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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: 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: 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; seven grandchildren; Jami, Sylvia, Maya, Sebastian, Ryan, and Teagan; 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...
Wayne David Ferry
Jan 9, 2022
Wayne David Ferry
Ontario: Passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the age of 80. He was born on January 2, 1942 to the late Willis and Ruth "Laasch" Ferry. He was also predeceased by his sister-in-law Diane Atkins and brother-in-law Keith Chamberlain. Survived by his wife Bonnie "Atkins" Ferry; children, John Ferry, Janet (Peter) Thomas,...
Elwood L. Smith
Jan 2, 2022
Elwood L. Smith
Marion: Elwood passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 2, 2022 at age 76. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen Smith; 6 children, Tammy (Kevin) Piccola, Randy (Krista) Smith, Melinda (Dan) Roberts, Gary (Wendy) Smith, Kristie (Joe) Keller, Brian (Desi) Smith; 17 grandchildren, Derek, Paige, Stephanie,...
Esther (Filitti) Morningstar
Jan 2, 2022
Esther "Filitti" Morningstar
Macedon/East Rochester, NY: Passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the age of 67. Predeceased by her husband Ralph "Butch" Morningstar; parents Daniel & Beatrice Filitti and brother Daniel Filitti, Jr. Survived by her sisters Mary Yvonne Alampi and Beverly Ann Hook, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Esther loved to...
Ann Clair (Yates) Biear
Jan 2, 2022
Ann Clair Biear:
Middlesex, NY: Daughter of the late William and Clarice Yates, passed at F.F Thompson Hospital on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the age of 73. Ann was born on January 14,1948 in Manhattan, New York. Her passions were gardening, reading, birdwatching, crossword puzzles and she loved her trips to the casino. Ann attended school...
Melisa Rose (Hampp) Bugonian
Jan 2, 2022
Melisa Rose Bugonian
Seneca Falls: Melisa Rose Hampp Bugonian was taken from us on January 2nd after a short illness. She was only 47 years old. Loving wife to John Bugonian and mother to Angelo Polizzotto. Melisa also leaves behind her mother, Kathleen Saitta Hampp and siblings Christine Edson, Ryan Hampp and Amanda Hampp as well as...
Pauline Dodge
Dec 31, 2021
Pauline Dodge
January 5, 1926 - December 31, 2021
SODUS: Pauline was the daughter of the late John Jacob Devey and Anna Hoevenar Devey. She was born on the family farm in Joy, NY and attended school there until the family moved to Sodus Village when she was in the 4th grade. Over the years...
Pauline May Breezee
Dec 29, 2021
Pauline May Breezee
Sodus – Pauline passed away on December 29, 2021 at age 98. She was born in Watertown, NY to Walter and Grace Montague. Pauline was also predeceased by her brother, Wayne and sister, Ruth.
Pauline is survived by her daughter, Helen Breezee; grandchildren, Helen Calus, Emily (Steve) Fisher, Scott (Karen) Carpenter, Amy...
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