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Roger Michael Carpenter
May 23, 2025
Roger Michael Carpenter
Victor: Passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on May 23, 2025, with family by his side, after a long, and courageous, battle with his health. Predeceased by his parents, he is survived by his loving Wife of 35 years Kathryn; Sister Lynn (Robert) Steamer; children, Christopher (Lisa) Podgorski, Michelle (Kevin) DeMar, Robert...
Carol A. Grattan
May 21, 2025
Ontario – Carol passed away on May 21, 2025 at age 82. She was born to the late Anthony and Frances Leenhouts.
Carol is survived by her husband of 59 years, Robert Grattan; son, Allen Grattan; sister, Susan (Paul) Dutcher; several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may gather for visitation from 4-6 PM on...
William Irving Blazey
May 20, 2025
Walworth - It is with great sadness that we announce Bill's sudden death. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Burdette Henry Blazey and Bernice Allen Blazey. Bill is survived by his loving significant other of 16 years, Pamela Francis, and her sons, (Charles, Chaz, and Chase Francis) and her grandchildren (Aubree, Ace, Amari, Caylah, Chandler, Jibri, Zyion, Ziah, and...
Carol M. Lainson
May 14, 2025
Victor: Carol passed away on May 14, 2025 at age 84.  She was predeceased by her daughter, Andrea M. Weimer and her husband, Terry Lainson. Carol is survived by her granddaughters, Elizabeth (Kevin) Hickok and Carrie (James) Oldfield; great grandchildren, Rori and Kevin Hickok, Carlee and Andrea Oldfield; many friends.
Carol was a caregiver and companion to...
Jessica J. Burke
May 13, 2025
Jessica (Sheahen) Burke, 54, of Sodus, NY, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025 surrounded by loved ones at her home. Jessica bravely fought cancer until the very end.
Jessica was preceded in death by her mother, Penelope (Penny) Debes and her father, Tom Sheahen. She is survived by her "Dad" Griff Mangan, her son, Ryan Debes...
Frances A. Storm
May 13, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Frances Storm, 89, who left us peacefully, surrounded by love, on May 13, 2025. Frances lived a remarkable life, dedicated to building community and spreading love wherever she went, often with a twinkle in her eye. She was never one to bite her tongue; in fact, she had...
Gerald M. Van Bell
May 11, 2025
March 25, 1950 – May 11, 2025 Jerry passed away on May 11, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born on March 25, 1950, in Rochester, NY, and raised in Webster, where he graduated from R.L. Thomas High School. He later met his wife, Janet, and they settled in Ontario, where they built a home and raised...
Harry L. Lloyd
May 10, 2025
Harry Lynn Lloyd (age 83)
Victor/Fairport: Passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025. Predeceased by his parents, Harry L. and Averdale Hare Lloyd; twin sister and her husband, Barbara and Charles Galione; and brother-in-law Darwin Wixson. Survived by his son, Matthew Lloyd; daughter and son-in-law Ellen Lloyd and JJ Bay; grandchildren Jackson and Tessa Bay and Jacob...
Thomas D. Gorsky
May 8, 2025
Thomas passed away on May 8, 2025. Â He was predeceased by his father, Thomas J. Gorsky.
Thomas is survived by his mother, Marjorie Gorsky; sons, Thomas G. (Kelly) Gorsky and Michael J. Gorsky; daughter, Shanna Gorsky; brothers, Michael R. (Maria) Gorsky and John (Sri) Gorsky; nephews; and a great niece.
Thomas worked for the Fairport...
James S. Sharpstene
May 6, 2025
Ontario – James passed away on May 6, 2025 at age 61. He was predeceased by his father, Rexford Sharpstene and brother, Stephen Sharpstene.
James is survived by his wife, Laura; children, Seana (Jeffrey) Caine, Justin Sharpstene, and Anthony Sharpstene (Alexis Smith); mother, Margaret Sharpstene; siblings, Scott (Amy) Sharpstene and Jan Marie (Bill) Reger; several nieces and...
Shirley A. Tilburg
May 6, 2025
Palmyra-Shirley passed away on May 6, 2025 at 89 years old, at the Wayne County Nursing Home. She was born in Palmyra, NY to the late Robert and Genevieve Sadler. Shirley is predeceased by her husband, George Tilburg; granddaughter Jessica Lynn Locey; siblings Mayola Johnson and Roberta (Richard) Tomes; brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Marge Tilburg. Shirley is survived...
Christopher T. Raw
May 4, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Christopher Raw, age 34, who died on Sunday, May 4th, 2025. Chris, a resident of Rochester, NY, was known for his creative spirit, infectious smile, and ability to talk to anyone.
Born in Liverpool, NY, on September 8, 1990, Chris lived his life with curiosity,...
Michael T. Sheehe
May 3, 2025
Newark, NY – 5/3/2025 – Michael Sheehe, age 77, of Palmyra, NY, passed away after a brief illness at Newark Wayne Hospital. He was born on 1/13/1948 in Newark, NY to Gerald and Margaret Sheehe. He attended St. Michael's and Newark schools and received his bachelor's in accounting from Empire State College. He had a passion for boating and...
Lyle G. Morehouse
May 3, 2025
Ontario, NY: Lyle "Butch" Morehouse peacefully passed away on May 3,2025 at the age of 85. Â Butch was predeceased by his son Rodd Morehouse, survived by his daughter Renee (Adeeb) Saba, son Randd (Paula) Morehouse and grandchildren Brittany Saba, Baylee Saba, and Bryce Saba. Butch worked for the Penfield Highway Department for many years and enjoyed his time there....
Helena Saxman-Vanderbilt
May 2, 2025
Williamson, NY: Helena peacefully passed to be with our Lord on May 2, 2025. She had just celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by friends and family. Born April 18, 1935, Helena Emerence Verburg, was predeceased by her parents, Jacob and Elvira, and her first husband, Richard Saxman. She is survived by her second husband, Richard Vanderbilt, many nieces, nephews...
Dawn Marie Honan
May 2, 2025
Dawn Honan, born on May 15, 1975, to her mother, Eva Honan in Philipsburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2025, at her home.
Dawn was an employee of Trillium Health Care and had previously worked for the University of Rochester. She graduated from Bolivar Central School in 1993 and then graduated from Olean Business Institute...
Scott C. Jones
May 1, 2025
Scott passed away peacefully Thursday May 1, 2025, surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer.
Scott was born in Canandaigua, NY to Harold and Dorothy (Cullip) Jones on July 1,1961.
Scott was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Kathy (Steve Hamelynk) Jones; grandchildren, Dakota, Jameson, Paytynn, and Maryjane;...
Daniel A. Burkhart
Apr 26, 2025
Daniel A. Burkhart
Daniel passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born in Williamsport, PA to William and Edna (Meixell) Burkhart.
He is predeceased by his father William. Survived by his loving wife Karen; sons David and Joseph; granddaughter Alivia; mother Edna; brother William; many aunts, uncles, nieces,...
Thomas J. Dunn
Apr 23, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, husband, brother, uncle and son who left us with a tackle box full of memories and more "fish stories" than we could ever count. He has been married to his wife Linda for 46 years and worked as an electrician at General Motors. He loved daily crosswords,...
Richard Francis Murphy
Apr 23, 2025
Richard Francis Murphy "Dick"
Ontario: Loving husband, father and grandfather entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the age of 92. A life-long Ontario resident, he was born on Sunday, July 3, 1932 to the late Bernard and Louise Murphy. Dick was predeceased by his sister Helen Kossuth and brother-in-law Donald Kossuth. He is...
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