Obituaries

Rochester NY:  April 28, 2021.  Rene is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester, NY:  Cleo joined her ancestors on April 27, 2021 after her heart could no longer valiantly fight for life. Born in the parish of Hanover, Jamaica, to Beryl and Edwin Gilpin, Cleo also known as “Cissy”, would have celebrated 82 years of life this year. She emigrated from Jamaica to Rochester, New York in…

James Bullock, 84, of Webster, New York, passed on April 26, 2021. James was born on August 04, 1936 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Jim was raised in Alabama near Huntsville. He spent 58 years with his beloved wife, Kay. Together they built a life full of love, family, and God in Owosso, Michigan. They relocated…

Rochester – Betty Strasenburgh, champion of the arts, beloved philanthropist, and long-time advocate for the City of Rochester, passed away peacefully at her home in Rochester’s Cultural District on April 26, 2021. She was 90 years old. Betty arrived in Rochester at age 17 to become a harp student at the Eastman School of Music…

Rochester, NY:  Edith Ann Vito passed away on April 25, 2021, at 89 years old. Edith’s Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 3rd from 4pm-7pm at Arndt Funeral Home, 1118 Long Pond Road (south of Maiden Lane) Rochester, NY 14626 .  A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 4th at 10:30am at…

Pittsford, NY: Martha P. Giese (Sue) 1941-2021 Sue left us to walk with the Lord on April 25, 2021, in the comfort of her home and family,  after a heroic fight with ovarian cancer.  Sue was light-hearted and kind, always open to sharing a cup of coffee or listening ear. She taught Sunday School at…

Rochester NY:  April 25, 2021.  Carol is survived by loving family and friends.

Despite the best efforts of a prior series of fires and floods, Jerold B. Baker (55, Rochester, NY), left this world of his own volition on April 24th 2021. He is predeceased by his father and brother, both Thomas Baker, niece Stephanie Baker and long time friend, John Datz. When asked if he was excited…

Gainesville, NY:  April 23, 2021 at age 84 passed away peacefully at Strong Memorial Hospital with his loving wife of 61 years by his side.  He was surrounded by his loving family in his final days.  He was born June 1, 1936 in Cuba, NY, son of the late Ward and Gladys Beardslee Galton. He…

Henrietta NY:  April 23, 2020.  Ana is survived by loving family and friends.

Holley NY:  April 23, 2021.  Ryan is survived by loving family and friends.

Hilton, NY:  April 22, 2021.  Predeceased by her husband, Frederick A. Pennell on July 24, 2012, Carol is survived by her three sons, Paul (Rose) of Ft. Wayne IN, Thomas (Vickey) of Branson MO, and John (Ann) of Hilton NY. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Matthew J., Sarah, Collin, and Matthew S.;…

Rochester, NY: John A. Swift passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Thursday, April 22 2021.  Predeceased by his son Phillip Swift. Survived by his wife of 53 years Alberta Swift, daughters Latricia (Oscar) Winbush, Latanya (William) Morse and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family gratefully acknowledges the…

Gregory Wayne Beachner Sr.  AKA Beach, 74, of Rochester, passed away on April 22nd   surrounded by his loving family. Beach was born on August 25th to Carlton and Marion Beachner in Rochester. Beach loved his job as a shipping clerk for Weyerhaeuser. In 1981, he met Janice, and they wed in 1990, When he was not…

Rochester NY:  April 21, 2021.  Sandra is survived by loving family and friends.

Cynthia Ann Welch of Rochester, NY passed away peacefully on April 20, 2021 at the age of 72.  She was predeceased by her beloved parents, Mary (Masonis) and John “Bud” Welch and is survived by many cousins, family and friends. She will be greatly missed for her unique sense of humor and her ability to…

Rochester NY:  April 20, 2021.  Cynthia is survived by loving family and friends.

Penfield, NY: Entered into the loving arms of Jesus, his Savior on April 20th, 2021, at the age of 62. Paul was born January 20, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Predeceased by his father Edward, and mother Gloria. Survived by his loving wife, Mary of 10 years; his children Tim, Rachel Dewhirst, Rebecca, Ana, and Simeon…

Scottsville NY:  April 19, 2021.  Sharon is survived by loving family and friends.

Avon, NY – April 18, 2021 at age 71 after a short battle with lung cancer. Dawn was predeceased by her parents Ruth and Donald Hartnett, husband Elmer (Jim) Fahrer and nephew Benjamin Cornwell.  Dawn is survived by her sons, Colin Fahrer of Richmond, VA & Todd Fahrer of Avon; daughter Brianne (Chad) McFadden of…