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Alan D. Cook
Mar 19, 2026
Sodus (Sodus Point) – With the final key of the mic and a fading carrier into the quiet, we say farewell to a voice that once traveled miles on open airwaves. Known to many by a handle more famous than a given name, our beloved amateur radio operator (K2MPE) has signed off for the last time. Alan passed away on...
Barbara Ann Wambach
Mar 16, 2026
Barbara Ann Wambach
Farmington "Pumpkin Hook"
On March 16th, our family lost its guiding light when Barbara Ann "Dorman" Wambach passed away with Don, her husband of 56 years, at her side.
Barbara was born on June 9, 1942 in Harrisburg, PA to Lillian Turik and 1st Lt Daniel F. Dorman. The family moved around the U.S., traveling through a dozen states and...
Robert H. Carpenter
Mar 16, 2026
Lyons – Robert passed away on March 16, 2026 at age 85. He was born to the late Egbert and Frances Carpenter. He was also predeceased by his wife, Rose Carpenter; sisters, Jean Sandra; brothers, Chris and Jimmy; son, Jay.
Robert is survived by his children, Helen Calus, Emily (Steve) Fisher, Scott (Karen) Carpenter, Amy (Lenny) Miller, Peggy Carpenter, Paula Carpenter,...
Louis Pirozzi
Mar 14, 2026
Louis Anthony Pirozzi, 90, died peacefully in his Canandaigua, N.Y., home on March 14, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born July 6, 1935, in Geneva, N.Y., Lou grew up in various upstate cities. He graduated from Bowling Green University in Ohio and later earned a master’s degree from SUNY Cortland. He served as a sergeant in the Army Reserves and was...
Leon "Lee" Slocum
Mar 12, 2026
Lee Slocum, 87, of Ontario, NY, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on May 26, 1939, in Rochester, NY, Lee was the son of Carleton and Hazel Slocum. He was well known for his athletic achievements during his time at Wayne Central High School and was a proud veteran of the United States Navy.
Throughout...
Nancy L. McMullen
Mar 12, 2026
Ontario – Nancy passed away on March 12, 2026 at age 77. She was born to the late Edward and Josephine Alborn in Rochester, NY.
Nancy was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Phillip McMullen.
She also shared a lifelong friendship with her closest friend, Sandy, who passed away recently.
Nancy was a wonderful wife and mother who loved and nurtured her...
Barbara Shear-Jones
Mar 11, 2026
Barbara Shear-Jones (married name Herman) age 83, of Newark, NY, passed away on March 11, 2026, in her home as she wished, surrounded by the love and comfort of her granddaughters, and her sweet companion, Harri.
She was born on June 29, 1942, in Clifton Springs, NY, to William Jones and Miriam Shear, and graduated in 1960 from Palmyra-Macedon High School....
Joseph Pagliuso Jr.
Mar 7, 2026
Joseph Pagliuso Jr. “Little Joe”, age 91, passed away peacefully days after accepting Jesus into his heart on Saturday, March 7, 2026, overlooking farmland with the sun shining on his face.
Joe was born on June 13, 1934 in his family home in the town of Ontario, New York. He was the first born child of Guiseppe (Joseph Sr.) and Hazel...
Robert Glenn Wells
Mar 5, 2026
Palmyra - Robert passed away suddenly on March 3, 2026 at age 76. Robert is survived by his daughter, Charlotte (James) Free of Tennessee; grandchildren, Kathryn and Andrew Free; sisters Mary Huff, Ione Hill and Shelly Snelson.
Robert was a United States Army Veteran. He was a lifelong trucker working for DNT Express, Clyde, NY.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday,...
Dianna L. Gross
Mar 3, 2026
Dianna passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on March 23, 1942, to Helen Davis and Luther Peets. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, William Gross, and her siblings, Laura, Judy, David, and Kenny.
She is survived by her sons, Bryon Gross and Ronald (Lisa) Gross; her cherished grandchildren, Adam, Matt, Sarah,...
John G. Karalia
Mar 2, 2026
It is with hearts full of gratitude for a life beautifully lived that the family of John G. Karalia shares his sudden yet peaceful passing on March 2, 2026, at home in Macedon, surrounded by the people he loved most. He was 82 years old.
John is survived by his beloved wife and soulmate, Helen, of 61 years; his beloved children,...
Anthony Joseph Rampulla
Feb 28, 2026
Anthony "Tony" Joseph Rampulla
Farmington: Left this earth, far too soon, on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the age of 59. Tony had been a patient at the Wilmot Cancer Center, at Strong Memorial Hospital. He had received a cancer diagnosis in early February and was admitted to the hospital less than a week prior to his death. Although he was...
Rosalie Scorza Morell
Feb 28, 2026
Palmyra: Rosalie died peacefully on February 28 at age 83. She was predeceased by her husband, Gary, of 43 years.
Rosalie is survived by her children, Deanna Morell, John (Michele) Morell, and Diane Kelly; grandchildren. Collin & Alyssa Morell, Nicolette & Lillian Morell, Hanna & Emma Kelly, Sara (Nathan) Roberts; sister, Phyllis (Robert) Plass of Hyde Park; nephew, Andrew Plass &...
David R. May
Feb 26, 2026
David passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 75. He was predeceased by his parents, father-in-law, and mother-in-law.
David is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Nancy “DeLucia” May; brothers, Daniel and Dean May; brothers-in-law, Sam (Jean) DeLucia and Tony DeLucia; sister-in-law, Sharon (Earl) Karch; several nieces, nephews, and devoted friends.
David worked for Xerox for 27...
Grace D. Vanderlee
Feb 26, 2026
Victor - Grace passed away on February 26, 2026 at age 100. She was born in Rochester, NY to the late George & Helen Dutton. She was also predeceased by her husband of 61 years of marriage, Lawrence Vanderlee and granddaughter, Gretchen Vanderlee.
Grace is survived by her sons, Lawrence and David (Wanda) Vanderlee; grandson, David (Brandy) Vanderlee; great-grandchildren, Sahara, Talen...
William James Martin
Feb 25, 2026
William James Martin, age 36, of Ontario, NY, passed away on February 25, 2026. He was born on April 3, 1989, in Manchester, NH to William and Nancy Martin.
He is remembered for his love of tinkering, building, debating, and art. His life of talent and endless possibility was masked by the overwhelming horror of addiction.
He is survived by his parents,...
Sharon Fullerton
Feb 24, 2026
Sharon passed away peacefully February 24, 2026, at the age of 78.
Sharon was predeceased by her husband, Robert; parents, Brenda and William Fry; brothers, Ernie and Bill Fry; and sisters, Brenda and Barbara.
Sharon is survived by her son, John Fullerton; sister, Darlin (Dave) Bowe; and brother, Robert (Judy) Fry.
There will be a celebration of life for Sharon on Sunday, April...
William "Bill" Lee Cannan
Feb 21, 2026
William "Bill" Lee Cannan
Ontario/Webster: Bill passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at age 80 after a short illness. Bill was born on Monday, April 23, 1945 in Rochester. He is preceded in death by his parents Ruth and Bill Cannan; sister Barbara "Cannan" Fischer; brothers-in-law Ronald Fischer, and Leslie Bater. Bill is survived by his loving wife, of 56 years,...
Steven Frederick Lloyd, Sr.
Feb 19, 2026
Steven Frederick Lloyd, Sr.
Canandaigua: Please visit www.fingerlakescremationllc.com for a complete obituary.
Wendy Wiebeld Quinn
Feb 18, 2026
Wendy Wiebld Quinn
Palmyra: Please visit www.fingerlakescremationllc.com for a complete obituary.
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