Obituaries

Jolea Sorrenti passed away peacefully on October 15th 2023. Those who know Jolea knew that she thought of others first and loved freely. She was driven by her love of music, friends, and family. As life gave Jolea obstacles, she continued to move forward with strength, courage and an amazing smile. Jolea is survived by…

Jo Hawkins (54) was born February 5,1969. She is predeceased by parents Patricia Clark and John “skip” Clark Sr.  She passed away peacefully in her home on October 14,2023 in the town of Mount Morris. Jo is survived by her children Stephanie Fleming, Tricia Wheeler, Ashley Wheeler, Michelle (Adam) Bortle and John Fleming. She is…

Canandaigua, NY October 14, 2023 at age 63.  Lisa is predeceased by her parents, Gerald and Jean Havens, her sister, Jeri Colella, and her brother, Jeffrey Havens.  She is survived by her son, John Paul Foggett, her sister, Lani (Robert) Verzillo, her sister, Jody (Tom) Walton, her dear friend, Cathy Ziarno, her brother in law,…

Michael, 59 of Batavia and formerly of Rochester passed unexpectedly on 10/13/2023. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Florence, and his brother W.D. Survived by his Stepmother, Ruth; brothers, Kevin (Kathy), Sean, Tim (Vicki), and Brian (Maryann); many cousins, nephews, and nieces; and his closest friends, Faye, Melanie, Janice, and Worth. Michael will be missed by all that…

Rochester, NY:  Virginia B. Hall, 88, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023.  Virginia is survived by her sons David and Mark (Susan), sister-in-laws Karen (Gary) Hobson and Joan Hall, 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.  She is predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years, Kenneth Hall, sisters Jean Stevens…

Ralph C. Thompson, 67, of Honeoye Falls, NY, passed away on October 11, 2023, in Rochester, NY. He was born on October 26, 1955 in Rochester, NY. Ralph was a beloved partner, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, great uncle, brother, and friend leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Ralph is survived by his…

Gilbert  B. Porter, III of Fairport, NY passed away peacefully on October 10, 2023. He was 76. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Porter and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert B. Porter, Jr of Baltimore, MD. He is survived by his partner, Geraldine Schwartz, of Pittsford, and her family, and by many…

Leroy, NY formerly Caledonia: October 9, 2023 at age 71. James was predeceased by his parents, Myron and Anna Mae Anderson, brothers John, Robert and sister Shirley. He is survived by his sister Mary and Ron Pollet, nephews Ken and Cory Naugle and family, Jason Naugle and niece Bernie and Tim Nothnagle and family. Jim…

Webster: Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 at age 92.  Predeceased by her husband Harold. Survived by her children Patricia (Dave) Vanable, Karen (Erwin) Smith, Chris King, Laurie Wilson and step-son Steven (Jean) King; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Margaret enjoyed traveling, playing euchre and bingo with her friends, crossword puzzles, mystery novels, watching golf, tennis, Jeopardy…

Sparta, New York: October 8, 2023 at age 71.  Deborah is survived by her loving partner of 23 years, Christopher Harris; daughters, Kimberly & Kristen; son, James; grandchildren, Daniel, PJ, Sarah, Henry & Douglas; a community of caring, wonderful friends. Deb graduated from West Genesee High School in Syracuse, NY. She resided in Rochester’s 19th Ward…

Jackson DeMello Hyde 10/24/1948-10/07/2023 Jack was a man of independent and adventurous spirit. This is evident by the way he lived his life. From humble beginnings in Florida, to the green mountains of Vermont, to the lush paradise of Hawaii, to the scrubby expanse of New Mexico, he found joy in exploring the path least…

Maureen Tomeno, 68, passed away September 28th, 2023, after a rare, hard fought battle with cancer. She is survived by her children Dave (Shelly) Woodworth and Jess (Mark) Chandler, her grandchildren who were the light of her life; Cali, Dylan, Nikki, Matt, Owen and Mallory, great granddaughter Raylynn, her husband Fred, siblings, nieces and nephews,…

Rose Marie, of Rochester, NY, passed peacefully at home on October 6th at age 92. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, leaving a legacy of love and cherished memories. Predeceased by her son, Peter; her parents, Joseph and Anna Kehm; her twin, Trudy Ash; her sister, Eleanor Kehm; and  her brother, Albert…

Rochester, NY:  On October 6, 2023, James “Jim” Paul Kurycki lost his battle for life. Jim was born on January 26, 1954.  From his early life in Rochester, Jim’s interests always seemed to involve fire trucks and the fire service. Birthday and Christmas gifts were always fire-related. Fire trucks, helmets, puzzles, books. He even received…

Peggy (Mary Margaret) Muhlbauer Toenniessen, 77, of Rochester, NY, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 6, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Julius D. Toenniessen, and her daughters, Bonnie Toenniessen and Cindy Toenniessen, all of Rochester, NY; siblings Robert Muhlbauer, of Delaware, and Nancy Yager, of North Carolina, and…

ROCHESTER, NY – Lois passed peacefully in the early morning of October 4th at age 90.  Lois is predeceased by her husband of 54 years and partner in life William Miller.  She is survived by her brother Elwood (Woody, Pat) Treadwell, sister Dorothy (Wesley) Roth, son Keith (Jane) Miller, daughter Donna Miller, and son Dale (Kathy)…

In Memory of James F. Catlin James F. Catlin, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and proud Air Force veteran, passed away on October 4, 2023, at 91.  James is predeceased by his beloved wife, Maureen P. Catlin, with whom he shared a lifetime of love, memories and traveling, and brothers Donald (Helen) Catlin, Edward (Louise)…

Gary Eugene Ingram of Rochester, NY passed away on October 3, 2023. He was born in Zanesville, OH, on October 22, 1949. He was predeceased by both of his parents, Eugene Ingram and Marjorie June Watson Roberts, his sisters Janet Ingram Turpyn, Diane Ingram Hogg, JoAnn Ingram Stadnyk, his brothers, Michael Ingram, Timothy Ingram, Daniel…

Frannie passed away on October 2, 2023, aged 77; after a long illness. Predeceased by her parents, Michael and Adeline Lattuca (Lorelli), she leaves behind many loving family members and friends, including her son, Frank Robert Sanseri (Emma Barry); her sister, Cindy Lattuca Knope (Fran Knope); her granddaughter, Mare (formerly Piper) Sanseri; her roommate, friend,…

ROCHESTER, NY:  October 1, 2023 at age 96.  He is survived by his treasured wife Eleanor (Laudisi) Siconolfi; daughter Leslie Siconolfi; nephew Robert Botash Jr.; nieces Carole Botash and Lisa (Botash) Ellison. Predeceased by niece Janine Botash. Gaetano’s Memorial Mass will be said on Saturday October 7th, 11:00 AM, at Church of the Assumption in…