Category: Obituaries

William “Bill” Liebenow, 68, peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 7, 2026, following a brief illness.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. When he wasn’t spending time with family, Bill enjoyed working on and driving his Camaros.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Cathy; his children, Rob, Sarah (Anthony) Salvaggio, Rachel Sharpe, and Steven; his ten cherished grandchildren; his sister, Lisa (Steve) Lowry; his brother, Mark (Margie) Liebenow; and many beloved family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and June Liebenow.

A memorial service celebrating Bill’s life will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Calvary Chapel Westside.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Calvary Chapel Westside.

Jeannie Catrice Cammack was born December 17, 1980 in Detroit, Michigan to Regina Robinson and Carnell Turner. She transitioned her earthly life on June 2, 2026.

Jeannie was a student at McFarland Elementary School, Number 7 School, Drew Middle School, and Marshall High School. She went on to earn her associate’s degree. She was a lifelong learner with a curious mind and nurturing spirit. Finding happiness in life’s simple pleasures, she enjoyed tending to her plants and gardens, finding peace and fulfilment in helping things grow and flourish. Her home was a gathering place where family and friends were always welcome. Family fun nights often began at her house, filled with laughter, games, conversation, and togetherness.

Above all, Jeannie loved children. She embraced not only her own children but countless others, caring for them as if they were her own. Her warmth, generosity, and open heart created a sense of belonging for everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Jeannie was employed with The University of Rochester in the Pain Management department.

Predeceased by: her father, Carnell Turner; grandmother, Hattie Cammack; and grandfather, Willie Cammack, Jeannie leaves to cherish her memory: her children: De Andre Vaden, Mia Bell, and Antonio Brown; her mother, Regina Robinson; siblings: Carlos Cammack, Aurelia Cammack, Corey Robinson; aunts: Diane Nixon, Rosetta Boglin, Kay Harris, and Valerie Cammack; uncles: Donald Cammack and John Nixon; beloved cousins: Markisha Nixon, Lawana Nixon, Antione Nixon, Iyanna White, Donna White, Nicholas White, Rodrick Boglin, Dewayne Boglin, Charles Wilson, and Curtis Wilson, and a host of other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.

Her service will be held Saturday, June 13th, at 11:30 AM with prior visitation 10 – 11:30AM at Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church 111 Clifton St.

Herald Facey, affectionately known as “Daddy Roy,” was born on April 20, 1953, in St. Catherine, Jamaica, W.I. He was the beloved son of the late Adassa and Stephen Facey.

Herald attended Bonnett Elementary School and later graduated from Trade School for Building Construction. While in school, he was an avid Cricket player, a passion that reflected his competitive spirit and teamwork.

He dedicated his life to the building trades, working as a Building Construction Worker and a proud member of the Rochester Labor Union-Building Construction Workers. Outside of work, Herald had a deep love for music and found great joy as a DJ, sharing his talent and bringing people together.

On May 29, 2026, Herald transitioned from this life, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love, and devotion to his family. He is lovingly remembered by his children: Calvin Facey, Sherine Balkman, Velecia Facey, and Natoya Facey-Andrade; 11 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He also leaves to cherish his memory: three sisters and five brothers; four aunts and uncles; and a host of other relatives and friends who will forever hold Herald in their hearts.

Visitation will be held Friday, June 12th, from 6-8pm at Dierna Funeral Home.  A Celebration of his Life will be Saturday, June 13th at 9:30am at Dierna Funeral Home. Interment Falls Cemetery

Dennis Griffo

Passed away June 7th, 2026, at age 80.

Predeceased by his beloved dog, Chase.

Survived by his devoted wife Linn; son Jeffrey (Rita) Griffo; grandchildren Alesha (Jacob) Wilhelm and Jeffrey Griffo Jr.; and great-granddaughter Ren Wilhelm. Dennis will be missed by many extended family members and friends.

He was an avid drag racing fan and enjoyed spending many years as his son’s Crew Chief.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, June 22nd, 2026, at 11AM at St. John of Rochester, 8 Wickford Way, Fairport. Private interment.

