Obituaries

Mary Louise (Laybourn) Quinn passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 30, 2024, at the age of 104. She was born, raised, lived, raised 4 children and died in Rochester NY. She is predeceased by her brother Louis, sister Helen, husband Walter, and 2 sons Gary and James.  She is survived by her son John…

Ronald D. Baker (Ron) passed away June 29, 2024 at the age of 86 at The Highlands of Brighton. He was predeceased by his son Jim, and is survived by his wife April (Waterman), son John and daughter-in-law Valerie, daughter Lisa, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews in the Tupper Lake area.…

Harold G. Giddings, 72 Harold G. (Harry) Giddings, Rochester, passed away June 29, 2024 at home. Born September 28, 1951, in Watertown, NY, he was the son of the late Ernest and Lila (Green) Giddings. He graduated from Sackets Harbor School in 1969. Following high school, he attended Canton College, and went to work for…

In loving memory of Mary Ann Dambra, who passed away on June 28, 2024. Born in Rochester on October 1, 1942, Mary Ann was a beloved wife of fifty nine years to Tony, a devoted mother to her daughter Marianne and son Anthony, and loving grandmother to Brieanne (Jace). Mary Ann’s love, warmth, and sense…

James Lewis Brown passed away on June 28, 2024 he was 72 years old. Born in Wilmington North, Carolina on November 3rd,1953 to Nathaniel and Ida Brown. In 1957 with his parents and siblings, moved to Rochester New York where he attend elementary at school #4. At an early age James was baptized at the…

Timothy James DeLong sadly passed away June 26th, 2024 at the age of 67. He was raised on the shore of Cranberry Pond in Hilton, NY. Tim is a respected veteran of the U.S. Navy. His true passion in life was cooking. Tim was a chef in the Rochester, NY area for many years. His…

Patricia Ford (1947-2024) Patricia Ford, 77, of Geneseo, NY, died on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Pat was born in Geneseo, NY in 1947 to parents Homer and Ellen (Dixon) Ford; she grew up in the Rochester area and attended Charlotte High School. She attended SUNY Albany for…

Daniel John Hersey DOB: 11/10/1948 Daniel John Hersey 75 years old of Rochester NY passed away on June 16 th , 2024. A graveside memorial will be held at 10 AM on July 19 th , 2024, at Mount Hope Cemetery Rochester NY. Dan Hersey was born in Portland Oregon in 1948. Graduated from East…

Bosco, Richard Joseph July 27, 1938 – June 21, 2024 At age 85, Richard, also known as Sonny, passed away peacefully at home. Predeceased by parents, Dominic and Frances Bosco.  Richard is survived by his adoring wife of almost 35 years, Pamela (Bruehl) Bosco; daughter, Christina Scribani; son, Gregory (Nancy) Bosco; stepdaughter, Elizabeth (Thad) Tellier;…

On Friday, June 21, 2024, Marlene Schelle Lambert passed away after a prolonged health illness. Predeceased by her parents Arthur-Buss Schelle and Jean Scheer. She is survived by her husband Francis and two sisters-in-law Ann L. Brzezniak of Batavia, NY and Marcia F. Lambert of Rochester, NY as well as many nieces and nephews Burial…

Karen S. Hershey Gates, NY June 21, 2024 at the age of 62. Karen is predeceased by her parents Robert and Barbara Hershey and her brother Kevin “Bubby” Hershey. She is survived by her children Victoria (Victor) Randall, Jason Mcafee, Nicole (Nicolas) Crumb. Her granddaughter Katelyn (Sky) Randall and 9 other grandchildren. Her siblings Wesley…

Mary Ellen Sweet, aged 77, passed away on June 18, 2024, in Rochester, NY. Born on April 17, 1947, in Watertown, NY, Mary dedicated many years of her life as a Home Health aide, caring for the elderly and disabled with unwavering compassion and generosity. She graduated from E.J. Cooper High School in New Hope,…

ROCHESTER, NY Robert G. Gifford, born on March 24, 1952, unexpectedly passed away on June 15, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy, and their children, Amy and Andrew. Robert had a deep passion for animals. He leaves behind his beloved four pet turtles, his dog Skai, and two cats. Throughout the years, he…

On Saturday, June 15 th , 2024, Joyce Carol Stanley, age 81, passed away at the Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home. Joyce was born on April 3, 1943, in Buffalo, NY. Joyce grew up in Cheektowaga NY. On October 27, 1962, she married Ronald (Sonny) Stanley. In 1973 the family moved to the Penn Yan…

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.…