Obituaries

Alice Bianchi

Alice Bianchi

Aug 21, 2014

Bianchi, Alice A. (Pires) Greece: August 21, 2014. Age 93. Predeceased by husband, Philip (1975); son, Glenn; sisters, Joaquina & Isabel Pires, Mary Bednarz, Virginia Scheuch, Julia Wallace; brother, Mani Pires. Survived by sons, Philip grandchildren, Angela & Glen (their mother and special family friend, Jody Brennan); great-grandchildren, Caleb sister, Laura Pires; brothers, Anthony & Joseph (Nancy) Pires; many nieces,...

Teresa Higgs

Teresa Higgs

Aug 18, 2014

Higgs, Teresa J. (Pietzold) Rochester: August 18, 2014. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday August 23, 2014 at 10am, at St. Marks Church, 54 Kuhn Rd. No prior calling. (Please direct floral deliveries to the church.)

Noreen Turkington

Noreen Turkington

Aug 12, 2014

Turkington, Noreen (Alessi) Rochester: November 11, 1941-August 12, 2014. Predeceased by her parents, Shirley & Sam Alessi; sister, Shirley Lombardo (Alessi). Survived by son, Sammy Schiano; sister, Petrina Alessi; brother, David Alessi; many nieces and nephews. Services private.

Monica Kermis

Monica Kermis

Aug 7, 2014

Kermis, Monica B. Rochester: August 7, 2014. Age 101. Predeceased by husband, Andrew; daughter, Nancy; son, Edward; Monica is the last of 8 siblings; Joseph Bassett, Mary Collins, Helen Wintercorn, Loretta Streb, Peggy McCarthy, Thomas Bassett, Catherine Neu; sister-in-law, Shirley Wohlganger; many nieces & nephews. Survived by daughter, Karen VanSwearingen; son, Gerard \"Jerry\" Kermis; grandson, Mark VanSwearingen; many nieces and...

Mary Cooper

Mary Cooper

Aug 6, 2014

Cooper, Mary Rochester: August 6, 2014. Age 84. Survived by her friends at Shire at Culverton and Catholic Family Center. Graveside Service will be held Monday 1pm, Riverside Cemetery. Please meet at gate, no prior calling.

Bryan Garverick

Bryan Garverick

Aug 6, 2014

Garverick, Bryan Charles Charlotte: Passed away on August 6, 2014. Bryan was born in Urbana, Illinois...March 23, 1965. He lived at Champaign (Illinois), Amherst (NY), and Rochester (NY.) A creative person, Bryan was an artist with paintsand also a musician who played the guitar and synthesizer. He was well liked by friends, and had a good sense of humor. He...

Larry Kelly

Larry Kelly

Jul 27, 2014

Kelly, Larry G. Rochester: Oct 14, 1953-July 27, 2014, at age 60. He was employed for 16 years with VOA, until his illness. He is survived by his brothers, sisters, nieces, & nephews; very special friend Sharron Smith. Graveside Services will be held at Lincoln Cemetery ,Columbia SC, on Saturday August 16th at 3pm.

James Eck

James Eck

Jul 24, 2014

Eck, James A. Rochester: Suddenly, July 24, 2014 at age 59. Survived by his ARC of Monroe family. Graveside Service Tuesday 9:30am, Oatka Cemetery in Scottsville, NY.

Richard Leach

Richard Leach

Jul 15, 2014

Leach, Richard Joseph Rochester: July 15, 2014. Dick has gone to join his beloved wife, Peggy. He was born in Rochester, NY, September 20, 1920. WW Ii Veteran serving in the Pacific on the USS Howard. He was predeceased by his wife, Arleen; daughter, Karen; son, Richard; brothers, Clifford and Alfred. He is survived by his daughters, Patricia Rebis (Len)...

Howard Cooper Jr.

Howard Cooper Jr.

Jul 7, 2014

Cooper, Howard Merton Jr. Rochester: Unexpectedly July, 7th 2014. Predeceased by parents, Howard Merton Cooper, Sr. and Geraldine Dow; step-father, Donald Dow; brother, Rodney, step-sister, Mary Ann Matthews, step-brother Bernie Dow. Survived by children, Jeremy, Gregory, Lisa (Jonathan) Paredes; 5 grandchildren; siblings, Dale, Mark (Dee) Cooper, Matthew (Mary) Cooper, Wanda Cooper, David (Diane) Dow, Barbara Jo (Milton) Sabol, Jeanne Crawford,...