Martha Massey Howden lived a life of quiet dedication to her community, to justice, and to the belief that every person deserves dignity. A calm and generous presence to all who knew her, she leaves behind a legacy defined by love.

Martha was born in Fredericksburg, VA to C. Rosser Massey and Kathryn Harlin Massey. She grew up with deep ties to the family farm in Post Oak, VA, where she developed a love of horses that she carried into competitive riding in her youth.

Her career was dedicated to serving others. She taught special education in Macon, GA and later became the first principal of the New Orleans Free School. She then moved to Rochester, NY where she transitioned into counseling and social work. In Rochester, she built a private clinical practice that she sustained for many years.

Martha’s commitment to justice extended far beyond her professional life. Moved by a conversation with a family friend who had attended the 1963 March on Washington, she became an active participant in civil rights, social justice, peace, and environmental movements. She sustained this commitment for the rest of her life. A longtime member of Metro Justice, Martha served on the board of The Interface Alliance of Rochester, and was a devoted member of the Rochester Zen Center. Her Buddhist practice deepened and affirmed values she had carried her whole life: a belief in the dignity of all people and the importance of living with care for the world and for one another.

Martha was predeceased by her parents, C. Rosser and Kathryn Harlin Massey; her former husband Frank D. Howden; her sister Nancy Harris; and her son Paul Massey Howden. She is survived by her brothers Dr. CR “Chip” Massey and Blanton Massey and their families; her son Stephan Howden and his wife Susan; her daughter Kathryn and David; her grandchildren (their spouses) Arthur (Andrea), Artemisha (Lee), Gideon (Portia), Gwyndolyn (John), Wesley (Kenzie), and Carlin (Robert); and her great-grandchildren Wesley, Alma, Francis, Julius, Edith, Calista, Tallulah, and Myles.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 27th at 1:00 PM at the Retreat Center at Chapin Mill (8570 Retreat Center Dr., Batavia, NY 14020). All are welcome.

Tyson D. “Ty” Thomas
May 14, 1988 – May 29, 2026

Tyson D. Thomas, affectionately known as “Ty,” passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2026. A proud native of Rochester, NY, Tyson was born on May 14, 1988, to the late Joshua D. Thomas, Sr. and Debra A. Jones.

Tyson was educated in the Rochester City School District and later completed his GED at REOC. A natural entrepreneur with an unstoppable drive, he worked as a barber, provided transportation services, and operated a moving company. Ty was truly a jack‑of‑all‑trades—always thinking, always creating, always finding a way to provide. His hustle was unmatched, and his ambition was a defining part of who he was.

His greatest joy in life was becoming the proud father of his daughter, Zakiyah Thomas. She was his heart, his pride, and his purpose. Tyson believed deeply in family and loved his with everything he had.

Tyson is preceded in death by his father, Jousha D. Thomas, Sr., and his brother, Minister George D. Jones.

He leaves to honor his legacy: his beloved daughter, Zakiyah; his devoted mother, Debra A. Jones; three brothers, James Ferguson, Dale (Myrita L.) Powell, and Joshua D. (Siera) Thomas, Jr.; three sisters, Monica (Jamie) Graham, D. Joshlyn Thomas, and Nicole Thomas; fourteen cherished nieces and nephews; two aunts, Amye (Lorel) Morgan and Mentoria Jones‑Simpson; a special friend, Iyisha Hayes‑Floyd; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM at New Born Fellowship Church, 1550 N. Clinton Avenue, Bishop W. Meeks, Pastor. Elder Ben Keese, officiating. Interment will be held privately.

The family kindly asks all attendees to wear black, with a splash of red & white in Ty’s honor. Floral arrangements may be sent directly to New Born Fellowship Church.

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In Loving Memory of Morgan Gerry Herlan
January 31, 2026 – June 1, 2026

With hearts broken beyond words, we announce the sudden passing of our precious baby, Morgan, who left this world on June 1, 2026, at just four months old.

Though he was with us for only a short time, Morgan filled our lives with immeasurable love, joy, and hope. His sweet smile, bright eyes, tiny hands, and gentle spirit brought happiness to everyone fortunate enough to know and love him. Every cuddle, every coo, and every moment shared will forever remain treasured in our hearts.

