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Gilberto Ortiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Bradley Martin Loce

Bradley Martin Loce

Dec 23, 2022

Graveside Service. Friday 2/17. 11am Riverside Cemetery.

Elinor  Klein

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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