love for building and...

Laura Bernice Paszkiewicz

Laura Bernice Paszkiewicz

Jul 19, 2025

Beloved Laura, born in Buffalo, daughter of R.Gerald & Mildred B. Mudd. She was a 1955 Mt. Mercy Academy graduate. Laura married the boy next door, Edwin John. They lived in Monterey, CA, Pittsford, Ithaca, and Fairport, NY during their life together.

Throughout her career in the dental field, she was a hygienist and worked in orthodontics as an office administrator...

Kathleen Sue Amato (Grana)

Kathleen Sue Amato (Grana)

Jul 17, 2025

Kathy Amato (Grana), 77, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025. Kathy was born on October 2, 1947, in Newport News, VA, the oldest daughter of Rosemary and Richard Grana.

Kathy loved her family and was always there when anyone needed her. She was a constant source of understanding and balance. She enjoyed celebrations with food, champagne, and laughter. She loved...

John M. Kane

John M. Kane

Jul 14, 2025

FAIRPORT, NY - July 14, 2025, at age 77. He passed peacefully in hospice after battling Alzheimer’s. John is predeceased by his parents, stepparents, stepsiblings James and Robert Schilder, and step-grandchild Paul Connelly. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 55 years, Alice J. Kane, and his daughter Christine Connelly (Eliecia Young), and son, Brett...

Tammy Years

Tammy Years

Jul 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tammy Ann Years, 12/21/68 - 07/14/25, who departed this life after a courageous battle with cancer.

Tammy passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and compassion that will never be forgotten.

Tammy was known by all who knew her as a truly kind and caring person. Her gentle spirit...

James C. Fico

James C. Fico

Jul 11, 2025

Rochester-Jim gained his wings on July 11, 2025, after a very short, and painful battle with bladder cancer, at the age of 67. To the ones that mattered, who let him in, and you know who you are…you know that to know Jim, was to love him, beyond all his hype.

He is predeceased by his mother; Jean M. McBride Fico, father;...

Howard Robert Holmes

Howard Robert Holmes

Jul 9, 2025

After a five-year battle with Kidney disease, Howard went to rest in his sleep on the 9th of July, 2025, just two months shy of his 99th birthday.

Born in Flushing, NY, Howard was the firstborn of Howard Hans Holmes and Helen Hawkinson Holmes. Howard grew up during the country’s Great Depression and lived a long and full life beginning with...

John Howard Laley

John Howard Laley

Jul 9, 2025

John Howard Laley

1949 – 2025

John Howard Laley, age 75, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, in Rochester, New York.

He is predeceased by his beloved parents, Elizabeth and Howard Laley, his mother-in-law Catherine Bacchetta, father-in-law Louis Bacchetta, and brother-in-law Thomas Bacchetta.

John is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Cherlyn (née Bacchetta); their children Christopher Laley and Eric Laley...

Bruce Ferguson Sidmore

Bruce Ferguson Sidmore

Jul 8, 2025

Bruce Ferguson Sidmore passed away peacefully on July 8th. 

He is survived by his sister Diane Wood (Bill), brother John David of Rochester, and sister Maureen Sidmore of Bonita Springs, Florida. Bruce was loved and will be missed by his family including several nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.

After graduating from Fairport High School, Bruce entered the Army where he...

Sharon M. Tuttle

Sharon M. Tuttle

Jul 7, 2025

Sharon M Tuttle, age 71 passed away Monday, July 7th, 2025.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Stephen Tuttle; her four children, Stephen (Stephanie) Tuttle, Tonya (Johnmark) Bevacqua, Brian (Emily) Tuttle, and Jacqueline (Douglass) Seeley. She was an amazing grandma to eight grandchildren, Mia, Penelope, Lucy, Maddox, Guinevere, Jack, Wilhelmina, Annie.

She is a graduate of Chenango Forks High...

Angela Hauser

Angela Hauser

Jul 6, 2025

Angela Hauser, 57, passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2025 in Henrietta, NY.

Angela was born on May 22, 1968 in Hartford, Connecticut. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt, colleague, and friend. Angela’s laughter, wit, compassion, and determination impressed all who knew and loved her. From an early age, she grew up with American Sign Language –...

Walter J. Rollow Jr.

Walter J. Rollow Jr.

Jul 6, 2025

Rochester, NY - Walter J. Rollow Jr. passed away on July 6, 2025, at the age of 56. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Anna M. Rollow, and his children: William Hart and his partner Holli, JaymeLyn Hart and her partner Nelson, and Mystee Rollow and her partner Angel.

Walter is also survived by his sister, Mechell LaMere...

Robert Edward Claeys Jr.

Robert Edward Claeys Jr.

Jul 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Robert Edward Claeys Jr., who departed this life on July 6, 2025.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen Claeys; his six children: Christopher M. Claeys (Jessica Claeys), Amber Bradley-Phillips (Clayton Bradley-Phillips), Carrie Queor (Brian Queor), Matthew Claeys (Stephanie Claeys), Jason Claeys (Tiffanie Claeys), and Cody...

John P. Rayburn

John P. Rayburn

Jul 6, 2025

WEBSTER, NY- July 6, 2025 at age 76.

John is predeceased by parents, Paul and Elizabeth Rayburn, sister, Bonnie Rayburn; Survived by the love of his life, wife, Linda ; son, Kurt (Bridget) Rayburn; daughter, Kimberly (Robert) Duncan; grandchildren, Katherine and Andrew Rayburn; sisters, Sally Berndt, Patricia (Gerry Belcher) Dekdebrun, Sharon (Brian) Wagenbaugh; many other family members and friends.

John earned his...

Carolyn Ann (Calkins) Morris

Carolyn Ann (Calkins) Morris

Jul 5, 2025

Carolyn Ann (Calkins) Morris

Age 81, Rochester, N.Y.

On July 5, 2025 (12:40 AM) Our Beloved Mother passed away at Eastside Nursing Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw NY. 

She was a woman of kindness, strength and endless love ❤️. 

Born on November 17, 1943 , to the late Ella Martha (Cassidy) and Ernest Everett Calkins in Belmont NY. She was the youngest of 7 children. Preceded...

Edward J. Giorgianni

Edward J. Giorgianni

Jul 4, 2025

Edward J. Giorgianni

7/4/2025

Edward J. Giorgianni passed away peacefully at the age of 81 after a long battle with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. He is predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Olga Giorgianni, and brother Paul Giorgianni. He is survived by the cherished love of his life, his wife of 47 years, performing pianist, teacher, and author Jane Sharp Giorgianni. He is also...

Rosamond J. Vancheri

Rosamond J. Vancheri

Jul 3, 2025

Rosamond J. Vancheri                           d. July 3, 2025                      

Penfield - Passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025 on the Eve of her 75th wedding anniversary. Rosamond was pre­deceased by her loving husband, Leonard S. Vancheri, older siblings, several very...