Donna L. Drake
Aug 27, 2026
Donna Louise Drake, age 84, of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 27, 2026.
Donna was born on October 26, 1941, and raised in Syracuse, New York/Onondaga County to Bernard and Ella Mae Reed. Donna was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, as well as a loving sister and aunt. Donna lived in the Syracuse area,...
William E. Van Hee
Aug 25, 2026
“Billy”
Irondequoit – Billy passed away on August 25, 2026 at age 88. He was born to the late Kenneth and Margaret Van Hee. He was also predeceased by his son, Michael Van Hee.
Billy is survived by his wife, Virginia Van Hee; children, Terran Van Hee, Raeann & Mike Herron, Renee Kelly, Andrea & Gentry Dion, and James & Cheryl Newcomb;...
Virginia F. Pierce
Aug 25, 2026
Virginia “Ginny” Pierce
Palmyra/Penfield
Virginia “Ginny” Pierce, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2026, surrounded by the love and care of her family. Ginny is survived by her daughter, Stacy (Michael) Menna; her son, James (Kathy, d. 2005) Pierce; her granddaughters, Kelly Menna and Emily Menna; her grandson, Rocco Menna; her brother, Al (Jeannette, d. 2025) Feltz; her...
Cheryl A. Mandabach Peters
Aug 25, 2026
Cheryl was predeceased by her parents, John and Mary Mandabach of Penfield and Buffalo, New York.
She is survived by her loving husband, Scott Peters; her bonus daughters, Kaitlin Gilman (Robert Sr.) and Kelsey Brosseau (Kyle); her brother-in-law, Michael Peters; and her sister-in-law, Michelle Rice. She was a beloved Gam-Gam (grandmother) to Robert Gilman Jr., Benjamin Gilman, and Emma Brosseau. Cheryl...
Theodore "Ted" A. Rimel
Aug 23, 2026
Theodore "Ted" A. Rimel
Farmington: A talented craftsman and lifelong horse enthusiast, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 78. A longtime resident of Farmington, NY, Ted was known by many for his generous spirit, skilled hands, and warm personality.Ted possessed a remarkable, natural talent for woodworking. He was a master of his craft who could build...
Maria Sonia Duffy
Aug 23, 2026
Sonia always put other people first, with her actions and with her heart. She is survived by her family, Ruy and Herionides, many nephews, nieces, cousins, many Duffy generations, and her husband, Peter. She navigated the two worlds of the U.S.A and Brasil and thrived in both. Sonia excelled as a polyglot mirroring her exceptional professional talents in mathematics and...
Kathi J. Earlandt
Aug 21, 2026
Kathi J. Earlandt, veteran, family member, and friend, age 66, of Ontario, New York, passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2026.
Kathi was born October 14, 1959, to Robert and Mary Earlandt. She attended Wayne Central High School before joining the Army.
Kathi will be remembered for her love of animals, and whether offering guidance to family or support to...
John S. Baehr
Aug 18, 2026
John Sewall Baehr, age 79, passed away on August 18, 2026, after a challenging battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy, his son, Joseph Hermes; his daughter, Amanda (Brian) Allen; his son, Joshua (Stacey) Hermes; and his daughter, Megan Francisco. He also leaves behind four grandsons and two granddaughters.
John was born in Plainfield, NJ and was...
Thomas M. Litzinger
Aug 15, 2026
Thomas Michael Litzinger
July 13, 1955 – August 15, 2026
Thomas Michael Litzinger, 71, of Walworth, New York, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of laughter, love, and memories that will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Tom was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and colleague. Above all else, he was...
Mike Myron Ladd
Aug 15, 2026
Mike Myron Ladd
Piffard: Passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the age of 85. He is predeceased by his parents Oliver and Marcia (Coburn) Ladd and many brothers and sisters and grandson Zachary Ladd.
Mike is survived by his son Michael Ladd; daughters Alana Chris Ladd and Cheri Ladd; grandchildren Terry Little, and Joseph Ladd; great grandchildren Oliver Ladd and...
Marilyn L. Wight
Aug 14, 2026
Marilyn Louise Druschel Wight
Walworth: Passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was 79 years old.
Marilyn was a born again Christian. Her faith was an important part of who she was.
