Obituaries

Helge was born in Hen, Norway to Ole and Mathea Heen. After the German occupation of Norway during the 2nd world war, he served in the Norwegian Brigade posted in Germany. Helge loved his family. He was a member of the “The Gentleman’s Tennis” in Geneseo, NY. Skiing was his passion. He skied not only…

April, 5 1942- February 21, 2023 Joyce is pre-deceased by her husband Franklin (Skip) Gollel and daughter Joyce Ray.  She is survived by her daughters Deborah (Ron) Credit, Lorraine Slattery, Kathleen (Glen) Draper, Son-in-law William Ray, son Franklin (Jennifer) Gollel;  fifteen grandchildren, twenty nine great grand children, extended family and special friends. Joyce was always…

Rochester, NY: February 20, 2023 at age 86.  Norman is predeceased by parents Corinne and Harold; survived by his loving wife Mary; children Curtis Weisenreder, Diane Mohney, and Karen Dawson; grandchildren Ethan and Alec Mohney, Sierra, Jordan, and Kaidan Dawson. Norman was blessed to be married for 64 years to his loving wife Mary Eileen…

On February 20, 2023, Charles James Jaffe left Rochester, NY (and Earth) after a long, difficult struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He is survived by his wife, Martha Heller; his sisters, Phyllis Spool, Judith Pearl, and Debi McCarthy; nieces and nephews; Martha’s children Susan Schepp and her husband, Christopher, Julia Payne-Lewis and her wife, Donna Payne,…

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Russell A. Peck, a legendary English teacher who taught longer than any professor in the history of the University of Rochester, died at age 89 on Feb. 20, 2023. A vigorous “force of nature,” Peck didn’t believe in slowing down.  He once said, “I feel better when I’m going at a fast pace. .…

Geraldine Clark passed away peacefully at age 64, on February 20th 2023. Geraldine is predeceased by her daughter (Crystal Clark), father (John Amos Green Sr.) brother (Donald Ray Green). She is survived by her son Nathaniel Clark, parents Lillie Mae Hunt (Cleveland Hunt), grandchildren Seneca Patterson- Clark, Christina Patterson- Clark, Christopher TanksleyClark and Neriah Brown.…

Rochester, NY:  Passed away on February 19, 2023 at the age of 77. Angela is predeceased by her husband Grady, Parents Michael & Rose Maira, Brothers Michael & Louis Maira, Brother-in-law James Cinelli, Sister-in-law, Monica Maira and Niece Inez Iascone. Survived by her daughters Kimberly Palumbo, Brandy & Brittany Brown, Grandchildren; Gianna, Michael and Angelo…

EAST ROCHESTER, NY – February 19, 2023 at age 34. Desiree is predeceased by her mother Dorothy Paige and grandmother Alice Pizzingrilli. She is survived by her children Ayden and Ashton Cuvelier, DJ Reinman, Allyana and Angelina Ricci; Father Mark Ricci;  siblings Dana(Shannon) O’Lena, Mark(Chelsea) Ricci, Curtis Lapeitra and many aunts, uncles,  cousins, nieces, and…

Dorrie Marie Iaculli, half of the namesake of the iconic “Dorkat” motel in Henrietta, passed away early on February 18, 2023 at the age of 65. She was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Anna Iaculli, and is survived by her loving children Elizabeth (Arlo) and Tobias, twin sister Kathi (Ron), her two brothers Michael…

Robert J. Kane 2/14/2023 Robert is survived by his children, Natalie (Rob) Towne, Robert Jr (Dena) and Matthew (Josina), 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; Sisters Mary (John) Phillips, Nancy (William) Oldfield, brother and best friend Walter; many nieces, nephews and friends. He is predeceased by siblings Gerard, Edmund and Joseph. Friends and family may…

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, passed away 2/13/2023 at 94.  Born 12/17/28 to Clark and Grace Rodwell – sister to June (Richard)Tipton and Bruce (Margaret) Rodwell. Wife of T. Foster.  Mother to Doug (Ann), Eric and Brian (Kelly) Cole.  Grandmother to Philip, Andrew, Olivia, Spencer and Christian. Aunt to many loved nieces and nephews.…

Rochester, NY: October 2 1955 – February 12 2023 Krystall, who has brightened so many lives, was greeted by her father, Charles N Diamond and her brothers, Nicholas Diamond (Mary) and Peter Diamond (Lynn & PJ) at heaven’s gate as we sat by her side. Krystall is survived by her children, Michael S Maliarakis, and…

Jimmie Dell Bryant, 72yrs old, of Rochester, NY went to be with the angles in Heaven. On February 11, 2023. He was comforted in the arms of his daughter as he passed. Jimmie was born September 1950 in Dehue, WV to parents Brack and Kansas Bryant. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Melinda…

Helga passed away peacefully on February 10, 2023 in the presence of her loving family and caregiver at the age of 88. She is predeceased by her three brothers, Hermann, Helmut and Josef Ehrhart, her two sisters, Elfriede Hacker and Lydia Klein, nephew, Helmut Ehrhart, and daughter-in-law Gale Baldino. Lydia (“Aunt Dida”) was a devoted…

North Chili, NY:  Marjorie R. McClure, 90, of North Chili passed to be with her Lord, on Friday, February 10, 2023.  Born on Aug. 23, 1932 in Wellsville, N.Y., she was the daughter of Earl A. Roberts and Estelle (Bailey) Roberts. Marjorie graduated from Edward J Meyer Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Buffalo N.Y.…

Julia Szrajda Chirdon passed away during the morning of February 8th at the age of 69 with both of her children by her side. She is predeceased by all the animals that she once cared for and loved. She is survived by her children, Leslie Chirdon and Dominic Szrajda.  Special thanks to all of her…

Rochester, NY – February 7, 2023 at age 82.  Brenda was predeceased by her loving husband, Patrick.  She is survived by her sons, Eric (Heather) and Mark (Nicole); grandson Devin (Aneka); brother-in-law, Richard; several nieces & nephews. Brenda was a loving mother, an avid crafter who loved to quilt, knit, and paint. Friends may call…

James C. DiTucci sadly passed away on February 5, 2023 at the age of 70. He is survived by his devoted wife, Sharon, of 49 years; son, Joseph DiTucci; daughters, Katrina (Scott) Zimmerman, Kylie (Andy) Baker, Kira (Tyler) Smith; beloved grandchildren, Jachin and Deacon DiTucci, Addison and Griffin Zimmerman, Evan and Emily Baker; mother, Carmella Cala; sisters, JoAnn…

With great sadness we announce the passing of Joyce “The Juice” Ray (Gollel) on Sunday, February 5, 2023.  Cherished daughter of Franklin “Skip” and Joyce Gollel; Beloved wife of William “Bill” Ray; Mother of Mark (Lisa) Ray, Christopher Ray (Jordan Babcock); Grandmother of Emma, Kayla and Elaina Ray; Loyal sister to Deborah (Ron) Credit, Lorraine…

HENRIETTA, NY –  February 5th, 2023 at the age of 94. Nic’s life was full of laughter and music. From directing Community Theater to designing and building beautiful folk instruments that found their way around the world, he was a man of many talents. Nic will be remembered for breaking out in song at any…