All Obituaries

David Ross E. Irondequoit

At age 74. David was the son of the late Clara Gouger Ross and William Myron Ross. David grew up in the Winton Road / Main Street area of Rochester, New York. He graduated from East High School in 1965 and received his undergraduate degree from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. He received his Master of Education degree from Wayne State University. David had a rewarding career as a Reading Recovery Specialist teacher in the Michigan and North Carolina school...

At age 74. David was the son of the late Clara Gouger Ross and William Myron Ross. David grew up in the Winton Road / Main Street area of Rochester, New York. He graduated from East...

Lillian Howk Rochester

On a beautiful spring day, our beloved mother, Lillian, died peacefully at the Episcopal Church Home, after a brief illness, surrounded by her daughters and just shy of her 100th birthday. Predeceased by her husband Jay W. Howk (2002, after 52 years of marriage), her parents Frank and Lillian (Herr) Von Buren, Jr., brothers Wilton (Dorothy) and Franklyn (Shirley) Von Buren, special cousin/honorary sister Dorothy Goodrich, niece Lucille Howk, and friend Jean...

On a beautiful spring day, our beloved mother, Lillian, died peacefully at the Episcopal Church Home, after a brief illness, surrounded by her daughters and just shy of her 100th birthday....

Patricia McDonell Rochester

Predeceased by parents, Charles and Bessie Merriam; siblings and spouses, Chester (Bette) Merriam, Margaret (Clarence) Paul, Catherine (Bob) Curtis, and Donald (Joan) Merriam. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Fred Keeler; daughter, Nancy Bragg; dear friend, Michael Zawacki; and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022, 10 AM, at Faith Lutheran Church (Penfield) with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers,...

Predeceased by parents, Charles and Bessie Merriam; siblings and spouses, Chester (Bette) Merriam, Margaret (Clarence) Paul, Catherine (Bob) Curtis, and Donald (Joan) Merriam. She is survived by...

Melvin (Jack) Conner Irondequoit

Jack passed peacefully on his 84th birthday. Jack had a very strong love for his family whom he told every time he saw them how much he loved them. He was a prankster with a wonderful sense of humor. Jack spent most of his career with Burroughs Corp/Standard Register. After retirement, Jack took a second career as a Real Estate Salesperson. Jack is predeceased by his parents, Melvin & Ruth Conner; in-laws, Maurice & Frances Forrest; brother in-law, Frank Posato; and son, Christopher...

Jack passed peacefully on his 84th birthday. Jack had a very strong love for his family whom he told every time he saw them how much he loved them. He was a prankster with a wonderful sense of...

Edward (Tony) Weiler Rochester

Passed away after an unexpected medical event. Tony was born on January 25,1960 to John Richard Weiler and Mary Eleanor (Sullivan) Weiler, the third of their four children. He was raised on Dale Rd. in a close knit neighborhood bordering Corbett's Glen Nature Park. It was the beloved playground of his youth. After his graduation from Penfield H.S. in 1978, he went on to study Industrial Arts at SUNY Oswego where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. ...

Passed away after an unexpected medical event. Tony was born on January 25,1960 to John Richard Weiler and Mary Eleanor (Sullivan) Weiler, the third of their four children. He was raised on...

Beverly Hanss Rochester

Passed peacefully on March 11, 2022 at age 88. Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Consuela Heberle; husband, Robert; son, Chuck; sisters, Edna and Babe; brother, Joe. Survived by children, Mary Ann (Joe) Sliwa, Bob (Michele) Hanss, Susan (Keith) Holcomb; daughter-in-law, Donna Derham; grandchildren, Eric (Claire), Carolyn (Matt), Celia (Hector), Catherine (Will), Anna (Kevin), Ian, Rob, Maddie, and Patrick; sisters, Bernice, Elizabeth, Janet, and Suzanne (Paul); many nieces, nephews and...

Passed peacefully on March 11, 2022 at age 88. Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Consuela Heberle; husband, Robert; son, Chuck; sisters, Edna and Babe; brother, Joe. Survived by children,...

William (Bill) Redder Penfield

A lifelong Penfield resident, he was predeceased by his wife of more than 60 years, Patricia (Pat) Redder and beloved mother, Cecelia. Bill graduated from Aquinas Institute (’48) and worked for over 40 years at the Gannett Rochester Newspapers. Bill and Pat were proud owners of an island in the 1000 Islands where they happily entertained family and friends each summer for over 40 years. He is survived by his son, Christian; daughter-in-law, Kimberly; grandsons, Seth,...

A lifelong Penfield resident, he was predeceased by his wife of more than 60 years, Patricia (Pat) Redder and beloved mother, Cecelia. Bill graduated from Aquinas Institute (’48) and...

Helen McKeever Rochester

Died unexpectedly at age 74 on February 18. She was the daughter of the late Helen and Michael McKeever; sister of the late Thomas and Maureen; beloved aunt of Michael (Cheryl) McKeever, Kelly McKeever, Colleen Farrell, and Kerry (John) Zajac; as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews. She is also survived by her faithful friend of 50 years, Chris Sperry; sister-in-law, Carol McKeever; brother-in-law, Patrick Farrell; several cousins; and a multitude of friends. Helen leaves behind...

Died unexpectedly at age 74 on February 18. She was the daughter of the late Helen and Michael McKeever; sister of the late Thomas and Maureen; beloved aunt of Michael (Cheryl) McKeever, Kelly...

Allen Van Voorhis Avon

Allen was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing at Strong Hospital. Predeceased by parents, Clarence VanVoorhis, Sr. and Alice VanVoorhis; brother, Ralph VanVoorhis. Survived by siblings, Leora Brown, Clarence (Jill) VanVoorhis, Jr., Muriel Buchman, John (Jonnalyn) VanVoorhis, Debra (Willie) Floyd; many nieces and nephews; longtime companion, Carolyn Parmenter. Friends may call Thursday, February 17, 4-7 PM at the funeral home (495 N. Winton Rd.). A Funeral Service will be...

Allen was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing at Strong Hospital. Predeceased by parents, Clarence VanVoorhis, Sr. and Alice VanVoorhis; brother, Ralph VanVoorhis. Survived by...

Lois Stratton Rochester

Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, February 11, 2022 at the age of 81. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, John; children, Thomas (Sujata) Stratton, Linda (Stephen) Palmer, Ann-Marie (Angelo) Giannosa; cherished "son", Somanathan (Indira) Chandra; brother, James Averett; sister-in-law, Donna Averett; treasured grandchildren, Parker and Ellis Palmer, Karthik and Sanjeev Sekharan. Preceded in death by her parents; brother; and son, James...

Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, February 11, 2022 at the age of 81. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, John; children, Thomas (Sujata) Stratton, Linda (Stephen)...

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