Obituaries

Passed away January 22, 2024 at the age of 73.  Predeceased by his parents, Grace and Louis Petitte. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette, sons Jeremy and Matthew and granddaughters De’Anna and Janie. His family will receive friends Monday, January 29th at 10 am at Mother of Sorrows Church, 5000 Mt. Read Boulevard, followed…

Ann Marie Cornell (nee Ferera), 67, passed away peacefully in Rochester, New York under the love and protection of her family and in the care of the wonderful Palliative unit at Strong Memorial Hospital on January 22, 2024.  Predeceased by her parents Charles and Sarah (Caracci) Ferera, brother Tony Ferera, and daughter Christina Hutchinson.  Survived by son…

Rochester, NY: January 22, 2024 at age 77. Yvonne was born February 9, 1946, in Fulton, NY and is predeceased by her parents, Angela (“Ann”) Russo Arcidiacono and Salvatore (“Sam”) Arcidiacono. She graduated from Fulton High School in 1964. She then graduated from Bowling Green State University, Ohio with a degree in English and Drama. …

David James Buscemi, Sr. passed peacefully on January 20, 2024. He was 86 years old. David is survived by his wife, Ellen; his daughter, Denise; his son, David Jr.; his two brothers: Edward (Marianne) Buscemi and Carl Michael (Kathy)Buscemi. Also surviving are several grandchildren and, soon, one great grandchild. David was predeceased by his parents,…

Mary Jean Alessi Rothfuss passed peacefully on January 19th, 2024.  She celebrated her 85th birthday on January 17th surrounded by her family. She and her husband, John Rothfuss, celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on November 26th, 2023. Jean spent her childhood in Rochester. After meeting John, she quickly came to love country life. They began…

Rochester, NY: Cynthia Sue Sywulski, 73, passed away peacefully under the loving care of family and Journey Home on January 19, 2024. Predeceased by parents Clifford and Henrietta (Gore) Hay, survived by husband Jerald (Skip) Sywulski, daughter Janet Denton, stepchildren John (Dawn) Sywulski, Jerald Jr. (Robin) Sywulski, Joann Carbone, Jeffery (Angela) Sywulski, brother Thomas (Karen)…

Macedon, NY:  January 18th, 2024 at age 59. Kerri is predeceased by her brother Tom Sherman. Kerri is survived by Daughter Amanda Barber, Stepson Dylan (Abby) Barber, Mother Ann Rosenbeck, brother Micheal (Sandra) Sherman, and many nieces and nephews. Kerri was a loving mother and always took care of her children to the best of…

Bill passed peacefully on January 17, 2024 at age 79, after a long and courageous battle with a very rare, aggressive thyroid cancer. Throughout it all, Bill remained positive and selfless, exhibiting a quiet strength. Bill grew up in Rochester NY. Following graduation from Jefferson High School and the Rochester Institute of Technology, he began…

Dana “Donna” Brush, 79, of Hilton, New York, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024. She was born on August 4, 1944. Dana was known to her loved ones as Donna. She is survived by her son, Todd Brush (Stephanie), and her daughter, Christine Brush. Donna was preceded in death by her parents Francis Moon…

John E. Vauss Sunrise April 4, 1962 – Sunset January 15, 2024 After a long bout with cancer, John (junior) passed away on January 15, 2024.  He is predeceased by step father Billy Long, grandparents Eddie and Alice Otis, paternal grandmother Annie Mae Vauss and nephew Chaz Becoats. He is survived by a loving and…

Paul Weise, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and respected professional, passed away at home on January 15, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife of over 50 years, Joan; his sons, Greg (Rita), Jeff (Alanna), and Kevin (Carrie); and his treasured grandchildren, Natalie, Tyler, Austin, Adeline, and Lorelai. Born on June 3, 1945, in…

Rochester, NY:  January 12, at the age of 88. He is survived by his sister, Consuelo Torres Jaramillo of Lima, Peru; two sons, Carlos E. Torres (Pokey); Christopher Torres (Amy); and 4 grandchildren Noah, Lindsay, Jacob and Leah. Dr. Torres was a faculty member and a  practitioner (beloved by his patients) in the Department of…

Jon Meyers Patterson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2024, at age 83. Jon was born August 9, 1940, in Fairmont, West Virginia to his loving parents, Thomas J. and Mary Elizabeth Patterson (both deceased).  He is survived by Karen Olivia Patterson, his wife…

Carl Spivey of Rochester, NY by way of NYC passed away on January 9, 2024. Born on October 30, 1948 in Miami, Florida. Carl was a beloved part of his community known for his kindness, genorosity and sense of humor. Carl affectionately known as “Red” was a man of many interests & talents. He had…

Donald Robert Keenan, 41, of Rochester, NY, passed away on January 8, 2024. He was born on January 19, 1982, in Rochester, NY. Donald, also known as Donny, will be fondly remembered by his loved ones. Donny is survived by his grandmother, Sharon Walker, his daughter, Savanah Keenan & her mother, Amanda Trimer. He is…

Barbara A. Kermis (Barb) 7-18-1953 – 1-7-2024.  Suddenly after suffering a severe head injury after falling at home on Saturday 1-6-2024. Barb is survived by her loving husband Richard F Kermis, sister Vivian Cook (Les), her loving fur babies. family and friends. At Barb’s request, there will no calling hours or services.  Please consider making…

David Olyer Sr passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024. He is  predeceased by his father and mother Neil Olyer and Harriet Banaszak. He is survived by his wife Sandra Unger Olyer of 45 years and his children, Connie (Eric) Zwinger, Damien (Rachel) Olyer and, David (Crystal) Olyer and 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren;…

Donna Jean Liposchak 1955 – 2024 Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the age of 68. She was predeceased by her parents, Donald J. O’Coin and Kathleen “Kitty” P. Rogers; sister, Bonnie Walker and brother, Gary O’Coin. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years  Daniel “Danny Blues”; stepdaughter, Dawn (Tim) Findley; sister, Dawn…

January 6, 2024 at age 84 Vivian entered into eternal rest. She is predeceased by her parents Daniel and Erminia Diloreto, husband Richard, sister Delia, and son David. She is survived by daughters Cathleen Pusateri and Jocelyn Rightmyer, grandchildren Shana and Dana Rightmyer, Matthew Pusateri, and brother Daniel DiLoreto (Johannah) as well as loving family…

Passed away on January 5, 2024 at the age of 81. Jim is predeceased by parents, Irene Calkins, James B. Calkins and brother Robert P. Calkins. Survived by domestic partner, Kelly McGillicudy; his children Scott Calkins (Christina King), Jodi Calkins and James R. Calkins II; his siblings John T. Calkins and Diane Calkins; grandchildren, great…