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Roberta (Fisher)  Thornbury

Roberta (Fisher) Thornbury

Sep 12, 2021

Thornbury, Roberta

Webster:  Passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the age of 83.  Roberta was born on September 10, 1938 to the late Gordon H. and Ival "Graybeal" Fisher in Charleston, WV.  She is predeceased by her daughter Kathryn Thornbury.  She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jim; daughters, Kris (Kip Shaw) Thornbury...

Devyn M. (Merritt)  Anderson

Devyn M. (Merritt) Anderson

Sep 3, 2021

Devyn M. Merritt Anderson

Ontario – On September 3, 2021, Devyn passed away at age 31.  She is survived by her parents, Lance and Karen Merritt; sister, Brittany Merritt; husband, Taylor Anderson; other extended family members.

Devyn was a well-known young woman in the Genesee Valley due to her interest in Eventing.  Her participation in...

Thelma H. (Hoffman)  Schuldt

Thelma H. (Hoffman) Schuldt

Sep 3, 2021

Thelma H. Schuldt: Passed away peacefully on September 3, 2021 at the age of 90. She is predeceased by her husband, Merlin Schuldt; and daughter, Diane Ford.  Thelma was born August 22, 1931 in Macedon, NY to the late James and Edna "Abraham" Hoffman.  Thelma is survived by her loving sister, Elsie (Edward) Vangee; and niece, Judy Almond; She...

Watson R. Mertz

Watson R. Mertz

Sep 3, 2021

Watson R. Mertz

Ontario – Watson passed away on September 3, 2021, at age 91.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ann; daughter, Susan (Dave) Aman; grandchildren, David, Dylan, and Victoria Aman.

Family and friends may gather from 7-9 PM on Wednesday (September 8) at Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapels, 1961 Ridge...

Gretchen Vanderlee

Gretchen Vanderlee

Sep 2, 2021

Gretchen Vanderlee

Bloomfield – Gretchen Vanderlee was born on August 2, 1979 and passed away on September 2, 2021 at Highland Hospital.

She is survived by her daughter, Grace Rose; beloved dog, Roger; grandmother, Grace Vanderlee; mother, Wanda M. Vanderlee of FL; father and step-mother, David (Wanda A.) Vanderlee; brother, David (Brandy) Vanderlee; uncle, Lawrence...

Frances J. Gonzales "Fran"

Frances J. Gonzales "Fran"

Aug 31, 2021

Frances J. Gonzales

Palmyra – Fran passed away on August 31, 2021.  She is survived by her fiancé, Glenn Van Norstrand; children, Hayley Gonzales, Jason (Karen) Higgs, Brittany (Tom) Price, and Austin Gonzales; grandchildren, Justin, Shayla, Brandon, Hunter, Silas, Emily, and Ellie; great grandchildren, Kendra, Nicholas, and Trent; many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Family...

Vada Elizabeth Scheuerman

Vada Elizabeth Scheuerman

Aug 31, 2021

Vada Elizabeth Scheuerman: age 75, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 31, 2021 at the Wayne County Nursing Home in Lyons, NY.  Vada was born December 3, 1945 and was a lifelong resident of Waterloo, NY. Vada Liz was very proud of graduating from Waterloo High School in 1964 on "the hottest day of the year".  Vada...

Ellen "Pat" Patricia (Lake)  Comaitos

Ellen "Pat" Patricia (Lake) Comaitos

Aug 23, 2021

Ellen "Pat" Comaitos:  Passed away on August 23, 2021.  She is predeceased by her husband Charles; and daughters Ellen Patti Garfield and Theresa Vega.  She is survived by her children, Diane (Joe), Mary (Alvin) and John (Bonny) and Pat raised two of her grandchildren Clint and Kassandra Ofray. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and...

Brian E. Schmitt

Brian E. Schmitt

Aug 22, 2021

Ontario, New York

Brian Elliott Schmitt  "Schmitty"

Passed away suddenly, August 22, 2021 at the young age of 35. His beautiful smile, and funny loving personality, will be greatly missed. He was predeceased by his grandfather Alfred Emmanuel Weston and Aunt Ellen Schmitt. Brian is survived by his grandparents Patricia and Leonard Schmitt, Joan Weston...

John W. Keeley

John W. Keeley

Aug 20, 2021

John W Keeley

Walworth: Passed away on August 20, 2021.  Survived by sister, Patricia (Thomas) Chuhta,  long-time loving companion Linda Rayburn, and niece and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Theresa and John Keeley.

