All Obituaries

Suddenly on May 1, 2024. She is predeceased by her father David VanOrden; sister Shawn VanOrden and fiance James Chambers. Wanda is survived by her daughter Melissa (Juan Justiniano) VanOrden; son Joshua Stewart; grandchildren Justin Ramos, Jayliana Ramos and Joshua Stewart Jr; mother Shirley VanOrden; sisters Veronica VanOrden, Christine VanOrden and Sandra (Angel) Matteo; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a large, loving extended family and friends.  Wanda loved her family...

On April 28, 2024. Predeceased by his son Todd Briggs and Todd's mother, Patricia Johnson-Briggs; brothers Buddy & Paul Briggs; sisters Lois Ricker & Jean Vinosh. Jim is survived by his loving and devoted wife Helen; daughters Heather (Kevin) McMullen and Karee Briggs; daughter-in-law Margaret Briggs; grandchildren Garrett, Patrick & Rian McMullen, Keirstin, Kaelynn, Tyler (Brooke), Kelsi & Karlee Briggs; great grandchildren Marion, Marius & Gabriel; sisters-in-law...

On April 24, 2024. Geraldine was predeceased by her husband Charles R. Rinere; son Charles P. Rinere; brothers Tony & Frank Lattuca and son-in-law David P. Ludwig. She is survived by her children Kathleen (Edward Tondryk) Rinere, Linda (James) Kadlec and David (Susan) Rinere ; daughter-in-law Carol Rinere; brother-in-law John Rinere; Grace Dewey; grandchildren Rachel (Kevin) Gustina, Brenda (David) Litfin, Kevin (Mary Katherine) Ludwig, Vanessa (Michael) Leone, Lisa Kadlec, Nick...

Gertrude Luedke, 97, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family. She was affectionately known as “Oma” and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She had a passion for German music, gardening and anything sweet. Born Gertrude Frost in 1926 in Düsseldorf, Germany. It was there she met and married the love of her life, Sigesmund Luedke. Gertrude and her family migrated to the United States and settled in Rochester, NY in 1957. Gertrude is predeceased by...

On April 23, 2024 at age 81.  Jon is predeceased by his brother Ronald Tschetter; sister JoAnn Condolucci and stepson Heriberto "Kiko" Puron. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Zoila Tschetter; sister Peggy Molinaro; stepchildren Pedro J. Puron, Enrique "Henry" Puron, Ileana Nothnagle, and Osilia Puron; many grand and great grandchildren. Jon was retired from Eastman Kodak after 31 years and was also a Veteran of the United States Navy, serving during...

Suddenly on April 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 68.  Donald was predeceased by his son Rashi McKenzie; parents Clinton McKenzie and  Bessie Cummings-Howard and siblings Clinton, William, Beverley and Arnold McKenzie.  He is survived by his children Takisha Times, Donyell McKenzie and Chasman McKenzie; stepmother Willie Mae McKenzie; grandchildren Nubia, Bryant Jr. & Aijalon Cromartie, Eryka McKenzie, Donyell McKenzie Jr., Kéloni...

Jack, a Renaissance man was raised on a family farm in Chili, now encompassed within Black Creek Park, is survived by his devoted wife of nearly three decades, Linda. Their love story blossomed after a single encounter and a transformative three-week journey to China, culminating in their marriage in 1994. Survived by his stepchildren Ryan (Amanda) Knapp and Martin (Jenny) Knapp; grandchildren Emily, Robby, Priscilla, Riley,and Mason; sister...

On April 15, 2024. John is predeceased by his siblings Bill Swartzenberg and Janet Kane; sister Dianne Fairthorne. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Laura Swartzenberg; children Jennifer, Eric and Kimberly Swartzenberg; grandchildren Felicia, Leo and Luke; brothers Ed (Kathy) and Joe (Mary Ellen) Swartzenberg; sister-in-law Barb D'Ambra; brother-in-law Don (Heather) Fairthorne; loving pets Stevie, Abby & Sophie; a large extended family and many friends. John was a...

Suddenly on April 14, 2024. He is survived by his brother Wayne Colaprete and friend William Wamser.  Services will be planned for a later date, details will be posted here once confirmed.

On April 11, 2024 at age 68 after a long battle with COPD. Sharon was originally from Hilton, NY. She is predeceased by her parents Blake & Dorothy Smith; fiance Peter Neal Rood, niece Cindy Lewis and second parents Jack and Grace Polly.  Sharon is survived by her daughter Angela Smith; grandchildren Miracle Galland, Lovasiah Smith, Husayin, Chango, Shawntavia, Shawnalise, Trayanna and Areyanna Ross-Simmons; best friend Linda Jennejahn; siblings Nancy Bardo, Sandra Fulgham and...