Obituary Listing

Mar 22, 2023

William Edward "Rusty" Leyden, 69 of Macedon, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.  Rusty was born on August 9, 1953 to William Sr. and Ann (Stubbings) Leyden. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife Rhonda (Cronk) Leyden, and infant granddaughter Joanna Leyden.  Rusty is survived by his wife of 20...

Mar 19, 2023

Ann F. Mertz

Ontario – Ann passed away on March 19, 2023, at age 87.  She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Watson.  Ann is survived by her daughter, Susan (Dave) Aman; grandchildren, David (Geisha), Dylan, and Victoria Aman; great grandchildren, Nicolas and one great granddaughter on the way!

Family and friends may...

Mar 15, 2023

Kathleen J. McConnell (Kathleen Lynn Jackson) Ontario: Kate entered into eternal peace on March 15th, 2023, at age 74, while in her beloved home of more than 40 years. She was born in DuBois, Pennsylvania to the late Cecil and Nancy (Taylor) Jackson. She is survived by her sisters, Patricia Conway and Nancy (Larry) Clark; her biological children, Matthew...

Mar 15, 2023

Judith A. Hyman

Walworth – Judith passed away on March 15, 2023 at the age of 79. She is survived by her husband, Glenn Hyman; children, Michael (Sue), Scott (Barb), and Christopher (Christine) Hyman; 11 grandchildren, Jessica, Cory, Tyler, Elizabeth, Zachary, Megan, Matthew, Madeline, Melody, Michael, and Mason Hyman; siblings, Tom (Linda) Yale, Barbara (Duane) Shipley, and...

Mar 14, 2023

Smith, Albert J. Williamson - Passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023 after a brief battle with lung cancer. Al was predeceased by his grandson Justin A. Smith and son Robert K. Smith. He is survived by his son Matt (Amy) McGregor; granddaughters Meghan McGregor, Alaina McGregor, Gabrielle Smith, Lauren (Ryan Ficher) Smith, and Allyson Smith; daughter-in-law Dianne Knapp;...

Mar 11, 2023

Albright, Johnson S. II "John"

Ontario

Age 74 passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023.  He was born in Rochester, NY on September 21, 1948 to James K. and Barbara Westervelt Albright.  He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Wood Albright in 1970.  He graduated from R. L. Thomas High School in Webster,...

Mar 9, 2023

Deborah B. Vendel

Marion – Deborah passed away on March 9, 2023 at age 84.

She was predeceased by her husband, Johannes "Joe"Vendel and grandson Christopher Vendel.

Deborah is survived by her sons, Jonathan S. (Diane) and Chris R. Vendel; grandchildren, Jodi, Joseph, and Michelle Vendel; sisters-in-law, Christina "Tina" Prahler and Betty Vendel;...

Mar 6, 2023

Faith H. White

Ontario – Faith passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on March 6, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband, Alan White; father, James Clark.

Faith is survived by her children, Bobbie Jo White, Charles White and James (Kelly) White; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; mother, Hope Clark; siblings, Kitty,...

Mar 4, 2023

Mary Sapienza Sprague Age 92, passed away on March 4, 2023, in Virginia. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ellen (Javier) Zavaleta. Her grandchildren are Ellen (Daniel) Attard, Stephen (Alexandra) Zavaleta and Lauren (Ryan Cleary) Zavaleta;  great-grandchildren are,  William age 6, Caroline age 4, and Charlotte age 2.  She had 7 brothers and a sister, all dear to...

Mar 1, 2023

Joan Elizabeth Ferguson

Penfield: Age 94, passed away peacefully at Leroy Village Green, Leroy, NY on March 1, 2023. She was born in Penfield, NY on July 8, 1928, the second child of Mabel and Charles Welkley. Joan attended Potsdam and Geneseo Universities to receive her teaching degree. She married her childhood sweetheart Duane Charles Ferguson in...

