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Woodstock, Vermont Baylee Silverstein Green 1932 — 2024 Baylee (Silverstein) Green Of Woodstock, Vt and formerly Rochester, NY passed away peacefully on August 21,, 2024 at age 92. She was born in Rochester, NY on January 8, 1932 to Charles and Mary Silverstein. She graduated from Franklin High in 1949 and from Syracuse University with a BA from the College of Arts and Sciences in 1953. While at Syracuse she met Richard "Dick" Green and they married in 1953. They lived in Freeport, NY and moved their family to Rochester in 1968. She had a fulfilling life as a wife, mom and through her work as a substitute Spanish teacher and teacher's aide at Brighton High School, teaching English as a second language in Rochester and in Public Relations at...

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Anargyros Halaris 2024 Anargyros Halaris, age 88, of Myrtle Beach passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at The Palmettos Garden City. Born on the Island of Santorini, Greece, he was a son of the late Antonios and Irene Halaris. Mr. Halaris immigrated to The United States as a Taylor in 1969 to Rochester, NY. He moved on to owning restaurants from 1971 until he semi-retired 2019. He was a very hard worker to provide for his family, which he loved very much. He and his wife moved to Myrtle Beach in 1994. Preceded in death by his loving wife Paraskeve in 2019 and several siblings. Survivors include his children; Anna Halaris, Antonios Halaris and his wife Anna and Barbara Halaris and her husband George Tsipetos;...

Holley, New York Gerald L Weese 1949 — 2024 Gerald L. "Jerry" Weese died 8/3/2024. To view full obituary, mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Washington, District of Columbia John D. Macomber 2024 John D. Macomber, a prominent corporate executive and board member of leading financial companies and nonprofit organizations, who rose from modest beginnings in upstate New York to become an early McKinsey partner and president of the U.S. Export-Import Bank, died peacefully on August 2, 2024 in Washington, DC. He was 96 years old. John Dewitt Macomber was born in Rochester, N.Y., in 1928. He and Caroline Morgan were married in 1955 and were inseparable for the next 57 years, until her passing from cancer in 2012. John and Caroline shared a full life of sailing, gardening, skiing, travel, and a love of family. Even after her death, Macomber never tired of calling Caroline the love of his...

Charleston, South Carolina John Smith Ruef 1931 — 2024 John S. Ruef, MD passed away on August 1, 2024, surrounded by family in Charleston, SC. He was predeceased by his wife, Joan, and is survived by his sister, Marian (David) Bicks of New York City, his daughters, Susan (Don) Ruef-Statt of Rochester; Karen (Dan) Meagher; and Mary (Brian) Olofsson of Charleston, SC. He also leaves behind 7 grandsons and 2 great grandsons. Born in Syracuse, NY, on March 7, 1931, and raised in Lake George, NY, he always has had a little piece of his heart in the Adirondacks, where he attended the Lake George Junior/Senior High School and later graduated from Cornell University. He spent 4 years as an Officer in the United States Navy and went on to graduate from...

Melbourne, Florida Bernice Eleanor Wight 1937 — 2024 Bernice Eleanor Wight, "Bernie", age 87, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born April 11, 1937, to Eleanor and Arthur Greiner. She was born and raised in her hometown of Darien, NY. She has been a resident of Melbourne, FL since February of 2024, coming from Bergen, NY where she lived for many years (although she was a snowbird traveling between their Florida homes in Singer Island and later, Palm Beach Gardens back to Bergen annually). Before that she lived in and raised her daughter in Spencerport, NY for several decades. She graduated from Alexander High School in 1955. She has been married to Loren Wight for more than 65 years, since December 13, 1958. She was predeceased by...

Indianapolis, Indiana Roger A. Blocchi 1953 — 2024 Roger A. Blocchi, age 70, of Indianapolis, passed away July 2, 2024, after a several year battle with ALS. Roger was born in Rochester, New York on July 18, 1953, to the late Roger A. Blocchi and Florence F. Blocchi. Roger was an IT Professional with 30+ years' experience in various aspects of Information Systems. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran having served in the Viet Nam War. He had many friends and colleagues, traveled the world, and lived his life to the fullest. Survived by his mother, Florence F. Blocchi; siblings, John (Audrey) Blocchi, Carol Cala (Perry), Bernard (Diane) Blocchi of NY and Paul (Cathy) Blocchi of NJ; loving nieces Corinna Lake (Tom), Mary Lynn Cala, Gina...

Bedford, New Hampshire Virginia Ann Zeifang 2024 — 2024 Virginia Ann (Braas) Zeifang, 91, of Bedford, died June 16, 2024 at Boston Medical Center due to injury from a stroke. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on February 1, 1933, she was the daughter of Paul Nicholas and Mabel (Gates) Braas. As a member of the Zeta Tau Iota sorority, she graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1951. Following graduation, Virginia was employed by E.I duPont de Nemours, a chemical company in Niagara Falls, where she worked for many years. Virginia married her high school sweetheart, Bernard J. Zeifang in 1957 and moved to Ardmore, PA. where she continued to work for duPont while Bernie finished dental school. Upon Bernie's graduation, they moved to Rochester NY, then...

