Category: Obituaries

9/21/1954- 9/10/2026 Helen Gross, 71, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Helen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest joy in life was caring for the people around her.  Helen loved taking care of others and was lovingly considered a “second mom” by so many. Whenever someone was…

Robinson “Rob” Taylor Rhodes, 79, of Fairport, New York, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. He was born on September 24, 1946, and was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose greatest pride was his family. Rob grew up in Utica, New York, and attended Vermont Academy before graduating from Washington &…

Peter J. Woodcock  It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Peter J Woodcock on August 16th, 2026. Born on May 19, 1947, in Lodi New Jersey. He lived a life defined by dedication, hard work, and an unwavering love for his family and country. Peter proudly served in the United States Navy…

Joan Meagher Gordon, age 88, of Fairport, passed away on August 25th. Born on January 4,  1938, Joan was the daughter of John and Alice Meagher. She grew up in Rochester and  graduated from Mercy High School in 1956 – working at Star Market to help cover her tuition.  While raising 5 children, Joan held…

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley A. Carpenter (Vahue) from Pittsford, New York, who passed away surrounded by her devoted family on Monday, August 17, 2026, just one week shy of her 89th birthday. We bid farewell to a cherished mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love touched us…

Stanley P Tara Stanley P Tara, 74, passed away suddenly on August 7, 2026 at his Fairport home. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and Stanley Jr., of Blasdell, NY, and his brother-in-law John Majewski. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann, sons Jeffrey (Kelly) and Jacob, siblings Gertrude (Dan) Tara-Casciano and Carol…

Dr. Milan Stolka of Fairport, NY, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, at age 90 and surrounded by his family. Milan was the beloved husband of Dana Stolka, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Milan lived an extraordinary yet humble life. He was born in 1936 in Prague, Czechoslovakia, to Marie and…

Janet was born on 5/14/1932 and passed away on 8/2/2026 surrounded by the love of her family.  Predeceased by her husband, Charles. She is survived by her children Carol (Enrique) Rosario, Chuck(Jen) Yaeger and Christine Easley and her grandchildren, Charles (Rachel) Yaeger, Dylan Yaeger, Tyler (Maryna) Castelli, Nick (Kayla) Castelli, Marion Easley, Jamie (Val Cole) Easley,…

Christopher J. Limbeck Webster-Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at age 52. Survived by his parents, Ann (Weeks) and John Limbeck, his sister, Susan (Brian) Cullum and niece, Peyton Cullum. Chris is predeceased by his grandparents Raymond and Frances (Meisenzahl) Weeks and survived by his grandparents, Harvey and Yvonne Limbeck, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Chris graduated…

Kent Byers Horn passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on July 26, 2026.  He is preceded to heaven by his parents, Stanley and Evelyn Horn and nephew, Eric Kurdzel.   He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Pat; daughters, Tara (Stephen) Selvaggio and Janine (Wayne) Pettay; granddaughters,…