All services are private.

Cory A. Delorm

Cory A. Delorm

Aug 19, 2021

Cory A. DeLorm

Ontario, New York - Cory Abram DeLorm passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2021 at the age of 46. Cory was born on January 19, 1975 at Meyers Community Hospital, Sodas, New York. He grew up playing in his grandmothers' garden full of tulips, white daisies, daffodils, and purple flowers and having fun running...

Virginia B. "Ginny" Palmer

Virginia B. "Ginny" Palmer

Aug 19, 2021

Virginia B. Palmer

"Ginny"

Palmyra – Ginny passed away on August 19, 2021 at age 100.  She was predeceased by her husband, Frank W. Palmer; daughter-in-law, Susie Palmer; parents and siblings.

Ginny is survived by her sons, Bill and Mark Palmer; grandson, Zack (Becca) Palmer. She also leaves behind her long-time friends, Jacquie...

Charlotte Louise (Henderson)  Herold

Charlotte Louise (Henderson) Herold

Aug 14, 2021

Charlotte Louise Henderson Herold   "Char"

Ontario:  On Saturday, August 14, 2021, Charlotte L. Herold, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, entered into eternal rest at the age of 91.  Predeceased in 2003 by her husband of 50 years, Robert G. Herold, Jr. and in 1959 by their infant daughter, April Etta Herold.  Charlotte, the second...

Ronald A. Murray

Ronald A. Murray

Aug 11, 2021

Ronald A. Murray

"Barney"

Rochester – Ron, age 80 passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.  He was born on May 2, 1941, the son of Robert L. Murray and Anne Gray Murray Edgbert. Ron graduated from Poland Central High School in 1959 and attended State University at Oswego, NY.

Ron is survived...

Paul A. Harvey

Paul A. Harvey

Aug 10, 2021

Paul A. Harvey

North Rose – Paul passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2021 at 58 years old.  He is survived by his wife, Linda Harvey; sons, Chris (Holly) Ridall, Jesse (Holly) Harvey, and Joshua (Abbey) Harvey; step-daughter, Amy Vaughn; many grandchildren; parents, Nate Harvey, Pauline (Fred) Miller; sister, Janet Rodger; brothers, Jay and Craig Harvey; brother...

Marshall J. "Max" Macauley

Marshall J. "Max" Macauley

Jul 30, 2021

Marshall J. Macauley

"Max"

Palmyra – Max passed away on July 30, 2021 at age 73.  He was predeceased by his father, Donald Macauley and step-mother, Dorothy; step-father, Bill.

Max is survived by his wife, Regina Macauley; step-sons, Edward and Alexander (Stephanie) Montgomery; mother, Irene; brother, Terry Macauley; nephews, Matt and Chase; niece,...

Christine Marie Lay

Christine Marie Lay

Jul 26, 2021

Christine Marie Lay

(Tina)

Macedon – Christine passed away on July 26, 2021.  She was born in Rochester, NY to the late George and Beatrice Mandery. She was also predeceased by her brother, Edward Mandery.

Christine is survived by her siblings, Elaine (Frederick) Montrois, Marilynn McNamara, Rosemary Mandery and George Mandery, Jr.; several...

James F. Magar

James F. Magar

Jul 24, 2021

James F. Magar  "Jim"

Fairport:  Passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the age of 88.  Jim was born on April 8, 1933 in Rochester, NY to the late Henry and Arlene "Hollingsworth" Magar.  In addition to his parents, Jim is predeceased by his wife Ella; nephew John Northrup; and great grandsons Joseph and Mark Hasman. ...

Ronald Wayne Lawrence

Ronald Wayne Lawrence

Jul 23, 2021

Ronald Wayne Lawrence

June 7, 1949 - July 23, 2021

Ronald "Ronnie" Lawrence left this world unexpectedly on Friday, July 23 at the not-old-enough age of 72. Ron was born on June 7, 1949 in Norwich, NY to the late Frederick and Emily (Greene) Lawrence.

After graduating from high school in DeRuyter, Ronnie...

Grace K. Ruth

Grace K. Ruth

Jul 22, 2021

Grace K. Ruth

Newark:  Grace passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021 one day shy of her 99th birthday.  She is predeceased by her husband Robert Ruth and sister Pauline Bentz. Survived by her children Larry (Jacqueline) Ruth and Gregory Ruth; grandchildren, Joshua Ruth, Nathanae l Ruth, Rachel Klos, Russell Ruth, Robert Ruth and Daniel Ruth;...

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