Katherine “Kay” Geisler

It is with heavy hearts we share that our dear mother and Nana, Katherine “Kay” Geisler neé O’Shaughnessy  made her final journey home  on December 23rd , just 5 days before her 82nd birthday.  She is now at peace in the loving arms of our…

Thomas J. Oldfield

North Greece:  Thomas J Oldfield passed away peacefully December 6, 2024 at age 85. He is predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Florence Oldfield; parents in law August and Carmela Mastrella; cherished son Thomas A Oldfield; sister, Kathleen Riley; brothers, William and his wife Nancy…

Robert Dockey

Rochester: Thursday, December 26, 2024. Survived by loving family and friends. His burial was held privately in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Angelika Reetz

Rochester: passed away suddenly, on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024. Angelika was predeceased by her beloved husband, Tony Marullo. Angelika’s laughter, charm and quick wit will be missed by her many friends.  She leaves behind a legacy of love, friendship and loyalty that will continue to…

Donald “Don” Johnson, Jr.

Greece: Friday, Dec 20, 2024 at age 77. Predeceased by his parents, Carmela Graziano and Donald Johnson Sr.; his wife Annunziata “Tina” Johnson. Survived by his daughter, Amanda (Brian) Howell, his step-children, Tina Surace Palazzo (Kevin Amalfi), Paul Surace, Vincent Surace, Joseph Surace; his grandchildren,…

Liberata “Libby” “Dolly” Palumbo

Rochester, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024 surrounded by her family.  She is predeceased by her loving husband Anthony C. (Chick) Palumbo, son in law Horace P Gioia, grandson in law Dr. Christopher Cotroneo, sister(& husband) Amelia (Paul) Colaprete, her brother(& wife)…

Lidia Martinescu

Rochester: Lidia Martinescu, born on December 2, 1944, in Romania, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished daughter of Ioan and Maria Constantinescu. Coming to the US with her family in 1970, Lidia was a devoted…

Joann Pascale

Rochester: Monday, December 16, 2024. Private Services

Francesca Alfano

Rochester:  passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at age 95, shortly after celebrating her 95th birthday. Born on December 8, 1929 in Calabria, Italy, and lived a long fulfilling life filled with kindness, love, strength, hard work and food. For the past seven…

Catherine M. Sorge

Greece: Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 at age 99.  Predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Mario; her two sisters, Jean Cardinale and Lena Cisternino; brother, Nick Cisternino (Vivian). She is survived by her loving children, Marty (Joanne)Sorge, Donna (Ken) Yanicky and Cathy (Wally) Piccone;…

Richard E. Wilcox

Richard E. Wilcox passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at age 96 in Rochester NY. He was born in Springfield Ohio on 7/26/1928 to parents Dwight and Gertrude (Mautz). He was married for 56 years to Emily Mary Perez who proceeded him in…

Maria Stroehlein

Rochester, NY: Sunday, December 8, 2024 at age 87. Predeceased by her husband, Albrecht Stroehlein. Survived by her daughter, Irene (Bob) Spoth; grandson, John (Christina) Spoth; 1 great-grandchild; her siblings, Thekla Adam and Brigitte (Matzi) Radi; many dear friends. Maria’s life was a journey shaped…

Karl Roesner

Rochester:  Passed away unexpectedly, on Thursday, December 5th, 2024, at the age of 60.  Karl was a mold maker who was a master craftsman in his field.  He is survived by his brother Ludwig; sister-in-law, Debbie; nephews, Timothy and Kyle; and cousins.   He will…

Elinor J. Pellegrino

Rochester: Friday, December 6, 2024. Survived by loving family and friends. Private Services

Paul M. Muratore

Rochester, NY. Passed away on November 29, 2024 at the age of 91. Paul is predeceased by his beloved wife of 42 years, Barbara, in 2007; his parents, Paulino and Jennie Muratore; and all his siblings, Josephine, Antoinette (Russell), Carl, and Dominic. Paul is survived…

David R. Powers

Rochester NY: Born 2-18-1963 Syracuse NY, passed Wednesday 12-4-2024 and Buried 12-7-2024 (same dates as his Grandpa Powers).  Predeceased by his father, John Powers; his brother, Danny Powers; cousin Jimmy McCorry; mother-In-Law, Mary O’Keefe and Marlie.  Survived by his wife, Colleen (O’Keefe); his son, John…

Marie Cooper

Rochester: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at age 86. Predeceased by her husband, Norman Cooper; son, Mark Cooper. Survived by her children, Norman (Susan) Cooper, Cathy McCullough, Scott (Donna) Cooper, Larry (Candace) Cooper; her grandchildren, Michael (Emily) Cooper, Norm (Jenna) Cooper, Jenna (Tim) Heacock, Steven Cooper,…

Steven James Hicks

Rochester, NY: Thursday, November 28, 2024 at age 70. Predeceased by his parents, Harold and Vivian Hicks; son, Thomas Hicks. Survived by his son, Joseph Hicks; sister, Linda Hanley; niece, Sarah (Michael) Martin; great-niece, Allie Martin; many dear friends. Steven was employed with the Rochester…

Thomas J. Lopuchowycz

Thomas Lopuchowycz, 60 of Kendall, NY passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on November 28, 2024. He was born on November 24, 1964, in Rochester, NY and was a proud graduate of the last all male graduating class of Aquinas Institute, Class of 1982.…

Marian K. Hayes

Rochester, NY; Passed away peacefully in the presence of family on November 27, 2024, atage 89.Predeceased by her parents, Henry & Anne Krakowski; husband, Leo J. Hayes.Marian is survived by her loving and devoted children; Sheila(Gerard) Reynolds;Maureen(Ralph) Barnes, and her special daughter Kathleen; her wonderful…