Marilyn was predeceased by her parents, Fay and Louise Druschel; her husband, Robert “Bob” Wight and stepdaughter Jennifer Soback.
She is survived by her...
Raymond A. Rugg, Jr.
Aug 12, 2026
Raymond (Ray) A. Rugg, Jr passed away August 12, 2026. Ray was predeceased by his father, Raymond A. Rugg, Sr; mother, Helen A. (Mehlenbacher) (Rugg) Hopper; stepmother, Jean (Pilbeam) Rugg; stepfather, Harold Hopper; wife, Sharon (DeLong) Rugg; and brother, Justain Rugg.
He is survived by his children Sarah Parshall, Russell (Alina) Rugg, Christopher (Alexis Dora) Benson, Shawn Benson, Marcy (Steve) Knapp,...
Karen J. Keymel
Aug 10, 2026
Karen passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, at age 70. She was predeceased by her husband, Luther Keymel and her father, Robert Dittberner.
Karen is survived by her children, Adam (Allison) Keymel; Sarah (Tim) Roden, and John (Gabriella) Keymel; grandchildren: Abigail, Aiden, Annabelle, Nathan, Michelina, and Torianna; mother, Eloise Dittberner; brother, Larry (Bridget) Dittberner; aunt, Marilyn Dzielak; uncle, Earl (Carol)...
George Rutherford Zimmerman
Aug 10, 2026
George "Rudy" Zimmerman
Palmyra: Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on August 10, 2026 at the age of 74. Rudy was a devoted husband, father, papa, brother, and friend. Above all else, he was a family man who loved his family deeply and cherished every moment he could spend with them. He was the man his family turned to for everything, their...
Richard W. Turner
Aug 8, 2026
Richard W. Turner “Rich” sadly passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at the age of 59. Survived by his loving "Poochie", Jackie Turner of 42 years, predeceased by his son Tyler, father Peter Turner and mother Susan. Also survived by his son TJ (Bree), his brother Garry (Cathy) Turner; two grandchildren Everest and Nova Rae, his best friend...
Mary J. Molino
Aug 2, 2026
Webster – Mary passed away on August 2, 2026 at age 93. She was born to the late Angelo and Jenny Gabriel. Mary was also predeceased by her husband, Anthony Molino; siblings, Dominic “Gabby”, Jeanette, Rose, Richard, and Dorothy.
Mary is survived by her children, David (Cindi) Molino and Gale (Loren) Siebert; grandchildren, Michael Snyder, Mark Siebert, Gregory (Gabrielle) Siebert-Capone, Nicholas...
Florence "Fuzzy" A. Taber
Jul 28, 2026
Florence “Fuzzy” Taber
Fairport/ Macedon. Fuzzy died peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2026, after a short illness. She was born Friday, October 29, 1943, and spent her life loving her family and volunteering in her community. Fuzzy graduated from North Rose High School. She spent many years caring for children in her home and then worked at the Fairport Central School District as a...
Ronald H. Moses
Jul 27, 2026
“Bubba”
Palmyra – Ron passed away on July 27, 2026 at age 80. He was born in Lyons, NY to the late Harry and Alma Moses. He was also predeceased by his wife, Geraldine Moses and son, Richard Moses.
Ron is survived by his children, Robert (Michelle Sheldon) Moses, Wendy (Mike) Kelly, Debbie (Dan) Pritchard, and Rodney (Jennifer) Moses; grandchildren, Brittany, Casey,...
Robert Charles Spanganberg
Jul 21, 2026
Robert "Bobby" Charles Spanganberg, 70, passed away on July 21, 2026. He was laid to rest on July 28, 2026, at Palmyra Village Cemetery in Palmyra, New York.
Bobby was born on June 1, 1956, in Palmyra, New York to Gerald Spanganberg and Shirley (VerPlank) Spanganberg. His parents were devoted advocates for children with disabilities. Gerald served as president of the...
Robert Andrew McCarthy
Jul 21, 2026
It is with profound sadness, but gratefulness for a life well lived, that we announce the passing of Robert Andrew McCarthy, age 85, of Palmyra, NY. Bob was a devoted husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle, and friend whose life was defined by faith, love, strength, and unwavering dedication to those around him.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 60...
