Obituaries
Juan Carlos Cruz Jr.
Feb 8, 2021
Juan Carlos Cruz, Jr. "White Boy" "Carlito" "Juan Jr" February 8, 2021 unexpectedly at the age of 31. Predeceased by his sister, Krystal. Survived by his loving parents, Maria and Juan Sr; sister, Adabell Cruz; nieces, Aolani Paige, Anylah Phakousonh; grandparents, Lydia, Cesar Sr., Arlene, and Pedro; aunts & uncles, Carmen, Claudia, Cesar Jr, Juan, Miguel, Jose, Olga; cousins, Sasha,...
Theodore "Theo" Offen
Jan 26, 2021
January 26, 2021, at the age of 59. Predeceased by his parents, Albert & Phyllis; brother, Timothy; sister, Tammy. Survived by his brother, Thomas; many nieces and nephews; relatives & friends. Family & friends may call at Thomas Funeral Chapels, Sunday January 31, 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. https://donate3.cancer.org/ Visitation Sun, Jan...
William "Bill" Nichols
Jan 21, 2021
Passed suddenly on January 21, 2021 at the age of 61. Bill was born to Howard and Catherine on May 29, 1959 in Rochester, NY. Predeceased by his parents and brother, Howard. Survived by his loving children, Brian (Mickie), Erin, Kristin, Stephen, and Lauren; Cheri (mother of his children); Frank (brother), Cecelia (sister), Charlie (brother); and several nieces and nephews....
Diane Ashman
Jan 16, 2021
Born August 17, 1953, passed away January 16, 2021 at the age of 67. Graveside Service Friday January 29th 2:30pm Riverside Cemetery. Please gather at the cemetery gate 2:15pm for procession to the grave.Graveside Service Fri, Jan 29, 2021 at 2:30 pm Riverside Cemetery 2650 Lake Avenue Rochester, NY 14612 Please arrive ahead to form a procession to the grave.
Clarence A. Rizzo
Jan 13, 2021
Rochester: January 13, 2021, at the age of 60. Survived by his son, Anthony Rizzo; daughters, Angelina Georgetti (Jorge Laurido), Maryann McMahon; grandchildren, Andrew, Brian, Caitlynn, Koda, Elena, Leo, Sarray, Savannah, Leah, Jace; great-grandson, Channing; brothers & sisters; many dear relatives and friends. Family and friends may call at Thomas Funeral Chapels, Thursday January 21st from 4-6pm. Interment private.Visitation Thu,...
John D. Volkmar "Johnny"
Jan 12, 2021
January 12, 2021 at the age of 73. Survived by his daughters, Dawn (Adam) Lynch & Gina Tucker(their mother, Patricia Tucker); grandchildren, Alicia & Stephen Volkmar, Hunter Geary, Savannah Lynch; siblings, Wendy Volkmar, Maryann Newland, Sherry Haniford, Thomas Volkmar; many relatives and friends. Services private.
Anthony "Tony" W. Heldebrand
Jan 10, 2021
Greece: January 10, 2021 at at the age of 66. Predeceased by his parents, Bernard & Betty. Survived by his wife, Angelita; daughter, Charlene (Michael) Roby; grandchildren, Diamond & Donnivon Dodd; great-grandson, Gracen; sisters, Debra Christie, Pamela Murphy, Cynthia Parcher. Tony proudly served in the US Marie Corps; retiree of Kodak. Services private
Robert N. Cook
Jan 7, 2021
Hamlin: Born April 22, 1924 in Pompey NY; passed away January 7, 2021 at the age of 96. Predeceased by his wife, Zoila. Family & friends may call at Thomas Tuesday January 12th from 11am-12pm, with prayers at 12pm. Interment Riverside Cemetery Mask and social distancing required.Visitation Tue, Jan 12, 2021 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Thomas Funeral Chapels...
Patrick H. Reilly "B.R."
Jan 7, 2021
Hilton: Suddenly January 7, 2021 at the age of 58. Predeceased by his father, William; mother, Jean. Survived by his sons, Michael & Justin; their mother, Kathy; granddaughter, Addison; brothers, Michael fiance, Cindy DiBaudo; her daughters, Samantha & Sierra; many dear relatives & friends. Family & friends may call at Thomas Funeral Chapels, Saturday January 16th 11am-1pm, with prayers at...
Phyllis E. Billard
Dec 27, 2020
Phyllis E. Billard (Larish) Rochester, NY: May 11, 1927-December 27, 2020. My Best Friend passed away at the age of 93. She was born in Blooming Grove, Pennsylvania and spent the majority of her adult life in Rochester, New York and Key Colony Beach, Florida. She was my Best Friend for 59 years. I've never loved anyone as much as...
