Category: Obituaries
Bortle, Edward Earl
Edward Earl Bortle March 10, 1943 – October 25, 2024 Reverend Edward E. Bortle, a beloved Assembly of God pastor, U.S. Army veteran, and cherished family man, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, at the age of 81. Known by all as a wholesome man of devout faith, he lived a life devoted to…
Rauschenberg, Connie
Connie Rauschenberg (Entrup) May 28, 1941 – October 18, 2024 Connie Rauschenberg, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 18, 2024, in Rochester, NY, following a long journey with Alzheimer’s-related illness. Born on May 28, 1941, in Cleveland, OH, Connie’s life was filled with devotion to family, faith, and service to others.…
Bergquist, Thelma C.
Thelma C. Bergquist, a longtime Fairport resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at age 93. She was predeceased by her husband Carl Marcel Bergquist and her parents, Roy and Dorothy Crandall. She is survived by her close friend and the daughter she never had, Beth Aten, and longtime friends and neighbors, Todd…
Allen, Helen G.
Helen Allen, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024 surrounded by her devoted family. Helen was the youngest of five children born to Luther and Helen Goodwin in Carbondale, PA. where she was a true “coal miner’s daughter”. The family moved to Rochester where Helen entered the sixth grade and…
Gillette, Thomas P.
Thomas Paul Gillette, 82, passed away on Sunday October 20, 2024. He was born in Plattsburgh, NY the son of Paul and Jessie(Reese) Gillette. Tom was a graduate of Plattsburgh High School and Albany College of Pharmacy. He worked at Baker Pharmacy in Plattsburgh until he received his pharmacy license. He then worked for 32…
Montante, Christine H.
September 3, 1931 – October 18, 2024 Christine H. Montante, a beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, at the age of 93. Predeceased by her loving husband, Louis Montante, and her cherished children, Russell, Samuel, and Patricia. Christine’s memory lives on through those who were blessed to know her. …
Colozzi-Holt, Victoria
It is with heavy hearts that we convey the passing of Victoria Anne Colozzi Holt, beloved daughter, sister and wife, who valiantly fought, but sadly lost her battle to a rare kidney cancer on October 11, 2024. Victoria was brought into this world by her parents Arthur and Ellen Colozzi on June 4, 1994. She…
Cook, Jeffrey R.
Jeffrey Ray Cook, born on August 1, 1962, passed away on October 16, 2024, in Macedon, NY. Jeff was a devoted husband to his high school sweetheart, Tina, with whom he shared over 40 years of marriage. He was a loving father to Kathryn Rae Cook and Christopher Richard (Danielle) Cook and a doting grandfather…
Roessel, Mary M.
Mary Madeline Roessel beloved wife, mother and grandmother born on August 30, 1933, passed away on October 16, 2024. Mary dedicated her life to her family, her faith, and her community. Mary’s early education was at St. Ambrose School followed by Nazareth Academy, and Monroe Community College. Her professional life was marked by service to others working as a telephone operator, state attendance clerk,…
Genter, Brian
Brian Genter, beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2024. Born on February 25, 1973, Brian left a profound impact on everyone who knew him throughout his 51 years of life. Brian is survived by his wife, Jennifer Genter and son Dillon. His memory will also be cherished by his…