Obituaries

W. HENRIETTA, NY – July 20, 2022 at age 94. Doris is predeceased by her parents, Robert E. Concha and Aurea E. Ganoza (both from Lima, Peru), step-mother Eleonore B. Concha (PA), brother-in-law Richard Fleming (PA) and niece Laura R. Fleming (PA). Doris is survived by her sister, Karin Fleming (West Chester, PA); three children,…

Gerald Bigg, 89, passed away on July 19, 2022. He is survived by his son, Jon (Gail) Bigg, grandchildren Justin (Michal), Kyle and Allison (Luke) and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Joan, brother William Bigg and parents Edward and Rebecca Bigg. Jerry proudly served in the United…

Milagros Ramos (nickname Milly):  Rochester, New York on July 18, 2022, at age 69. Milly is predeceased by her father Higinio Ramos. She is survived by brothers Eugene, Raymond, Anibal Ramos and other family members and friends. Milly loved to travel to the island of Puerto Rico and loved children. A private celebration will be…

Rochester, NY:  July 16th, 2022 at the age of 69. Diane is survived by her partner Cheryl Weller and extended family (Justin, Joslyn & David), two sisters (Elizabeth & Alice), four daughters (Heather, Kelly, Jessica, Alice), and five grandchildren. Diane enjoyed hiking, climbing mountains, camping & fishing in the Adirondacks, cycling, painting, and photography. She…

Brockport, NY – July 16, 2022 at age 81. Jerry is survived by his sisters, stepdaughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many friends especially Sue. He retired from Eastman Kodak Company. In his life Jerry enjoyed his horses, watching the Bills, going to the casino, and his farm. Jerry was a gentleman, good…

I was born on 8/18/56 and went to meet my Lord and Savior on 7/15/2022 at the age of 65. I was predeceased by my parents Carl and Yolanda Catracchia, my Aunt Rosie, and Brother Stephen Catracchia. I am survived by my beautiful and loving wife Marilou Catracchia of 41years. My sweet and brilliant daughter…

Shirley Hunn passed away on the morning of Friday 7/15/22, at age 82. She is predeceased by her son Douglas Wyand.  She is survived by daughter Rene’ Wyand, sons Joseph Reger and Anthony Circhirillo III, and 9 grandchildren. Shirley had the most beautiful sparkling blue eyes. She loved horses and playing cards. Shirley worked at…

Evelyn Sanchez A.K.A. Mama/Guela Rochester, NY: July 15, 2022 at age 57. Evelyn is predeceased by her mother Milagros Cora and her father Ladizlaou Sanchez. She is survived by her two daughters, Melodie Velazquez-Soto and her husband Sammy & Keishla Mateo; two sons, Jesus Mateo (Macho) & Joshua Sanchez; her partner Jesus Mateo (Tito); five…

Greece, NY – July 13, 2022 at age 80. Predeceased by parents, Ralph and Phyllis Scialo and brother, John; In-laws, Carmen and Josie Taddeo; and sister-in-law, Jacqui Muscatella. Joe is survived by his wife, JoAnn Scialo; daughters, Deana (J. Cilento) Robbins and Lynn (R. Ricotta) Comfort; Grandchildren; Hayley (J. Evenski) Comfort, Davi Robbins and Mitchell…

Evelyn Vita Bailey 10/27/1946   —  07/13/2022 Webster, New York Evelyn Bailey, a tireless advocate and leader for the LGBTQ community in Rochester, NY died on July 13, 2022. She is known as the “Historian and Archivist of the Rochester LGBTQ Community.” Her proudest/loudest accomplishment was archiving Rochester, NY gay history. She did this by conducting…

Thomas LaChiusa at age 89 peacefully passed away on July 13, 2022. Predeceased by his son Michael LaChiusa. Survived by his wife Diane (Mack) LaChiusa; Children:  Lee Briggs, Jeanelle LaChiusa (Joseph) Follett, Michael (Denise) Lovelace, Joseph (Amanda) LaChiusa, Clare LaChiusa Smith; Grandchildren: Andrew and Anthony LaChiusa, Michael Jr and Justin Lovelace, Kaitlyn Smith, Kiley, Keira…

Joe passed away on Sunday 7/10/22, at the age of 72. Pre-deceased by his parents Alphonse & Margaret Werner, sisters: Delores VanScott and Margaret Mills, and brother: Ronald Werner. Joe is survived by: his loving wife, Linda of 22 years. Sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law: Kathy & John Baker, Linda & Bill Clarke, Tom & Carol…

Joseph M. Guider age 60, passed away peacefully at home July 9th, 2022.  Joe is predeceased by his father, Thomas Guider and mother, Jean (Jost) Guider.  He is survived by his loving partner Maria Manioci, beloved daughter Nicole, granddaughter Katalina, ex-wife Renee Guider (Fisher), brothers and sisters, Ed (Margie) Guider, Barb (Jim Gwynn), Eileen Tortorice,…

ROCHESTER, NY – July 8, 2022 at age 71. Richard is predeceased by his wife Joyce Roe, parents Elmer G. and Genevieve (Chrisler) Roe, brother Elmer Roe Jr., sister Viola G. Walden (Pat Manioci), sister Beverly J Kowalewski (William), sister Margaret Casel (Larry). He is survived by daughter Shannon Roe, daughter Amy Johnson (James), son…

Christopher Rexford Hill (56) passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on July 7, 2022 following a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Chris, born in Canandaigua, was the son of Jeannette and Leon “Bunker” Hill.  He was the first boy of five children and he became the “man of the house”…

Today our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our older sister, Karen Sue Sparka, who passed away suddenly at the age of 71 in Rochester, New York. Karen was born in Indiana and moved to Rochester at a young age.  She graduated from Penfield High School in 1968, and from Bowling Green…

Kenneth R. “Smitty” Smith (1936-2022) Geneva – Kenneth R. “Smitty” Smith, 85, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at home at Beatrice Place in Greece, NY. Ken was born on August 11, 1936 in Fayette, NY, the son of the late Walter C. and Mary (Kelly) Smith. Ken lived the majority of his life…

Spencerport, New York: Bradley Scott Mclaughlin passed away in the early morning hours on July 5, 2022.  Brad, as he preferred to be called, was on active duty and present during the October 1983 attack on the Marine Headquarters in Lebanon.  For most of his life after, he battled with post-traumatic stress from his being…

Elizabeth M. Sanderson (Holcomb), 79 of Nichols, NY passed away peacefully on 7/5/2022 with family by her side. Elizabeth was predeceased by her 1st Husband Homer W Holcomb and Late husband Lawrence L Sanderson. She was also predeceased by her step sons Marshal (Spike) Holcomb and Timothy Holcomb and her Step Daughters Christine Holcomb and…

Jacqueline Kay Meyer, age 60 passed away peacefully at home July 3rd, 2022 surrounded by her two loving daughters. Predeceased by her mother Carolyn and father Marvin. Survived by her 2 daughters Natalie and Molly, ex-husband Mark, sisters Stephanie, Brenda (Chuck). Nieces and nephews Lacy (Tim), Tucker, Cody (Stephanie), Eric (Mariah), Laura, Tommy. Puppies, Stella Jixer…