Kent, New York Michael Chervenic 2024 June 2, 2024. To view full obituary and share a memory visit, www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Holley, New York Kermit P. Beadle, Jr. 1942 — 2024 May 17, 2024. To view his full obituary, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Holley, New York Karen E. Cook 1951 — 2024 Karen Cook, suddenly 5/11/2024. View obituary at www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

Ocala, Florida Cheryl C Simonson 1946 — 2024 Cheryl C. Simonson of Ocala FL passed away on May 2nd at the age of 77. She was born on August 23,1946 in Rochester, NY and grew up in Rochester and Pittsford. She was preceded in death by her father, William (Joe) Clare and her mother Evelyn (Voss) Clare. She is survived by her loving husband, Karl Simonson, sister Candy Walters and her husband Dan of Philadelphia, PA, daughter Sara Stewart and her husband John of Orcutt, CA, son William Simonson, his wife Kaitlyn and grandson Deklan of Alachua, FL, grandson Benjamin Carlson and his partner Dominique Sablosky of Rochester, NY, and twin great grandchildren Will and Saige (Ben and Dominique). Earlier in her married life she worked in...

Sarasota, Florida P. William (Bill) Forester 1932 — 2024 P. William (Bill) Forester passed away in Sarasota, FL on April 10, 2024 surrounded by his 3 children. Bill was born on November 1, 1932 in Cambridge MA and raised in Winchester MA. He was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Helen Forester, and his brothers Robert and Benjamin Forester. Bill graduated from Dartmouth College, class of 1955, with a degree in Mathematics. He was employed by Paul Revere Life Insurance Company in Worcester, MA for many years before moving to Rochester NY. Bill was a partner with KPMG in Rochester until his retirement. He was a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. Bill was a philanthropist and an active supporter and benefactor of many local orchestras and the...

Brandon, Florida Robert (Bob) DelMonache 2024 Age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Rochester, NY, Bob moved with his family to Florida in 1978. He was predeceased by his father, Victor; mother, Mary; brother, Richard and sister, Geraldine. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; daughters, Susan and Gina; sons, Tommy, Robbi and Blaise; grandchildren, Todd, Kristina, T.J., Lisa, Matthew, Jenny and Bradyn; great-grandchildren, Kali, Kendal, Livia, Tori and Mila; nieces and nephew, Jerlynn, Ricci and Vicki and great nieces, Gina, Maria and Sabrina. A graveside service will be held in Bob's honor on Friday, April 5th, 10am at Serenity Meadows in Riverview, FL. Please visit...

Pawleys Island, South Carolina Richard "Rick" Jonathan Schneider, Jr. 1966 — 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Rick Schneider, with his family by his side, on March 15th, 2024. To view the full obituary and to make online condolences please visit, www.burroughsfh.com

Baldwinsville, New York Dorothy A. Pogoda 1928 — 2024 Dorothy A. Pogoda February 22, 2024 Dorothy A. Pogoda, 95, of Baldwinsville, NY passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024. She was born in Rochester, NY on May 22, 1928 the daughter of the late, Lloyd and Genevieve (Majeau) Richardson. Dorothy was an antique dealer, an avid golfer, enjoyed gardening and interior designing. She is predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Richard who passed away in 1999. Surviving to cherish her memory are her children; Jimmy Pogoda, Julie (Gary) Egnoto and Amy Pogoda, 3 grandchildren; Tom, Emily and Jeff Egnoto, 2 sisters, Ginny Banks and Carol (Ron) Chatterton, 2 brothers, Donald Richardson and Tom (Moe) Richardson, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral...

Rush, New York William T. Murray 1950 — 2024 William T. Murray, died on February 12, 2024. Konicekandcollettfuneralhome.com

Columbus, Ohio Ronald Brownlie 1948 — 2024 Brownlie, Ronald Duncan Passed away February 5th at the age of 75 in Columbus, Ohio. For complete obituary please visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com and www.NewcomerRochester.com

Brockport, New York John "Mac" Stuart McNall 1955 — 2024 Passed away peacefully, January 31, 2024. To view his full obituary and share a memory of him, visit www.mitchellfamilfuneralhomes.com.

Williamsville, New York Gene Malcolm Ferguson 1933 — 2024 FERGUSON, REV. DR. GENE MALCOLM Of Williamsville, NY, 90 years old, January 30, 2024 Rev. Dr. Gene Malcolm Ferguson is reunited in heaven with his beloved wife of 62 years, the late Joy Reeves. Devoted father of Lori Jean (Klaus) Schonrank, James Alexander (Lillian) Ferguson; grandfather of Nathan Alexander (Christine) Ferguson, Wesley Malcolm Ferguson, Bret William (Kelli) Oldfield, Lindsay Leigh (Scott) Hannon; great-grandfather of Alexis Lee and Miranda Rae Ferguson, Connor Scott and Audrey Leigh Hannon, and Harper Rae Oldfield; brother of the late Patricia (John) Volker and uncle of Sean (Trish), Emma and Connor Fogarty. A graduate of Heidelberg College, Tiffin OH (B.A. degree) and...

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