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Florence F. Forman
Feb 18, 2022
Palmyra – Florence passed away on February 18, 2022. She was predeceased by her daughter, Karel Forman and parents, Frank and Frances Koscielny.
Florence is survived by her husband of 70 years, Edward Forman; children, Kurt Forman, Keith (Elizabeth Butler) Forman, and Dr. Kirsten (Ken) Forman-Bailey; grandchildren, Luke, Hope, Eleanor, and Josephine Forman; great granddaughter, Autumn Forman....
James L. Day
Feb 18, 2022
Marion – Jim passed away peacefully on February 18, 2022. He was predeceased by his brothers, Bob and Earl Day and sister, Marge Day.
Jim is survived by his wife, Christine; sister, Nancy Day; and many dear friends.
Jim proudly served his country in the United States Armed Forces. Â He worked for Schreiber Farms for...
Francis J. "Mike" Rush, Sr.
Feb 18, 2022
Palmyra – Passed away at the age of 92. He was born on September 24, 1929 to Mervyn and Nellie (Nussbaumer) Rush. He was also predeceased by his wife, Isabella; brothers, Samuel, Leslie, Russell, and Vernon; sisters, Elizabeth Smith and Shirley Koester; great-grandson, Tanner J Moulton.
Francis is survived by his son, Francis, Jr. (Heather); daughters, Kathleen...
Doris M. Amidon
Feb 11, 2022
Doris M. Amidon
Palmyra – Doris passed away on February 11, 2022. She was predeceased by her siblings, Evelyn Bean, Ardean McAllister, and Jay Woodruff.
Doris is survived by her husband, Ken Amidon; son, Gary (Cindy) Amidon; grandchildren, Seth, Joseph, and Ashley; sisters, Carol Stoll and Blanche (Cecil) Bauza; many nieces and nephews.
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Muriel P. (Spear) Nemergut
Feb 11, 2022
Muriel P. Nemergut
Honeoye: Passed away on February 11, 2022 after a brief illness at the age of 81. Muriel was born on November 13, 1940 to the late Hazel and Cyril Spear in Malone, NY. Muriel worked for Harris Communications in Rochester, NY and retired after 40 years of service at the age of 72.
...William G. Dostman
Feb 8, 2022
William G. Dostman
Walworth – William passed away on February 8, 2022. He was born in Rochester, NY to Charles and Margaret Dostman.
William is survived by his wife, Shirley Dostman; children, William II (Sandy) Dostman, Todd (Lynn Gumina) Dostman, Stephanie Hawkins (Jim)Â Tammy Dostman, and Caroline (Randy) Vanslyke; grandchildren, William III (PeiLin) Dostman, Tara...
Catherine Lorrain (Yenish) Williamson
Feb 7, 2022
Obituary
Catherine L. Williamson "Lorrain"
Clifton Springs, NY: Formerly of New Jersey, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, nurses and chaplain in Clifton Springs, NY on February 7, 2022 at the age of 65. Lorrain was a stay at home wife, mother and nanny who enjoyed playing bingo, watching the game show network and...
Carol Ann Fannon
Feb 3, 2022
Carol Ann Fannon
Palmyra - It is with great sadness that the family of Carol (Mack) Fannon shares the news of her death on February 3, 2022.
Carol was born in Penfield, NY on April 21, 1937
Carol's passing allows her to once again be with Ronald, her husband and love of her...
Frank Hertlein
Feb 2, 2022
Frank Hertlein
"Papa"
Ontario – Frank passed away on February 2, 2022 at age 86. He was born in Buffalo, NY and moved to Ontario, NY in 1966. He was predeceased by his parents; Karl and Anna Hertlein, his brother and sister-in-law Joseph (Jean) Hertlein, sister-in-law Molly Hertlein.
Frank is survived by his...
James S. Church
Feb 2, 2022
James S. Church
"Jim"
Ontario – Jim passed away on February 2, 2022 at age 78. He was born in Rochester to the late Benjamin (Stan) and Doris Church. Jim was also predeceased by his brother, Richard Thomas and daughters, Linda Lou and Lorraine Ann Church.
Jim is survived by his wife, Gloria...
