Obituary Listing

Feb 3, 2023

Leighton B. Bel

Walworth – Leighton passed away on February 3, 2023 at age 86.  He was predeceased by his daughter, Terri Dae Bel.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Nancy Bel; children, Lee (Julie) Bel, Dee Ann (Lee) Monro, Lori Ann Bel, and Terri Ann Sorce; 13 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren;...

Feb 2, 2023

Irene Heidenreich

Spencerport - We are sad to announce that on the early morning hours of Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the age 86, Irene passed away of natural causes. She was predeceased by her husband, Klaus Heidenreich; sisters, Babs and Winnie.

Irene is survived by her daughter, Sylvia and husband, Steve La Magna, her...

Feb 2, 2023

Jill R. Hembrook

Ontario: Age 68, passed away suddenly, and peacefully, on February 2, 2023 and has returned home to Our Father in heaven.  Jill was predeceased by her father, Gordon Hembrook; mother Joy (Schreiber) Beyrle; step-father Donald (Butch) Beyrle; sister, Cherl Beyrle and of course her pet pig Junior.  Survived by her daughter Michelle Gale-Powers (Josh); ...

Feb 1, 2023

Helen (Mehlenbacher) (Rugg) Hopper

Farmington - Helen Hopper passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 1, at the age of 86. Predeceased by husband, Harold Hopper; son, Justian Rugg; and granddaughters, Stephanie Miller and Andrea Rugg. She is survived by her children, Starr (Elwood) Balliet, Ray Rugg, Jr., Miles (Donna) Rugg, Keith (Maria) Rugg, Lennie (Donna...

Jan 31, 2023

Lyons/Newark - Elizabeth died on January 31, 2023 at age 87. She was predeceased by her husband, Alvin; brother, Donald Chase; and sister Carolyn Hatch. Elizabeth is survived by children Sarah (Bruce) Woodard, Alexander Barnes, and Thomas (Jeanette) Barnes; grandchildren, Sean Woodard, Emily, Thomas, and Abigale Barnes; 4 great grandchildren: Alexis, Chloe, and Aiden Woodard, and Sophia Tringale; several...

Jan 28, 2023

Darlene Virginia Brotzman (Harnig), age 54, passed away peacefully January 28th, 2023. She was born September 7th, 1968 in Ronkonkoma, New York to David and Virginia Harnig. She married her best friend and love, Timothy Robert Brotzman, in June of 1989. Darlene was loved by many and touched the lives of even more. Though she was afflicted with an...

Jan 26, 2023

James J. Porcelli, Jr.

Ontario – Jim passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at age 54. He is survived by his wife, Connie Porcelli; daughters, Courtney Porcelli and Andrea (Thomas) Bell; grandchildren, Colton, Olivia, and Vivian; parents, James and Joanne Porcelli, Sr.; siblings, Kim (Tim) McClure and Janine (John) Mucci; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends....

Jan 25, 2023

Juanita June Matteson  "Howell"

Walworth: Juanita "Howell" Matteson passed away peacefully at the age of 90, on January 25, 2023. Juanita is predeceased by her husband, Ronald; parents, Earl and Myrtle "Runkle" Howell; Sister, Virginia Stremmel; brothers Richard Howell and Hubert Howell; daughter Linda Matteson and granddaughter Michele Tucker.  She is survived by her son, Gerald (Teresa)...

Jan 24, 2023

Marilynn Kay "Hegeman" Kesel  "Dolly" "Little Mama" "Teta" "Titi"

Victor/Shortsville:  Passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the age of 84.  Dolly was born on May 18, 1938 to the late Elsie "Geil" and Harlan Hegeman.  She is predeceased by her loving husband Raymond C. Kesel.  She is survived by...

Jan 24, 2023

Phyllis R. Kane

Ontario – Phyllis passed away on January 24, 2023 at age 79.  She was born in Philadelphia, PA to Attilio and Elizabeth Sbedico.  Phyllis was also predeceased by her son, William C. Assel, Jr. and grandson, Arlis Craft.

Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Catherine (Michael) Cosco, Patricia (Frank) Ciulla, and Theresa...

Jan 23, 2023

Laura Elizabeth Crandall

Walworth: Laura Crandall went to be with our Lord on January 23, 2023, at 12:09 am. Laura is predeceased by her mother Sheleen Breed; Grandparents Rev. Sheldon Peterson, Lois Peterson, and Ronald Breed. Laura is survived by her husband Shawn Crandall; her 3 children Jonah Crandall, Caleb Crandall, and Isabelle Crandall. Laura is also...

Jan 21, 2023

John Christopher Contino, Senior Palmyra: June 23, 1946 - January 21, 2023 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our papa, John Christopher Contino, Senior, who passed after a long battle with Osteoarthritis. He is survived by his wife Cathy, children John and Cate (Jay) and grandchildren Micayla, Ella, and Jamison. Mr. C. loved people...

Jan 21, 2023

Dennis E. Bains

Macedon – Dennis passed away on January 21, 2023 at age 75, surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his children, David (Victoria) Bains, Denise (Neil Yawn) Bains, and Danielle (Chuck Pelton) Turk; granddaughters, Kayla Turk, Sophie Turner, Avery Turk, Kai Turner, Gwendolyn Bains, Myla Turner, and Jayna Turk; siblings, Anita (Tracey), John...

Jan 20, 2023

Oliver Amesbury

Macedon:  Passed away at the age of 91 on January 20th. He was born and raised in Bolivar, NY. In 1956 he relocated his family to Macedon, NY. He is predeceased by his parents Glenn and Thelma Amesbury and his wife of 70 years Norma. Oliver drilled water wells with his father and son for...

Jan 19, 2023

James E. Chittenden

Macedon – James passed away on January 19, 2023 at age 83.  He was predeceased by his son, James Chittenden and his daughter-in-law, Peggy Chittenden.

James is survived by his wife of 63 years, Libby; children, Carol, Susan (Jamie), and John (Carolyn); grandchildren, AJ (Courtney), Bradley, James, Casey, Morgan, Jonathan, Rachel, Jaden,...

Jan 17, 2023

Janice H. Beneway

Webster – Janice passed away on January 17, 2023 at age 74.  She was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Victoria Horsey.

Janice is survived by her son, Michael (Terri) Beneway; grandson, Dylan Beneway; brother, Richard S. Horsey; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

She was born in...

Jan 14, 2023

Macedon

Frederick W. Beckley, 74, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital.  Frederick fought hard and was very brave.  Frederick was born on October 25, 1948 in Geneva, New York the son of the late Frederick and Theresa "Loncz" Beckley.

Frederick is predeceased by his parents,...

Jan 13, 2023

Gerald R. Jackson

"Jerry"

Bloomfield – Jerry unexpectedly passed away on January 13, 2023 at age 61. He was predeceased by parents, Dorothy and Gerald Jackson. Jerry is survived by his sons, Devin (Heather) of New Castle, PA and Shane (Abbi) of New Castle, PA; brothers, Bob, Rick, Eric, and Shawn Jackson Jerry Jackson passed...

Jan 11, 2023

Eugene Louis VerSchneider, 92, of Williamson, NY went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2023. Born in Carthage, NY, Gene was predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Nellie (Pate) VerSchneider, his beloved wife Caroline (Andre), son Mark Thomas, and his siblings: Claire (Jim) Hayes, Neil, William; sister-in-law, Jeannie VerSchneider; brothers-in-law: Daryl Sullivan, Jack (Fern) Andre, Jim...

Jan 10, 2023

Timmothy Allen Chapman  "Timm"

Walworth:  Passed into the arms of his loving God on his birthday, January 10, 2023 at the age of 74, in the Clifton Springs Nursing Home, Clifton Springs, NY.  He is survived by one son, Timmothy Chapman, Jr., of Thurman, Iowa; a sister Christine Smuck of Des Moines, Iowa; and his friend, and...