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Lorraine Robinson Rochester

Lorraine Robinson, age 91, of Rochester, NY, passed away on April 1, 2021 due to complications from COPD. She was born in Newark, New York the youngest daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Van Hall who emigrated from the Netherlands in the early 1900’s. Lorraine worked for 37 years for American Airlines where she was the Supervisor of the Midtown satellite office. In October of 1966, she was awarded the prestigious Lady Rochesterian Award for her outstanding...

Lorraine Robinson, age 91, of Rochester, NY, passed away on April 1, 2021 due to complications from COPD. She was born in Newark, New York the youngest daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth...

Rose Cheswell Rochester

Born March 30, 1918 in Portland, ME and died March 30, 2021 at the age of 103 at the Friendly Home. Predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Rev. Austin Bert Cheswell. Survived by her daughters, Carol (Gary) Cheswell Shepler and Nancy (Ed LoPresti) Budinger. Also survived by several nieces and a nephew; the extended LoPresti family: 2 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Rose was an avid homemaker, housewife, minister’s wife who was active in Rev....

Born March 30, 1918 in Portland, ME and died March 30, 2021 at the age of 103 at the Friendly Home. Predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Rev. Austin Bert Cheswell. Survived by her daughters,...

Clatus Van Zile Rochester

Born August 16, 1941. Passed away suddenly March 28, 2021. Survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Karen (Foltz) Van Zile; daughter, Tami; son, Greg (Alice); two brothers, William James (Judy) and Gary (Beverly); two grandsons; two granddaughters; nieces and nephews; numerous cousins; and an aunt. He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Iola Van Zile. Clatus was affectionately known as "Van" by his family and close friends. He followed in his father's footsteps as a...

Born August 16, 1941. Passed away suddenly March 28, 2021. Survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Karen (Foltz) Van Zile; daughter, Tami; son, Greg (Alice); two brothers, William James (Judy)...

Lillian Ferrarone Rochester

Predeceased by her parents, Irma and Eliseo Ferrarone; and her grandniece, Sara Ferrarone. She is survived by her brother, Henry Ferrarone; nephews, Thomas (Carol Acquilano), Robert (Margaret), David (Carol); niece, Nancy Ferrarone; in addition to many devoted grandnieces and grandnephews; cousins; and friends. Lillian graduated from Mercy High School in 1947 and attended Rochester Business Institute. She worked her entire career for RT French in Accounts Payable and retired early...

Predeceased by her parents, Irma and Eliseo Ferrarone; and her grandniece, Sara Ferrarone. She is survived by her brother, Henry Ferrarone; nephews, Thomas (Carol Acquilano), Robert (Margaret),...

James Stinehour Rochester

Surrounded by family, Jim passed away Thursday, March 11 at the age of 73. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, Jim was the youngest of three siblings. A natural inclination toward mathematics led to an engineering education, with Jim obtaining undergraduate and graduate degrees in electrical engineering from RPI in Troy, NY. Between degrees, a posting with the Army Corps of Engineers brought him to the unfamiliar southern surroundings of Vicksburg, Mississippi, where he met his wife of 49...

Surrounded by family, Jim passed away Thursday, March 11 at the age of 73. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, Jim was the youngest of three siblings. A natural inclination toward mathematics...

Donald Murrell Ontario

Passed away peacefully February 27, 2021 at Rochester General Hospital. Predeceased by his parents; sisters, Clara and Ruth; brothers, William, Al, and George; aunt, Grace Guck. Survived by his nieces, Jean Johnson and Linda Murrell; nephews, Glenn and Gary Murrell; many grandnieces and grandnephews. Don was a proud Army veteran.

Passed away peacefully February 27, 2021 at Rochester General Hospital. Predeceased by his parents; sisters, Clara and Ruth; brothers, William, Al, and George; aunt, Grace Guck. Survived by his...

Marjorie Folts Rochester, NY

Rochester: February 23, 2001 at age 93. Marjorie was born February 8, 1928 in Rochester. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Mildred Dubois and her husband of 60 years, Marvin M. Folts of Dansville. Marjorie is survived by children, Robert L. (Mary) Folts of Lake Orion, MI and Karen (Clatus) Van Zile of Rochester; sisters, Thelma (Dennis) Sedlack of Deerfield Beach, FL and Emma Lortz of Hickory, NC. No calling hours. Private Burial at East Avon Cemetery at a later date....

Rochester: February 23, 2001 at age 93. Marjorie was born February 8, 1928 in Rochester. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Mildred Dubois and her husband of 60 years, Marvin M....

Theodore (Ted) Wilcox Rochester

Our devoted husband and father, Theodore (Ted) Wilcox, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 with his family by his side. He was a loving husband to his wife of 56 years, Ute. He is survived by his daughters, Tina (Mike) Turner and Tanja Wilcox (Joe Scott); and his granddaughters, Natasha and Yanni Turner. As a Mathematics Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, Ted dedicated his career to teaching and inspiring his students, while also continuing to...

Our devoted husband and father, Theodore (Ted) Wilcox, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 with his family by his side. He was a loving husband to his wife of 56 years,...

Barbara Sturges (Woodburn) Rochester

Barbara Sturges (Woodburn) On February 16, 2021, at age 68, in Rochester, NY, Barbara Sturges passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Barb was a loving spouse, devoted mother, and caring grandmother, known fondly as “Baba,” who touched and enriched our lives in so many ways. Her family remembers her as kind and supportive, steadfast and determined, a wonderful companion, master organizer, and creative homemaker. She loved to laugh, read romance novels, watch college...

Barbara Sturges (Woodburn) On February 16, 2021, at age 68, in Rochester, NY, Barbara Sturges passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Barb was a loving spouse, devoted mother, and...

Thomas Patterson Rochester

Suddenly February 13, 2021 at age 57. Predeceased by his parents, George and Anna. Survived by daughters, Krista (Thomas) Vespi, Nicole Patterson, and Kelly Patterson; grandson, Daniel Vespi; Anne Marie Patterson; twin siblings, Brenda (Jeff) Steele and Brad Patterson; nieces and nephews, Alex, Ben, Julia, Connor, and Kate. Friends may call Wednesday, 4-7 PM, at the funeral home (495 N. Winton Rd.). A Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, Peace of Christ Parish,...

Suddenly February 13, 2021 at age 57. Predeceased by his parents, George and Anna. Survived by daughters, Krista (Thomas) Vespi, Nicole Patterson, and Kelly Patterson; grandson, Daniel Vespi; Anne...

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