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Linda A. Vinci

Passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025.

Predeceased by her husband Joseph, daughter Jacquelyn, and brother Andrew Kalish.

Survived by her daughter Deborah (Joseph) Vinci Camp; grandchildren Joey and Anthony Camp and Brick Sass; brothers Walt Kalish, Victor Kalish; sisters Mary Tubiolo and Veronica (Bob) Yaw; many nieces and nephews, friends Patti Maier, Mary Jo Provenzano, Loren Taylor, Phyllis Selden and Mary Jo Aldridge.

More than anything, Linda loved her family and friends. They meant the most to her, and she showed it through her kindness, warmth and unwavering support.

Calling hours will be Sunday, 11/16, 1-5PM at Dierna Funeral Home. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, 11/17 at 10AM at Blessed Sacrament Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

John “Jack” Harster

Passed away suddenly on October 30, 2025 at 84. He is predeceased by the love of his life Donna Carr, brother-in-law Roger Fox and niece Colleen Fox. Survived by his brother Robert (Sharon) Harster, sisters Jean Fox and Marylou (Phil) Marotta, stepsons Gary (Kristin) Williams, Kevin (Mary) Williams, and Russell (Lindsay) Carr, grandchildren Amanda (Adam) DeRue, Kayla Willliams, Caitlyn and Connor Carr, many nieces and nephews.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday November 22nd, 11am at Parish of the Holy Family Church 4100 Lyell Rd., followed by interment at Holy Ghost Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Juanita Steinman (June 17, 1944-October 31, 2025)

Juanita Steinman, of Rochester, NY, died in hospice care at St. John’s Home of Rochester, NY on October 31, 2025. She battled Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma for several years and ultimately passed due to long term after-effects of cancer treatments. She is no longer suffering.

Juanita was born in Wyandotte, Michigan, to Bernice Krogol (born Grelock) and Walter Krogol. She lived a full life, born proudly from a joyful and loving Polish family. Juanita grew up surrounded by friends and family, riding her bike around her neighborhood in the summertime and around the ice rink on speed skates in the wintertime. Her first job as a teenager was at Woolworth’s dime store, where she unexpectedly got to play Christmas songs in the display window on a baby grand piano. In 1964, at age 18 she started working for American Airlines as a ticket agent, which brought her around the
country and the world for the rest of her life. She worked for American Airlines for over 38 years! Juanita met her husband, Ron, at the pool in the apartment complex in Rochester where they both lived at the time. Ron asked Juanita if she wanted to buy a car, she cooly responded “no,” but they both ended up at the pool the next day looking for each other, and the rest is history. Ron and Juanita were married for 51 years, and Ron says that Juanita is “the best thing that ever happened to me.” Juanita’s family, friends, and American Airlines colleagues all agree that Juanita was loving and giving, and the life of the party. She took an endless number of photos and always had a camera with her. She loved to celebrate birthdays and holidays, especially Halloween. It is fitting that that she passed away the morning of October 31, 2025. It will be an honor to celebrate her each year with joy, laughter, and shenanigans.

Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, David Krogol. Juanita is survived by her devoted husband (Ronald Steinman), daughters (Laura Evonne Steinman {Reed} and Leigh Alexandra Kirby), and beloved grandchildren (Ezra Walden Kirby and Leona Malcolm Kirby). Juanita is also survived by several close relatives on Ronald’s side of the family: Ron’s aunt Joanne Binder, cousin Chip {Dorene}, sister Sandra Levine {David}, brother-in-law Robert Seligman, nephew Craig Levine {Phoebe}, nieces Ilyse Levine {David}, Danielle Levine, Norrie Feinblatt {Jeff}, Kira Brooks {Katy}, and several wonderful grandnieces and grandnephews. Juanita’s long distance surviving Polish blood relatives are forever loved and treasured.

A Celebration of Life will be held at First Unitarian Church of Rochester, 220 S. Winton Road, Rochester, NY 14610 at 2:30pm on Saturday, November 8th 2025, with a reception to follow. The service will be recorded and available upon request from First Unitarian Church: 585-271-9070 email: office@rochesterunitarian.org

Formal attire not necessary. Colorful attire requested by Juanita. She specified “unless black is your color.”

In lieu of flowers Juanita asked that family and friends make a donation to an organization that is meaningful to them.

Nathaniel Williams, Jr, affectionately known as “Nate” or “Monk” to those who loved him, peacefully transitioned from this life on October 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

He leaves to cherish his loving partner of 17 years, Janet Blake; his daughters, Tikoya (Ikechi) Nwabuisi, and Vanice Burton; one daughter-in-love, Janelle Blake, eight grandchildren; siblings Michael (Michelle), Tina, and Gary; and a host of nieces, nephews, family members, and friends who will miss him dearly.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, November 8th at Spiritus Christi Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh St. Rochester, NY 14614. Visitation will be 10-11AM, with the funeral services beginning at 11AM.

DiBella Jr., Michaelangelo passed away 10/28/2025 surrounded by family & friends.
Michael is survived by his son Shawn (Heather) Fabregat, daughter Maureen Connell, sister Sandi Davidow, nieces & nephews and many extended family and dear friends. He is also survived by his furry grandchildren Daisy, Dolly and Diamond.
Michael is predeceased by the love of his life, Mollie Ann DiBella. He is also predeceased by his parents Michaelangelo Sr. & Hazel DiBella, nephew Jason and furry grandchild Pepper.
Michael served his country in the Marine Corp. He loved movies, playing games, annual trips to Maine and spending time with family and friends.
There will be no calling hours or service. If you wish, donations can be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, Lollypop Farm or an organization of your choice.

Carolyn Joan Isaac
Irondequoit – October 4, 2025, at the end of her 100th year. Predeceased by her husband Robert C. and parents Walter and Justine Preston. Survived by her children Robert P., Stephen (Shawne), Susan (Steve) Robinson, Matthew (Peggy) Carolyn (Joseph) Pierleoni, Peter and Laura Isaac, grandchildren Shannon (Matthew) Smith, Brandon Robinson, Melanie Isaac, great grandchildren Abigail and Corbin Smith and extended family.

Carolyn spent the majority of her life in the town of Irondequoit, where she built a life rooted in family, community and service. A proud graduate of Irondequoit High School, she went on to marry the love of her life, Robert – a devoted union that spanned over 67 years.
She and her husband owned and operated a family floral business for 8 years. She was also a member of the Republican Committee spanning 55 years, becoming an election inspector and ultimately the Republican Coordinator of West Irondequoit.

Calling hours will be Wednesday November 5th, from 4-7pm at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Road.
Private Interment at Irondequoit Cemetery.