Obituaries

Bethany Jaye Smith Helt passed away couragiously on May 15,2023 of cancer. Those who knew her would understand why she kept the diagnosis to herself. She is survived by her son Jay-christian Paul Helt,her daughter-in-law Tina Qin Helt,grand daughters Claudia Meichen Beth Helt(best known as “Poppy”}her sister Jacquelin Haochen Jaye Helt(Lilli) and husband Daniel E.…

East Rochester, NY – May 14, 2023 – Steve passed away unexpectedly at 73 due to an unknown medical emergency. He was born in the Rochester area in 1949 to Charles and Helen Archer.  Steve is survived by his children, Benjamin Archer and Erica (Trevor) Stotts, grandchildren Sullivan and Sydney Stotts, and siblings, James (Adrienne)…

Samantha Joanne Rose Harrington was born October 20, 1988 and passed away Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023 with her best friend Dawn Johnson at her side. Samantha is survived by her mother Susan Harrington, stepfather Edwin Tobias, father Todd Harrington (Denise Balistere), brother Jesse A Harrington and his wife Jamie Harrington; brother Maxwell Harrington and…

Arthur J Golder Jr (Aj), 67, of Conesus NY, passed away May 13, 2023. He was born on April 20th, 1956, in Syracuse, NY. Son of the late Arthur Golder Sr and Kathleen Upton Golder.  He is survived by his daughter, Alicia Cavigliano, and her husband Tony. Grandchildren, Wyatt, Norma, Doris, Layna, and Jonah of…

May 12,2023, at the age of 91, after a short illness, went home to be with the Lord and reunited with her beloved husband, Philip, to whom she was married for 59 years and who predeceased her in 2014. She is survived by three children: Jeffrey (Paula) Lehrbach of Royalton, NY; Melissa (Michael) Quinn of…

Honeoye, New York:  Christopher Sherman, 2/2/71 – 5/11/23 Chris Sherman was incredibly loved by his family and friends. He passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023 after a stroke. “Sherm”, “Dude”, or, as his grandmother Joyce Gaydosik referred to him, “My Christopher,” never did anything small. He was “all in” on his many life adventures…

William Joseph Noonan, 68, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023 after a courageous battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Bill was predeceased by his father, James William Noonan. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth (nee Mercier) Noonan; his loving fiancée and devoted caregiver, Suzanne Golia; daughter, JaimeRose (Andy) Noonan; sons, Alexander (Sydney) Noonan, and…

Born January 23,1969 and Died at age 54 on May 10, 2023. Bernadette is predeceased by her father Ronald Storms. She is survived by her mother Francine Griffin; 4 children Casie (Mike) Battaglia, Alex (Sharlene) Drake, Samantha (Nelson) Drake, Anthony (Emma) Drake; 20 grandchildren; Siblings Richard (Stacey) Storms, Ronald (Nancy) Storms, Donald (Stacie) Griffin, Anita (Brian) Pratt;…

Jerilee (Brewster) (Whitlow) La Barr:  Fairport/Gates – Predeceased by her parents Foster and Virginia Brewster and Husband Richard LaBarr. Survived by her children Natalie (Mike) Szymonek and Richard Glenn Taylor LaBarr; Grandchildren Anthony (Courtney), Gabrielle and Alexandra (Tommy); Great Granddaughter Avery; Siblings Neal (Annette), Hal, Novis (Cindy) Dale, Darlene (Leila) and Vicki (Andrae) and Best…

ROCHESTER, NY – May 9, 2023 at age 88.  Gus is predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Jean. He is survived by children Sandra (Kevin) Cometa, Steven (Jacki) Sciarabba, John (Vincenza) Sciarabba, grandchildren Lisa (Rob), Laura (Drew), Matthew, Nicholas, Shane, and great grandchildren Everly and Jack. He retired from Eastman Kodak after 35 years of…

After a courageous two-year battle with cancer, Tracey Lucia Intorcia died May 9, 2023, at her home in Brighton, N.Y. She was 52. Born June 2, 1970, in Miami to Joseph and Barbara Intorcia, Tracey’s childhood was an endless summer of swimming pools and palm trees. She graduated Miami Southridge High School in 1988 and…

Penfield, NY –   At age 69, Bruce passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Rochester, NY Bruce was born in Dansville, NY.  He is predeceased by his parents John Perrine and Lorraine (Harry) Hermenet and his brother A. Joseph Perrine.  He is survived by his wife Patricia Anne (Struble)…

Rochester, NY: May 18, 1954 – May 7, 2023 Daniel is predeceased by his parents Thomas & Florence (Conners) Wawro, his brothers, James T. Wawro, Michael T. Wawro, and Mark T. Wawro. He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate, Linda Henning-Wawro, his step-children Kaity (Henning) Ryan, and Sean Henning and his grandchildren,…

Darrell James Chesher age 66. September 2, 1956 – May 5, 2023 Darrell is survived by 5 sons including Christopher Chesher, and James Ammann. Darrell found community among the 490 Farmers Community Garden and The Vineyard Farm in Rochester where he and his dog Lacy were loved. A Memorial gathering will be held on Saturday,…

William Broekhuizen III, 76, of Canandaigua, NY. 12/19/1946–5/5/2023 Bill is predeceased by (Father) Wm Broekhuizen 1988, (Mother) Helen Eberhardt 2006, (Brother) Allen Broekhuizen 1968, (Brother) Mark Broekhuizen 1986, and (Brother) Greg Broekhuizen 2016. Bill is survived by (Sister) Susan (Gary) Ball of Farmington, NY, (Sister) Kim Gant of Belton Farms, South Carolina, (Brother) Eric (Brenda)…

On May 4th 2023 Carol Ann Ellsmore passed away at the age of 67. Carol was born in Rochester NY on October 6th 1955. Carol is pre-deceased by her Mother June, Sister Debbie, Sister Barb and her Loving Husband John. Carol was a very loving mother who left behind a very large family. Carol was survived by…

Teresa Ruzena Stransky, known to everyone as Terri, was called home to her Lord on May 3, 2023, due to complications from advanced pancreatic cancer at 67 years old. Terri was born on January 27, 1956 to Billie and Laddie Stransky on Vashon Island, near Seattle, Washington. Upon finding out she was deaf and being…

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Garrett Spencer on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Lisa (Giudice), his three beautiful children, Frankie Rose, Sammy, and Dean, mother, Valerie Migliore, father, Jeffrey Spencer, and many more close family and friends. Garrett loved being outside, cooking, gardening, listening…

Irene M. Ashley, 97, Massena NY Massena- Mrs. Irene Mary (Charron) Ashley passed away peacefully in Rochester, NY, surrounded by her loving children, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Mrs. Ashley was born October 30, 1925 to Valerie (Blais) and Daniel Charron, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She married Darwin L. Ashley, following his release from the…

Bruce J. Spector, age 70, of Brighton, NY passed away on May 2, 2023 after a long hospital stay following a heart attack in December. Bruce was born in Rochester in 1953 to Milton and Minnie Spector. He grew up in Irondequoit, graduated from Irondequoit High School in 1971, then Oberlin College with degrees in…