John E. ‘Jack’ Schaefer

Hilton: June 8, 2011. Went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ, at age 73. Jack is survived by his wife of 52 years, Elaine Schaefer; children, Bonnie (Robert) Lewis, Michael John Schaefer, Wendy (Thomas) Kowalczyk & Debra (John) DiMascio; 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren;…

Rita M. Renner

Greece: June 7, 2011 at age 84. Survived by her sons, Tom (Elizabeth) Renner & Tad (Mary) Renner; grandson, Parker Renner; many relatives and friends. Rita’s family would like to express a sincere thank you to all of her family, friends, neighbors and caregivers…

Franklin C. Widman, Jr.

Gates: After a courageous battle with cancer, Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at age 62. Predeceased by his parents, Franklin Sr. and Helen Widman. Survived by his brother, Thomas (Debra) Widman; aunts, Patricia Lee, Peggy Lee; niece, Kerry Widman; nephews, Thomas Widman, Jr., and Andrew Widman;…

Ruth Williams

Greece: Tuesday, June 7, 2011. Predeceased by her husband, Robert E. Williams; her son, Gary Williams. Survived by her daughter, Gwen Williams; grandchildren, Todd (Tara) Williams, Matt (Sonya) Williams, Carol (Jason) Lustig, Mary Elizabeth Williams; 5 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Barbara Harmer; dear friends. The family would…

Margaret Merry

Greece: Sunday, June 5, 2011. Survived by son; Mark (Colleen) Merry; daughter, Tracey (Rob) Dobbins; 5 grandchildren, Hailey, Mackenzie and Nathaniel Merry, Hannah and Joshua Dobbins; 3 brothers, Murray (Wanda), Jerry and Burke (Agnes) Wood; sister, Rosemary (Wayne) Stinson; sister-in-law, Shirley Wood; Predeceased by her…

Dorothy M. Jereckos (Prevost)

Rochester: Passed peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2011 in Waterford, Michigan at Age 90. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph F. Jereckos. Survived by her devoted children, Joseph J. (Charlene) Jereckos, James (Marcia) Jereckos, and Linda (Robert) Spada; 8 cherished grandchildren; 12 great…

Muriel L. Klapp

Greece: Sunday, June 5, 2011. Predeceased by her husband, Franklin G. Klapp; brothers, Carl Schoene, Robert Gilman. Survived by her sons, Jerry (Jodi) Klapp; Larry Klapp; her daughter, Gail Murray (Andrew Alfieri); brother, Albert Gilman; grandchildren, Sean Murray (Joanna), Jason, Jim, and Jeff Klapp, Mitch…

Maureen L. Gibbs

Hilton: Sunday, June 5, 2011. Predeceased by her mother, Beatrice; brother, Collin Lovell. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Stanley Gibbs; her sons, Steve Gibbs, Ryan (Kimberly) Gibbs; sister-in-law, Margaret Lovell and dear friends. Maureen was a devoted wife, mother and…

Dorothy Keenan

Greece: Sunday, June 5, 2011. Predeceased by her parents, Edward and Verna Goodman; son, Richard Keenan; brothers, Edward, James and Thomas Goodman. Survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Robert Keenan; her children, Michael (Virginia) Keenan, David Keenan (Alice Mosley), Susan (Paul) Norton, Lawrence…

Leonard A. Searley

Greece: Friday, June 3, 2011. Survived by his beloved wife Rose Searley; children, Martin ( Diane Everett) Searley, Denise (James) Nucelli; grandchildren, James Jr., Kyle and Lindsay Nucelli (Brayden Tucker); brothers, Richard Searley, John (Sonia) Searley; sister-in-law, Angela DeRycke; nieces, nephews and relatives in England;…

John P. Quaresimo Jr.

Rochester: Suddenly, May 31, 2011 at age 60. John is survived by his son, John ‘Little Johnny’ Quaresimo; sister, Adele Edelman; brother, Peter Quaresimo; many family and friends. His Memorial Service will be held, Tuesday, June 7th, 7 P.M. in the Chapel of Vay-Schleich & Meeson…

Thomas Dolan

Irondequoit: Monday, May 30, 2011. Predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Mary (Wall) Dolan; son, Michael Dolan; brother, James Dolan; sisters, Esther Colucci and Margo Bagne. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Elizabeth Dolan; sons, Patrick Dolan, Thomas Dolan, III; daughter, Mary Ann…

Marion Bohrer

Greece: Sunday, May 29, 2011: After 80 years of making this world a more beautiful place, Marion has left us. She was a devoted caretaker of earth, nature, and animals and a mother to us all. Her very dear niece and nephew, Paula and John…

Edna McElheny

Irondequoit: On Sunday, May 29, 2011. Edna was born July 14, 1921. Predeceased by her husband, William F. and son, Albert (Butch). She is survived by her son, William K. (Beverly) and her daughter, Penny L.; daughter-in-law, Ellie; granddaughters, Tracy (Sam) Murray, Kelly (Pete) Wisley,…

Angelo P. ViLasi

Greece: May 29, 2011 at age 62. Angelo is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marge Vilasi; daughter, Katelyn Vilasi; sisters, Nina (Salvatore) Pitti, JoAnne (Giorgio) Giuliano & Theresa (Jeff) Neifert; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Terry (Linda) Cornish, Mary (Rob) Rupp, Tom Cornish, Pamela Cornish,…

Carmella J. Filardo

Greece: Saturday, May 28, 2011. Predeceased by her husband, Albert Filardo; and daughter, Jessica Colangelo. Survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Margaret & Richard Smith; 4 grandchildren, Maria Scalisi, Kristin (Bradley) Thomas, Richard (Amanda) Smith & Carrielynn (Benny) Siciliano; 2 sisters, Phyllis (WIlliam) Maio &…

Gary A. Morehouse

Rochester: May 26, 2011 at age 58. Predeceased by his father, Max Morehouse. He is survived by his mother, Delma Morehouse; sisters, Maxine (Arthur) Schaertel of CA & Sandra (George) Foster; niece, Wanda; nephew, Wade Schaertel of Las Vegas; many cousins. Gary graduated from John…

Rose DeFazio

Rochester: Monday, May 23, 2011. Found eternal peace surrounded by family. Predeceased by her parents Chris and Mary Grace Carrubba; brothers, Orazio, Sam Carrubba. Survived by her beloved husband of 59 years John C. DeFazio; devoted sons Sam (Barb), Chris (Vicki); cherished grandchildren, Brian, Christopher,…

John Farraro

Rochester: May 24, 2011 at age 47. Survived by son, John (Shannon) Farraro; brother, Thomas Farraro; sister, Angela (Tony) DeRose; many friends. Friends may call Thursday 5-8 P.M. at Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, Greece Chapel, 1075 Long Pond Road. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated,…

Kai Gertsen

Rush: Monday, May 23, 2011. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Helga Gertsen; daughters, Linda (Andrew) Evenski, Cindy (William) Mildenberger; grandchildren, Allison Evenski, Dorothea Mildenberger; many dear friends. Kai was a lifelong member of the Finger Lake’s Soaring Club and the Harris Hill Soaring…