Category: Obituaries

Ellen Strickland Taylor passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 26, 2023, with her family by her side. Her family provided loving care during the last few years of her life as she valiantly battled Alzheimer’s. She was born in Rochester, NY on September 6, 1941 to Forrest and Helen Strickland. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Douglas Taylor. She owned a small local business for many years where she loved being around people. She is survived by her son Eric (Binti), daughter Heidi (Gavin), grandsons Tarpen & Ryder Flickinger, granddaughters Sophia & Kirana Taylor. She will be incredibly missed by her family and friends. Private Services.

Genoveva Alvarez, age 81, left to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She was born in Arecibo, PR and lived in Rochester, NY. She lived a life of strong faith and conviction. She loved the Lord with all of her heart.
Predeceased by her parents Juan Alvarez and Francisca Valle; siblings Luis Guillermo and Elizabeth. Survived by her children Daniel Leandro Colon (Viktoria); Betzaida Hernandez (Luis); Dorothy Edwards (David); Grandchildren: Jessica Ashley, Christina Lee, Jeremy, Jasmine, Isabela, Nikolai; Great-grandchildren: Chrishawn Jr., Cayden, Caleb, Jaxon, Preston, and Penelope; Siblings: Neftali Alvarez, Iraida Alvarez, Ernesto Alvarez, and Olga Rivera; many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Sunday June 11th from 4-8pm with a prayer service at 7pm. Her Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 12th at 10am, all at Dierna Funeral Home Culver Rochester, NY 14609. Interment Riverside Cemetery.

Ronald Paul Alessi  born September 15, 1941 passed away May 29, 2023.

Edna Jean Murray

Virginia “Ginny” A. Sullivan

Passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023, at 83. Predeceased by her husband Gerald, and son Greg. She is survived by her children Lorraine Sullivan, Regina Civiletti, and Daniel (Jessie Nimeh), grandchildren Paul (Krysta) Civiletti, Marie Grimes, Angela Civiletti, Jack Sullivan, great granddaughter Amara, brother Jim (Jan) Burgholzer, many nieces, nephews and friends.  She lived her life with grace, love and joy!

Calling hours will be Thursday 6-8pm at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Corpus Christi Church Friday, June 2nd at 11am.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Matthew’s Closet or St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center.

Valerie Ann Geer

It is with great sadness to announce that she has passed away unexpectedly on May 20th 2023 at the young age of 49. Valerie is survived by her daughter Dominique Caraballo, grandson Logan, daughter Gianna Geer, mother Gail Geer, and brother John Geer. Her beloved dogs Duncan and Dino. As well as Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews. Valerie was loved by many with her kind, loving- and as we know spicy personality. Besides spending time with family and friends she enjoyed catching sunsets and doing DIY crafts.

Calling hours will be Sunday June 4th from 12-3pm at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. Rochester, NY 14609.

Philip P. Norton

Passed away on May 17, 2023 at age 96. Predeceased by his daughter Terry Vittore, brothers Fred, Don and Bruce and sister Annabelle. He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years Joyce, son Paul (Kyle Bunce), and daughter Amy (Joe) Lancaster, son-in-law Don Vittore, grandchildren Katy Lancaster, Robin (Anthony) Viscuse, Laura (Jim) Pelow, Mark (Amanda) Vittore, 10 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

He was born on February 15, 1927 in Wellsville, NY. He served in the Merchant Marines & U.S. Navy during WWII. He graduated from Utica Tech, and was the manager of several Woolworth stores in the northeast. He spent 32 years as a buyer at Sibley’s department store.

Calling hours will be Monday 5/29 from 2-4pm at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. Private Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville, NY.

Jacqueline “Jackie” East passed away on May 7th, 2023, surrounded by her family at the age of 83.

Jacqueline was born September 9th, 1939, to Evalyn and John VanderLinden.

She is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, James East, and her sons Jimmy, Douglas, and Gary East. She is survived by her sons John and Eric East; daughter Heather (Joe) Lanza; grandchildren Jason East, James and Meadow Lanza, plus 5 other grandchildren; her brother John (Jean) VanderLinden; sister Betty Ann; and many other family members.

Jacqueline was a stay-at-home mother for many years until she found her passion in selling Tupperware. She made a full time career out of it, she ended up selling for over 25 years and broke records doing so well. She was charismatic and a good public speaker. Jackie was the type of person that anyone could talk to, she would listen to you but never passed judgement. She was loved by so many and will be truly missed.

A special thank you to the staff at Unity Hospital on the 4200 floor and the ICU unit who did everything they could to make her comfortable and help her family through this difficult time.

A Celebration of life and calling hours will be announced here at a later date.