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Jane L. Benedict

Jane L. Benedict

Jul 22, 2025

JANE L. BENEDICT

(nee Soucie)

Although small in stature, she could be tough as nails. Jane fought many battles with her health, starting at the young age of 26. And what a fighter she was. She and her husband Tom shared a great love and love of travel and adventure. Living in Hawaii was a dream come true. When Tom passed in...

E. William Metrose

E. William Metrose

Jul 20, 2025

E. William Metrose

December 4, 1938 - July 20, 2025

Age 86 | Fairport, New York 

E. William Metrose, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on December 4, 1938, in Hartford, Connecticut, Bill lived a life defined by dedication to family, hard work, and a deep love for building and...

Laura Bernice Paszkiewicz

Laura Bernice Paszkiewicz

Jul 19, 2025

Beloved Laura, born in Buffalo, daughter of R.Gerald & Mildred B. Mudd. She was a 1955 Mt. Mercy Academy graduate. Laura married the boy next door, Edwin John. They lived in Monterey, CA, Pittsford, Ithaca, and Fairport, NY during their life together.

Throughout her career in the dental field, she was a hygienist and worked in orthodontics as an office administrator...

Kathleen Sue Amato (Grana)

Kathleen Sue Amato (Grana)

Jul 17, 2025

Kathy Amato (Grana), 77, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025. Kathy was born on October 2, 1947, in Newport News, VA, the oldest daughter of Rosemary and Richard Grana.

Kathy loved her family and was always there when anyone needed her. She was a constant source of understanding and balance. She enjoyed celebrations with food, champagne, and laughter. She loved...

John M. Kane

John M. Kane

Jul 14, 2025

FAIRPORT, NY - July 14, 2025, at age 77. He passed peacefully in hospice after battling Alzheimer’s. John is predeceased by his parents, stepparents, stepsiblings James and Robert Schilder, and step-grandchild Paul Connelly. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 55 years, Alice J. Kane, and his daughter Christine Connelly (Eliecia Young), and son, Brett...

Tammy Years

Tammy Years

Jul 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tammy Ann Years, 12/21/68 - 07/14/25, who departed this life after a courageous battle with cancer.

Tammy passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and compassion that will never be forgotten.

Tammy was known by all who knew her as a truly kind and caring person. Her gentle spirit...

James C. Fico

James C. Fico

Jul 11, 2025

Rochester-Jim gained his wings on July 11, 2025, after a very short, and painful battle with bladder cancer, at the age of 67. To the ones that mattered, who let him in, and you know who you are…you know that to know Jim, was to love him, beyond all his hype.

He is predeceased by his mother; Jean M. McBride Fico, father;...

John Howard Laley

John Howard Laley

Jul 9, 2025

John Howard Laley

1949 – 2025

John Howard Laley, age 75, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, in Rochester, New York.

He is predeceased by his beloved parents, Elizabeth and Howard Laley, his mother-in-law Catherine Bacchetta, father-in-law Louis Bacchetta, and brother-in-law Thomas Bacchetta.

John is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Cherlyn (née Bacchetta); their children Christopher Laley and Eric Laley...

Sharon M. Tuttle

Sharon M. Tuttle

Jul 7, 2025

Sharon M Tuttle, age 71 passed away Monday, July 7th, 2025.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Stephen Tuttle; her four children, Stephen (Stephanie) Tuttle, Tonya (Johnmark) Bevacqua, Brian (Emily) Tuttle, and Jacqueline (Douglass) Seeley. She was an amazing grandma to eight grandchildren, Mia, Penelope, Lucy, Maddox, Guinevere, Jack, Wilhelmina, Annie.

She is a graduate of Chenango Forks High...

Walter J. Rollow Jr.

Walter J. Rollow Jr.

Jul 6, 2025

Rochester, NY - Walter J. Rollow Jr. passed away on July 6, 2025, at the age of 56. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Anna M. Rollow, and his children: William Hart and his partner Holli, JaymeLyn Hart and her partner Nelson, and Mystee Rollow and her partner Angel.

Walter is also survived by his sister, Mechell LaMere...

Robert Edward Claeys Jr.

Robert Edward Claeys Jr.

