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Grace M. LoFurno

Grace M. LoFurno

Aug 24, 2024

Predeceased by husband, Bart P. LoFurno; brothers and sister-in-law, Ray Miller, Robert and Olive Miller; niece, Sherry Nichols; sons-in-law, Scott Daitz and Michael Vangellow.

Survived by Kathy Daitz, Margaret (Joe) Piccolello, Jerry (Mary) Fortman, Dan (Jackie) LoFurno, Bart (Susan) LoFurno; niece, Debra (Tom) Hoppough; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, grand-nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to staff of Glenmore Memory Care at Cloverwood for their...

Gary L. Waite

Gary L. Waite

Aug 23, 2024

Passed away on August 23, 2024 at the age of 73. 

Predeceased by his parents, Leonard & Ila Waite.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons, Adam (Nicole) & Jason (Kendra); grandchildren, Parker, Ava, Easton, Kiaya, Adley, & Landon; sister, Lenila (Glen) Suckling; many loving extended family & friends. 

Family will receive friends 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wednesday, August 28, 2024...

John "Jack" Griffin Skvorak

John "Jack" Griffin Skvorak

Aug 22, 2024

A funeral mass for John "Jack" Griffin Skvorak, 89, of Walworth, NY, who died on Thursday, August 22, 2024 will be Wednesday at 10AM at St. Joseph's Church in Penfield, NY.

Calling hours are 4:30-7PM on Tuesday at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 6 Empire Blvd., Rochester, NY 14609.

He was a champion for the poor and underserved in a number of...

John "Jack" E. Van Niel

John "Jack" E. Van Niel

Aug 22, 2024

John "Jack" E. Van Niel

Irondequoit: Went home to be with the Lord, peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at age 86.

Predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Patricia; siblings, James Van Niel & Joanne (Ralph) LaFredo; daughter-in-law, Kimberly.

He is survived by his sons, John & Thomas; grandchildren, Danika, Halianna & Luc; brother, Joe (Mary) Grussenmeyer; many nieces, nephews, & dear...

Treacy L. Green

Treacy L. Green

Aug 21, 2024

Passed away surrounded by her family on August 21, 2024 at the age of 64. 

Predeceased by her mother, Gloria Ann Major Mitchell; sister, Patricia Ann Green; & her two precious dogs, Bear & Spunky.

She is survived by her children, Shamieka Harris, Shannan Harris, & Rickey Harris; grandchildren, Amir D. Epps & Vaela A. Reaves; father, Thomas E. Green; sister, Franzina...

Verna Nelson

Verna Nelson

Aug 21, 2024

Verna A. Nelson, of N. Chili passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the age of 92. She was born on May 14, 1932, in Fowlerville, New York.

Verna was predeceased by her husband, Robert F. Nelson, as well as her parents, Franklin and Letitia Angevine. She was also preceded in death by her brothers and sister: Franklin Angevine, Shirley...

Roland L. Ferrari

Roland L. Ferrari

Aug 21, 2024

 Passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024 at the age of 72. 

Predeceased by his parents, Roland A. & Jacqueline Ferrari.

He is survived by his siblings, David Ferrari, Kimberly Bush, & Karen Arce; nieces & nephews, Mara, Kelly, Ashlee, Zachary, Jordan, Jiana, & Jacqlene; great-nieces & nephews, Nina, Carter, Santino, Sonny, Grayce, & Mason; many aunts, cousins, & friends.

Rolly's Funeral Mass...

Gregor Borchardt

Gregor Borchardt

Aug 20, 2024

July 15, 1939 - August 20, 2024, Gregor Borchardt, a dedicated family man and passionate history enthusiast, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024.

 Born in Pinneberg, Germany, just outside of Hamburg, on July 15, 1939, Greg grew up in Elmshorn before moving to the United States as a teenager. He attended Eastport High School and pursued pre-med studies at Syracuse...

Joseph L. Centanni

Joseph L. Centanni

2024

Passed away on, August 19, 2024 at the age of 67. 

Predeceased by his father, Joseph Centanni.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Joyce Centanni; daughter, Rosalia J. Centanni; sons, Michael Centanni and Joseph (Sara) Centanni; mother, Rosalia Centanni; sister, Julia (Harry) Centanni-Sylar.

Private Services. 

To share a memory of Joseph or leave a special message for his family, visit...

C. Ronald Schmeer

C. Ronald Schmeer

Aug 19, 2024

Passed away on August 19, 2024 at the age of 86. 

Predeceased by his parents, Robert & Velma Schmeer; sisters, Margie, Joanne, Virginia, Betty, Roberta, Evelyn, & Dorothy; brothers, John, William, & James; best friends, Thomas & Marilyn Gmelin.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sharon Savino Schmeer, daughters, Sheila (Mark Mastrella) Schmeer, & Sherry Thireos; granddaughters, Tiffany &...

