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Danaher, Patricia Marie

Patricia Marie Danaher, 84, of Fairport, NY passed away on June 2, 2025. She was born on May 7, 1941 in Susquehanna, PA to Arthur and Carolyn Tross.  Pat graduated from State College in East Stroudsburg, PA in 1962 with a degree in Health Education.

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Koudelka, James Richard

James Richard Koudelka passed away Monday, June 9th in Highland Hospital, where he was blessed with continuous loving care and surrounded by family and friends during his final days. He is survived by his wife, Gail; daughter, Joy (Tom) McDonald, grandchildren, Hunter and Kellyn McDonald;

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Bennett, Pauline L.

Fairport, NY — Pauline L. (Dancy) Bennett, a lifelong resident of Fairport, passed away peacefully in the early morning on June 12, 2025, at the Fairport Baptist Home—the very place where her journey of service, faith, and compassion began. Born on August 15, 1926, to William

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Petersen, William H.

The Very Rev. Dr. William H. Petersen of Fairport, NY, died June 5, 2025, at Rochester  General Hospital, Rochester, NY. He was born in Davenport, IA, on February 13, 1941, to  William A. and Dorothea (Schultz) Petersen. He was married to Priscilla (Eide) on July

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Starken Jr., Kenneth Z.

Kenneth Z. Starken Jr. Fairport, passed away June 10, 2025. Born April 28, 1942 in Rochester, NY.  Loving partner, brother, uncle, and friend.  Predeceased by his parents Kenneth Sr. and Marion Starken, and sister Beverly Johnston. Survived by his sister Dianna Brown, niece Dawnna Zegas, nephew

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Millow, Bernadette “Kim”

Bernadette “Kim” Millow (Kimit, Kolakowski)Fairport; June 3, 2025 Predeceased by her loving husband of 53 years, Mike; parents Joe and Annette (Kolakowski) Kimit; brother Dick Kimit; sisters Pat Hewitt and Betty Walter; son-in-law Roy Warner; and several in-laws. Survived by her children, Mare (Jeff Thomas)

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Byrne, Gregory William

Gregory William Byrne  Fairport, NY  Born June 8, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY to Brendan P. Byrne and Margaret Mary (McDonnell) Byrne. Died June 11, 2025 at Highland Hospital, Rochester NY.  Greg was predeceased by his daughter Eileen. He is survived by his wife of 68

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Doxtader, Carol

Carol Doxtader, lovingly known as “Noonie” to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, surrounded by her devoted daughters. She was 88 years old. Carol was born on April 5, 1937, near Hudson, New York, to the late G.

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Kirisits, Zachary Taylor

It is with hearts overflowing with love and grief that we announce the passing of Zachary Taylor Kirisits, known to all who cherished him simply as Zach, on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 30. Born and raised in Rochester, New York, Zach lived his entire life

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Smith, Sean Kevin

Sean Kevin Smith, 55, of Fairport, New York, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of family, after a courageous, long, and difficult battle with an illness. Born on July 18, 1969 to Randy and Cathy Smith, Sean grew up in

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