Anthony J. Sofia, Jr.

Sebastian, FL: Thursday, February 21, 2008. Predeceased by his wife, Josephine(Pecora) Sofia; his daughter, Patricia M. Sofia and son-in-law, Rick Horning. Survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony and Lisa, Steven and Sharon Sofia; his daughters and son-in-law, Terry Horning and JoAn and Cal Miller;…

Bertha Cuba

GREECE: Thursday, February 21, 2008 at age 94. She is predeceased by her husband, John I. in 1956; her son, Kenneth in 2002; daughter-in-law, Muriel in 2007; brothers, Edmond, William & Alfonso Bolenda and sister, Helen Dziedzic. She is survived by her son, Roger Cuba…

Kevin Fitzgerald Ryan

GREECE: Suddenly, February 19, 2008 at age 24. He is survived by his parents, Dr. Gerald and Mary Ryan; his brothers, Stephen, Chris(Patty), Daniel(Cindy), Joseph(Holly) Ryan; his sisters, Tricia(Chris)Dugan, Lisa(Charles)Griffin and Katie(Timothy)O’Connor; his maternal grandmother, Rosa Dobbertin; 22 nieces and nephews who looked up to…

Jane L. Austin

GREECE: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at age 86. Predeceased by her husband, Raymond Austin. Survived by her loving children, Patti (Jay) Robinson and Gary (Kathleen) Austin; grandchildren, Brittany Bower and Jodi Robinson; brothers-in-law, Frank (Nancy) Austin and John Gluck; sister-in-law, Joan Austin; many nieces and…

Marion A. Krause

Greece: Marion A. Krause, age 90, was called home by the Lord on February 19, 2008 to join her beloved brother George A. Krause. Oldest daughter of George FC and Clara Krause. Also predeceased by brother, William Krause and brother-in-law Bernard Bahr. Survived by sisters…

Janet T. Collins

Rochester: Sunday, February 17, 2008 at age 85. Predeceased by her husband, Leslie E. Collins. She is survived by her son, Leslie (Deborah) Collins; sisters, Jean & Shirley; grandchildren, David Collins, Jon Collins & Laura Collins; many friends. No prior calling. Entombment in Riverside Cemetery held…

Raymond J. Ainsworth

Rochester, February 17, 2008, Born April 14,1921. Raymond was predeceased by his parents Nelson and Ella, his brother Nelson and sister Violet Lissow. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Ainsworth, nee Finucane of Brighton, his loving daughter and son-in-law Nancy and…

Kathleen M. Pierce

Rochester: Thursday, February 14, 2008 at age 79. Predeceased by her husband, John Pierce; brother, Frank Quinlan; sister, Eleanor Haley. She is survived by her children, William Pierce, Mary (Joseph) Spakowski & Carolyn (James) Piampiano; brother, Thomas (Helen) Quinlan; sister, Marie (Richard) Bateman; grandchildren, James,…

Elaine M. Merritt

Greece: Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Suddenly, Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at age 53. Predeceased by her parents, Carl (Betty) Hansen. She is survived by her husband, Terry L. Merritt; daughter, Kari (John) Leach; son, Kenneth (Katharine Salter) Price; step-daughters, Kimberlie (Daniel) Stowell &…

Betty Ann Pasternak

Rochester: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at age 68. Predeceased by her husband, Stefan Pasternak. She is survived by her daughter, Elaine (Frank) Scarson; loving companion, Robert Davenport; step-children, Pamela (Rick) Pasternak, Craig Pasternak & Monica Pasternak; grandchildren, Anthony Scarson & Deanna Scarson; several nieces, nephews…

June C. Chiavaroli

Los Angeles, CA: Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2008 in the All Seasons Chapel at White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534. Reception for family and friends following in the All Seasons Gathering Room. In lieu of flowers,…

June C. Chiavaroli

Los Angeles, CA: Monday, February 11, 2008 at age 83 of lung cancer. Formerly of Queens, New York and resident for many years in Rochester; wife of the late V. James ‘Jiggs’ Chiavaroli, former election commissioner of Monroe Co., and mother of Linda Chiavaroli Rosenbloom…

Elizabeth G. Balch

GREECE: Sunday, February 10, 2008 at age 90. Predeceased by her husband, John Balch. Survived by her daughters, Deborah (Gary) Neitzel and Tracy Hancock; sister, Marilyn Heeder; grandson, Jeremy (Michelle) Neitzel; great-grandson, Matthew ; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was a…

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Virginia May Colaiaco

Rochester: Sunday, February 3, 2008. Predeceased by her husband, Emmett. Survived by son, Albert J.(Margaret)Colaiaco, Sr; sister, Lucille Page; grandsons, Emmett(Tanya)Colaiaco and Albert J. Colaiaco, Jr; great grandchildren, Joe, Amanda and Noah; niece, Lillian. She dedicated 45 years of service as a crossing guard at…

Russell J. Dorman

Rochester: Suddenly, February 3, 2008 at age 34. Survived by his parents, John (Sue) Dorman; fiancee, Chantea Hall; children, Ryan Dorman, Rebecca Dorman & Brittney Hall; sisters, Laurie (Rusty) MacAllister, Theresa Stymus & Heather Moy; brother, Robert Oehlbeck; aunts, Diane (Bill), Patti & Sandra; special…

John Robert ‘Bob’ Corey

Survived by his daughters, Karen (Louis) Poggi and Darlene (David) Horton of St. Louis, MO; 5 grandchildren, Gena, Laura, and Deana Poggi, Bobby and Michael Horton; 2 great-grandchildren, Antonia & Alexander Poggi; dear friend Sandy Colling; brother Craig (Susan) Corey; 1 niece and 1 nephew,…

Joseph J. Gerardi, Jr.

Rochester: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at age 69. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph J. Gerardi, Sr. and Agnes Gerardi; brother, Terry Gerardi; sister, Claire Rose Cook. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Barbara Gerardi; son, Joseph R. Gerardi; daughter, Anne-Marie Girolamo; grandchildren, Dustin,…

Floyd Donaldson

Gates: Peacefully, Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at age 78, in the presence of his family. Predeceased by his parents, John & Mabel Donaldson; brothers, James & Frederick Donaldson. He is survived by his cherished wife of 53 years, Shirley (Coleman) Donaldson; loving children, Colleen Donaldson…

Verne R. Frank

Greece: Blessedly released, Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at age 88. Predeceased by his daughter, Judith Ann Frank. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Ruth Frank; children, Janet (Robert) Thon, Joan (Glenn) Wilcox, Steven (Sandy) Frank, Kenneth (Lisa Gonzalez) Frank & Gregory…