All Obituaries

Francis W. Ray “Frito” Palmyra – Frito died on January 20, 2022 at age 75.  He was born in Clifton Springs, NY to Francis and Mary Ella Ray.  Frito was also predeceased by his brothers, Johnathan and Robert. Frito is survived by his brother, Thomas “Tiny” Ray and many nieces and nephews. Frito proudly served his country in the United States Army and served in Vietnam.  He worked for Crosman for over 30 years as an inspector.  Frito was an...

Patricia Rose Montaglione , 82, of Waterloo NY passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Hildebrandt Hospice in Rochester NY surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born on Monday, August 14, 1939 in Waterloo, NY. She married her high school sweetheart, James Montaglione on June 28th 1958. They spent 63 wonderful years together. Patricia held several different jobs throughout her life, the most important one being the raising of her 4 children, and caring for her...

Lauri Ann Cleason “Lor” “Love ya Lady” “Mama Bear” Palmyra: Was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on January 15th, 2022, at 58 years old, with her family by her side at Newark Wayne Community hospital. Lauri was born Monday, April 8th,1963, in Ithaca NY to William and Bonnie Thibodeau. Lauri would move several times in her early life before settling in Canandaigua NY where she would attend Canandaigua...

Barbara G. Hudak Palmyra/Macedon, NY:  Barbara passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the age of 78. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, John 'Jace' Hudak; sons Michael (Andrea) Hudak and Joshua (Jennifer) Hudak; seven grandchildren; Jami, Sylvia, Maya, Sebastian, Ryan, and Teagan;  brother William (Linda) Ghedi, and brother-in-law Robert (Patti) Hudak. Predeceased by her brother Robert Ghedi and brother-in-law Thomas (Amy) Hudak. She is also...

Ruth Ann Johnson Canandaigua – Ruth passed away on January 13, 2022.  She was born to Leonard A. and Ruth C. Smith on February 2, 1936 in Newark, NJ.  Ruth was also predeceased by her first husband, Robert Yorkdale and second husband, Louis Johnson. Ruth is survived by her children, Debbie Cribb, Steven (Vicki) Yorkdale, and Lisa (Gordon) Belcher; granddaughters, Kelly Cribb and Stacy (Matt) Marshal; great granddaughter, Henley Marshal. Ruth worked in healthcare for over...

Wayne David Ferry Ontario:  Passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the age of 80.  He was born on January 2, 1942 to the late Willis and Ruth "Laasch" Ferry.  He was also predeceased by his sister-in-law Diane Atkins and brother-in-law Keith Chamberlain.  Survived by his wife Bonnie "Atkins" Ferry; children, John Ferry, Janet (Peter) Thomas, Nisha (Michael) Cerame, David (Michele) Ferry and Brian Ferry; 9 grandchildren and step-grandchildren;...

In Loving Memory Cynthia Venturino Gunther Palmyra, NY: Passed away on January 9, 2022 at the age of 71.  She was born in Utica, NY to Frank and Carmela  "Gazzilli" Venturino. She has a brother, Frank (Gail) Venturino of Naples, FL. She is survived by her children, Eliscia Venturino of Glenwood Springs, CO and Andrew Gunther, of Palmyra, NY. She has two grandchildren, Nolan and Adilynn Gunther. Cynthia was a selfless person who always put others ahead of herself....

Melisa Rose Bugonian Seneca Falls:  Melisa Rose Hampp Bugonian was taken from us on January 2nd after a short illness. She was only 47 years old.  Loving wife to John Bugonian and mother to Angelo Polizzotto. Melisa also leaves behind her mother, Kathleen Saitta Hampp and siblings Christine Edson, Ryan Hampp and Amanda Hampp as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Melisa enjoyed spending time with her son and having friends and family over for bonfires,...

  Ann Clair Biear: Middlesex, NY: Daughter of the late William and Clarice Yates, passed at F.F Thompson Hospital on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the age of 73.  Ann was born on January 14,1948 in Manhattan, New York. Her passions were gardening, reading, birdwatching, crossword puzzles and she loved her trips to the casino.  Ann attended school to become an LPN and spent hours working for the community as a girl scout leader and an administrator at Cobblestone...

  Esther "Filitti" Morningstar Macedon/East Rochester, NY: Passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the age of 67.  Predeceased by her husband Ralph "Butch" Morningstar; parents Daniel & Beatrice Filitti and brother Daniel Filitti, Jr.  Survived by her sisters Mary Yvonne Alampi and Beverly Ann Hook, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Esther loved to hunt for antique treasures at garage sales. She was a vendor at the Avon...