Obituary Listing

Nov 14, 2023

Jean A. Tripp

Ontario:  Jean A. Tripp passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at age 92.  She is predeceased by her husband Roger Tripp; sister Shirley O'Dell;  granddaughter Lauren Azzano; and son in law Bob Azzano.  She is survived by her daughter Jill Azzano; son Patrick (Taffy) Tripp; grandchildren Kristi (Jason) Tierson, Timothy (Sarah) Tripp, Brandon (Kim)...

Nov 13, 2023

Ontario: Daughn S. "Kelsey" Higgins passed away suddenly on Monday, November 13, 2023. Daughn was born on Monday, March 18, 1940 in Oneonta, New York, the daughter of Hugh and Marjorie "Nichols" Kelsey. Beloved sister of Douglas & Gay Kelsey and Daniel Kelsey.  She was Blessed with a Large and Loving Family. She is survived by her children; Marjorie...

Nov 13, 2023

Dorothy "Dottie" M. Harrison, 90, of Honeoye, New York, passed away on November 13, 2023.  Dottie was born in Rochester, NY, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Adolph May.  She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Dottie was a kind and loving person, known for her creativity and artistic talents. She was a gifted artist who...

Nov 11, 2023

David B. Smith

Macedon:  Passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born on January 9, 1940 to Burton and Doris "Hall" Smith in the family farmhouse in Macedon, NY.  David was a fun-loving family man who grew up working the family farm.  Later he started working in construction running heavy...

Nov 10, 2023

Robert J. Kelsch, born November 8, 1940 in Cambridge MA, Predeceased by his parents John and Annabell, and his wife Linda, passed away November 10th at the age of 83. He is survived by his sons Todd and Paul (Katie), grandchildren Austin and Adeline, and brother Jack. Robert, a Mechanical Engineering graduate from Wentworth Institute of Technology started his...

Nov 9, 2023

John was born on September 16, 1952 to Henry B. and Jane F. Nesbitt in Clifton Springs, NY. He is survived by his children; Jason (Lynne) of Webster and Matthew of Miami; partner Dr. Lois F. Austen; brothers Stephen (Lisa) of Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Henry (Nancy) of Webster; sister Anne of Newark; nieces and nephews, John, Blake, Kate,...

Nov 9, 2023

R. Terry Dunning

1952-2023

After battling Metastatic Melanoma Cancer, Terry passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on November 9th, 2023. He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph (Doc) and Patricia Dunning, and his sister, Cyd Dunning. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Maureen, and his two daughters, Colleen...

Nov 7, 2023

Max A. Pugh passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the age of 84 in Williamson, NY.  He is survived by Judy, his wife of 57 years, daughter Sandra (Doug), son Max Jr. (Angela), grandchildren Kati (Nate), Chloe (Ben), Hunter (Daphne), Eva Cate and Carson (Jamie), great grandchildren Alexandria, Elijah & Quinn, siblings Richard, Larry (Jackie), Keith (Susie),...

Nov 7, 2023

Deborah L. Zona - Walworth/Macedon - Deborah  passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She is predeceased by her mother Sarah Pearl.  Debbie is survived by her loving husband Arthur Zona; children, Shawn (Danielle) Youles, Timothy Youles, Douglas (Gina) Youles, Michael Zona, and Brianne (Kevin) Hoyt; Grandchildren, Audrey, Serena, Julia, Zachary, Natalie, Carter,...

Nov 6, 2023

Rochester:  Mary A. Schifferli, age 83, passed away peacefully with her niece and kitty by her bedside at her home at The Gables Of Brighton on Monday, November 6, 2023.  Mary was born in the town of Palmyra, NY to Pauline and Adrian VanderVen and was raised in Sodus, NY with her brother Franklin VanderVen; where their family had ...

Nov 6, 2023

Mary Ann LeViner - Ontario

Mary was born October 11, 1930, in Buffalo, New York, and became a life-long resident of Ontario, New York.  Mary entered into her eternal rest on November 6, 2023, at the Newark-Wayne Hospital after a long illness.

Mary was predeceased by her parents, Pauline and Samuel Loquasto; her husband Lindsey...

Nov 5, 2023

David G. Freas - Palmyra

David G. Freas passed Sunday, November 5, 2023 after a lengthy illness.  He is predeceased by his parents James and Mary (Higgins) Freas and wife Susan Singer Freas.  He is survived by his children Michael Freas (Stephanie Littleton), William Freas (Tracy Benson), and Brenda (Daniel) Ferrara.

Services will be held...

Nov 3, 2023

Ruth V. Hennessey, née Gillette, 87, of Walworth, New York, passed peacefully on November 3rd, surrounded by family and her beloved dogs. Born in 1936 in Brewster, New York, Ruth graduated from the University of Rochester School of Nursing in 1957.  Ruth met husband-to-be Jack during a "routine traffic stop" while he was a Monroe County patrolman. She knew...

Nov 2, 2023

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Randall N. Luke  "Randy" November 3, 1954 – November 2, 2023 68 years old

Randall N. Luke: Randy passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 2, 2023, with his family by his side.  He was predeceased by his parents,  Merle and Margaret Luke. Randy is survived by his loving wife, Joanne; sons Adam (Andrea), Erik...

Nov 2, 2023

Ronald W. Sherman

Macedon – Ronald W. Sherman, 75, passed away peacefully on November 2nd after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and will be deeply missed by all that knew him. Ron's family was the center of his world, and he was the rock of theirs.

Born in...

Nov 2, 2023

John S. LaFave

Palmyra – John passed away on November 2, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones after a lengthy & courageous battle with lymphoma.  He was predeceased by his parents, Garnar and Janet LaFave.

John is survived by his wife, Lori; sons, Michael (Kaitlin) LaFave and Matthew (Kimberly) LaFave; grandson, Jack LaFave; sister, Judy...

Oct 31, 2023

Michael J. Yantch

Marion: Passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023 at age 75. He is survived by his parents Walter and Janet Yantch; sisters Sue Yantch, Janie (Jerry) Santangelo, and Katie (Donald) Herman; children Jeffrey Yantch, Kristen (Andrew) Lange; grandchildren Elijah, Lucy and Colten Lange; and lifetime companion Dawn Yantch. Mike's three grandchildren were his pride...

Oct 29, 2023

Joan Reilly

Palmyra – Joan Dupont Reilly passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2023 near Rochester, NY from complications of Alzheimer's disease.

She was predeceased by her husband, David; parents, Anton and Bernice; siblings, Mary, Kathy, Antonette, Marge, Tony, and John.

Joan is survived by her children, Diane (Jon), Travis (Natasha), Denise...

Oct 28, 2023

Katherine M. Cooper Palmyra

Katherine "Kathy", age 75, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, October 28, 2023 surrounded by her family. Kathy was born in Canandaigua, NY on October 28, 1948. She is predeceased by her parents, Ed and Mary Murray; brother, Danny; and brother-in-law Randy VerDow.  Kathy is survived by her husband of 53 years, George; sons...

Oct 20, 2023

Damion Luis Adam Quinones:

Clifton Springs, NY/Frederick, Maryland:  Passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the age of 33.  Damion was born on Sunday, May 20, 1990 in Orlando, Florida, to LaMarr Berry and Luis Quinones. Also survived by his sister Payton Quinones; grandparents, Tim and Lynda Ashwell; children, Serenity age 13 and Drake age 11;...