All Obituaries

Brenda Elaine  O’Neil, 82, of Penfield, wife of Terence O’Neil, died Wednesday September 21, 2023 in hospice care. Brenda was born December 6, 1940 in Providence RI and was the daughter of the late Lillian and the late Joseph Masterson. She resided in Penfield for the last 20 years. Prior to her retirement in 2004, she worked with her husband, Terry, as a food service manager for the Green Lantern Inn for 28 years. She previously worked as a nurse at Genesee Hospital for 16...

          Carol M Large, aged 79 passed away on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 surrounded by family.  Carol, a long time resident of Fairport, NY was born on April 29th, 1944, in Buffalo, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Kuehmeier.  She was the beloved wife of Dave Large, their journey spanning a beautiful 53 years.  She was a devoted mother and even more remarkable grandmother.  Carol held a special place in the hearts of her children and...

Raymond W Anderson April 20, 1925 – August 1, 2023 Son of John and Mildred Anderson of Stoneham, MA.  Brother to David Anderson (deceased). Predeceased by wife Eleanor (Litchfield) of 67 years. Survived by son David and wife and Susan of Chester, NH, daughters Deborah Snyder (Chris deceased) of Fairport, NY and Janice of Holden, MA, niece and nephew Cindy and Scott (Melissa), grandchildren Virginia, Caitlin, Elizabeth, and Maura and great grandchildren Madeline, Luke, and...

JOHN C. LIZZIO           September 1, 1955 to July 28, 2023          John passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2023. He is survived by his loving family: wife of 43 years, Meg; daughter Caroline (Mark) O'Grodnik; son Michael Lizzio (Jen Brosius); sister Pauline Mitelli; sister-in-law Rosie Lizzio; brother-in-law Craig Everhart; mother-in-law Jane Everhart; his dog Coco "the terrorist puppy"; grand-dogs Johnny and Kyra;...

Mark J Priest, aged 73, died Tuesday, July 18 2023, at home surrounded by family. Mark was a resident of Fairport, NY, and was born in Saratoga on February 11 1950, son of the late James S and Eleanor M (Robinson) Priest. Mark was a member of Schuylerville High School, Class of 1970, and proudly served his country in 1971 when he joined the US Navy. He spent 25 years as a general agent for John Hancock. Mark had the magical ability to instill both a sense of authority and playful camaraderie...

Julia Jayne, of Fairport, New York, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Her vibrant spirit will forever shine in the lives of all who love her. Juli was born on January 24, 1945, in Rochester, New York, to George and Aida Shulenburg. Her foster parents, Mike and Florence Daltilio, provided her with a nurturing home. She shared close bonds with her foster sister, Sharon, and foster brother, Rick. Juli's love for children guided her career path. She...

      Terrie (Craig) Sleeman, age 75, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 9, after a long illness with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Lex Sleeman, two sons, Ethan (Amy), Craig (Jessica Yager), and grandchildren, Fischer and Annie. Also survived by her brother Dan (Julie) Craig, nieces, Jenny Craig, Kelly Craig, and nephew Andy Craig, sisters Cherrie Love, Annette Bernstein and Connie Lewis.  Pre-deceased her parents,...

Ina J. DeSoto, 92, a resident of Canandaigua, formerly of Pittsford, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred DeSoto. They shared 56 years together. She was a wonderful mother whose children and grandchildren adored her. She is survived by her children, Linda Culliton (Mitchell Silver), Karen DeSoto (Dan Myers), Aileen and Robert DeSoto; her grandchildren Kevin, Christopher, Thomas, Mitchell, Conner,...

Mary Ellen Slisz (Frasher) 7/23/32 - 4/25/23, Fairport Mary Ellen passed the same way she lived, with dignity, grace and peace in her bed, in her house with the sun shining in the windows surrounded by three of her children. Mary Ellen grew up in the 19th ward in Rochester where she made many lifelong friendships with ‘the gang’. She graduated from Mercy High School in 1950 and Nazareth college in 1954. After graduating from Nazareth she began her teaching career in LeRoy, then...

Margaret (“Peg”) Phillips Harrington was born in Fairport, NY on August 25, 1928 and died on April 20, 2023, in Columbus, OH at 94 years of age. She was the youngest of three children born to Kenneth and Grace (Pitney) Phillips. Peg’s older siblings were Arthur and Gertrude (“Sue”). When Peg was born, the family resided in an apartment on the second floor at 40 North Main Street. Ken ran his business, The Fairport Hatchery, out of the storefront downstairs....