James B. Beers
Jan 31, 2022
James B. Beers
Macedon – Jim was born October 9, 1936 in McGraw, NY to the late Bernard and Grace Beers. He passed away peacefully on January 31, 2022 at age 85.
Jim is survived by his wife, Peggy; children, Sue (Bill) Burnett, Sandy (Chris) Bott, and Steve (Shellie) Beers; grandchildren, Gordie (Stephanie) Cummings, Jen...
Michael J. Persons
Jan 27, 2022
Michael J. Persons
Palmyra – Michael passed away on January 27, 2022, at age 32. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Doug Johnson, grandparents, Elma and Howard Persons.
Michael is survived by his mother, Patricia Johnson; father, Joe Persons; grandmother, Brenda Burke; children, Vincent Persons and Daisy Dieter; siblings, Daniel (Kandy) Johnson, Matthew Persons, Victoria...
Thomas J. Hemstreet
Jan 27, 2022
Thomas J. Hemstreet, 55, of Ontario passed away suddenly Thursday, January 27, 2022 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was the son of the late Donald and Mary Mulry Hemstreet.
Tom was a good-hearted man, involved in scouting for years. He was an Eagle Scout, who loved the outdoors and ran New York and...
James Frank Thomas
Jan 20, 2022
James Frank Thomas
(Jim)
Macedon, NY formerly of Mesa, AZ and Walworth, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the age of 88 years young. Jim is survived by his sister Carol (Nick) Radford, daughter Dawn Thomas (Mike Humphrey) of Saint Augustine, FL; son Jeffrey Thomas (Sharon Thomas) of Marion, NY, and...
Francis W. "Frito" Ray
Jan 20, 2022
Francis W. Ray
"Frito"
Palmyra – Frito died on January 20, 2022 at age 75. He was born in Clifton Springs, NY to Francis and Mary Ella Ray. Frito was also predeceased by his brothers, Johnathan and Robert.
Frito is survived by his brother, Thomas "Tiny" Ray and many nieces and nephews.
...Wesley Harvey Backus
Jan 16, 2022
Wesley Harvey Backus
Williamson:Â Born September 12, 1933 in Rushford, NY, Wes went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2022 at the age of 88. Residing in Williamson and formerly of Ontario, NY, Wes passed away peacefully Sunday at Rochester General Hospital after a 15 year battle with lung and heart issues. He was predeceased...
Lauri A. (Thibodeau) Cleason
Jan 15, 2022
Lauri Ann Cleason "Lor" "Love ya Lady" "Mama Bear"
Palmyra: Was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on January 15th, 2022, at 58 years old, with her family by her side at Newark Wayne Community hospital.
Lauri was born Monday, April 8th,1963, in Ithaca NY to William and...
Barbara G. (Ghedi) Hudak
Jan 14, 2022
Barbara G. Hudak
Palmyra/Macedon, NY:Â Barbara passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the age of 78. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, John 'Jace' Hudak; sons Michael (Andrea) Hudak and Joshua (Jennifer) Hudak;Â seven grandchildren;Â Jami, Sylvia, Maya, Sebastian, Ryan, and Teagan;Â Â brother William (Linda) Ghedi, and brother-in-law Robert (Patti) Hudak. Predeceased...
Ruth Ann Johnson
Jan 13, 2022
Ruth Ann Johnson
Canandaigua – Ruth passed away on January 13, 2022. She was born to Leonard A. and Ruth C. Smith on February 2, 1936 in Newark, NJ. Ruth was also predeceased by her first husband, Robert Yorkdale and second husband, Louis Johnson.
Ruth is survived by her children, Debbie Cribb, Steven (Vicki) Yorkdale,...
Cynthia Ann (Venturino) Gunther
Jan 9, 2022
In Loving Memory
Cynthia Venturino Gunther
Palmyra, NY: Passed away on January 9, 2022 at the age of 71.  She was born in Utica, NY to Frank and Carmela "Gazzilli" Venturino. She has a brother, Frank (Gail) Venturino of Naples, FL. She is survived by her children, Eliscia Venturino of Glenwood Springs, CO and Andrew...
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