Robert M. Cascino
Dec 23, 2020
Rochester: December 23, 2020. Age 69. Predeceased by his parents Samuel & Rose Mary. Survived by his brother Richard (Susan); nieces & nephews. Family & friends may call at Thomas Funeral Chapels, Thursday December 31st from 10am-11am, with prayers at 11am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.Visitation Thu, Dec 31, 2020 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am Thomas Funeral Chapels 4545 Lake...
Myrial D. Gayle
Dec 22, 2020
Rochester: December 22, 2020. Survived by husband, Gerald Weaver; brother, David Weaver; sisters, Christine Borelli, Mary (Todd) Baxter; nephews, George, Alex, Joel Borelli, Kevin & Zack Baxter; family & friends. Longtime member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Graveside Service Monday December 28, 11am, at Riverside Cemetery. Please meet at the cemetery gate, 10:45am. No prior calling.Service Mon, Dec 28,...
Rose Marie Franklin
Dec 15, 2020
Rochester: December 15, 2020, at the age of 81. Predeceased by her husband, Robert E. (1987); step-son, Robert; step-daughter, Lorrie Martins; brothers, Johnny parents, Ralph & Loretta Acresti. Survived by sons & daughter, Brian (Brenda), Lisa Bonfiglio, Michael, Charles; many grandchildren & great-grandchildren; sister Mary Durbin; dear relatives & friends. Services private. Consider contributions to the St. Jude Children's Research...
Lillian F. Robbins
Dec 9, 2020
Charlotte:December 9, 2020, at the age of 86. Predeceased by her husband, Carl; son, Bucky. Survived by her daughters, Pamela Cornelia, Terri Robbins; many grandchildren & great-grandchildren; twin sister, Elsie Horner. Graveside Service Monday December 14th, at Riverside Cemetery, please gather at the cemetery gate 10:30am to join the procession. In lieu of flowers contributions to Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.orgService Mon,...
Eleanor G. Porter
Nov 30, 2020
Irondequoit: November 30, 2020 at 97 years. Predeceased by her husband, Ralph; son, John. Survived by brother, George Glidden; children: Ethan (Andrea), Susanna, Jay (Martha); daughter-in-law Irene; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Special thanks to aide, Evelyn Chealey, for her loving care. Eleanor served as a WWII Navy nurse, graduated UCONN, a member of the First Unitarian Church, a lifelong peace...
Elsa M. Fulge
Nov 19, 2020
November 19, 2020. Predeceased by her husband, Werner Fulge. Survived by loving family and friends. Services at convenience of the family.
Mary J. Hogan
Nov 14, 2020
Charlotte: After a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's, Mary Jane passed away peacefully. She was preceded in death by her loving husbands, James Hogan and Richard Bridenbaker, daughter Deborah Raymond, infant son James, and sister Rosely Allen. Mary Jane is survived by daughters Cynthia McCarthy (Jeff, deceased), Candace Hogan, Mary Jane Wright (Bryan), son Michael Hogan (Elizabeth), sister Linda Villaverde (Raymond),...
Gracie E. Develder
Nov 7, 2020
Charlotte: December 7, 2020 at the age of 95. Predeceased by her husband, Harold; sons, Gordon DeVelder, Lynn Mitchell; great-granddaughter, Chelsea DeVelder. Gracie is survived by grandchildren, Lisa Roi, Tom (Blanca), Scott, Mark, Aimee (Joshua) Portlock, Steven, Colleen (Charles) Moran, Sharon (William) Valincourt; 21 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marion Mitchell; many relatives and friends. She was a member of the...
Joan Painting
Oct 14, 2020
Joan M. Painting (Scheg) Charlotte: October 14, 2020 at the age of 89. Predeceased by her husband, Sydney; brother, Charles Scheg; great-granddaughter, Meadow. Survived by children, Thomas (Laura), Bruce (Susan), Robert (Nanette), Linda (Gene), John, James; twelve grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Robert Painting. The family would like to acknowledge the love and support Joan received from her neighbors and friends....
Michael Schopp, Jr.
Oct 11, 2020
Michael J. Schopp, Jr. Greece: October 11, 2020. Survived by his loving wife, Josephine (Sciortino); sons, Steven (Melissa), Philip (Keri); granddaughters, Nicolette, Sophia, Serena, Anna; brothers, David (Eileen), Alan; sister-in-law, Donna Sciortino; many dear relatives & friends. Michael was a member of the Our Mother of Sorrow\'s Men\'s Club Executive Committee, and a retiree of Gleason Works. Family & friends...