Obituaries

June 4, 2023, at age 61, Bethany Ruth Bolles, after a brief illness, transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home. Bethany is predeceased by her father, Thomas E. Bolles. She is survived by her mother, Sandra K. Bolles; brothers, Stephen Sr. (Jill) and Jonathan Sr. (Sarah) and sister, Debora; 23 nieces and nephews…

GATES, NY – Unexpectedly, on June 2, 2023. Thomas is predeceased by his mother, Catherine M. Bacchetta. He is survived by his beloved, Lora Mosher; son Cameron; and daughter Catherine; siblings Cherlyn (John) Laley, Daniel Bacchetta, and Michelle Bacchetta; best friend and brother Louis (Heather) Bacchetta; 11 nieces and nephews; 8 great-nieces and nephews; and…

Robert “Bob” Joseph Brahaney, Irishman, blues enthusiast, and lover of all things “classic” – rock ‘n roll, cars, and values – passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023.  Bob is currently in Heaven, drag racing his 1968 Pontiac GTO, bowling 300’s, and drinking Irish whiskey (neat), although not necessarily simultaneously.  Bob is also taking full…

Travis Jon Elliot Lockwood, (TJ to close friends and family), formerly of Brighton, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 47. He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Marilyn Lockwood, of Livonia and his sister, Marcy (John) Riordan of Gates, his niece Margaret (Maggie) and his nephew, Parker. In addition, he will be missed…

ROCHESTER, NY – June 1, 2023 at age 60. Paul is predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Doris. He is survived by his siblings, Philip and Stephanie, and his nieces, Kelsey and Allyssa. Paul owned Abel Brass Clinic and Woodwind Repair in Rochester, NY and was a huge part of the Rochester music scene. He…

Rochester NY: June 1, 2023 at age 55. Jacqueline (Jackie) Lindenmuth is predeceased by Angelina Paris (mother) and Logan Mushtare (grandson). She is survived by her father James Paris; Husband Chuck; her 6 children Joanna, Nikki, Michele (Bruce), Christina (Jim), Emily (Markus) and Charlie; 10 grandchildren Steven Jr, Alana, Luca, Nico, Victoria, Vanessa, Dante, Bruce, Lilly…

June 1, 2023, passed away peacefully at age 93.  Sandy is predeceased by the love of her life, husband Noel Carpenter.  She is survived by son Wayne (Becky) Hibbard, grandchildren Rachel (Billy) Ryan, Steven Hibbard, Allison Hibbard (Nick Wahlers) and great-grandson Jayden Ortiz. She retired from Eastman Kodak Company after 28 years and was a…

Rochester, NY: Shawna passed on May 28, 2023 at the age of 14. She is survived by her sister, and light of her life, Lennox Semar; Mother Nichole Semar; Grandparents John Semar, and Tammy Litteer; Aunts Carrie Semar-Ohlson, Felicia Semar and Katlyn Ritchey; and other loving family and friends. Shawna attended school at Burger Junior…

Rochester, NY – May 28, 2023 at age 43.  Steven is predeceased by his father and best friend, Nicholas Borys; grandparents, Robert & Jeanelle Sant and Steve & Victoria Borys; as well as some aunts and uncles. He is survived by his mother, Marsha Borys; sisters Nicole Ribis (Tim), Renee Borys, Christina Jones, & Jeanelle…

Rochester, NY: Passed away suddenly on May 27, 2023, at age 78. James is predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Carmela “Millie” Gagliano, and his sister, Jacqueline Marie Steffens. He is survived by several cousins and his beloved nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. A Memorial Service will take place Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 3:00pm…

Rochester, NY: May 26, 2023, at age 89. Virginia is predeceased by her devoted husband Henry Berg of 65 years, daughter-in-law Karen Berg (Buske) and son-in-law Tyler Roth. She is survived by her children, Mike, Mark (Sandy), Patty, Dennis (Michelle), Sharon (Tim), and all 6 of her grandchildren, Jessica, Valerie, Steven, Brandon, Cori, and Chad,…

Rochester, NY – Marjorie A. Baker passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023 after a brief illness at the age of 98. Predeceased by her parents, Agnes and James Baker; brothers, Rev. James Baker and John Baker; sister, Mary Wilbur; brother-in-law, Richard Wilbur; sister-in-law, Evelyn Baker; nephew, Michael Baker; niece, Carolyn Wilbur; great nephew, Merritt…

Deborah L. Ubal (69) passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2023 at the Mount Carmel House in Hilton, NY after a long illness surrounded by family. Deborah grew up in Niagara Falls, NY and attended Trott Vocational School. She worked as a CNA for over 50 years at various hospitals and nursing homes throughout Western…

Christina Ivanna, M.A.,76, (July 9, 1946-May 23, 2023) was born to Maria and Orest Ersteniuk in a Displaced Persons camp in Germany after World War II, her family having fled war-torn Ukraine.  In 1949, Christina and her parents immigrated to the United States, first arriving in Maryland and eventually settled in Stamford, Connecticut to join other family members…

Robert J. Lotta 7-19-1941 – 5-23-2023 Robert (Bob) J. Lotta, 81 years old, of Rochester, NY, passed away on May 23, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with COPD. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Carmela, his sisters and brothers Ida, Francis, Patrick, Tony, Donald, Vincent, Carmela, and Theresa, many…

Rochester, NY: May 23, 2023 at age 93. Rose is predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years, Robert A. Schwer. She is survived by her children Robert D. Schwer, Christopher F. Schwer (Michael) and Angela D. Stock; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grand child as well as other loving family and friends. Rose retired as…

Rochester, NY: Bob passed peacefully on May 22, 2023 at the age of 72. Bob is survived by his wife Wendy, children Steve (Alisa), Andrea (George) Runciman and Matt. Grandchildren Jackson and Marley Runciman and Greta Farren. Brothers Rick (Chris) and Ron Farren and sisters Linda Crowner and Joyce (Len) Geary and many nieces and…

Frank L. Blaakman, 90 years old, passed away on May 18th, 2023. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Riki, and many of his eleven siblings. He is survived by his three children: Christiaan (Julie), Simone (Dirk) & Andre (Ragni); his grandchildren Gregory, Jacquee, Quinton, Quille, Devan and Milan; three great grandchildren; sister…

Linnea Marie Ogren Donahower was born May 23, 1939 in Williamsville, NY, the beloved daughter of Mandor and Viola (Albert) Ogren. She died at home on May 17, 2023, just a few days short of her 84th birthday. Linnea graduated from Williamsville South High School in 1956. Unlike many young women of her generation, she…

Henrietta, NY: August 17, 1965- May 17, 2023. After a long battle Roseann went to the lord to suffer no more. She is predeceased by her mother Elizabeth Serio. She is survived by her husband Richard and daughters Elizabeth and Samantha Shelhart; Her grandchildren Cloie, Aria, and Zavier; Her father Samuel Serio; Her siblings Gerry…