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Brett, Sr., John “Smokey” F.

SODUS: John “Smokey” Brett, 74, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024. Friends and family are invited to attend calling hours, Saturday, June 1, at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main St., Sodus, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. A service will follow at the funeral home. “Smokey” was born November 10, 1949, in Watertown, NY, […]

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Wiley, Bennie James

SODUS/WEBSTER: Bennie Wiley, 71, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at his home. Friends and family are invited to call, Saturday, June 1, from 11:00AM to 12:00PM at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main St., Sodus. A funeral service will follow at the funeral home from 12:00-1:00PM. Burial will be at the Sodus Rural […]

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Hall, Kathleen E. (Kay)

WALWORTH: Entered into rest on May 24, 2024 at the age of 73. She is predeceased by her husband, Daryl; daughter, Lisa Hall; parents, Stanley (Jean) Porterfield; brother, Billy Porterfield;. Survived by her son, Mark Hall; granddaughter, Cheryl (Nicholas Crudele) Hall; sisters, Becky (Buzz) Appleman, Donna (Dale) Hall; brother, Danny Porterfield; sister-in-law, Debbie Porterfield; pet […]

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Humphries, Donna

NORTH ROSE: Donna Marie (Shear) Humphries passed away peacefully, May 24, 2024, surrounded by friends and family. She was born October 13, 1936, in Huron, NY to her parents Alice (Hart) Shear and Thaddeus Edwin Shear of Wolcott, NY. Donna graduated from Leavenworth Highschool in 1954, pursued a degree at the Rochester Business Institute, then […]

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Schoonerman, Eleanor A.

MARION: Eleanor A. Schoonerman was called home by her Lord and Savior on May 23, 2024 at the age of 91 with family by her side. She is predeceased by parents, Isaac and Susie Adriaansen; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger (Genevieve) Adriaansen, Gordon (Carolyn) Adriaansen, Rodney Adriaansen. Survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Harold; […]

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Johnson,Joyce

SODUS, NY: Joyce Johnson, 94, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Wayne Health Center. In keeping with her wishes there will be no public calling hours. A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Sodus Rural Cemetery. Joyce was born on June 20, 1929, in Sweden, […]

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Schreiber, Dawn Joy (Seitz)

MACEDON/WALWORTH: With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dawn Joy (Seitz) Schreiber on May 20, 2024, at the age of 64 after a courageous four-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Known for her vibrant spirit and heartfelt generosity, Dawn embraced a wide circle of loved ones and created a family that surpassed the bounds of […]

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Charles, Robin L. (Chalupa)

MARION: Robin L. Charles, 68, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the Newark Wayne Community Hospital. In keeping with her wishes their will be no public calling hours or service. Robin was born on November 16, 1955 in Sodus, NY, the daughter of the late Irving F. and Jane (Redder) Chalupa. She graduated from […]

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Farabell, Esther Pauline

November 14, 1944 – May 21, 2024 MURRELLS INLET SC; CLYDE: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Esther Farabell, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend. Esther passed away, at the age of 79, peacefully at home in Murrells Inlet SC, surrounded by her family. Esther was born […]

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Brearey, Robert D.

WOLCOTT: Robert D. Brearey, 63, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Rochester General Hospital with his family by his side. Friends and Family are invited to a memorial service Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Palmyra Bible Baptist Church, 1216 Canandaigua St., Palmyra, NY at 1:00 PM. Military honors will be held at […]

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Donohue, Patrick (Butch) H.

WOLCOTT, NY/ LAKELAND, FL: Butch passed away at Clifton Springs Hospital on May 21, 2024 at the age of 78. He was born Nov. 23rd, 1945 in Newark, NY to Patrick and Elizabeth Donohue. Patrick grew up in Lyons, NY where he met his Wife and best friend Norma their junior year of High School […]

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DeBryne, Virginia May

MARION/WILLIAMSON: Entered into rest peacefully on May 22, 2024 at age 91. Predeceased by her husband: Peter DeBryne, Jr.; sister: Phyllis Haywood. Ginny graduated from Marion High School on June 22, 1951. She married Peter DeBryne on June 11, 1952 and settled in Williamson. She worked at Crawford’s Florist, Seneca Foods, and later retired from […]

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Cornwell, Yvonne Marie Bouvia

SODUS: Yvonne Marie Bouvia Cornwell was born November 11, 1949 in Sodus NY. On May 17th, 2024 she passed away surrounded by her family in Highland Hospital. Yvonne was predeceased by her parents George and Pauline Bouvia, Daughter Leta Cornwell, Son, Pedro Resindez, Uncle Terry Safford, Aunt Hellen Mannerberg, In-laws Carlton and Viola Cornwell, Brother […]

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Christopher, Francis Joseph

8 August 1937 - 18 May 2024 Williamson: Francis (Frank) Christopher was born on August 8, 1937, in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. He was raised by his mother, Dorothy Mackaravitz, and stepfather, Andres McDaniels. Frank served in the US Army, rising to the rank of Sergeant while stationed at McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. It was […]

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Bush, James Bernald

MACEDON: Died on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the age of 81. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 28th, at the Western Presbyterian Church of Palmyra, 101 East Main Street, Palmyra, NY 14522. A reception will follow the service in Fellowship Hall. Please consider donations in Jim’s memory to […]

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Rafter, Susan M.

ONTARIO: In loving memory of Susan M. Rafter who passed away on May 15, 2024, after a long battle with kidney disease. She is survived by her husband Clifford J. Rafter, daughters Erica (Kris) Leckinger and Susan M. Rafter, and son Clifford J. Rafter 2nd . A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for a […]

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McQuown, Richard K.

WOLCOTT: Richard McQuown, 67, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Newark Wayne Community Hospital. Friends and Family are invited to a funeral Mass, Monday May 20th at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Magdalen, 15 Northrup Ave. Burial will follow in Rose Cemetery with full military honors. His family request memorial contributions to the […]

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Jagnow, Mabel S.

May 15, 2024 Mabel S. Jagnow, formerly of Williamson, NY died May 15, 2024, at 102 years old. She was born in Williamson, NY; the daughter of the late Isaac and Sarah (Hendricks) Hoevenaar. During the World War II Era, Mabel worked as a Registered Nurse having graduated from the Genessee Hospital, Rochester, NY School […]

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Freeman, Daniel R.

MARION/WEBSTER: Entered into rest on April 20, 2024 at the age of 75. He is predeceased by his children, Lindsay and John Freeman; parents, Russell (Mary) Freeman;. Survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Janet; children, Megan (Michael) Fess, Molly (Shane) Amidon, Zachary Freeman; grandchildren, Makayla, Michael Fess, Penelope, Gwendolyn and Daphne Amidon; sisters, […]

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Despaw Sr., Allen L.

CLYDE: Allen L. Despaw Sr., 83, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Geneva General Hospital. Friends may call from 5-8pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Baris Funeral Home, 87 W. Genesee St. in Clyde. A celebration of life will be held at Lauraville Landing in Clyde on June 15, 2024, from 1-4pm. […]

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Brett, Sr., John “Smokey” F.

SODUS: John “Smokey” Brett, 74, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024. Friends and family are invited to attend calling hours, Saturday, June 1, at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main St., Sodus, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. A service will follow at the funeral home. “Smokey” was born November 10, 1949, in Watertown, NY, […]

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Wiley, Bennie James

SODUS/WEBSTER: Bennie Wiley, 71, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at his home. Friends and family are invited to call, Saturday, June 1, from 11:00AM to 12:00PM at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main St., Sodus. A funeral service will follow at the funeral home from 12:00-1:00PM. Burial will be at the Sodus Rural […]

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