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Charles Henry Palmer III died 27 July 2021 at Rochester General Hospital at the age of 89.  He was born 27 May 1932 in Brockport, NY, the son of Charles Henry (Kromhaus) Palmer Jr and Helen Leone Herring-Palmer.  Grandson of Norwegian immigrants named Kromhaus, his father legally changed their name to Palmer in 1941 because his father was a semi-professional baseball player.  His father’s sports career influenced Charles III throughout his entire life. Growing up with...

  William Roy "Bill" Wickens. July 24, 2021.  He is predeceased by his parents Roy & Evelyn Wickens and son Lawrence W. Wickens.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years Karen;  sons James & Michael (Karen);  daughter Elizabeth Schroeder (Robert); daughter-in-law, Melissa Krupa  and grandchildren Colby and Ramsey Wickens and Samantha and Paul Schroeder.   Bill was a long time employee of Xerox Corporation. During his retirement...

Eric Marten Warner born in Sayre, Pennsylvania on March 12, 1948 passed away suddenly on July 22, 2021. Vietnam veteran and recipient of a Bronze Star for valor.  Survived by his wife of 46 years Catherine Menaguale Warner,  Sons Christopher, Gregory (Jude) and Nicholas (Kirsten) and three grandchildren Isla, Rome and Eleanor. He was preceded in death by his Father, Lee and survived by his Mother, Alice and his sisters, Emily, Jane and Kate.  Funeral service will be...

Carol Lanza Sierk   Carol passed away at home from metastatic breast cancer on June 29 at the age of 77.  She was born to James Lanza and Muriel Lanza.  She graduated from high school in Lebanon, NH, and attended Keene State College in Keene, NH.  She taught home economics for several years before becoming an Extension Agent with Cornell Cooperative Extension on Long Island.  She moved to Batavia, NY, to work in the same role, which is where she met the love of her...

JUDITH "JUDY" (RYAN) O'BRIEN February 15, 1942-June 21, 2021 Rochester: Judy passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 at the young age of 79.  She is now "free and emancipated" and at peace.  She was born in Dedham, Massachuttes to the late Joseph and Edith Ryan.  Judith name was blended with theirs to get "Judith" Survived by her husband James O'Brien, son Michael O'Brien (Lynn Christensen), grandchildren Elle O'Brien, and Grady...

Anne (McWilliams) Jones, Penfield N.Y. lost her battle with Bulbar ALS on June 19, 2021. Born in Canandaigua, N.Y. on May 26, 1940 to Frank P. and Elizabeth Finnick McWilliams. Anne married Robert K. Jones in 1962. Anne was predeceased by her parents and brother David McWilliams all from Canandaigua NY. She is survived by her beloved husband, best friend and primary caregiver, Robert, son Robert Jr. of Ft. Myers FL., daughter Jenifer F. (Michael) Beldue of Webster N.Y.,...

Opera-lover Joanna Gaylord dead at 78 Joanna Gaylord, 78, of Pine City, NY, passed away on June 15, 2021 after a long battle with COPD and brain cancer. She is survived by her two sons, Christopher Neal, and Robert Neal, her five siblings, three grandchildren, and fourteen nieces and nephews. Born in Penn Yan, NY on April 18, 1943, Joanna lived a rich and interesting life. Graduating from Dundee Central School (1961) and Corning Community College, she worked at...

Nancy Scheirer Secker was born on March 7, 1942 in Flushing, NY, although she usually lists her home state as Kentucky, where she lived for much of her childhood. She and her husband, Bruce, met at Hanover College in Indiana, and they moved to Rochester, NY upon their marriage in 1965.  She leaves behind her loving husband, Bruce, their beloved daughter Leigh and her wife Abbey, her Jack Russell Terrier Roxy, sister Pattie, many nieces and nephews, a bunch of “bunnies,” and...

James Peters (Jim) went home to Jesus on May 29 2021 in his sleep.  Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful saints.  Psalm 116:15 Jim is survived  by his wife Debbie, Daughter Lisamarie (John) Holley, Son Jim and faithful dog Rosie.  Grandchildren Elisabeth, Michael, Gabriella Holley and Lucas Peters.  Brother Kevin Peters, Loving Sister Annie (Augie) Tucciarello, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Mary Ann and Jerry Peters. A...