Obituary Listing

Feb 23, 2018

Thomas A. Parks

"Tom"

Ontario: Tom suddenly passed away on February 23, 2018 at age 64. He was predeceased by his parents, Betty and Francis Beane; father, Richard Parks; brother, Larry Parks; grandparents, Gus and Marie Barbier; niece, Tricia Brower. Tom is survived by his children, TJ Parks, Chad Parks and Saira Parks; brothers, James...

Feb 22, 2018

Neal E. Schlegel

Sodus Point: Passed away peacefully at his home on February 22, 2018. Born to Ernie and Mary (Bergman) Schlegel on July 31, 1947 in Rochester, NY and moved to Palmyra in 1952, where he lived for his entire childhood.

Neal is survived by his wife of 43 years, Donna; son, Kevin (Kelly)...

Feb 15, 2018

Jean E. Blazey

Macedon: Jean passed away on February 15, 2018 at age 89.  She was predeceased by her husband, Roger E. Blazey.  Jean is survived by her daughter, Kathleen (Curtis) Wheat of Victor, NY and her son, Dennis E. Blazey of Farmington, NY; grandson, Jeffrey (Elsa) Wheat; great grandsons, Ryan and Lucas Wheat.

All...

Feb 14, 2018

John L. Ray

"JR"

Palmyra: John passed away peacefully at his home on February 14, 2018. For 20 years John has struggled with respiratory disease. He was 65 years old born on July 17, 1952 to Frank and Mary Ray. John recently married the love of his life of 35 years, Debbie Ertle Ray; he...

Feb 13, 2018

Lillyan Marie Waeghe    "Lilly"   "Lillybug"

Marion:  Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the age of 7.  Lilly is survived by her parents Lucas and Krystin "DiPonzio" Waeghe; sister, Riley Waeghe; grandparents, Anna Hasimaj, Thomas DiPonzio, Rhonda Waeghe and Daniel Waeghe; great grandparents, Russell Waeghe, Nancy Waeghe, Francis DiPonzio,...

Feb 13, 2018

Donald H. Weeks    "Don"

Branchport:  Passed away suddenly, on February 13, 2018, at the Gardens section of the MM Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua, NY.  He was born in Williamson, NY on November 22, 1928 to the late Howard and Fanny "Eaton" Weeks.  In addition to his parents, Don was predeceased by his brothers, Arthur Weeks,...

Feb 12, 2018

Elizabeth "Breen"  Benzel

"Betty"

Jamesville, NY/Palmyra, NY: Betty passed away on February 12, 2018 at the age of 97. Betty was born in Palmyra to the late Louis and Carrie Breen. She was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Thomas Benzel. Betty is survived by several step-children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Feb 12, 2018

Donald N. DeWitt

Macedon: Donald passed away on February 12, 2018 at age 86. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joyce DeWitt; children, Rodd (Marie) DeWitt, Joel DeWitt and Pamela (Ron) DeWitt Simmons; grandsons, Stephen and Brian DeWitt and Ben Simmons; many friends from his music community.

Donald proudly served his country...

Feb 12, 2018

Regina M. Giannelli

Sodus: Regina died on February 12, 2018 at age 82.  She is survived by her sons, Anthony (Judy) Karpien and David (Yayoi) Karpien; grandsons, Jessie Karpien and Kyle Leeming.

Regina was a kind, generous and gentle person.  Everyone who knew or met Regina loved her.  She enjoyed knitting, reading and loved flowers....

Feb 10, 2018

Patricia J. Catanzarite

Rochester: Patricia J. (Seguin) Catanzarite, 92, formerly of Massena, passed away peacefully in Rochester NY surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 10, 2018. Patricia was born in Massena on March 16, 1925 to Osias and Pauline (LaMarche) Seguin. She attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Massena High School in 1943, followed by...

Feb 6, 2018

Velda Marie Miner

Lyons: Passed away on February 6, 2018 at age 94.  Predeceased by her fiance, Robert F. Fague; sister Virginia N. Benson; niece Cheryl L.  Leisenring; brothers-in-law, Duane Benson and William Leisenring and sister-in-law Betty L. Miner.  Velda is survived by her sister Verna M.  Leisenring; brothers, Charles W. (Betty) Miner and Marvin C. Miner. ...

Feb 6, 2018

Patricia A. Bauer   "Pat"

Macedon: Passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Rochester General Hospital at the age of 85.  Pat was born on June 23, 1932 to the late James and Vernice "Hershler" Campbell.  She was predeceased by her husband Ken and her brother Robert.  Pat is survived by her children, Terry Bauer, Karen (Calvin)...

Feb 5, 2018

Beverly Ann Bullard

Gananda: Passed on Monday, February 5, 2018, at Rochester General Hospital at the age of 77.  She struggled with several health issues, including non alcoholic sclerosis of the liver, but finally lost her brave fight. Beverly was born in Carthage, NY to Lawrence and Mabel "Forkey" MacCue, one of eleven siblings. She is predeceased...

Feb 3, 2018

Colleen Smith

Ontario: Passed away on February 3, 2018, surrounded by family at the age of 90.  Colleen was predeceased by her parents Harry and Margaret "Heenan" O'Connor and her brother Roger.  She is survived by her loving and devoted  husband Mark B. Smith; children, Brian (Maha) Smith, Thad Smith, Neal (Jane) Smith,  Mark A. "Drew" (Kirsten)...

Feb 1, 2018

Sheila A. Franz

Henderson Harbor: Passed away on February 1, 2018 at age 71.  She was predeceased by her brother, Timothy List.  She was born in Rochester, NY to the late Richard and Claire List.  Sheila is survived by her husband, Mitch Franz; brother, Andy List; dog, Brandy.

Sheila worked for Aetna for over 30...

Feb 1, 2018

Richard L. Carney

"Dickie"

Walworth:  Richard passed away on February 1, 2018 at age 70.  He was born in Lyons, NY to the late Oscar and Carolyn Carney. Richard is predeceased by his siblings, Phyllis, Carol and David.  He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Jeanne Carney; children, Jeff (Rebecca) Carney and...

Feb 1, 2018

Jerry D. Thorpe

Walworth: Jerry Thorpe was welcomed Home into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, February 1, 2018, after a valiant fight with heart disease and other sudden illnesses.

Jerry is survived by his beloved wife, Regina Gerhardt Thorpe; his children, Evan and Taryn Thorpe, Patrick Thorpe, Kailey Thorpe, Meredith Thorpe...

Jan 24, 2018

Emory F. Faulks

Ontario:  Entered into eternal rest on January 24, 2018. Emory is survived by, Doris, his loving wife of 64 years; children, Theodore (Deborah) Faulks, Betsy (Steven) Herzog and Sara Travis; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister-in-law Jane Knight; nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Emory will be remembered for his wonderful sense of...

Jan 22, 2018

William Klaeysen

Palmyra: Died on January 22, 2018 at age 101. Bill was predeceased by his wife Irene.  Survived by his 4 children, Anne (Glenn Newman) of Brooklyn, Helen (John O'Grady) and John (Theresa) of Albany, and Paul of Chicago; 4 grandchildren, Andrew and Emily Newman, Christopher and Ryan Klaeysen; and great granddaughter, Brie Klaeysen; many cousins,...

Jan 21, 2018

Helen C. Peterson

Fairport

Helen C. Peterson, 89, of Fairport N.Y., formerly of Allegany, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 at Highland Hospital, Rochester, surrounded by her loving family

Born September 25, 1928, in River Rouge, Michigan.  She was the daughter of Ralph Barber and Mildred Owens.   On April 1, 1945,...