Obituaries

Surrounded by her loving family, Donna Zavaglia Baker peacefully went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2023, six days after her 65th birthday. She is predeceased by her much loved son William (Billy) Baker Jr, his father William (Billy) Baker Sr, her parents, Frank and Nancy Zavaglia and her in-laws Verlon and…

EAST ROCHESTER, NY – Joanne F. La Barr (Pulcini): January 11, 2023, at age 81. Predeceased by parents Frank & Minnie (Rizzo) Pulcini, brother Robert (Bobby) Pulcini. She is survived by her loving children, daughter Robin La Barr and son Michael (Denise) La Barr. Also, brothers Frank and Jim Pulcini, sister Virginia (Ginger) Wagner (Pulcini),…

Rochester, NY: January 11, 2023 at age 47. She is survived by her children Joshua, Joey and Jordan. Her parents Tina Coffey (Tom) Gary Ingram. Brother Daniel Rosato, Sisters Amanda (Michael) LaMagna, Regina Ellsmore and many nieces and nephews. A huge thank you to Rochester General Hospital for their compassionate care for Lisa. Her Visitation…

Rochester, NY on January 11, 2023 at age 31. Jaimee is survived by her parents Kitty (Michael) Tolliver and Terry (Debbie) Oakley, siblings Mikayla and Chris Tolliver, beloved grandmother Hope Johnson, and many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and friends. Jaimee was an advocate for social justice, a strong support to many friends, and the biggest Fangirl…

Pamela (Pam) Young: September 5, 1961 – January 9, 2023 Rochester NY. Pam fought a brave battle but passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Pam is predeceased by her parents, Marvin L and Helen M Young, twin sister Susan (Dan) Sterling and sister Gail (Daniel) Barrett and great nephew Talan. Pam is survived by…

Rochester, NY:  Born October 14th, 1952, Faith passed away peacefully January 9th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Faith was preceded in death by her parents George and Nellie Suder, brother, George Suder Jr., sisters, Connie Fiaschetti and Susan Buczko and nephew, Joseph Fiaschetti. Faith is survived by her devoted husband and soulmate, Jack Aiello,…

Blanche Sophie Herman died on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the age of 82. She passed away peacefully at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. Blanche is survived by her daughter Vicki Kowalewski, and two sons, Russell (Mary) Herman and Bradley (Becky) Herman, and grandchildren, Randy, Bryan, Desiree, Daniella, Ethan, Aiden, and Bayley as well as…

  Hamlin, NY:  Passed away on January 7, 2023. Predeceased by her son Paul, step-father David Yeaw, step-mother Judy Funk.  Patti is survived by a daughter Ashley Gilmore, son Patrick Bomyea, mother Ann Yeaw, father Charles Funk, sister Susan Clayton, brothers Todd and Bob Funk, niece Andrea Cash and many cousins plus a dear and…

We are sad to announce the passing of Larry E. Southwick of Walworth, NY on January, 7th 2023. Larry was born on November 2, 1943 in Los Gatos, CA to Ken and Florence (Everett) Southwick. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley and served for 22 years in the Air Force. He then worked for TRA, and Kodak. He is remembered by his beloved wife Helene Southwick, his children Marissa Jones, Selena Albrecht, Lance Southwick,…

Passed away peacefully on January 6, 2023. He was predeceased by his parents Fred E. & Nancy C. Brown He is survived by his sister Barbara A. Weeks, Brother-In-Law Thomas G. Weeks, Nieces Elizabeth J. Weeks (Christian), Brittany P Weeks, Nephew Geoffrey R. Weeks. Paul graduated from RIT with a Masters in Finances, he was…

Yvonne Parkes died on January 5, 2023, in Highland Hospital, Rochester, NY following a two-year battle with cancer. She was 91. Yvonne was born in Buffalo, NY to Leon and Gertrude Taylor of Bradford, PA.  She lived in Bradford all of her childhood years.  In high school, she became an accomplished musician and began development of her…

Anthony (Tony) Furfaro age 69 from Newark, NY passed away on January 5, 2023. Pre deceased by parents Gerald Sr. and Patricia (Gifford) Furfaro. He is survived by son Anthony and daughter Sonja Woods; Siblings Deborah O’dell, Gerald Furfaro Jr, Michael Furfaro, Theresa Furfaro, Madeline Furfaro, John Furfaro and Caroline Wilson; 7 grandchildren Emily, Katie,…

Melody A. Griswold age 61 from Rochester, NY passed away on January 2, 2023 after a long health battle. Predeceased by her parents Franklin Griswold Sr & Betty Griswold, Sister Darlene Griswold. Survived by her Sisters Debra Griswold, Rose (Jeremy) Mott; Brothers Frank (Michele) Griswold Jr, Charles Griswold; Nieces Alycia Sehm, Monique Griswold; Nephews Jesse…

Charles Terry Howard was born July 29, 1950, in Glenwood, Alabama. On January 1, 2023, at 11;25 PM after a long illness, Charles slipped away from us to go live with God.  His daughter Cherise Howard, his sister, Sarah Louise Howard and brother James Sterling Howard were at his bedside. Charles obtained his GED in…

Donna M. McCombs, 74, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones and Elvis songs playing, on December 30, 2022.  She is predeceased by her parents, Bud & Evie, Twin Sister, Evie, her two nieces, Holly and Erin, her beloved pet Princess. She is Survived by her daughter, Jennifer, grandsons, Jeremy (Bri), Jayden, Brother, Larry…

Greece, NY – Thursday, December 29, 2022, at age 87. Henry is predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Catherine; parents, Samuel and Mary, brothers Kenneth (Joan) and Ronald (Madelyn). Survived by his children, Thomas (Betty), Patricia (Mike), Mark (Carla); grandchildren, Bradley (Sabrina), Jason (Katlyn), Emilee (Dan), Julie (James), Samuel, Macy; great-grandchildren, Preston, Evie,…

Rush-Henrietta, NY. December 27th, 2022 at age 66. Ron is predeceased by his parents Richard Dunk and Donna Jean Dunk; and by his older brother Richard. He is survived by his daughter Ashley Marie and grandson Orion in Washington; his sister Linda Rich in North Carolina; and many friends. Ron was retired from Monroe County…

Passed away peacefully on December 26, 2022 at the age of 82. Predeceased by her father, Frank Fusilli, her mother, Mary C. Fusilli, sister Teresa Proeto (Joseph L. Proeto ), sister-in-laws Linda Fusilli, Marie Albano, and Teresa Albano; brother-in-laws Denver Hamblin and Mario Albano; nieces Sharon A. Melendez and Laurie A. Del Conte. Survived by…

ROCHESTER, NY – December 26, 2022 at age 58.  James is predeceased by his mother, Sharon Phillips, and father, James A. Phillips.  He is survived by his daughter, Brianna Phillips; his son, Michael Phillips; his former wife, Cheryl Phillips; his sister Debra (David) Zimmerman; many cousins, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and other loving family and…

After a long health battle, Heather passed away peacefully on her terms surrounded by family in Rochester, NY, on December 26th, 2022. Born in Pittsfield, MA, on June 5th, 1957, she always considered the beautiful hills of Western Massachusetts home. Heather was an avid nature, music, and animal lover. She started working in the restaurant…