Ann Marie Metz

Ann Marie Metz

Aug 19, 2024

Monday August 19, 2024

Predeceased by her husband, James Metz. Son, Dale Metz. Brother, Donald Black. Sister Phyllis Hamsher.

Survived by her sons, Jeff (Donalyn Chapman) Metz, Gary (Donna) Metz. Grandchildren, Jessica (Tom), Aaron, Brittnay (Jon), Jaimie (Ryan). Great grandchildren, Annalise, Capri, Meadow. Daughter in law, Sue Metz. Several nieces, nephews and close friends, Mariam, Pat and Kathy. 

Family will receive friends 11am...

Eugene W Clancy

Eugene W Clancy

Aug 19, 2024

Rochester, NY

Monday, August 19, 2024.

 Eugene W. Clancy, at the age of 81 years old, born October 27, 1942 

Mr. Clancy is pre-deceased by his parents William and Myrle Clancy and his younger brother and sister Harold Clancy and Lillian Allen. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Lydia B. Clancy, three sons William, Eugene and Thomas, two grandchildren Josie...

Stephen Shideler

Stephen Shideler

Aug 18, 2024

Steve went to "Horsepower Heaven" on August 18, 2024 at the age of 79. 

Predeceased by his parents, Aubrey & Gerry Shideler.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sharon Shideler, daughter, Melissa (Steve) Degnan; granddaughter, Allyson Degnan; grandson, Joshua Degnan; grandweens, Ziggy, Cece, Emi & Remy; brother-in-law, John (Mary) Sherman; several nieces, nephews & cousins. 

Although Steve was born...

Carla Lee Starr

Carla Lee Starr

Aug 18, 2024

Passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2024 at the age of 68. 

Predeceased by her mother, Margaret Southworth; father, Paul Starr; & siblings, Robert Southworth, Brenda Ann Starr, & Linda Wilder.

She is survived by her son, James (Kimberly) Hayes; daughters, Amanda (Wamen Branch) Hayes & Heidi (John) Chicilli; grandchildren, Cort Collins, Teya Olan, Jazmyne Olan, & Messiah Evans-Figueroa; siblings, Paula McGibbon...

Kenneth R. Whitney

Kenneth R. Whitney

Aug 17, 2024

Saturday August 17, 2024

Kenneth Ray Whitney, known affectionately as Ken, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, in Rochester, NY, at the age of 90. Born on April 2, 1934, in Rochester, NY, Ken dedicated 21 years of service to the United States Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant. His military career spanned from 1951 to 1972, where he...

Bernard C. Sweeney

Bernard C. Sweeney

Aug 16, 2024

Bernard C. Sweeney, age 91, passed away on August 16, 2024. 

He is deeply mourned by his family, including his son Jim Sweeney (Fran), daughter Susan Reeners (Bruce Almekinder), & his cherished grandchildren, Jason, Patrick (Kelly), & Meaghan Sweeney, Ashley O'Mara (Ryan), and Jon Reeners. He also leaves behind great-grandchildren Gavin Sweeney, Brody Sweeney, and Carter O'Mara, along with his lifelong...

Gerald Shepard

Gerald Shepard

Aug 16, 2024

Passed away surrounded by family on August 16, 2024 at the age of 79. 

Predeceased by his granddaughter, Morgan Langworthy; step-son, DJ Myers; siblings, Robert Shepard, Richard Shepard & Kay Hackett.

He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Kathleen Shepard; beloved dog, Pete; children, Chris (Sharon) Shepard, Laurie (Jerry) Shadders, Debbie (Kevin) Vershay, Aaron (Keri) Shepard; step-children, Kimberly Myers,...

Thomas "Nine" Bauersmith

Thomas "Nine" Bauersmith

Aug 16, 2024

Passed away, after a brief illness, on August 16, 2024 at the age of 71. 

Predeceased by his son, Matthew Bauersmith; & brother, James Bauersmith.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Joni Bauersmith; children, Lee Ann (Stephen) Carey & Daniel (Sonia) Bauersmith; grandchildren, Ariel, Tabitha & Noah; several siblings, nieces & nephews.

Family will receive friends Thursday, August 22,...

Macey J. Young

Macey J. Young

Aug 16, 2024

Rochester, NY

Predeceased by her husband Ken Young.

Macey is survived by her Children, Deveroux, Keverel, Kesly, Natasha, & Saudia; Grandchildren, Ebonie, Tacosha, Kelcee, Kacee, Kortnee, Keyshawn, Ashley, Alysha, Andrea, Kesly, Saige, Suri, Sierra, Essence, & Dominic; many great grandchildren. A host of many dear friends.

Macey will be sadly missed by all that knew her.

The family will receive friends from 10-11am, Friday...

Harry C. Van Beurden

Harry C. Van Beurden

Aug 15, 2024

Greece, NY

Thursday August 15, 2024

Survived by his beloved sons, Todd and Theodore Van Beurden. Many dear friends.

Services and interment were held at the convenience of the family.

To sign his online guest book or to light a candle in memory of Harry, scroll down to Guest book.

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