Christina “Chris” Stephens
Passed away on November 12, 2025, at 51.
Predeceased by her parents, Ronald & Diane Stephens.
Survived by her sons, Nikolas (Elizabeth) Stephens, and David (Tal) Kohen; and her grandchildren, Emma Ester Kohen and Ella Kohen.
A Celebration of Christina’s Life will take place Sunday, June 7th. Please reach out to Nik Stephens via Facebook for location.
Sis. Bernice Price, born March 4, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Robert L. Price and Emma Bronner, entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on February 27, 2026, at the age of 70. Her life was a testament to service, faith, and unwavering love for her family and community.
A devoted member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years, Sis. Price served faithfully as Choir Director and Sunday School Teacher. Through music and ministry, she shaped generations—teaching them not only how to find the right note, but how to walk in the Word of God. Her passion for children extended far beyond the church walls, as she spent countless hours tutoring young people throughout the community, offering guidance, encouragement, and a steady presence.
Family was the heart of her world. She will be forever cherished by her two brothers, Alfred (Diane) Price and Robert S. El-Amin; her eight nieces and nephews; and their children, all of whom she adored deeply. Her legacy of kindness, generosity, and steadfast faith will continue to live on in each of them.
Sis. Price will also be lovingly remembered by her Antioch Missionary Baptist Church family, who were blessed by her leadership, her voice, and her service for more than half a century.
A Musical Tribute will be held on Friday, March 20th, from 6:30–8:30 PM. A Celebration of Life will follow on Saturday, March 21st at 11:00 AM, both at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 304 Joseph Avenue. Pastor James L. Cherry, Jr. will officiate. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery.
Flowers may be sent to Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Messages of love and remembrance are welcomed below.
Candace “Candy” Collalto
March 8, 2026 at 77. She is predeceased by her parents Howard and Nellie Miller, siblings Cheri Snyder, Howard (Beverly) Miller, and Natalie LaBella. Survived by her husband Frank Collalto, children Toni Collalto, Tina Collalto, Tricia (John) Morris, and Timothy Russi, grandchildren Justin (Deanna) Collalto, Stephen Collalto, Angelina Willliams, Chessi Russi, Gianna Morris, Nicholas (Nikole) Voegtle, Nathaniel Woods, and Vincent Voegtle; great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was the perfect Mom-always there for school events, Girl Scouts, and family trips. Nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her children and grandchildren, who meant the world to her.
Calling hours will be Friday March 20th, from 11am to 1pm, followed by her funeral service at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. (near Norton St.) Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
John William Gulisano “Pops”, an amazing father, partner, friend, and Papa at the young age of 69 has passed away after years of many health complications.
John is survived by his children, Lisa (Rob), Lori (Mark), Nick, Andrea (Sam), and Carla (Jesse); grandchildren Jj, Ella, Ava, and Antonio; great grandson, Kasai; Luis, who was like a second son to him, and many friends and family.
He is predeceased by his parents Sam Gulisano and Ruth Milbourne; great Aunt, Frances Gulisano, his first wife, Joanne; second wife, Sharon and many lifelong friends and family.
John was a strong, resilient, and spiritual man who overcame many hardships throughout his life but no matter what obstacles he faced, he always got right back up ready for the next challenge.
He was a devoted loving father with an amazing sense of humor that always brightened people’s day. He loved to be around people and so much, so it was hard to go anywhere with him without someone knowing him. He was always kind and empathetic to everyone around him, a great problem solver, and the person that everyone would go to when they had an issue as he naturally knew the right thing to do. He was just an overall good hearted family guy and especially adored his grandkids. He always looked forward to setting up his garden every year, cooking, and loved hosting events at his house. Not only did he have a passion for whipping up a great meal, but he was considered to be a “world class chef” to his family, friends and even people just passing by. John loved getting into a good political debate, was the type of guy that would give you the shirt off his back, lift you up if you were down, never judge you and make you laugh til you cried with his stories & humor. He will be deeply missed by everyone.
