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A. June Adams Rochester

Passed from this life on March 23, 2020 at age 89, following a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 66 years, Keith Adams; her children, David (Sheryl) Adams of Rochester, NY, Holly (Christopher) Adams of Hunt, NY; grandchildren Scott (Ali) Adams, Jacqueline Adams, Melissa Adams, Dillon Kronert, and Tyler Westcott; great grandchildren, Beatrice and Maxwell Adams; also nephews, nieces and cousins in Canada. She was preceded in death by her...

Passed from this life on March 23, 2020 at age 89, following a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 66 years, Keith Adams; her children, David...

Thomas Johncox Rochester

Tom crossed over peacefully after a heroic battle with cancer on Monday, March 9, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Fred and Anne Johncox. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Kathy; son, Steven (Laura); grandchildren, Aidan and Scarlet; sisters, Cindy (Norm) Wingerden and Lisa (Scott) Templar; brother-in-law, James (Susan) Herman; sister-in-law, Gail (Larry) McGinn; 11 nieces and nephews; 12 great-nieces and great-nephews; cousin, Robert...

Tom crossed over peacefully after a heroic battle with cancer on Monday, March 9, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Fred and Anne Johncox....

Robert Taylor Rochester

March 5, 2020, at the Episcopal Church Home, just 18 days shy of his 97th birthday. Predeceased by his first wife, Harriet Beth Taylor and granddaughter, Lisa Beth Taylor. Survived by his wife, Shirley Ayers Taylor; daughter, Bonnie (Ken) Martin; sons, George (Linda) Taylor and Kurt (Peggy) Taylor; grandchildren, Michael (Erin Switzer) Taylor, Andrew Taylor and Melissa (Thomas Fornarola) Taylor; stepchildren, Bethany (Jim) Feuerstein, Deborah (Fred) Johnson, Lynette (Peter) Reeb,...

March 5, 2020, at the Episcopal Church Home, just 18 days shy of his 97th birthday. Predeceased by his first wife, Harriet Beth Taylor and granddaughter, Lisa Beth Taylor. Survived by his...

Gretchen Lane Rochester

Rochester, NY: Gretchen died early in the morning on Friday, February 28, surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband of more than 40 years, Stephen; her children, Dana (Fabrice) Veron, Emily (Jason) Ross, and Jeremy (Mia Breitkopf) Lane; her siblings, Susan (Steve) Oris, Christopher (Mary Jo Brach) Farnum, and Timothy (Christine) Farnum; and seven grandchildren, Jacob, Camille, Thomas, Noah, Jesse, Robin, and Willa. Gretchen was born in Jamestown, NY but spent most of her youth in...

Rochester, NY: Gretchen died early in the morning on Friday, February 28, surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband of more than 40 years, Stephen; her children, Dana (Fabrice) Veron,...

Mary Zinkand

Mary Martha (Standley) Zinkand, age 92, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2002. “Lord, you have now set your servant free to go in peace as you have promised.” Mary was born September 12, 1927 in Wichita, KS to Jesse and Bertha (Taylor) Standley. She was the youngest of 8 children, and grew up on farms in Kansas and upstate New York. She met her husband, John, on her 19th birthday and they married August 26, 1949. Mary...

Mary Martha (Standley) Zinkand, age 92, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2002. “Lord, you have now set your servant free to go in peace as you have promised.” Mary was...

Francis "Frank" Oberman Rochester

Passed away peacefully February 22, 2020 at age 85 in the presence of his family. Son of the late Edna Oberman (nee Mumford); brother of the late Elizabeth Frey. Survived by his companion of 20 years, Jackie Luellen; children, Ellen Stanford, Michael (Kathy Parnell) Oberman, Brenda (Jim) Hicks, Dina (Robin) Stein, Christopher (Maureen) Oberman, Mary (Kenneth) Kuschke; grandchildren, Nicholas (Kelly) Stanford, Christine (Jeffrey) Kuhn, Benjamin (Mary) Hicks, Emma and Samuel Stein, Ian...

Passed away peacefully February 22, 2020 at age 85 in the presence of his family. Son of the late Edna Oberman (nee Mumford); brother of the late Elizabeth Frey. Survived by his companion of 20...

Stephen Stott Fairport

Predeceased by his parents, Stephen and Alice Stott; sisters, Ava McRae and Phyllis Kuitems; brother, Russell Stott; former wife, Sandra Nivling Stott. Steve is survived by his daughters, Sharon (Robert) Flanagan and Sally (Timothy) McDevitt; grandchildren, Devon, Ryan and Justin Flanagan, Tyler and Meaghan McDevitt; several nieces and nephews. Steve was a graduate of Union College with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He served in the US Army before being employed locally at Stromberg...

Predeceased by his parents, Stephen and Alice Stott; sisters, Ava McRae and Phyllis Kuitems; brother, Russell Stott; former wife, Sandra Nivling Stott. Steve is survived by his daughters, Sharon...

Robert Trout Brighton

February 7, 2020, age 76. Predeceased by brother, Stephen Trout and sister, Linda Hann. Survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Carol; sons, Daniel (Sarah Betstadt) and Andrew (Brittiny) Trout; grandchildren, Simon and Margot; brothers, William (Linda) and David (Pamela) Trout; and many nieces and nephews. Robert was an Army veteran, 32nd Armor Division, 5th Battalion, serving in Germany from 1964-67. Upon his return stateside, he worked at Xerox Corp. in production. A supervisor noted...

February 7, 2020, age 76. Predeceased by brother, Stephen Trout and sister, Linda Hann. Survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Carol; sons, Daniel (Sarah Betstadt) and Andrew (Brittiny) Trout;...

Doris Kreckman Rochester

Died peacefully at age 89 on February 6, 2020 at St. John's Home. She is survived by her beloved and faithful partner of 32 years, David Rice; and by longtime friends, many of whom visited her daily the week before her death and reminded her of her permanent place in their hearts. Doris was born in Lorraine, NY and retired from the University of Rochester after 34 years. She was a member of New Life Presbyterian Church. She loved cats, birdwatching, handcrafts including the...

Died peacefully at age 89 on February 6, 2020 at St. John's Home. She is survived by her beloved and faithful partner of 32 years, David Rice; and by longtime friends, many of whom visited her...

Caroline Thieleman Rochester

February 5, 2020 two days short of her 85th birthday. Predeceased by beloved husband, Leon; sisters, Laura Trout and Marjorie Allen. Survived by brothers, Jerome (Cathy) Hansen and Robert Hansen; daughter, Cindy Richardson; and many nieces and nephews. Caroline was a graduate from Monroe HS where she participated in a work/study program and began her career at Wegmans as a file clerk and retired there as secretary to the Comptroller. Upon retirement, she and her husband, Lee, were devoted...

February 5, 2020 two days short of her 85th birthday. Predeceased by beloved husband, Leon; sisters, Laura Trout and Marjorie Allen. Survived by brothers, Jerome (Cathy) Hansen and Robert Hansen;...

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