All Obituaries

George D. Dranichak Jr. Macedon - Age 49. Passed away peacefully on Sunday May 8, 2022. George is predeceased by his Father, George Duane "Duke" Dranichak; Survived by his adored Sons, George Dranichak III and Tyler Dranichak; Loving Mother, M. Chris Dranichak; Sister, Melissa Dranichak Mayeu of Charlotte,NC and Brother-in-law Kevin Mayeu of Wake Forest, NC; Beloved partner, Lisa Schmidt; Many other extended family and friends that he loved and treasured; as well as...

Obituary Anthony J. Alesci Anthony (Tony) Alesci passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on May 2, 2022 at the age of 61. Tony was born on March 23, 1961, in Oswego, NY. He is survived by his wife Kathleen Alesci, son Anthony P. Alesci, mother Arlene Alesci, three stepdaughters Katie Dewine, Kris Dewine, Kelly Dewine, grandson Freddie Dewine, brothers Donald (Lora) Bracy and Michael (Gina) Alesci. Tony was an auto mechanic most of his life, switching to appliance repair...

Shirley S. Newland (Fowler) Lyons – After a courageous battle with cancer, Shirley passed away on March 26, 2022 at age 68.  She was born in Marlinton, West Virginia to Mary S. Triplett and Hazel B. Fowler.  Shirley was also predeceased by her sister, Margaret Louise Poage and brother Grover Daniel Fowler. Shirley is survived by her partner, Carl Chalker; children, Kevin M. (Heather) Fowler, John P. Tyson, and Laura E. (Jeff) Schuldt; grandchildren, Stephanie L. (Colby)...

Obituary Michael T. McGarry Ontario:  On Saturday, March 12, 2022, Michael T. McGarry passed away at the age of 66 years young. Michael was born to the late Thomas and Hedy "Mueller" McGarry on November 25, 1955 in Rochester, NY. Michael is predeceased by his loving partner  Sharon Perry; sisters Ellen Whitman and Kathleen McGarry. Michael (aka "Santa Claus" due to his curly white hair...

Darlene Gulisano Macedon – Darlene passed away on February 23, 2022.  She is predeceased by her parents, Orin and Ruth Alden; and brother, Arnold Alden. Darlene is survived by her children, David (Chris) Gulisano, Jr., Denise Gulisano, Linda Vanvoris; ex-husband, David Gulisano; grandchildren; great grandchildren; sisters, Carol Draper and Linda Heath; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  All services are private.  To leave the family an online...

Wilford Duane Newland “Oakie” Sodus – Duane passed away on February 22, 2022 at age 82.  He was born in Penn Yan, NY to the late Foye and Mary Newland.  Duane was also predeceased by his daughter, Debra Langley; son, Richard Jennings; sister, Jaqueline Wright Wood; brother, Lindsley Newland. Duane is survived by his wife, Lois Newland; children, Laura (Jeff) Schuldt, Evone (Gregg) Cooke, Tina (Bill) Pangborn, Evelyn (Robert) Vance, Duane Michael Newland, Kevin...

  Obituary Muriel P. Nemergut Honeoye:  Passed away on February 11, 2022 after a brief illness at the age of 81. Muriel was born on November 13, 1940 to the late Hazel and Cyril Spear in Malone, NY.  Muriel worked for Harris Communications in Rochester, NY and retired after 40 years of service at the age of 72.  Muriel was predeceased by her granddaughter Leslie Smith.  She is survived by her husband of 51 years, John; daughters...

Catherine L. Williamson  "Lorrain" Clifton Springs, NY:  Formerly of New Jersey, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, nurses and chaplain in Clifton Springs, NY on February 7, 2022 at the age of 65.  Lorrain was a stay at home wife, mother and nanny who enjoyed playing bingo, watching the game show network and playing on her computer.  In her later years she enjoyed spending time with her great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of...

Patricia Rose Montaglione , 82, of Waterloo NY passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Hildebrandt Hospice in Rochester NY surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born on Monday, August 14, 1939 in Waterloo, NY. She married her high school sweetheart, James Montaglione on June 28th 1958. They spent 63 wonderful years together. Patricia held several different jobs throughout her life, the most important one being the raising of her 4 children, and caring for her...

Ruth Ann Johnson Canandaigua – Ruth passed away on January 13, 2022.  She was born to Leonard A. and Ruth C. Smith on February 2, 1936 in Newark, NJ.  Ruth was also predeceased by her first husband, Robert Yorkdale and second husband, Louis Johnson. Ruth is survived by her children, Debbie Cribb, Steven (Vicki) Yorkdale, and Lisa (Gordon) Belcher; granddaughters, Kelly Cribb and Stacy (Matt) Marshal; great granddaughter, Henley Marshal. Ruth worked in healthcare for over...