Obituaries
John Louis Grosshans
Mar 17, 2023
Born October 4,1933; passed away surrounded by family March 17, 2023. John resided in and near Charlotte, NY -- a lifelong Lakesider. He was predeceased by parents Raymond "Dutch" Grosshans and Thema Fien Grosshans, and by brothers Raymond A. and Joel A. As a young man, he worked for his parents delivering ice and coal, selling Christmas trees, and supporting...
Gina M. Tucker
Mar 16, 2023
March 16, 2023, age 49. Predeceased by her father, John D. Volkmar. Survived by her son, Hunter Geary; mother, Patricia Tucker; sister, Dawn (Adam) Lynch; nieces & nephew.
Family & friends may call at Thomas Funeral Chapels, Saturday March 25th from 10am-12pm. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Bryan S. Moore
Mar 10, 2023
Rochester: March 10, 2023 at the age of 62. Born to Harold & Betty Moore. Graveside Service Wednesday November 1, 2023, Riverside Cemetery 9am. Please meet at the cemetery gate at 850am to form a procession to the grave.
Thomas Judge Keenan
Feb 25, 2023
Greece: February 25, 2023 at the age of 93. Predeceased by his sister, Mary; brothers, John "Bud", Bill (Order of Friars Minor), Robert "Bob".
Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jeanette; son Sean (Quan); granddaughters, Samantha, Allison; brother, Jim; several nieces & nephews.
Family & friends may call at Thomas Funeral Chapels, Monday March 6th from 5-7pm. Funeral Mass Tuesday...

Gilberto Ortiz
Feb 24, 2023
Feb 24, 2023 at age 83. He was a resident at The Hurlbut for over 10 years; he shared a special bond with his caregivers. Graveside Service Wednesday March 1st, 11am, Riverside Cemetery
Jannie Ruth Woods
Feb 23, 2023
Jannie Ruth Woods
"Blessed by the Best"
February 23, 2023. Predeceased by her husband, Odell L. Woods (1991). Survived by her daughters, Latisha Woods, Shyquain Woods, Joelisa Woods; grandchildren, Laron Jr, Chace, La'Layzia, Tyazia, Semaj, Gracie, Carmelo, Kayleena, Katana, Kaseem Jr, Kehlani; many nieces and nephews. Ms. Woods was a long time beautician in Rochester. A member of the New Bethel Church...
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,...