Author: Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home
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Abate, Adrian J.
Adrian Joel Abate passed away on February 12, 2026 Adrian was a graduate of Fairport High School. In his youth he was a member of Boy Scouts and St. John’s youth group, where he made many friends and good memories. He earned an EMT certificate and went on to work for AMR in Rochester, helping…
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Martin, Blanche V.
Blanche V. Martin, 100, of Fairport, NY, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026. People were always drawn to Blanche’s warm and sweet personality. She held a position assisting in a high school guidance program and was a beacon for troubled students. She loved her home, gardening, sewing, and reading. Blanche so appreciated her time with…
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Paiko Jr., Stephen
Stephen Paiko, 88, of Fairport, NY passed away suddenly on February 7th, 2026. Stephen was born on July 12, 1937 in Sayre, PA. He met his wife Sandy Paiko, in Rochester, NY and were married in February 1971. Stephen was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. After retiring from a long and dedicated career…
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Connors, Sally A.
Sally A. Connors passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026 after a brief illness. She is predeceased by her husband John M., brothers Charles Talmadge and David (Madeline) Talmadge, and brother-in-law James Connors (Patricia). Survived by daughter Suzanne (Sue) Connors, brother Thomas Talmadge (Carol), sisters-in-law Jenny and Diane, and several nieces and nephews including Jody,…
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Hurlbut, Robert Lee
Robert Lee Hurlbut, known to many as Bob, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on January 2, 2026, at the age of 95. He is survived by his sister Lois Wiberly (Tennessee), children Holly Hogrefe (North Carolina), Karen Cook, (Maryland) and Robert Douglass Hurlbut (Fairport, New York), 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. …
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Smolowyk, Heather Foley
Heather Louise Smolowyk (Foley), 53, passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Heather was the devoted wife of Marco and the proud, beloved mother of Ryan (21) and Andrew (18). She was the cherished daughter of Lois and the…
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Bane, Norman
Norman Bane passed from this world early on February 2, 2026. Born in Rochester NY on July 27, 1934 to Leo and Isabel Bane and part of a family of 5 children. His wife of 64 years Barbara S. Bane passed September 2, 2021. Norman was predeceased by Brothers, Bruce, Don, Dave and sister Barbara…
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Vespucci, Alyn James
Alyn James Vespucci (70) of Rochester, NY passed away on February 5, 2026. Born October 2, 1955 in Buffalo, NY to Fred and Adele Vespucci. Alyn is survived by his loving wife Vicki and adored daughter Rachel (Jack). He is survived by in-laws Judy and Charlie Newton, sister in law Rachel (Joe), brother in law…
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Kennis, Richard D.
Richard (Dick) D. Kennis, 86, of Rochester, New York, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born on September 13, 1939, in Rochester, New York, to A. Ken and O. Muriel Kennis. Richard spent much of his life as a master carpenter, construction manager, and entrepreneur. He was famously known…
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Liberatore, Margaret (Peggy)
Margaret (Peggy) Liberatore, 86 of Fairport died at the Palliative Unit at Highland Hospital following a series of illnesses resulting in poor recovery from hip fracture surgery. Peggy was born in Geneva, NY where she lived until she was 6. She was raised in Delmar, NY. Then lived in Utica from 1957-1972. She has lived…