Obituaries

Rochester, NY: On December 7, 2020,  Shelva Wardynski, 68, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Robert Wardynski.  Shelva also had two daughters, Heather Acosta and Stephanie Wardynski, as well as three grandchildren, Rose, Bailey and Allura. Her grandchildren were her world and everything…

Greece, NY: December 7, 2020, age 72. Predeceased by her mother Sally & father Mickey; sister-in-law Laurie (Fred). Survived by her husband of 53 years, George E; daughter Kimberly (Mario); son Michael; sister Patricia (Alan) Reynolds; aunt Eva Scipione; numerous family and friends. Kathy was a caring and supportive wife and mother, who always looked…

Rochester, NY – December 7, 2020, unexpectedly at the age of 62. Gene is predeceased by his father, Michael; mother, Carol. He is survived by his sons, Michael, Nicholas (Christine); grandsons, Maxwell, Lucas; siblings, Gary, Karen (Steve); nephew, Devin; niece, Lindsay (Alex) and many friends and extended family. A private memorial will follow at family’s…

Irondequoit NY:  December 7, 2020.  Joan is survived by loving family and friends.

Anne Marie Hetzer, age 64, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 6, 2020. She was born October 25, 1956 in Rochester, NY to Carmen and Virginia Manzoni. For forty-three years, she was married to the love of her life, James (Jim) Hetzer. Anne Marie eventually succumbed to her four-year battle with ovarian…

Rochester, NY:  December 6, 2020 at age 75.  Predeceased by her father, Laurence Richens in 1973 and her mother, Edith Merle in 1991, brothers-in-law Edward Ksiazek and David DuBois.  Survived by her sisters, Rosemary Ksiazek and Allison DuBois; niece Sarajane (Gerald) Godfrey; nephew Matthew DuBois; great niece, Emma Godfrey; great nephew, Ethan Godfrey and cousins.…

Gates, NY: On Sunday, December 6th 2020, Donald Levinson passed away at age 84. Predeceased by his mother Thelma, father Harold and sister (Judy Bates). Forever missed by his surviving wife Diane, sons Keith and Kevin, and his Daughter Kimberly (Greene). (4) grandchildren, Nathaniel, Nicholas, Jacob and Jeffery (Greene) and (4) great grandchildren. Don was…

8/25/48-12/05/20 Rochester, N.Y: December 5, 2020 at the age of 72. Susan passed away in Erie, PA after a long fight with chronic Kidney Failure, Congestive Heart Failure and Diabetes. Susan is survived by her daughters Mischele Erquiaga Jackson and Victoria Erquiaga. She retired from over 35 years of service to The Rochester Police Department as a…

Rochester, NY: December 5, 2020 died of Covid-19 at age 72. Dorothy’s talent and creativity in arts and crafts was well known, but that was eclipsed by her selflessness and desire to help others. She was a nurturing, caring and supportive mother who was a catalyst for instilling lifelong curiosity and learning. Her sense of…

Rochester NY:  December 5, 2020.  George is survived by loving family and friends.  He is a Veteran of the United States Army.

September 2, 1972-December 4, 2020 Rochester, NY- 48 years young, passed away December 4, 2020 from complications resulting from unexpected heart surgery. Eric is reunited in death with his beloved mother, Genelda Basinger Kesler; maternal grandparents, Marvin “Pony” & Myrtle Basinger, and paternal grandparents, John & Natalie Kesler. Eric’s spirit is carried on by his…

Rochester NY:  December 4, 2020. Brandy is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester NY:  December 2, 2020.  Laura is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester NY:  December 2, 2020.  Iida is survived by loving family and friends.

Brockport NY:  December 1, 2020.  Patrick is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester NY:  December 1, 2020.  Kathleen is survived by loving family and friends.

Fairport NY:  December 1, 2020.  Jean is survived by loving family and friends.

Rochester NY:  December 1, 2020.  Angela is survived by loving family and friends.

Dennis W. Peet of Rochester, NY: November 30, 2020.  Predeceased by his parents Walter and Doris Peet Jr. and brother David. Survived by siblings Douglas (Nancy), Lawrence, Ruth (Gerald) Leszyk, John, Stephen (Melinda), many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Dennis was a man of simple pleasures, was intensely loyal, and was always there to lend…

Arkport NY:  November 30, 2020.  Mary Ann is survived by loving family and friends.