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Linda A. Gombatto

Linda A. Gombatto

Jun 15, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Gombatto following a courageous battle (January 18, 1947- June 15, 2025). A loving wife, mother, and nana, Linda was our rock, the glue that held the family together, and she will be greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to know her.

Linda was always the funniest person...

James E. McCann

James E. McCann

Jun 14, 2025

James E. McCann With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of beloved husband and father James E. McCann on June 14, 2025. Born on January 27th, 1932, in Lewiston, New York to Joseph and Evelyn McCann. He enjoyed 93 years of a life filled with dedication, love and laughter and will be remembered for his quick Irish wit and...

Cynthia A. Gremke

Cynthia A. Gremke

Jun 13, 2025

Cindy passed away at age 69 after a 22 year struggle with Parkinson’s Disease/ Dystonia.

She was predeceased by her loving parents Charles E. Gremke and Jane C. Gremke (Krolak). Survived by her brother Charles W. Gremke and sister-in-law Jane F. Gremke; her sister Linda Gremke and brother-in-law Charles Bruehl; nephews Charles Jonathan Gremke, Daniel Gremke (Caitrin Dwyer), Douglas Bruehl (...

Patricia A. Paris

Patricia A. Paris

Jun 8, 2025

Passed away June 8, 2025 at age 85. She is predeceased by her husband Theodore E. Paris; parents Carlton and Gertrude; sisters Marjorie Thulin and Connie Cappiello. Survived by children Jeffrey (Jodie) Schiano, Tracy Schiano, Christopher Schiano (Michelle Gallagher Roberts) and Mary Fein; many grandchildren, nieces and nephews; brother Robert Thuline; brother in law Patrick Cappiello.

In lieu of flowers, donations...

Molly A. Sheehan

Molly A. Sheehan

Jun 8, 2025

Passed away June 8th, 2025. She was born on January 22, 1932 in Geneseo New York. She is predeceased by her mother, Aletha Higgins; brothers and sisters Jack (Irene) Higgins, Mary (Chuck) Bryant, Bob (Peggy {Forrest Shutt}) Higgins, Jim, (MaryJane, {George Neir}) Higgins, Martha (Chet) Parks, June (Bill) Smith, Jerry Higgins, Frank (Dottie) Higgins.

Survived by her husband of 66 years...

Darrell G. King Jr.

Darrell G. King Jr.

Jun 7, 2025

Passed away June 7, 2025 at age 46. He is predeceased by his mother Patricia E. King. Survived by his father Darrell G. King and step-mother Donna King; girlfriend Melanie Keefer; children Darrell King III, Makenna King; sibling Brian M. King; step-siblings Dana Fose, and david Fose; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and many many friends.

A celebration of life will...

Mary Beth Paris

Mary Beth Paris

Jun 2, 2025

Mary Beth passed away on June 2, 2025, at the age of 76. She is predeceased by her parents Augustine and Mary Lanasa; and her sister Josephine. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years and high school sweetheart, Gus; her daughter Melissa (Jim) Bruno; grandson Alex Bruno; brother Sam (Terri) Lanasa; niece Amy Dunn; and sister-in-law Patti...

Lindsey Wright

Lindsey Wright

Jun 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lindsey sadly share her passing on June 1, 2025 at a very young age of 41, after her long courageous battle with cancer.

Words cannot describe how deeply our hearts hurt for our beautiful, loving daughter, sister, mother and friend our lives will never be the same.

I pray that God and his...

Joseph J. Zappia

Joseph J. Zappia

May 31, 2025

Passed away May 31st, 2025 at the age of 91. He is predeceased by his son Michael; parents Nicholas & Ida; brothers Steve (Colette) & Nick (Barbara); and sister Jean (Angelo) LaMartina. Survived by his wife of 70 years, the love of his life Kathleen; sons Scott (Nancy) & Terry (Debra); daughter-in-law Dalys Zappia; grandchildren Nicole, Joseph (Diana), Mark (Lauren),...

Louis Callari

Louis Callari

May 30, 2025

It is with overwhelming sadness we announce the passing of Louis A. Callari. He passed peacefully holding the hands of his loving family on May 30, 2025 at the age of 77.

He is predeceased by his parents Louis G. and Angela Callari , (birth mother) Colleen Guarino Callari, sister Donna Charles, and sister-in-law, Diane Mills and brother-in-law William Rodha.

