Obituary Listing

May 8, 2025

Thomas passed away on May 8, 2025.  He was predeceased by his father, Thomas J. Gorsky.

Thomas is survived by his mother, Marjorie Gorsky; sons, Thomas G. (Kelly) Gorsky and Michael J. Gorsky; daughter, Shanna Gorsky; brothers, Michael R. (Maria) Gorsky and John (Sri) Gorsky; nephews; and a great niece.

Thomas worked for the Fairport...

May 6, 2025

Ontario – James passed away on May 6, 2025 at age 61.  He was predeceased by his father, Rexford Sharpstene and brother, Stephen Sharpstene.

James is survived by his wife, Laura; children, Seana (Jeffrey) Caine, Justin  Sharpstene, and Anthony Sharpstene (Alexis Smith); mother, Margaret Sharpstene; siblings, Scott (Amy) Sharpstene and Jan Marie (Bill) Reger; several nieces and...

May 6, 2025

Palmyra-Shirley passed away on May 6, 2025 at 89 years old, at the Wayne County Nursing Home. She was born in Palmyra, NY to the late Robert and Genevieve Sadler. Shirley is predeceased by her husband, George Tilburg; granddaughter Jessica Lynn Locey; siblings Mayola Johnson and Roberta (Richard) Tomes; brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Marge Tilburg. Shirley is survived...

May 4, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Christopher Raw, age 34, who died on Sunday, May 4th, 2025.  Chris, a resident of Rochester, NY, was known for his creative spirit, infectious smile, and ability to talk to anyone.

Born in Liverpool, NY, on September 8, 1990, Chris lived his life with curiosity,...

May 3, 2025

Newark, NY – 5/3/2025 – Michael Sheehe, age 77, of Palmyra, NY, passed away after a brief illness at Newark Wayne Hospital. He was born on 1/13/1948 in Newark, NY to Gerald and Margaret Sheehe. He attended St. Michael's and Newark schools and received his bachelor's in accounting from Empire State College. He had a passion for boating and...

May 3, 2025

Ontario, NY: Lyle "Butch" Morehouse peacefully passed away on May 3,2025 at the age of 85.  Butch was predeceased by his son Rodd Morehouse, survived by his daughter Renee (Adeeb) Saba, son Randd (Paula) Morehouse and grandchildren Brittany Saba, Baylee Saba, and Bryce Saba. Butch worked for the Penfield Highway Department for many years and enjoyed his time there....

May 2, 2025

Williamson, NY: Helena peacefully passed to be with our Lord on May 2, 2025. She had just celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by friends and family. Born April 18, 1935, Helena Emerence Verburg, was predeceased by her parents, Jacob and Elvira, and her first husband, Richard Saxman. She is survived by her second husband, Richard Vanderbilt, many nieces, nephews...

May 2, 2025

Dawn Honan, born on May 15, 1975, to her mother, Eva Honan in Philipsburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2025, at her home.

Dawn was an employee of Trillium Health Care and had previously worked for the University of Rochester. She graduated from Bolivar Central School in 1993 and then graduated from Olean Business Institute...

May 1, 2025

Scott passed away peacefully Thursday May 1, 2025, surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer.

Scott was born in Canandaigua, NY to Harold and Dorothy (Cullip) Jones on July 1,1961.

Scott was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Kathy (Steve Hamelynk) Jones; grandchildren, Dakota, Jameson, Paytynn, and Maryjane;...

Apr 26, 2025

Daniel A. Burkhart

Daniel passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.  Dan was born in Williamsport, PA to William and Edna (Meixell) Burkhart.

He is predeceased by his father William.  Survived by his loving wife Karen;  sons David and Joseph; granddaughter Alivia; mother Edna; brother William; many aunts, uncles, nieces,...

Apr 23, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, husband, brother, uncle and son who left us with a tackle box full of memories and more "fish stories" than we could ever count. He has been married to his wife Linda for 46 years and worked as an electrician at General Motors. He loved daily crosswords,...

Apr 23, 2025

Richard Francis Murphy  "Dick"

Ontario:  Loving husband, father and grandfather entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the age of 92. A life-long Ontario resident, he was born on Sunday, July 3, 1932 to the late Bernard and Louise Murphy.  Dick was predeceased by his sister Helen Kossuth and brother-in-law Donald Kossuth.  He is...

Apr 22, 2025

Sandy Knapp

Sodus, NY

Born March 2, 1947, passed peacefully April 22, 2025, on Earth Day, at the age of 78. The only child of, and predeceased by, Charles and Betty "Pepkie" Graner of Elmira NY. Sandy is survived by her son William John Knapp Jr., daughter Heidi Knapp and stepdaughter Stephanie Knapp.

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Apr 21, 2025

Macedon – Karen passed away on April 21, 2025 at age 76.  She was predeceased by her son, Jason Masters and sister, Dawn McCants.

Karen is survived by her husband, William Masters; sons, Eric (Tina) and Lance (Dianne) Masters; grandchildren, Noah, Grace, Josiah, Ezekiel, and Patrick; several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Karen's life...

Apr 21, 2025

Courtney Rebecca Sears

Marion/Palmyra:  Born July 28,1980, passed peacefully April 21, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Courtney is survived by her parents Janet E Walton and Richard Sears; sister Corinna R Pieters; fiance Tom J. Haak; children, MiKayla, Kameron, and Kylie; nieces, nephew, extended family and many friends.

Courtney was a...

Apr 20, 2025

Cecile Betty Jane Rienholtz     "Betty"

Macedon:  Born May 10, 1946, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Betty is predeceased by her parents Joseph and Rose "Landry" Johnson; son Jeremy Rienholtz; siblings, Yvette Depuyt, Al Johnson, Leo Johnson, Francis Johnson, Jerry Johnson, and Rita Dorofy.  Betty is survived by her loving husband, Robert...

Apr 19, 2025

Peter was born on August 15, 1957, the middle child of Dr. and Mrs. William and Barbara Braell. He grew up in Palmyra and was an avid Boy Scout who enjoyed hunting for fossils, shells, butterflies, and rocks. Peter graduated from Palmyra-Macedon High School in 1975. He received his BS in Biology from SUNY Albany and his MS and...

Apr 17, 2025

Mary Reese Easton, 82, of Walworth, New York, died on April 17, 2025, at Clifton Springs Hospital, Clifton Springs, NY.  Mary, daughter of the late William (Doc) and Margaret Sweet Reese of Earlville, NY, arrived on February 13, 1943, just ten minutes before her twin brother, Malcolm. Mary grew up in Earlville as one of six Reese kids.

Apr 16, 2025

Jessica Lynn Locey (Otto) of Palmyra, a beloved daughter, sister, friend, teacher, teammate, coach, athlete, and dog Mom passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 16, 2025 at the age of 28 at Wilmot Cancer Center after a courageous 5 year battle with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer. Jessica was predeceased by her grandfather, George Tilburg and grandparents Gordon and...

Apr 16, 2025

Farmington – Robert passed away on April 16, 2025.  He was born to the late Heinrich and Herta Hapke and is also predeceased by his son, John Hapke; granddaughter, Julianne McDermott . Robert is survived by his wife of 62 years, Doris; children, Jeffrey, Kenneth (Judy), Ric (Lynn), and Larry (Carol) Hapke; grandchildren, Tara (Dylan), Laura (Nick), Leah, Austin,...