Greece: Suddenly, Friday, January 8, 2010 at age 62. Predeceased by her father, Ivan Rice; sister, Doris Langford. Survived by her mother Myrtle Rice; husband, Bruce Smith; nephews, Jeff & Shawn Langford; cousin, Jean Madison; step-children, Scott (Tabitha) Smith, Tara (Casey) Dolan; grandchildren, Emma Smith,…

Charlotte: After a brief illness Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at age 23. Survived by her loving parents, Steven & Katharine Mertz; brothers, Andrew (Thya) Mertz & Scott Mertz; grandparents, William & Edith Wilson and Waite & Marie Mertz; niece, Cecelia Mertz. Christa touched the hearts…

Greece: Monday, January 4, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann (Kowalski) Pearl; his children, Kenneth (Amy) Pearl of Clarence, NY, Daniel (Holly) Pearl, Tracy Crandall, Brian (Silva) Pearl; his grandchildren, Michael & Grace Pearl, Tyler & Ryan…

Ft. Meyers FL: Suddenly, Sunday, January 3, 2010 at age 67. Survived by his loving wife, Anne LaForce; sons, Robert Jr. (Pam) LaForce, Andrew LaForce; brothers, Richard (Donna) LaForce, Roger (Donna) LaForce, Roy (Maryann) LaForce, Ron (Barbara) LaForce; sisters, Pattie (Ed “Aquaman”) Schultz; Mary (David)…

Sunday, January 3 2010 at age 103. Predeceased by her husband, Hendrik R. Heerkens; son Henry Peter Heerkens; grandson, James Nardi; great grandsons, Jesse Nardi & Adam Heerkens. She is survived by her children, Jane (John) Sheret, Ronald (Kathy) Heerkens, & Anita Nardi; 6 grandsons,…

Greece: January 3, 2009 at age 88. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Doris (Whitbeck) Corson; children, Cheryl (Greg) Koert & Glenn Corson; grandchildren, Benjamin, Kathryn, Elizabeth & Emily; great-granddaughter, Ava; sister, Carol (Dencil) Gold of Utah; several nieces, nephews and…

Rochester: January 1, 2010 at age 81. He is survived by his life long companion, Helen Young; her daughters, Gloria LaRagy & Beverly (Bruce) Freese; grandchildren, Wendy (Shawn) Brennan & David (Monica) Freese; great-grandchildren, Madison & Max Brennan and Brianna & Zachary Freese; nephews, Peter…

Greece: Friday, January 1, 2010, at age 90. Predeceased by his wife, Evelyn L. Hare in 1999. Survived by his son & daughter in law, David (Robbin) Hare; daughters and sons in law, Anne (Raymond) Hull, Phyllis (Gary) Armendinger, Alice (Brian) Allen, Jane (John) Risolo,…

Rochester: December 31, 2009 at age 80. Predeceased by her husband, Henry Powers. She is survived by her children, Michael (Sandy) Powers, John (Lori) Powers, Douglas (Deborah) Powers & Barbara (Timothy) Trombitas; grandchildren, Ben, Andy, Chris, Amber, Sam, Matthew, Chelsea, Megan, Evan & John; great-granddaughter,…

Rochester: Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Predeceased by his wife, Althea Bennett. Survived by his sons, John (Betty) Bennett, Kevin Bennett; daughter, Patricia Bennett; grandchildren, Carolyn Bennett, Whitney Bennett, Paul Dykstra, Thomas Dykstra; many nieces and nephews; many dear friends. Charles was a Veteran of the…

Hilton: Unexpectedly, December 30, 2009, surrounded by his loving family, just 8 days before his 100th birthday. George is the founder and C.E.O. of Geo. DeRue Contractor, Inc. Predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Helen (Froelich) DeRue; brothers, Peter DeRue, Philip DeRue and John…

Greece: Thursday, December 24, 2009. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Patricia O’Brien; his children, Ann (Bill) Easton, John (Kathy) O’Brien, William O’Bien (Sheri Prior), Timothy (Sue) O’Brien, Daniel (Beth) O’Brien, David (Jeanne) O’Brien; 20 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; many dear friends.…

Greece: Monday, December 21, 2009. Survived by his brothers, Fred (Rosemary) Cipollone, Roger (Cindy) Cipollone, Richard Cipollone; many nieces, nephews and cousins; many great nieces and great nephews; many dear friends. No prior calling. His services were held privately at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of…

CHURCHVILLE: Passed away peacefully on Saturday December 19, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Mary Cristantello. Survived by his daughters, Janet (Robert) McMichael, Jean (Bernie) Bauer, and Carol (David) Micheli; grandchildren, Scott (Debbie) McMichael, Todd (Mary) McMichael, Adam (Michelle) McMichael, Joseph…

Rochester: Went home to the Lord surrounded by her family and friends, December 19, 2009 at age 66. She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph P. Farkas; children, Sandra (Matthew) Sodaro, Kimberly (Michael) Stoll, Kathryn Farkas & Laurie Farkas; grandchildren, Matthew & Madison Sodaro;…

Greenauer, Lillian L. (Lambert) Hilton: December 19, 2009 at age 103. Predeceased by her husband of 73 years, Edward J. Greenauer. She is survived by her daughters, Joan (James) Jackling & Carol (David) Shares; foster son, Charles (Irene) Ewald; grandchildren, Daniel Jackling, Jeffrey (Monica) Jackling, Glenn Jackling,…

Jennie is survived by many loving family members and friends. Interment will be held privately, and her Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 9 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home.

Greece: December 12, 2009 at age 85. John is predeceased by his 1st wife, Ethel B. Carroll and 2nd wife, Mary E. Carroll. He is survived by his sons, John A. Carroll & Steven A. (Gayle) Carroll; grandchildren, Brooke, Hillary, Jayson, Brett & Cheri; great-grandchildren,…

Rochester: December 8, 2009 at age 70. She is predeceased by her husband, Everett A. Matthews; son, Edward Matthews. She is survived by her children, Charles G., Dean M. & Cheryl A. Matthews; cousin, Hildegarde (Paul) Turk, many dear friends. Mary Ann is a retiree…

Greece: December 7, 2009 at age 71. Survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Joan E. (Meinhardt) Thornton; loving children, James (Carol) Thornton, Kimberly (John) Petrucci & Lisa (Mark) Marcello; grandchildren, Matthew & Stephanie Thornton, Vincent & Nicholas Petrucci and John & Elizabeth Marcello;…