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Marsha Dillon
Jul 22, 2024
Passed away tragically at home on July 22, 2024, at age 72. Predeceased by her parents Charles & Mary Vahue and brother Mark Vahue. Survived by her children Jimmy Aubin, Windy Holley, Breanna Dillon; granddaughter Winter Rose Holley; nephew Michael Aubin; brother Ron Vahue; sister Judy Cheng. Marsha was a loving person, she always showed compassion to everyone around her....
Robert F. Schenkel
Jul 21, 2024
Passed away July 21, 2024 at age 87. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mildred; daughters Kristen (Roger) Klatt and Karen (Michael) Vanechanos; son Robert; grandchildren Emily (Ade), Madeline, Kelsey (Brent), Madison, Avery, Robert, and Danielle; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers Roger (Suzanne), Frank (Sara), Richard (Margaret), Jack (Yvonne), Donald (Laurie), and Thomas; and many nieces and nephews.
He was a...
Frank G. "Buster" Haszlauer
Jul 19, 2024
Rochester, NY. Frank passed away on Fri. July 19, 2024, age 96. Born to parents Joseph E. & Leona E. Haszlauer (née Bauerschmidt) on June 24, 1928, in Rochester, NY.
Frank was nicknamed “Buster” as a baby by his father due to his roly-poly physique. His nickname would stick for a good portion of his life. As a child, he and...
John E. Westlake
Jul 14, 2024
John Edward Westlake passed away from leukemia on July 14th, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father, Francis, and his mother, Peggy. He is survived by his wife, Gail, and their two sons, Benjamin and Gregory. Also survived by his brothers Daniel (Dale), Paul (Nancy), Stephen (Joanne), sisters Kathleen, Margaret (Terry) Donadoni, and Christine (Andrew) Wydra, sisters-in-law Ann...
David W. Lott
Jul 12, 2024
David W. Lott, loving, dedicated, and selfless husband, father, and grandfather moved on from this world Friday July 12, 2024 at the age of 68. He is survived by Cynthia Lott, his wife and partner of 51 years, his children: Kaylen and Masashi Ohira, Joseph and Nikole Lott, his grandchildren: Maya, Emi, Catherine, Evelyn, and Jeremy as well as his...
Thomas Dangler
Jul 10, 2024
Tom passed away suddenly July 10, 2024 at age 71 while fishing. He is survived by his loving wife Kathy of 41 years.
Tom loved enjoying the sounds and peace of early morning fishing. Tom was a retiree of RG&E.
Friends may call 3-6pm July 24th at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services 777 Long Pond Road. Private interment at the convenience of...
John D. Hover
Jul 7, 2024
After a long illness, at the age of 73, John passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024 in Rochester, N.Y.
John is predeceased by his parents, Gerald and Bertha Hover, Newark Valley N.Y.
He is survived by his wife, Marcia (Gray) Hover; two sons, Brett (Kayleigh) and Cody (Nicole) Hover and grandchildren Jaxon, Logan and Olive. He is also survived by his...
June Lute
Jul 4, 2024
June Lute passed peacefully on July 4th 2024, at the age 69, following a long struggle with pneumonia. June was born July 25th 1954, passing just three weeks before her 70th birthday.
June is predeceased by her Father, Bert; Mother, Frances; and brother, Danny.
June is survived by her brothers, Bert Jr. (Pauline) and Fran (Deb); son Eric (Amanda); granddaughter Alexis; grandson...
Eric L. Schultz
Jul 3, 2024
Eric L. Schultz, born 7/3/1959, passed away peacefully on his birthday, 7/3/24. Leading up to his passing he was surrounded by family and friends, who shared many laughs and tears.
Eric was predeceased by his son Eric Jr, his parents Fred and Bernadine, his brothers Eddie and Fred Jr. (Buzzy) and his sister Rosemary (Butchie). He is survived by his former...
Frank J. Kruppenbacher
Jul 2, 2024
Rochester - July 2, 2024, at age 97. Predeceased by his wife Nellie (Bommelje); parents, Adelinda (Striebich) and Frank S. Kruppenbacher; brother-in-law Stanley Ward. Survived by his sister Marie Ward; sons, Robert, Ronald (Rose Mancuso), Frank A. (Jacqueline Schertz), Dean (Linda), Kevin (Lisa) Kruppenbacher; nephew Arthur Ward (Mary Kummer); grandchildren, Amy (Todd) McNulty, Deborah, Daniel (Carol), Christina, Lynn, and Dalton...