A gathering for friends and family will be held Thursday March 12, 2026, 5-7pm at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd.; Mass at Holy Cross Church 4492 Lake Ave on Friday March 13, 2026, at 10:30am and Burial Services at White Haven Memorial Park in the Orchid Mausoleum.
David J. Ruggeri
March 9, 2026. Age 65. Predeceased by his parents Samuel P. and Carmela Ruggeri, brother Richard. He is survived by his children Bryan (Jennifer), Jacob (Madison) Ruggeri, Amanda (Steve) Wetzel, Megan (Tom) Winnick, their mother Martha and grandchildren Mason and Miles Wetzel. Brother Samuel (Domnika) and sister Nancy Piccarreto, nieces Ariel Ruggeri, Kristen Kennedy, nephews Nicholas and Joseph Piccarreto. He is also survived by many special cousins and friends.
He was a master carpenter and loved his motorcycles and vintage cars but most of all he loved his family.
No calling hours. Burial shall be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Dimitri House, 102 N. Union St. Rochester, NY 14607.
Stephen Paul Reynolds, born March 5, 1951, passed away peacefully from complications of diabetes the day after celebrating his 75th birthday. Steve was many things: talented creative, soccer fanatic, member of Mountain Rise United Church of Christ, Type 1 diabetic, table tennis maven, hopeless romantic, avid cyclist, stalwart enforcer of the University of Rochester’s logo standards, dog lover, softball player, and – thanks, in part, to his advocacy for LGBTQ rights – a man widely hailed as “the coolest straight guy you’ll ever meet.”
But above all, Steve was a parent.
For Steve, “parent” was not a title bestowed upon the birth of a child; it was something earned by choosing, over and over, to love someone different than you, simply because they needed it. Steve devoted his life to parenting as a youth group leader at Mountain Rise, as a coach on numerous sports teams, as “Mister Steve” to the kids on Da Vinci Drive, and as an uncle to his nieces and nephews in the Reynolds and Dwyer families, who inspired his life-defining choice to be a father to Emma and Conor. That choice set a precedent at the University of Rochester, where Steve fought hard to become the first person to take paternity leave. Steve’s immense legacy is how those he parented have chosen to be a leader, make a difference, and treat others as they wish to be treated.
A celebration of Steve’s life will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 1:00 PM at Mountain Rise UCC (2 Mountain Rise, Fairport, NY, 14450). If you wish to honor Steve, you can contribute to the American Diabetes Association, perform a random act of kindness for someone you don’t know, or, if you were one of the many people parented by him, simply be the kind of person he raised you to be.
Joan F. “Joanie” Hill
January 28, 1962 – March 4, 2026
Paul H. Bailey passed away on February 7, 2026. He is predeceased by his parents Helen and William J. Bailey, Jr. He is survived by his sisters Susan (Dr. Ralph) Stone and Catherine (Taras) Myhowych, niece Larissa Myhowych, and brother, James L. Bailey.
Paul was a graduate of Eastridge High School and Heidelberg University (Ohio). He enjoyed reading, playing chess, movies, and ham radio operations.
Per his wishes, there will be no services.
Ollie B. Baldwin, affectionately known as “Big Mama,” passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born on May 9, 1949, in Union Springs, Alabama, to the late Theodis Baldwin and Lussie Mae Wise.
A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and beloved aunt, Ollie’s life was defined by her deep love for family and her unwavering kindness toward everyone she met. She spent more than 30 years as a dedicated employee of Monroe Transportation, serving as a bus monitor. In that role, she became a source of comfort, joy, and encouragement to countless children, treating each one with the same warmth she gave her own family.
Ollie was preceded in death by her only child, Curtis Smith. 2 brothers; David & Rarby Gulley.
She leaves to cherish her memory three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three sisters, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Her Monroe Transportation family, who loved her dearly, also mourns her passing and celebrates the legacy she leaves behind.
