Obituaries

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

Vestal:  Tammy Sue Ferguson, aged 48, beloved daughter of Elaine Lester Roughton, of Newfield, NY, and John Lester of Horseheads, NY, and sisters Stacy Lester Woods, of Horseheads, and Tara Lester, of Buffalo, died Friday, November 28, in Rochester, NY. Tammy is also survived by her daughter, Brittany Ferguson and Brittany’s father, Michael Ferguson, both…

Rochester: November 29, 2014. James is survived by his wife, Theresa Smith; sister, Kimberly (John) Morse; step-sister, Barb (Jose) Soto; 2 sons; many nieces, nephews and friends. Services held privately. Rochester Cremation, 4044 W. Henrietta Road, Rochester NY 14623, 359-2300, RochesterCremation.com

E Irondequoit: November 27, 2014 at age 86. Predeceased by his parents, Roy E.Sahm and Estelle Hoyt Baird. He is survived by his wife,Lois Day; children, David Sahm, Colleen (Jefffrey) Gillette of Rochester and Marleen (Jody) Hastings of Hederson NC; brother, Albert Sahm of Liverpool NY and sister, Ruth Tucker of Henderson NC; 3 grandchildren;…

Rochester:  November 26, 2014.  Amy is survived by her son Aaron Blodgett and other loving family and friends. Services private. Rochester Cremation, 4044 W. Henrietta Road, Rochester NY 14623, 359-2300, RochesterCremation.com

Middlesex NY:  November 26, 2014.  Steven 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:  November 24, 2014 at age 69.  Chester is survived by loving family and friends. Private services, entombment at White Haven Memorial Park. Rochester Cremation, 4044 W. Henrietta Road, Rochester NY 14623, 359-2300, RochesterCremation.com.

Rochester:  November 23, 2014 at age 90.  Esther is survived by her children, Barbara (Robert) Scheinblum, Patricia A. Sterber, Kathleen (James) Grajek & Richard W. Lennertz; grandchildren, Michael (kerry) Healey, Erika (David) Palazzo, Eli Scheinblum, Caitlin Scheinblum, Chelsea (Harley) Alhart, Alex Grajek, Taylor Grajek, Rich, Lindsay, Kyle & Erin Lennertz; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Mia, Peta &…

Age 63, of Colchester, widow of the late William Kaik, passed away Saturday (Nov. 22, 2014) in Rochester, NY.  “Chef Kaik”, as she was affectionately known to countless students, taught in the Culinary Arts Department at Bacon Academy in Colchester for many years. She leaves two children and their spouses, Beverly and Craig Mott and…

Pittsford, NY:  November 22, 2014.  Survived by her husband of 64 years, Ralph Edwards, two daughters, Deborah Edwards (Ron Orlando), Hawley, PA, and Kathy Faulkner (John), Pittsford, NY. Also, three granddaughters, Kathryn Ross (Stephen), UCSF, San Francisco, CA, Brittany Faulkner, Brown University, Providence, RI, Hillary Faulkner, Nazareth College, Rochester, NY; a sister JoAnn Cotton, Victor,…

Greece: Following a brave, courageous battle with Leukemia (AML) on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Predeceased by his baby daughter, Gabrielle, and parents Salvatore & Giuseppa Bellavia. Survived by his best friend and love of his life, Cherylann (Garippa) Bellavia, daughter Ashley (Joseph) Christoff and son David J. Bellavia (Courtney Dobkins.) Granddaughter, Maia Westra and special…

Penfield:  November 16, 2014.  Susan is survived by her husband, Bruce; son, Adam (Erin & their sons, Henry & Miles); daughter, Heidi (Lee & their sons, John Michael & Joshua); sister, Deb Pope; sister-in-law, Nancy King; Bruce’s sons, Jeffrey (Nook & their sons, Kenji & Kodi) and Chris (Vikki & their children, Kyle, Ryan &…

Rochester:  November 15, 2014.  Myron is survived by loving family and friends. Services private. Rochester Cremation, 4044 W. Henrietta Road, Rochester NY 14623, 359-2300, RochesterCremation.com