Lucielle Walton
Jul 1, 2024
Rochester - Passed away on July 1, 2024. Predeceased by husband Thomas E. Walton, son Thomas G. Walton, granddaughter Staci Lee Casseri, brother Joel A. Coccia. Survived by her children, Cheryl Walton-Rondo (Jon), Barbara Joan Nesser (Thomas), Kelly Walton Shaw (Scott), Timothy John Walton (Suzanne); several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
A dedicated wife and mother, an outstanding paralegal, a mentor to many....
Nels Granger
Jun 24, 2024
Nels Granger, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life filled with faith, family, and a deep appreciation for life's treasures. He is survived by his three sons: Adam Granger, Dale (Heather) Granger, and Jonathan Granger. Nels was a proud grandfather to Levi, Noah, and Lillian. He is also survived by his ex-wife, Terri Christiano.
Nels lived with...
Edward G. VanLeuven
Jun 24, 2024
Edward G. Van Leuven entered into rest after a valiant fight with cancer on June 24, 2024. Born on March 28, 1947 in Walden, NY (and as he would tell you, on the kitchen table, feet first, with the cord wrapped around his neck) He was a graduate of Valley Central High School (class of 1965), OCCC, Manhattan College and...
Ellen "Evie" Thomas
Jun 24, 2024
Born in Ballintubber, Ireland and passed away in Rochester, NY on June 24, 2024. She is predeceased by her husband Bill and siblings Bea, Johnny, Ina, and Dymphna. Survived by her children Eileen, Mary Kay (Andrew) Ditch, Colleen (Michael) Ras, Bob (Melissa) Thomas, Barbara (Sebastian) Chirdo; grandchildren Gregory, Meghan, Monica, Ruddy, Carly, Macy (Nick) Militello, Bailey and Casey; sisters Kathleen...
Richard I. Sedlak
Jun 23, 2024
Richard I. Sedlak of Rochester, NY, 1932-2024. Loved husband of the late June (Crispell) for 62 yrs. Father of Richard (Marcia) Sedlak, Jr., the late Steven Sedlak, Sharon (the late Jerry) Gerew, Christine (Christopher) Sutton, Gregory (Kim) Sedlak. Grandfather of 11, great-grandfather of 8. Also, survived by sister-in-law, Carole Holmes, many nieces and nephews.
Dick retired from Eastman Kodak after 33...
Dolores E. Yahn
Jun 23, 2024
Loving Mother, Grandmother passed away June 23, 2024 at age 90. She is predeceased by her husband Joseph “Skip” Yahn and parents William & Katie Owen. Survived by her children Bill (Carol) Yahn, Sharen (Jerry) Bassett and Laurie (Ted) Witkowski; grandchildren Jason (Michelle), Craig (Jen), Katie (Jonah), Kevin (Christina), Kristen (Jason), Christina, Jessica (Andy); 18 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Beth...
Norman Magee
Jun 21, 2024
Norm Magee, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024. Born in Ireland, Norm’s family immigrated to Rochester, NY, when he was a child. The Magee family made their home in the 10th ward, where Norm attended Holy Rosary and Aquinas Institute, and met his wife Marianne alongside many friends.
Norm married Marianne 50 years ago, and...
Gordon W. Weilert II
Jun 18, 2024
Passed away June 18, 2024. He is predeceased by his brothers JP and Bob Weilert, sister Mary Hutchinson and parents Irene & Gordon. Survived by his wife Melissa; children Brittany Sunday, Danielle Cleveland and Jesse Weilert; grandchildren Destiny, Amelia, Janelle, and Haven; siblings Tom and Mike Grover, sister Kathy Weinstein; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services were held privately at the...
Anthony Oliveri
Jun 17, 2024
Passed away June 17, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He is predeceased by his parents Domenico and Rosaria Oliveri. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Carmela; children Rosaria Riccardi, Stephanie (Adam) Cornelius and Michelle Oliveri; grandchildren Peter Riccardi, Alexandria Riccardi, and Antonio Riccardi, Sophia Cornelius, Milania Cornelius, and Angelo Cornelius; brother John (Karen) Oliveri; sister-in-law Maria (Frank...
Shirley O'Mealia
Jun 13, 2024
Predeceased by her husband Gerald; sons Charles and Christopher; parents George "Jack" and Charlotte Nixon; sister Nancy and brother John. Survived by sons Michael (Patricia), Daniel (TerryLee), Robert, Kevin (Kelly) and daughter Kellie; 9 grandchildren and 8 Great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She was a graduate of Nazareth Academy, Class of 1953 and a retiree of Eastman Kodak Company. Shirley...
