Obituaries
Eugene Thompson
Feb 18, 2023
Graveside Service Tuesday March 12, 11am Riverside Cemetery. Meet at gate 10:50am. Services entrusted to Thomas Funeral Chapels, Inc.
Baudy Mason
Feb 15, 2023
Rochester: February 15, 2023. Graveside Service Monday July 24, 2023, Riverside Cemetery, 1030am. Please meet the cemetery gate at 1015am.
Alice Maida
Feb 5, 2023
Rochester: February 5, 2023. Graveside Service, Riverside Cemetery, Monday January 8, 2024, 10am. Please meet the main cemetery gate at 950am to form a procession to the grave site. No prior calling
Steven J. Dronzewski
Feb 3, 2023
Rochester: February 3, 2023 at the age of 59. Predeceased by his parents, Leo and May; brothers, Ronald and Leon; sister, Linda. Survived by his nephew, Jason Dronzewski; sister-in-law, Diane Dronzewski; very close friend, Miss Lew; longtime friend, Lisa Falardeau; the Penny Arcade faithful; and dear relatives and friends.
Steve loved music (and spent some time as the Penny Arcade DJ). ...

Winifred Lisuzzo
Feb 2, 2023
Born April 12, 1935 in the United Kingdom. Passed away February 2, 2023 at the age of 87. Graveside Service Tuesday Feb 28th at Riverside Cemetery 11:30am.
Dorothy M Sanna
Jan 20, 2023
Charlotte: Passed January 20, 2023. She is survived by three sons, Mario (Roseann); grandson, Dominick (Jamie); great -grandsons, Edison & Archer; grandson, Mario Jr; son, Michael (Diane); granddaughter, Laurie (Tony) Halsey; great -grandsons, Alec Dean, Nolan Dean; son, John C.; grandson, John Joseph (Sheena), great-granddaughters, Teagan, Gianna; grandson, Jamie (Sarah); nieces, & many friends.
Dorothy worked as a waitress / prep...
Shirley Griffin
Jan 11, 2023
“I can do all things through Him, who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
Shirley was a woman of great faith and strong spirit. She passed away peacefully on January 11, surrounded by people who loved and cared for her, at age 83.
Shirley had a presence that drew people in. She loved listening to Bishop T.D. Jakes with her headphones on, and people...
Kenneth Jacobs
Jan 8, 2023
Albion, formerly of Rochester NY. Passed away on January 8, 2023 at the age of 93. Kenneth was a US Marines Veteran. Graveside Service & Military Honors, Friday January 13th, 11:30am, White Haven Memorial Park, Section H. Please gather at the main cemetery gate by 11:15am to join a procession to the location. No prior calling.
Ronald C. Twilliger
Dec 31, 2022
Webster NY: Passed away on December 31, 2022 at age 82. Predeceased by his daughter, Tometa (Twilliger) Curran; parents, Bob and Lucille; brother, George; niece, Shauntelle. Survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Shirley; beloved daughters, Georgeanne Dame (Sam) and Kimberly Martin; grandchildren, Ashley Dame-Marino (Joseph) and Frederik Dame Jr. (Emma); as well as several relatives and cherished friends....

Kenneth H. Jung
Dec 25, 2022
December 25, 2022 at the age of 84. Born in Elmira NY July 8, 1938 to the late Charles and Margaret Jung; also predeceased by his brother, Charles. He is survived by his twin brother, Warren A. Jung; & dear family.
Graveside Service, Thursday January 19th, 11am, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, All Saints Mausoleum-Chapel. No prior calling.
Marlene B. Pignone
Dec 23, 2022
December 23, 2022 at age 90. Predeceased by her husband, Robert. Survived by her son, Christopher (Edie) Pignone; daughter, Lisa (John) Teetsel; grandchildren, Mike (Shauna) Pignone, Nicholas (Tiffani) Pignone, Justin Teetsel, Jason (Stacy) Teetsel, Sarah (Brian) Cavallaro; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Dianne (Jim) East; sister in law, Olive Bach; many dear relatives and friends.
Family & friends may call at Thomas Funeral...
Elinor Klein
Dec 17, 2022
Elinor grew up in Atlanta, NY as the oldest of four children. She graduated from Wayland HS and attended Syracuse University for one year before marrying Jack Walker in 1947, with whom she had five children. Elinor and Jack bought a house on Dartmouth St. where Elinor would live for the next 63 years. She and Jack divorced in 1963,...
Elizabeth K. Ciavarri
Dec 8, 2022
Greece: December 8, 2022 at the age of 93. Predeceased by her husband, Arcangelo "Archie"; son, David. Survived by her daughter, Kathryn; son, Peter (Charlene); grandchildren, Danielle Kirchoff, James (Shela) Barnard, Ashley (Cody) Cullinan, Lisa Barnard, Michael (Vanessa) Ciavarri, Amanda (Justin) Granit, Gabrielle (Jerry) LaMartina, Danielle (Nate Ott) Sharp Carrie (Rudy) Rudicel, Patti (Brian Carbaugh), David Ciavarri Jr; several great-grandchildren,...
Kathy Guy
Dec 7, 2022
December 7, 2022, at age 55. Survived by her son, Joshua; grandson, Alex; sister, Laurie; many loving nieces & nephews.
Family & friends may call at Thomas Funeral Chapels Wednesday December 14th from 4pm-8pm. Funeral Mass, Sacred Heart Cathedral Thursday December 15th at 930am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made directly through the funeral home secure...

Bertha Crate
Dec 3, 2022
Rochester: December 3, 2022. Predeceased by her parents, Myron & Ida.
Graveside Service Thursday January 12, 2023, 10:30am, Oatka Cemetery in Scottsville NY. No Prior calling
Earl Valentine Friedman
Nov 26, 2022
November 26, 2022 at age 89. Predeceased by his wife, Carolyn May. Survived by his loving daughters, Renee Friedman (Dennis Schulz), April (Michael) Stratton; beloved grandchildren, Tarah & Sienna Friedman, Summer, Shayna, & Dylan Stratton. Earl was a lifelong member of the IBEW Local 86 Union.
Funeral Mass Saturday December 17th, 10:30am, Holy Cross Church, 4492 Lake Ave, 14612. No prior...
Lulu M Hanning
Nov 23, 2022
The Main Link of Our Family
Passed away November 23rd, 2022, peacefully at home with her loved ones. Predeceased by her husband Harry, 14 siblings, her two daughters Pat and Nancy, and eldest grandson Frankie. Survived by her daughter Donna(Big Terry) and son Rick (wife Steph). Her brother Will. Her grandchildren Stacy (husband Mark), Tina, Michelle, Terry (wife Myshauna), Teanna, Blanca,...

Anne T. Swasey
Nov 22, 2022
Rochester: November 22, 2022 at the age of 76. Predeceased by her parents Joseph Sinlock & Anne Furchek. Graveside Service Monday March 6th at 11am, Riverside Cemetery. Please gather at the cemetery gate at 10:50am.
Nancy Governor
Nov 20, 2022
Rochester: November 20, 2022 at the age of 49. Daughter of Kenneth & Claire.
Graveside Service, Tuesday June 6, 2023, Riverside Cemetery, 11am. No prior calling. family & friends may gather at the cemetery gate at 10:50am to form a procession to the grave.