Obituaries

Rochester, NY on April 8, 2023.  “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 Michael is predeceased by his mother, Yolanda Russo, father, Michael “Trucker” Raftey, fraternal grandfather, Michael Raftery and maternal grandfather, James Russo. Michael is survived by his children, Giovanni and Eloise (Emily Baird), brother, Nicholas; fraternal grandparents, Maryellen (Wayne) King, maternal grandmother,…

On a beautiful Tuesday of November 22, 1960, Sandra D. (Walker) Clark entered this world by way of the late David and Ina Bell Walker and was the youngest of six siblings. Born and raised in Rochester, NY, Sandra attended James Madison High School, where she excelled as a Track and Field star. During her…

Fairport, NY: April 7, 2023 at age 89. Edie is predeceased by her sister, Ellen Piechocki.  She is survived by her daughters, Laurie (Phil) Pavone, Karen (Mike) Lally, her sons, Steven (Lisa) Wehner, and Kevin (Sandy) Wehner, her sister Peg (Fred) Lorenz, her 5 grandchildren Brandon, Amber, Torie, Erika and Erin and 6 great-grandchildren. She…

Beverly Sue (Hays) Hill passed away at home in Rochester, NY on April 6, 2023. She was born in Louisiana on August 22, 1956. She is survived by her husband, Barry Hill, and two children, Colin and Corinna Hill. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Jessie Ruth Hays.

Roberta (Bobbi Davis) Wallach  08/04/57 – 04/04/23 Predeceased by her father Miles Davis, her mother Joan Davis and brother Shep Davis. Bobbi is survived by her brother Alan Davis (Marilyn), her sister Lissa Davis Smith (David), her nephew Josh Davis (Sarah) her husband Stephen Wallach, her dear friends and helpers Kim Baker, Kim Butler, Olga…

Rochester, NY: April 4, 2023 at the age of 65. After a very long battle with cancer, Susan was able to finally reach some peace. Susan is predeceased by her parents Norval & Jean Harnaart, Sisters, Ida, Cindy, Carol and Darlene (Lawrence) and her loving Daughter Violet Venticinque.  She is survived by her Lifetime Partner of…

ROCHESTER, NY – April 3, 2023 at age 83. Valerie is predeceased by her Mother and Father Joyce and Gene Ford and brother Richard, Aunt Joan, Uncles Donald and Ronald. She is survived by her husband George, sons Mark and Peter, grandson Tyler.  Numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. Valerie was always artistic from having a…

Rochester, NY – April 3, 2023 at age 90.  Gerald is predeceased by his wife of 26 years and love of his life Shirley Anne (Dillenbeck).  He is survived by sons Eric (Jennifer) of Clemmons, NC and Kurt (Mary Jane) of Saratoga Springs, NY; grandchildren Megan & Lindsey and Joey & Sofia.  He is also…

Rochester, NY: March 31, 2023 at age 61, Deborah was called home. Deborah was born to Fancis and Oleta Kipp along with her brothers David F Kipp (Gretchen Cicero, Janel Cicero, Jamie Gray, Joshua Kipp) and Donald W Kipp (Anne Huntoon, Donald Kipp Jr, Brian Kipp).  She is survived by her children Jeffrey, Michelle, and…

Donna Katherine Mulvey of Rochester, NY, died peacefully on March 31, 2023. Donna was born in Oneida, NY to Richard and Lucille Haslauer, along with her brothers Richard ( deceased ), Douglas, and Daniel. She married Robert Mulvey of Ilion NY, and they subsequently raised their children Robert, Richard, and Rebecca in Macedon, NY. Donna…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Edward “Eddie” Frank Hawkins on March 31, 2023 at the age of 76. He passed away peacefully at home in his sleep. Predeceased by his parents Mary (Birx) and Edward Hawkins Sr., and his cousins Lyndia Bianchi and Mary Rose Bianchi. Survived by…

Rochester, NY – March 30, 2023, at age 83. Margaret is predeceased by her husbands, Edgar Curtis, Robert Steger, former spouse Loyal VanDyke, and granddaughter Amanda Gibson. She is survived by her children Lisa Pfeifer, Loyal Christopher (Jackie) VanDyke, Michele (Tom) Gibson, Michael VanDyke and stepchildren Kathleen Dzula, Michael (Amy) Steger, Charlene (Daniel) Babcock, and…

Rochester, NY – March 29, 2023 at the age of 65 after a 13 year battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his parents Richard and Rose Marie Mathis, niece Kara Lea Hillier. Survived by siblings Edward (Patricia) Hillier, Kathleen Hillier Cropo, Timothy Mathis, Karen (Scott) Johnson, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins,…

Greece, NY: March 28, 2023 at age 98.  David is predeceased by Wifey Ellen of 55 years, Darling Daughters, Kathy and Dottiey and many other loved ones! Survived by Loving Companion Elaine Hirschler of 23 years, Daughter Barb (Tom) Pallifrone; Grandchildren, Jen(Dave)Stone,  Steve McFadden, Brandon (Andrea) Moak and Patrick Pallifrone, great and great great grandchildren and all who called him Grampa!…

Janet Catherine “Hot Rod” Buckland, 79, died on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in Rochester NY after a battle with cancer and dementia- both of which suck. She follows her parents and a few siblings, and leaves behind a bemused daughter, long-suffering son-in-law, some clever and attractive grandchildren both by birth and by marriage, precocious and…

Born January 22, 1937 in Johnstown, PA Age 86 Passed away peacefully on March 28, 2023 in the care of St Johns Home after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Predeceased by her beloved parents, Carl and Elsie Shoff and three wonderful sisters, Dorothy, Virginia, and Shirley. She is survived by her two children,…

Rochester, NY – March 27, 2023 at the age of 72. David is survived by his wife Roberta, daughter Erin, son in law Tom, granddaughters Emily and Lyla and son Kristopher; Sisters Joanne and Diane, along with his very good friends John Pioli and Ron Sokol; as well as many other friends and relatives. In…

Brockport, NY: March 26, 2023 at age 70. Ruth is predeceased by her father, William Dettman Sr, special stepfather, Robert Gottorff, brothers, William Dettman Jr and Steven Dettman. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Carpenter Gottorff, brothers, John Dettman, Terry Dettman Sr and wife June, sisters, Bonnie Dettman, Cheryl Ann Dettman McBride, god-daughter Kaitlyn…

James W. Friedel of Fairport, NY formerly New Jersey passed away peacefully on March 26,2023 at Hildebrandt Hospice Center. The last decade of Jim’s life was spent residing in upstate NY. The latest chapter in Jim’ life brought him to Aaron Manor Nursing home.  During his stay there he made many new friends and enjoyed…

70, of Henrietta, passed peacefully on Friday, 3/24/23, with her eldest son, Clayton, by her side. She was predeceased by her parents Arnold and Lilian Orlen. She is survived by her loving children Clayton, Jesse and his wife Jill, Karen and Coby. Her 5 grandchildren Alyssa, Lilah, Jayson, Jeremy and Raina, her brother Steve and…