All Obituaries

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...

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...

Died April 3, 2024 at age 90. Predeceased by her husband James Finucane; son, Thomas Finucane; daughter-in-law, Linda Finucane; and brother, Thomas Lyndon. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Peggy Petrone (Bill Topping); children, Michael (Barb), Patrick (Paula), Leo, Jimmy, Linda (Tim) O'Connor, Maureen (Rob) Croston, John; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Bridget (Ted) McGraw and brother, Richard (Kathleen) Lyndon of Ireland; and many nieces, nephews, and...

Suddenly on April 2, 2024 at age 90. Daniel is predeceased by his sister Irene Cuedek. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Mina (Pierce) Napierala; sons Robert (Kathe) Napierala and David (Debbie) Napierala; grandson David Napierala; brother-in-law John (Joan) Pierce; nephews Jeff Pierce, David Pierce, Marty Pierce and Bradley Scott; nieces Barbara Jockers and Linda Rajlevsky; and extended family and friends. Daniel was a devout Catholic who was very involved with...

On March 23, 2024. David is predeceased by his parents Harlow & Shirley Wainwright; siblings Harlow "Kenny" Wainwright Jr. and Sharon Doyle. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Betty J. Wainwright (Helling); children Jeffrey (Dee) Wainwright, Jennifer Wainwright and Jacqui (Rick) Hejza; stepchildren Mary McKee-DeFrank, Kathleen Bard, Charles DeFrank and Victoria Sava; brother James (Barbara) Wainwright; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and...