Eleanor Faiello

Eleanor Faiello

Jul 5, 2014

Faiello, Eleanor Mary (Tuzzeo) Rochester: July 5, 2014, age 85. She is predeceased by the father of her children, George N. Thomas; her son, George Todd Thomas; grandson, Travis Letta. Survived by her daughters, Mary-Margaret (Roy) Letta, Bonnie Sue Thomas (Sal Sparviero); sisters, Grace Taylor, Terry Amico, Jennie Burris; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Powell; many dear relatives and...

Anne Stewart-Frost

Anne Stewart-Frost

Jul 3, 2014

Stewart-Frost, Anne M. Rochester: July 3, 2014, at age 84. Survived by children, Gardner Frost, Amy (John) Dahl, Sarah (Brendan) Sullivan; grandchildren, Ruth, Charles and Thomas; ex-husband, Richard G. Frost. Predeceased by brother, David Clarkson Stewart. Service for family and friends being planned.

Linda Hertel

Linda Hertel

Jul 3, 2014

Hertel, Linda L. Rochester: Passed away on Thursday July 3, 2014. Memorial Service will be held on Monday July 14, 2014 at 6 PM at Thomas Funeral Chapels, Inc., 4545 Lake Avenue (585) 663-3837.

Roberta Ives

Roberta Ives

Jun 21, 2014

Ives, Roberta A.Rochester: June 1, 1957-June 21, 2014. Passed away at age 63 with her husband and daughter at her side. Survived by her husband, Bruce; daughter, Amanda; many additional family members and good friends. Thank you to the staff of Unity Parkridge and Hildebrandt for their care and caring.A Celebration of Bobbie\'s life will be scheduled at a later...

Virginia Scheuch

Virginia Scheuch

Jun 12, 2014

Scheuch, Virginia T. (Pires)Rochester: June 12, 2014. Age 90. Predeceased by husband, Donald; siblings, Julie, Isabel, Mary, Manny. Survived by sons, Kurt (Rosemary), Karl (Lin); daughter, Lise (Mark) Sibicky; grandchildren, Sarah, Peter, Ray, Aaron; great-granddaughter, Hayley; siblings, Tony, Laura, Alice, Joey (Nancy); dear relatives and friends. Special thanks to the caring staff of St. John\'s Home. Family & friends may...

Lillian Mitelli

Lillian Mitelli

Jun 4, 2014

Mitelli, Lillian M. (Patane) Rochester: June 4, 2014. Survived by by her family and friends. Services private.

Nickolas Dana

Nickolas Dana

Jun 3, 2014

Dana, Nickolas Rochester: June 3, 2014. Age 91. Graveside Service Monday 10am, Oatka Cemetery in Scottsville NY.

Lawrence Miller

Lawrence Miller

May 16, 2014

Miller, Lawrence F. Rochester: October 6, 1933-May 16, 2014. Age 80. Predeceased by his wife, Evelyn L. Miller. Survived by his son, David (Gail); daughter, Linda (Charles) Carr; grandchildren, Bethany (Christian) Benoit, Katherine (Clint) McElwain, Jonathan Carr (Katelin Burgess), Damian & Anastasia Miller, Pamela Marshall; great-grandchildren, Aidan, Duncan, Samuel, Emma, Charles; many dear relatives and friends. Family & friends may...

Alice Fantauzzo

Alice Fantauzzo

May 11, 2014

Fantauzzo, Alice (Villareale) Rochester: May 11, 2014. Age 84. Predeceased by husband, Thomas; parents, John & Carolina Villareale. Survived by children, Joseph, Caroline (Loren) Allston; grandchildren, Loren D, Dawn, Kristy; sister, Ida Galletto; bother-in-law, Joe (Marleen) Fantauzzo; sister-in-law, Anette Fantauzzo; several great-grandchildren, many nieces & nephews. Family & friends may call at Thomas Funeral Chapels, Friday 4-8pm. A Graveside Service...

Florence Hill

Florence Hill

May 3, 2014

Hill, Florence I. (Austin) Rochester: May 3, 2014. Age 81. Predeceased by husband George Hill; children Guy Christopher, Jeffery, Brenda. Survived by children, Jackie, Amy, William, Robert, Julie, Cha, Greg; many grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Florence was a retiree of Bausch & Lomb. Services private.