Morgan was deeply loved by his parents, Jacob and Rachel; several grandparents, great grandparents many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who eagerly welcomed him into their lives. Though his time here was brief, the love he inspired is eternal.

While we struggle to understand why such a precious life was taken so soon, we find comfort in knowing that Morgan knew only love during every moment of his life. He will always be remembered as a beautiful blessing whose memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved him.

A visitation and celebration of Morgan’s life will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, from 4pm-7pm at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd Rochester NY 14609.

Lorraine “Cookie” Giffert

Pre-deceased by her parents Alphonse Saenz and Lillian Harvey, and companion Bruno Sniders, survived by her Children: Debra Siegel, Teresa (James) Zarcone, Frank Padalino, Michelle (Brian) Anderson, Lynda (James) Pilkenton, Grandchildren: Richard (Jacquelyn), Ian (Sarah), Mark, Nicholas, Michael ( Sara), Rebecca, Jack, Madelyn, James (Ryann), Emily (Patrick), nine great grandchildren, sister Linda (Joe)Toriano and nephew Todd Morris.

Claudia Leutung Anderson, 67, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2026, at her home in Rochester, New York. She was born in Rochester on February 17, 1959, to Mary Alice and Alfred Leutung, the fourth of five daughters. Claudia was a graduate of Bishop Kearney and Monroe Community College, where she received an Associate’s degree in business. She met her husband of 47 years, Robert John Anderson, at a police and fire Explorers’ Banquet. They were wed on September 22, 1979, and welcomed son Devin John Anderson and daughter Samantha Whitney Anderson (Bratton) in 1984 and 1987. 

Claudia was the heart of the tight-knit family she cultivated and nourished. She is survived by her husband Robert; her son Devin (Katie) and daughter Samantha (James Bratton); her sisters Alice (Joe) Stieve, Annette Leutung, Elizabeth (Larry) Gartz, and Nadine (Greg) Dykes; and her her grandchildren Tracey John and Penelope Rose Anderson.

Claudia loved culling the earth to make beautiful flowers grow. She loved crafting with her daughter and sisters and grandchildren. She loved a good book. Raspberries and red wine and anything with lemon; hot coffee with whipped cream in the morning and the sunset over Chippewa Bay. She loved planning trips and menus, giving the perfect gift, listening to live music, creating clutter and art. She loved having paint-smeared hands and bare feet and laughing until she cried and giving the longest, tightest hugs. She loved many generations of Shar Peis, a full dinner table, girls’ shopping trips, trinket hunting at garage and estate sales, heckling with cheer in the Christmas tree parking lot, a quiet afternoon on the River, every single second spent at Niagara on the Lake. She loved to lend a patient ear, to celebrate your good news, to offer comfort during difficult days. She loved soft blankets and a warm woodstove, staging and taking and sharing photos, the smell of lilacs, living that Buffalo Bills magic out loud. She loved her four sisters and the many branches of family-tree that stretched out from Al and Mary Alice’s sturdy roots. She loved the Anderson clan as her own, her firehouse family like blood. She loved her three grandchildren with passion and for eternity; Devin and Samantha with unmatched ferocity and pride and the kind of adoration that burns. And she loved her Robert John, her best friend, in the spirit of the Claddagh ring he gave her–with heart and loyalty and friendship–all the days she walked by his side.

Big, forever love came so naturally to her, and that love leaves permanent, vibrant, Claudia Louise-color in all the lives that she touched.

Relatives and friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Dierna Funeral Home at 2309 Culver Road, Irondequoit, New York 14609.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations in her memory at: Venmo: @animalserviceleague “in memory of Claudia Anderson”

Or on the website at: http://www.animalserviceleagueny.org and please email info@animalserviceleagueny.org that the donation is in Claudia Anderson’s memory.

Lydia Deleon passed away on May 28, 2026. She is survived by her loving family and friends.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday May 31st, 2026 from 4-7pm at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday June 1st, at 10am at St. Michael’s Church followed by Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.