Obituaries

Stephen S. Lunt September 3, 1956 – June 14, 2024 Rochester, NY- June 14, 2024 at age 67:  Stephen S. Lunt passed from this life to be with his loved ones. He is predeceased by his father and mother, Thomas and Barbara Lunt, as well as his brothers Broderick and Thomas Lunt. He is survived by…

Elizabeth Smith passed away on June 14, 2024 She was predeceased by her son, Douglas Smith Survived by her sister MaryJane Streb. Daughters; Elizabeth Smith and Rosemarie Smith. Her 4 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. She was an awesome mother, sister and grandmother. There will be no funeral, however there will be a remembrance party…

Seymour Shenkman  March 2, 1936 – June 13, 2024 Born in 1936 in Philadelphia to Ukrainian Jewish immigrant parents—Abraham Shenkman and Gertrude Tissian Shenkman— Seymour “Shye” Shenkman was the oldest of three children. The family lived in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood with many aunts, uncles, and cousins nearby. He enjoyed summers at Camp Kinderland in…

Michele Rene (Roelle) Dame, age 60, of Henrietta, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2024. She was born on September 7, 1963, to Clifford and Betty (Kent) Roelle, and was one of six siblings: Clifford Jr. (deceased), Sue, Ralph (deceased), Chuck, and Tommy.  Michele impacted the lives of many: her siblings, daughters, grandchildren, cousins,…

Matthews, Sharon, of Rochester, NY (formerly of Parishville, NY) passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on June 13, 2024, surrounded by family. She is predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Tommy Matthews. Sharon is survived by her children, Theresa (Jeff) DeCormier, Derek Matthews, Melissa (Bill) Schneider, Jeff (Laney) Matthews and Brenda (Dean)…

Earl K. Russell passed from this life on June 12, 2024 after a lengthy battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Rochester, New York, Earl was born to the late Elda (Harris) Russell and John T. Russell Sr. on February 4, 1941. In addition to his parents, Earl was predeceased by his brother, John T.…

Joanne M. Dalle-Laber Rochester, NY – June 11, 2024 at age 64. Joanne is predeceased by her parents Bob and Mary Dalle, and her longtime partner, Mark Lemmon. She is survived by her daughter Rachel (Richard) Laber Pulvino and one grandson. She was a lifelong fan of the Buffalo Bills, loved animals – especially her…

Richard L. Bitely, of Potsdam, NY passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on June 11, 2024, surrounded by family. He was predeceased by Ann M.(Squillace) Bitely, his loving wife of 52 years, his brothers John, Phillip, Orsemus, Alex Bitely, sister Olive Jane (Bitely) Brown, and his parents Orsemus Durward Bitely and Elizabeth Grace…

Carl A. Emerson, 52, passed peacefully on June 10,2024 with family by his side. He bravely fought a short battle with cancer at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY. He was born in Oswego, NY to James and Marian (Ehrenreich) Emerson on January 23, 1972 and graduated from Oswego High School, class of 1990. Carl was…

Rose D. Hodge, 87, died peacefully in the morning on Sunday, June 9, 2024. She spent her life loving her family, students, musicals, and perpetually learning. Rose was born July 26, 1936 in Potsdam, NY, the daughter of Greek immigrants Thomas and Sultana Dokianos. She graduated from Potsdam High School in 1954, and then onward…

Rush/Honeoye:  William Snyder passed away June 9, 2024 at age 84. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Julie, daughter Brenda (John) Schouten, son Andy (Kim) Snyder, 8 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. Bill ran his Collision shop in Rush NY for many years. It was there that he got to know many…

Mark E. Glogowski passed away Sunday June 9, 2024 at home with family. Survived by his wife of 56 years Kathleen, daughters Katrina (Nikolai) and Michelle (Todd), grandson Alex, brothers James (Donna), Leo, sisters Janet and Nancy (Edward), sisters-in-law Cheryl and Patricia, in-laws Paul (Sharon), James, Marianne (Robert) and John as well as many nieces,…

Michael Keith MacLean passed away unexpectedly in June of 2024, in Rochester, New York, at the age of sixty. He was predeceased by his beloved mother, Brenda “Bonnie” MacLean and father, Alan MacLean. Michael grew up primarily in Pittsford, New York. His youth was filled with many friends, family vacations, playing lacrosse, and skiing. He…

John Gregory of Fairport, NY passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on June 6, 2024, surrounded by family. He was predeceased by Lillian Gregory, his loving wife of 61 years, his brother George Gregory of Buffalo, NY and his parents Thomas and Angelice Gregory of Brooklyn, NY. John is survived by his sister…

Brian R. MacKay May 31, 1974-June 4, 2024 June 4, 2024, Brian passed away at Rochester General Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his mother Paula (McLaughlin) MacKay, his sister Karen (Christopher) Schell, his brother Michael (Wendy) MacKay and their children Ryan and Megan, and his brother Lucas Mackay and his son…

HENRIETTA, NY – Marcia passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024, at age 81, surrounded by her immediate family.  Marcia is predeceased by her parents Edward & Anna Tryon, and brothers Michael Tryon and Melvin Tryon.  She is survived by daughter Darlene (Charles) Fitzwater, sons, Daniel Feldman, and Donald (Rebecca) Feldman, grandchildren Raechel, Brandi, Erica, Brian, Hailey,…

Lawrence (Larry) Annello Savino, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Rochester, NY, on June 1, 2024, after a long and brave battle with cancer. Born on April 2, 1942, in New Haven, CT, Larry’s life was marked by profound love, dedication, and resilience. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 35…

Edwin “Ted” Vogt- 11/16/58 – 6/1/24 Passed away after a brief illness at 65. Predeceased by his parents Marilyn and Karl; sisters Sally and Mary; and brother Chris. Survived by his wife Nancy; children Lindsay and Nick (Cristina); and brother John (Darren). Ted was an avid golfer, proud supporter of both Genny Light and the…

Patrick M. Gerula, age 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 1, 2024 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born May 2, 1959 in Rochester, NY. He is predeceased by his parents Carl “Poppy” Gerula and Grace Gerula. He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years Cindy Dodge; son Joseph (Amy)…

Elwyn L. Bishop of Webster, NY passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024 at the age of 77. He was born on October 20, 1946 in Seneca Falls, NY, the son of the late Eugene and Evelyn (Post) Bishop.  Elwyn is survived by his wife of 51 years, Wendi (Wright) Bishop; his children, Andrea (Tom)…