Obituary Listing

Apr 8, 2023

Paul Allison (7/18/1952 – 4/8/2023)

Rochester/Palmyra:  Our brother is now at rest after a long journey with hydrocephalus and spinal stenosis. For most of his career, Paul worked the front counter at Stop 21, our father's store. A self-taught, by-ear church organist at 16, he played services at many churches over the years and, later, at Monroe...

Apr 7, 2023

Kathryn Kemp DeRue  "Kay"

PALMYRA

Kathryn Kemp DeRue, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2023, after a short illness at age 71. Kay was predeceased by her parents, Roger and Elizabeth Kemp. Kay is survived by her husband of almost 47 years, Thomas DeRue; her children, daughter Leigh (David)...

Apr 4, 2023

West Walworth: Bob passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 at the age of 90. Bob was born on December 30th, 1932. Predeceased by his wife of 60 years Helen Turcotte and Daughter Roberta Turcotte. He is survived by his daughters, Janice (Jim Gonyeau) Ridgway, Patricia (Mike) Hecht, Judy (Les Medley) Turcotte; grandchildren: Shawn Ridgway,...

Apr 4, 2023

Robert Army Sr.

Canandaigua/Olean, NY

Passed away on April 4, 2023 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with ALS. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marcia, his two sons Robert Jr. (MunKyong), Steven (Jennifer), his brother Walter (Gail), and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. His sister Dianne preceded him...

Mar 31, 2023

Kathryn Ann Yates (Aprile) 87, Leicester/Geneseo: Beloved mom, grandma, great grandma, and friend passed peacefully on 3/31/23 at Highland Hospital holding her daughter's hand.

She was predeceased by her husband, Theodore, son, Henry, and granddaughter, Sara.

She is survived by her children, Fred Yates (Jeanie) of Geneseo,

Stan Yates (Donna) of Henrietta, Sherman...

Mar 30, 2023

Irving Hallings

Macedon:  Passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the age of 81.  He was born in Pittsford, NY on October 4, 1941 to the late Irving and Madeline Hallings and is also preceded in death by his brother Leonard; sister Barbara and his brother-in-law Tom Maynard.  He is survived by his wife of 52...

Mar 30, 2023

John E. Dillon

"Jack"

East Rochester – Jack passed away on March 30, 2023 at age 65.  He was predeceased by his father, John M. Dillon.  Jack is survived by his mother, Naomi Dillon; siblings, Susan Dillon, Becky (Christopher) Tillett, Timothy (Rita) Dillon, Lori Dillon, and Patrick Dillon; nieces and nephews, Darby Pyfrom, Lucas (Cassie...

Mar 23, 2023

Susan Sunter

Rochester – Susan entered peacefully into rest on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the age of 71. Born February 25, 1952 in Chester, Pennsylvania she was a daughter of the late George and Esther (Malick) Balock of Ashland, PA.

On October 17, 1970, she married William E. Sunter. They recently celebrated 53 years...

Mar 23, 2023

Marlyn K. Stevens

Marlyn K. Stevens at 78, left this world for her heavenly journey on March 23, 2023.  She resided and was cared for at The Hurlbut Nursing Home in Rochester, NY since 2018. Marlyn is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Mark and Colleen (Springett) Stevens; her niece Kelly (Stevens) and husband Jeff Schmelzer, their...

Mar 23, 2023

Vicki Jean (Peterson) Drexler

Williamson: Vicki went home to be with her heavenly father on March 23, 2023. She is predeceased by her parents, Rev. Sheldon and Lois Peterson; sister, Sheleen Breed; niece, Laura Crandall. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Jonathan Drexler; 2 sons, Adam (Christina) Drexler, Jared (Andrea) Drexler; grandson, Nikolas "Niko"...

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...