Feb 25, 2023

Therese M. Van Keuren

Therese M. (Browne) Van Keuren

May 25, 1926-February 25, 2023

Macedon—Therese "Terry" Van Keuren passed away after a short illness at her Macedon home. She is predeceased by her husband, Richard W. Van Keuren. She is survived by her five children; Mary Van Keuren, Edward Van Keuren, Janet (Anthony)...

Feb 24, 2023

Joanne M. Hinchman

8/14/1935 – 2/24/2023

Williamson – Joanne was born on August 14, 1935 to Edwin and Margaret Schum. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Robert J. Hinchman; brother, Bobby Schum; grandsons, Ian Christopher Hinchman and Donny J. Hinchman.

Joanne is survived by her children, Robert G. (Kimberly) of...

Feb 23, 2023

Samuel Rivera, 83, of Macedon, New York, passed away on February 23, 2023, from lung disease as he was surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his son Sammy Jr. Samuel is survived by his wife Colleen Rivera; Daughter Fae (Daran) Shipley; Sons Luis (Tammy) Rivera, Edward (Bonnie) Rivera, Jerry Rivera, Michael (Rebecca) Teeter, and Jerry Teeter. Grandchildren...

Feb 21, 2023

Ruth Elizabeth Witmer Ruth Witmer, of Ontario NY, passed away on February 21st after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late November. Ruth was born in Bellefonte, PA on March 5, 1954 to Mel and Barbara (Wohnsiedler) Witmer, the second of their 4 children, and raised in Henrietta, NY. Ruth was flanked in age by two sisters who were...

Feb 19, 2023

Carl Chalker

Clyde, NY:  Age 64, passed away peacefully at his home on February 19, 2023 after a long illness.  Carl lived in the Clyde area all of his life.  He worked at Parker Hannifin in Lyons and later at Disanto Jet Gas in Clyde.  Carl was an outdoorsman at heart.   He was happiest when he was...

Feb 17, 2023

Susan Ann Curran

Palmyra:  Proud mother, loving grandmother and friend, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 17, 2023 at the age of 68.  Susan was born on March 23, 1954 in Newark, NY and has been a lifelong resident of Palmyra.  She worked for her father as a Bookkeeper at VanderMolen Trailer Sales and also worked in...

Feb 13, 2023

Norma Esther (Collier) Fisher

08/19/1924 – 02/13/2023

Ontario:  Norma went home to be with her Lord on February 13, 2023.  Pre-deceased by her loving husband of 71 years, Howard.  Survived by daughters, Carol (Jeff) Garland and Donna (Jim) Ludington; grandchildren, Michael (Michelle) Garland, Rebecca (Gregor Feig) Garland, Melinda (Jonathan) Craft, Tami (Casey) Pellizzari, and Sara...

Feb 9, 2023

Michael Joseph Albright "Mickey"

Sodus Point Village, NY: Age 78, passed away peacefully with his loving children by his side, on February 9, 2023, and is now in the loving arms of his Lord. He is predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Dorothy Albright; and sister, Peggy DeFisher. Michael is survived by his daughter, Laurie (Steve) Butts;...

Feb 7, 2023

Mark Brian Smith

Ontario/Naples, NY:  On February 7, 2023 Mark Smith left this life and joined his bride, Colleen.  Mark was born on July 4, 1928 in Rochester, NY, to Eric P. Smith and Christine "Ruth" Smith. He was the oldest of seven brothers and one older sister. He attended School 23, Blessed Sacrament and later Aquinas....

Feb 4, 2023

Walter Andre "Swede" Hall

Panama City, FL – Formerly of Walworth, NY. On Saturday, February 4, 2023, Walter Hall, loving brother, uncle, and loyal friend, passed away at the age of 71.  He was predeceased by his parents, George and Madelyn Hall; brother-in-law, Stephen G. Murphy.

Walter was a 1969 graduate of Wayne Central High...