Jul 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Robert Edward Claeys Jr., who departed this life on July 6, 2025.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen Claeys; his six children: Christopher M. Claeys (Jessica Claeys), Amber Bradley-Phillips (Clayton Bradley-Phillips), Carrie Queor (Brian Queor), Matthew Claeys (Stephanie Claeys), Jason Claeys (Tiffanie Claeys), and Cody...

John P. Rayburn

John P. Rayburn

Jul 6, 2025

WEBSTER, NY- July 6, 2025 at age 76.

John is predeceased by parents, Paul and Elizabeth Rayburn, sister, Bonnie Rayburn; Survived by the love of his life, wife, Linda ; son, Kurt (Bridget) Rayburn; daughter, Kimberly (Robert) Duncan; grandchildren, Katherine and Andrew Rayburn; sisters, Sally Berndt, Patricia (Gerry Belcher) Dekdebrun, Sharon (Brian) Wagenbaugh; many other family members and friends.

John earned his...

Carolyn Ann (Calkins) Morris

Carolyn Ann (Calkins) Morris

Jul 5, 2025

Carolyn Ann (Calkins) Morris

Age 81, Rochester, N.Y.

On July 5, 2025 (12:40 AM) Our Beloved Mother passed away at Eastside Nursing Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw NY. 

She was a woman of kindness, strength and endless love ❤️. 

Born on November 17, 1943 , to the late Ella Martha (Cassidy) and Ernest Everett Calkins in Belmont NY. She was the youngest of 7 children. Preceded...

Edward J. Giorgianni

Edward J. Giorgianni

Jul 4, 2025

Edward J. Giorgianni

7/4/2025

Edward J. Giorgianni passed away peacefully at the age of 81 after a long battle with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. He is predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Olga Giorgianni, and brother Paul Giorgianni. He is survived by the cherished love of his life, his wife of 47 years, performing pianist, teacher, and author Jane Sharp Giorgianni. He is also...

Rosamond J. Vancheri

Rosamond J. Vancheri

Jul 3, 2025

Rosamond J. Vancheri                           d. July 3, 2025                      

Penfield - Passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025 on the Eve of her 75th wedding anniversary. Rosamond was pre­deceased by her loving husband, Leonard S. Vancheri, older siblings, several very...

Florence Audrey Willis

Florence Audrey Willis

Jul 2, 2025

Florence A. Willis 

July 27, 1944-July 2, 2025

Our Mom passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025. She is with God and her Angels, smiling from above. She has touched our lives with moments we will always have in our hearts. She loved the water, nature, birds, and most of all her furry companions .Florence is predeceased by her husband Skip, her...

Kathleen M. Saxby

Kathleen M. Saxby

Jul 1, 2025

Kathleen M. Saxby, cherished sister, amazing aunt and devoted friend, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, after a nearly seven-year battle against breast cancer. She was 66.

Kathleen is predeceased by her loving parents, John M. and Jeanette L. Saxby. She is survived by her treasured family and countless friends, including siblings Laura Saxby Lynch (John Lynch), Ellen Saxby, John...

Herbert (Bud) Andrews

Herbert (Bud) Andrews

Jul 1, 2025

Rochester, NY - Herbert (Bud) Andrews passed away peacefully on 1 July 2025, one month shy of his 95th birthday. He is predeceased by his wife, Barbara Louise Andrews and is survived by his daughter Sandy (Dan) Schultz, son Scott (Pam) and grandchildren Clay (Cielo), Will, Sam, Jack and Leah. Employed by Eastman Kodak in Rochester, NY as a Senior...

Thomas Edward Kauffman

Thomas Edward Kauffman

Jun 30, 2025

Thomas Edward Kauffman

June 13, 1947 – June 30, 2025

Thomas Edward Kauffman, born on June 13, 1947, passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas R. and Ruth Kauffman. Tom is survived by his devoted spouse, Jeff Fowler; his two sons,...

Helene A. Herpich

Helene A. Herpich

Jun 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helene A. Herpich, who left this world on June 28, 2025, in her hometown of Rochester, where she was born on May 17, 1948. Helene, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, enriched the lives of everyone who had the joy of knowing her.



Helene was the cherished daughter of...