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Cornelius J. McKenna

Cornelius J. McKenna

Sep 8, 2026

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Cornelius J. McKenna

September 14, 1938 - September 8, 2026

Cornelius J. McKenna Sr., lovingly known as Neil, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the evening of September 8, 2026, in Fairport, New York, at age 87. His passing followed a two-year struggle with dementia, during which he was surrounded by the love and care of his family.

Neil...

Barbara W. Lowe

Barbara W. Lowe

Sep 6, 2026

Barbara Warren Lowe, age 96 passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026. Barb was born on July 27, 1930, to Frank W. and Helen Mierke Warren in Lyons, NY. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Richard M. Lowe, her son, Douglas Lowe and her brothers Francis and Bruce (Bunny) Warren. Barb is survived by her...

Lillian A. Milke

Lillian A. Milke

Sep 3, 2026

Ontario – Lillian passed away on September 3, 2026 at age 89. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Milke; Siblings: Glenn, Alden, Louis, Marion, Helen, and Fred.

Lillian is survived by her children, Tom, Cindy, Judy and Tim; grandchildren, Tony, Ted, Sam, Daniel, Ben and John; great grandchildren, Kinley, Luke, Oliver, Leo, Orson, Linus, Eleanor, and Henry; sisters, Shirley and...

Candace Margaret (Jones) Riegel

Candace Margaret (Jones) Riegel

Sep 2, 2026

Candace Margaret (Jones) Riegel, known to those closest to her as Neen, passed away on September 2nd at the age of 38, following a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family at home. Candace was born on August 28, 1988, in Geneva, New York. She was a graduate of Clyde-Savannah Junior Senior High School and...

Frederick Joseph Morton

Frederick Joseph Morton

Sep 1, 2026

Fred passed away peacefully at home, a country home that he loved, at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ann & David Fladd, Edward & Ellen Haak, Ellen Updaw-Haak, and Stephen & Lynn Haak; nephews, Brian, Thomas, Matthew, and David; nieces, Rebecca, Heather, and Kelly; and great nieces...

Stephen Tyler Nisbet

Stephen Tyler Nisbet

Aug 31, 2026

Macedon - Stephen passed away suddenly on August 31, 2026 at the age of 34. He is predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Gerald and Lois Nisbet, maternal grandfather Thomas Hill; Aunt, Karen Mattison Tomeno; he is also predeceased by several cousins.

Stephen is survived by his parents, Jerry and Stacy Nisbet; brother, Nicholas and Honna Nisbet; nephews, Nikolai and Dominic; grandmother,...

Donna L. Drake

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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