Obituaries

Spencer:  Formerly of New Britain, Connecticut, died on December 23, 2014 of a long battle with heart failure and kidney disease. Mike’s parents were Andy and Olga Gimma from New Britain, Connecticut.  He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Maria Gimma, his son Andy Gimma, and two daughters Amy and Katy Gimma.  He…

Rochester, N.Y./Largo, Fl. completed his journey of life at the age of 73 on December 21, 2014 after a battle with cancer. Leo served in the United States Army from February 1958 to February 1962. Worked at General Motors until 1997 and retired to Largo, Fl. He is predeceased by his parents: Cyril Sailer and…

Rochester:  December 20, 2014.  Astrid 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

Albion:  December 15, 2014.  Patricia is survived by loving family and friends. Services will be held privately. Rochester Cremation, 4044 W. Henrietta Road, Rochester NY 14623, 359-2300, RochesterCremation.com

Nunda:  December 15, 2014.  Dennis is survived by loving family and friends. Services will be held privately. Rochester Cremation, 4044 W. Henrietta Road, Rochester NY 14623, 359-2300, RochesterCremation.com

Rochester:  December 12, 2014 at age 89.  Sydney is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kathleen G. Gamlen; children, Linda Gamlen of Rochester, NY; David Gamlen of Tampa, FL; Carol Gamlen of Bradenton, FL; sister, Audrey Hemmelder of New Orleans, LA ; sister-in-law, Joan Gudas of Rochester, NY;  nieces & nephews; Fred Jr., Wayne, and Christopher Hemmelder,…

Hamlin:  December 11, 2014.  David is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Knoeferl and other loving family and friends.  He is a proud Veteran of the United States Army. Services held privately. Rochester Cremation, 4044 W. Henrietta Road, Rochester NY 14623, 359-2300, RochesterCremation.com

Victor:  December 11, 2014.  Micheline is survived by her loving family and friends. Services private. Rochester Cremation, 4044 W. Henrietta Road, Rochester Ny 14623, 359-2300, RochesterCremation.com

Rochester:  December 11, 2014.  Terrence is survived by loving family and friends. Services private. Rochester Cremation, 4044 W. Henrietta Road, Rochester Ny 14623, 359-2300, RochesterCremation.com

Webster: Passed away on December 9, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife Gale; adored by his stepson Don (Chrissy) Jeffries; granddaughters Josie & Anna; brother Walter O’Brien; nephews David & Joshua; many friends, relatives and beloved dogs Snowflake & Ginger. Also a very heartfelt thank you to Bob & Donna Deil, R&B Rochester…

Nicholas Alexander Bourne, 35, died Friday, December 5th, 2014 in Rochester, NY.  He leaves his mother Patricia (Wilson) Bourne, his father Edward Bourne; brothers Ryan and Christopher, aunt Rosemary & Liz, cousins Theresa, Caroline, Rosey and Dave; and many close friends. Born and raised in Rochester, the son of Edward and Patricia (Wilson) Bourne, he…

Webster:  December 6, 2014 at age 78.  Robert is survived by his children, Claire Walter (Ken Kirchgessner) & Julia Larkin (Tom Larkin); grandchildren, Katie Larkin & Tommy Larkin; sister, Betty Hanrahan (Jack); special friend, Ann Ellis; many friends. Robert’s Celebration of Life will be held Friday, December 12th 10-11 A.M. in the All Seasons Chapel…

Groton:  December 4, 2014 at age 61.  Bernard is survived by his wife of 41 years, Pamela White; children, Michelle White, Kristen White (Josh Persichilli), Valerie White (Jeremy Coon) & Jillian White (James Sutton); grandchildren, Davia, Anthony, Justis, Zachary & Maddox; brothers, Richard (Gladys) White & Jerry (Nancy) White; many friends.  He is predeceased by…

Jerry (Jake) Repard, 77, of Canandaigua passed away on December 4, 2014. Jake grew up on his family’s dairy farm in Holcomb, NY and is pre-deceased by parents, Edward and Edna (Richmond) Repard; brothers, James (Mary, Julia) and Roger (Celia) and beloved dog, Maggie. Jake is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 57…

Donald Frank Hensel passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday December 3 at the age of 72. He was predeceased by his loving wife Helen Hensel. He is survived by his eldest son Edward Hensel, eldest daughter Robin (Alan) Davis, son Thomas Hensel and daughter Laura (Sean) Foote. He had two granddaughters Paige and Brianna Davis and…

Wilson DeJesus, also known as “Bear”, aged 57, passed away on December 1st, 2014 in Greece, NY. Survived by his loving wife Lori, his children Wilson, Michael, Sara, Jennifer, Krystal, his granddaughter Amaya, and his “buddies” Peanut and Little Guy. Wilson completed the circle of life on this earth and returned to Heaven suddenly. You…

Rochester:  December 1, 2014 at age 88.  Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley Wailgum; children, William J. Wailgum, Jr. (Vicki), Mark J. Wailgum (Elaine), John C. Wailgum, Julie Montgomery (John) & Ann Kretschman (Eric); grandchildren, William J. Wailgum III (Carie), Shirley A. Montgomery, Stephany A. Wailgum, Daniel K. Montgomery, Julie E.…

Hunt:  November 29, 2014.  Rodney is survived by his loving family and friends.  He is a Veteran of the United States Navy. Services Private. Rochester Cremation, 4044 W. Henrietta Road, Rochester NY 14623, 359-2300, RochesterCremation.com

Henrietta:  June 13, 1928-November 29, 2014.  Shirley “Mom” Lee Brown Hopper was a devoted wife to William Freeman Hopper, Jr. and and faithful, loving mother to Melinda Jane Hopper. Shirley, 86, battled myelodyplastic disease for about four years and passed away peacefully on November 29, 2014 in Rochester, NY, to join her beloved sisters, Equa…

Rochester/Phoenix AZ:  November 28, 2014 at age 22.  Dakota is survived by his mother, Torrie (Mike) Ellens; father, Malcolm Fletcher; other relatives and friends. Services to be held privately. Rochester Cremation, 4044 W. Henrietta Road, Rochester NY 14623, 359-2300, RochesterCremation.com