He is...

Juana Vazquez-Montanez

Juana Vazquez-Montanez

May 29, 2025

Juana Vazquez Montanez

aka mom is a great daughter, a great sister, a great mother, a great grandmother. She is an amazing person. There was never a dull moment when your around her. She can tell when you were happy or sad. She would give you the world If she could. She help out everybody when she could. She never say...

Gary F. Mitchell

Gary F. Mitchell

May 27, 2025

Gary Mitchell passed away on May 27, 2025. He was 85 years old and two weeks away from his 60th wedding anniversary. Gary earned a BS in chemistry in 1962 from CalTech and a PhD in chemistry in 1967 from MIT, where he met his wife, Joanne. He spent a long and fruitful career at Eastman Kodak as a research...

Joyce Brown- Gross

Joyce Brown- Gross

May 26, 2025

Born on July 4th, 1963, in Rochester, New York, Mrs. Joyce Brown-Gross embodied a life of love, care, and dedicated service to others. She was the sixth of seven siblings born to Vincent and Charlotte Monroe-Brown and carried the family’s spirit of love and generosity throughout her life.

Joyce’s warmth, kindness, and her radiant smile would light up any room. Her...

Barbara J. Held

Barbara J. Held

May 25, 2025

Barb passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, at the age of 75, surrounded by the ones who loved her as she witnessed a beautiful sunrise.

She is predeceased by her parents, Harley and Dorothy; and her siblings Robert Brickler, Nancy Carroll, Dorothy Verdi, Peggy Tachin, and Donald Brickler.

She is survived by her loving husband, Rich; her children Cindy (Scott Lindsay)...

Gary Dimora

Gary Dimora

May 20, 2025

Gary passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, on May 20, 2025, at age 78. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Annette DiMora. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Diane; sons, Gary (Julie) DiMora, Rick (Christine) DiMora; grandchildren, Matthew, Amanda, Samantha, Jessica, Connor, Jerry; brothers, Joseph (Ann) DiMora, David (Kim) DiMora and several nieces and nephews.

Gary served...

James G. Russell Jr.

James G. Russell Jr.

May 20, 2025

Passed away May 20, 2025 at age 87. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Patricia Russell; children James (Jennifer) Russell and Anne (Jason) Russell-Brien; grandchildren Daniel (Mallori) Russell and Erin Russell, Sarah and Gretchen Brien; brother-in-law Michael (Sandra) O’Meara and family.

He was a graduate of Aquinas Institute 1957, a Marine Corps Veteran 1958-1962 , and a 1991...

Carol J. McElroy

Carol J. McElroy

May 18, 2025

Carol J. McElroy, of Rochester, New York, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on May 18, 2025.

Born August 19, 1952, to William and Pam Gaenzler. She was the second of five children, and the eldest daughter, laying the foundation for her nurturing and loving personality.

After graduating from Greece Olympia in 1970, she worked at W. T. Grant Co,...

John M. Donnelly

John M. Donnelly

May 18, 2025

Passed away May 18, 2025 at age 90. He is predeceased by his sons in law Frank Colavecchia and Richard Grande. Survived by his loving wife of 68 years Carol; children Kevin (Deborah) Rigby, Maureen Colavecchia, Kathleen Grande; 6 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Calling hours will be held 4-6pm Tuesday at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services. Funeral service 11:00pm...

Charles "Chuck" Schirtz

Charles "Chuck" Schirtz

May 18, 2025

Passed away peacefully May 18, 2025 with his family by his side. He is predeceased by his parents Donald and Madeline; brothers Donald (Patricia) and Carl. Survived by his wife of 65 years Marjorie. Children Charles (Jodi) Schirtz, Kimberly (Tim) Kelly; grandchildren Alli Marie Schirtz (Ezekiel Garland), Zachary (Joanna) Schirtz, Blakely (Briana) Schirtz, Alexis Kelly, Tyler Kelly; 5 great grandchildren,...

Concetta (Connie) M. Bruno (Micciche)

Concetta (Connie) M. Bruno (Micciche)

May 17, 2025

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother peacefully passed at age 92 to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 17, 2025 with family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years Arthur T. Bruno, parents Angelo and Madeleine Micciche, her brothers and sisters-in-law Raymond (Colleen), Joseph (Josephine) and Louis (Ann) Micciche, and...

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