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Maria (Leni) Hochreiter Rochester

Rochester: Friday, April 5, 2024, at age 97. Born 1926 in Germany. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, neighbor, and friend. Maria passed away at home, surrounded by son, Ed (Tabitha) and grandchildren, Owen, Gretchen, Ritter, Gus, and Ani. Maria was a beloved mother of Charles (Lisa) and Ed (Tabitha). She is also survived by and adored by her grandchildren, Jessica, Owen, Logan, Gretchen, Ritter, Gus, and Ani and family in Germany. Maria was predeceased by her husband Robert of 56 years,...

Rochester: Friday, April 5, 2024, at age 97. Born 1926 in Germany. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, neighbor, and friend. Maria passed away at home, surrounded by son, Ed (Tabitha) and...

James Emerson Rochester

Predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Gertude Emerson; daughter-in-law, Lu Emerson. Survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Patricia; children, Jana (Michael) Halsey, Kevin Emerson, Carl Emerson; grandchildren, Lois Halsey, May Halsey, Pepper Emerson, Finley Emerson, Lacey Emerson; cousin, JoAnn Agard. Jim loved to spend time and putter at his cottage in Black Lake. He also enjoyed being on his ham radio. Most of all, Jim cherished the time he spent with family and friends. In lieu of...

Predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Gertude Emerson; daughter-in-law, Lu Emerson. Survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Patricia; children, Jana (Michael) Halsey, Kevin Emerson, Carl...

John Skye Rochester

March 15, 2024. Predeceased by his son, Timothy James Skye; brother, Hershel J. Twoguns; sisters, Adrian, Barbara, Janice Twoguns; parents, Paul and Christina Twoguns. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Dorothy; children, Paul E. Skye, Tracy (Mark) Skye-Meli, Erin (John) Skye-Moore; grandchildren, Jay Skye, Olivia Skye-Moore, John Skye-Moore, Emily Meli; siblings, Richard Elliott, Patricia Hale, Cheryl Huff, Karen Twoguns, William Twoguns, James Twoguns, Paul Twoguns; several nieces...

March 15, 2024. Predeceased by his son, Timothy James Skye; brother, Hershel J. Twoguns; sisters, Adrian, Barbara, Janice Twoguns; parents, Paul and Christina Twoguns. Survived by his loving wife...

Daryl Moorehead Houston, TX

Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 67 years old. Daryl was born on November 8, 1956, in Bangor, Maine. He is survived by both parents, Walter and Dorothy Moorehead Jr. He was one of seven siblings, Renee (Johnny) Merriweather, Brent Moorehead (deceased), Michelle Nathan, Stacey Moorehead (Jen Edwards), Shalanda (Mark) Okfora, Karyn (Andrew) Steele, and D'Aisha White. He graduated from John Marshall High School in June 1974. He continued his educational pursuits and...

Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 67 years old. Daryl was born on November 8, 1956, in Bangor, Maine. He is survived by both parents, Walter and Dorothy Moorehead Jr. He was...

Madeline Adams Hamlin

Born May 17, 1936 and died peacefully at Unity Hospital on March 1, 2024 at the age of 87. Predeceased by her parents, Edward and Clara Hawkins; brothers, Edward Hawkins Jr., Thomas Hawkins; son-in-law, John Lankowsky. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Edward Adams, Jr.; daughters, Deborah Zielinski, Pam Lankowsky; grandchildren, Jennifer Lankowsky, Melanie (Tim) Groom, Melissa (Ben) Zielinski; great-granddaughter, Samantha Groom; several nieces and nephews. The family...

Born May 17, 1936 and died peacefully at Unity Hospital on March 1, 2024 at the age of 87. Predeceased by her parents, Edward and Clara Hawkins; brothers, Edward Hawkins Jr., Thomas Hawkins;...

Patricia "Pat" Zimmer Rochester

Predeceased by her parents, Matthew and Jean (Findlay) Brown. Survived by her husband, Richard Zimmer; children, Amy (Craig Kimball) Zimmer, Chris (Stacy Briggs) Zimmer, Jen (Ron Schutt) Zimmer; siblings, Kevin (Florence) Brown, Maricarol (Paul Chapman) Rodgers, Matthew (Betty Ann) Brown, Dan Brown; several nieces and nephews. Pat loved going to the casinos, cooking, reading, and traveling. She was a dedicated employee at Sears in Marketplace Mall for 25 years. Friends may call Thursday,...

Predeceased by her parents, Matthew and Jean (Findlay) Brown. Survived by her husband, Richard Zimmer; children, Amy (Craig Kimball) Zimmer, Chris (Stacy Briggs) Zimmer, Jen (Ron Schutt) Zimmer;...

Suzanne O'Brien Rochester

Passed away on February 16, 2024 at age 86. Born 12/14/37 in Queens Village, NY, the daughter of Richard E. and Margaret (Enid) Jagel, Suzanne came to Rochester in 1955 to attend the University of Rochester as part of the inaugural class of women that would live on campus during their college years. She was the recipient of a George Abbott (U of R class of 1911) Scholarship. She graduated, phi beta kappa, in 1959 with a degree in English and married John O’Brien, whom she met...

Passed away on February 16, 2024 at age 86. Born 12/14/37 in Queens Village, NY, the daughter of Richard E. and Margaret (Enid) Jagel, Suzanne came to Rochester in 1955 to attend the...

Hailey Farmer Rochester

February 9, 2024. Predeceased by grandparents, William Wilson (Ann Marie) Farmer, Sr. and Terrance East; aunts, Sandra Lee Farmer and Barbara Lee Farmer; cousin, James Stanley. Survived by son, Ryder Wilson Jarvis; parents, William Wilson (Geraldine) Farmer, Jr.; brothers, Alastair (Laura Freimuth) Farmer and William (Sarah) Farmer; cousin, Andrea Stanley; aunts, Dinah (David) Wilson, Elaine (John) Paine, Carina (George) Hodgson; uncle, David (Molly) East; grandmother, Margaret Ann...

February 9, 2024. Predeceased by grandparents, William Wilson (Ann Marie) Farmer, Sr. and Terrance East; aunts, Sandra Lee Farmer and Barbara Lee Farmer; cousin, James Stanley. Survived by...

Catherine Starkweather Rochester

Predeceased by her son, Martin. She is survived by her husband, John; daughter, Leah; 6 siblings and numerous extended relatives. Cathy attended Our Lady of Mercy High School, St. John Fisher College and Alfred State College. She liked to write Letters to the Editor in the local newspaper. She had an essay published about Halloween and had a published correction in the New York Times. Cathy was loving, intelligent, inquisitive and outspoken; and she passed way too soon. May she...

Predeceased by her son, Martin. She is survived by her husband, John; daughter, Leah; 6 siblings and numerous extended relatives. Cathy attended Our Lady of Mercy High School, St....

Powell (P.R., Bob) Anderson Rochester

Rochester: January 10, 2024 at the age of 85. P.R. is predeceased by his daughter, Laura, and sister, Sarah Jane. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Melania (“Lani”); daughter, Heather Heffernan; four grandchildren Melania (Joseph) DeLallo, Daniel (Kristy) Heffernan IV, Kerry (Matthew) McMillan, and Hannah Heffernan; and great-grandchildren Aliyah, Emily, Kova, Daniel V, and Zion. He also is survived by his sister, Kathleen Anderson, and three nephews. Born in...

Rochester: January 10, 2024 at the age of 85. P.R. is predeceased by his daughter, Laura, and sister, Sarah Jane. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Melania...

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