Category: Obituaries

Howard J. Jopp

September 21, 2022, at 74. Predeceased by his parents Howard & Louise and his true love Cindy Peterson. He is survived by his sisters Rita Jopp and Mary Jopp, children Kimberly, Jeffrey, Joseph and Marci Jopp, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Aunt Mary Qualtieri, several cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Howard was a school bus driver for many years until retirement. He enjoyed his time at Finger Lakes and spending time with family & friends.

Services will be held privately for family.

Bernard Reginald Taber

William J. Beeman

January 1935 – September 2022   William J Beeman (Bill), passed away at the age of 87 after a long illness, at his home in Nokomis, Florida, on September 9, 2022. He was born and raised in Rochester, New York, the fifth of six children to Walter S. and S. Marie Beeman. Bill was passionate about education and graduated from Aquinas Institute, Saint John Fisher College and Syracuse University.  He received his Master’s and Doctorate degrees at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School.  He served briefly in the United States Army then became a professor of Economic Studies at the University of Maine.  During his accomplished career as an economist working in public finance Bill worked at various federal government agencies where he advised heads of state to include the POTUS. After his retirement from federal service he became a renowned researcher and author of many economic publications.  He was a thorough and impartial analyst and felt that he had one of the best jobs in the world. Bill was an extremely devoted husband, a loving father and a proud grandfather “Poppy.”  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Jane his two children Andrea (Brian), and Daniel and wife Carie.  Five grandchildren – Joshua, Mikayla, Caitlyn, Danny, and Jaidyn; two brothers – Walter (Janet) and Larry (Sharon); and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his two sisters and their spouses, Wilna and husband Robert, Margaret and husband Gerard; and his brother, Reverend James Beeman.

Arrangements have been made by Farley Funeral Home in Venice, Florida, and Dierna Funeral Home in Rochester, New York.  Visitation will be held at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. between 4-7pm on Thursday, September 29th.  The funeral mass will be held at Saint Cecilia’s Catholic Church at 10am on Friday, September 30th with burial to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to the charity of one’s choice.

Arline M. Liberti

Penfield- September 10, 2022 after a short illness. Predeceased by her beloved husband Biagio (William Sr.). Survived by her children, William Jr., Wayne (Mary), and Michelle, grandchildren Jennifer (John) LeFrois, and Mark Liberti, great grandchildren Abby & Hailey, and her niece Judy (Al) Dickinson.

Friends may call Thursday September 15th from 4-8pm at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10am at St. Joseph’s Church 43 Gebhardt Rd. Penfield, NY 14526. Entombment White Haven Memorial Park.

Phyllis Keller
74, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. (Rochester) from a tragic house fire.
Phyllis was born March 13, 1948 to George and Mary Rose Morrow.
Phyllis is preceded in death by: her parents and sisters, Patricia Dirk and Bernadine (Bunny) Morrow.
Phyllis is survived by: her two sons, Mark Keller & Steven Keller  sisters, Jacqueline Heinrch,  Georgeann(Gee) Cornelius, all of New York; grandchildren, Ian Keller, Devin Keller, Carter Keller, Isabellla Keller
Phyllis was a homemaker, loving wife and endearing mother; with a smile and a laugh that would brighten up everyone’s day. She loved family gatherings, playing Michigan Rummy, and drinking her famous “Russian Tea”.
Some of her favorite hobbies include baking, Trichem art, and participating in both her sons extracurricular activities.
Her two most famous catch phrases were: “That’s Atomic” and “After me you can be first”

David Keller
74, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. (Rochester) from a tragic house fire.  Dave was born May 6, 1948 to George and Rhea Keller.
Predeceased by his brother Don and Judith; parents, George & Rhea. Survived by his sons, Mark & Steven; grandchildren; many nieces & nephews.
David was a Vietnam veteran and career Army with 20 years of honorable service and a rank of E7(Sergeant First Class), He moved his family back to Rochester from Texas and worked at Eastman Kodak (15 years) and High Falls Brewing Company. He had a passion for hot rod cars from a young age. He loved to build electric model trains sets, do home carpentry and work with his hands. In the latter years, he was the major caregiver for his beloved wife, Phyllis Keller.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Hospitals & Wounded Warrior Project.

Peter Christoff
Irondequoit – Sunday, August 21, 2022, passed away at the age of 95. Predeceased by wife, Jeanne, parents, Zivan and Fania Christoff, son, Peter, daughter, Maureen, brother, Vangel, sister, Christine. Survived by daughters Katherine (Tom) Crowder, Carolyn (Kevin) Rohr, Cynthia Christoff, 10 grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and sister Dorothy.
Macedonian, orphaned by age of 10, Navy WWII Veteran, Baker, cherished father and grandfather. He loved Sunday breakfasts, dinners and holidays with his family. A true loyal fan of the Buffalo Bills and Syracuse basketball.
A heartfelt thank you to the most special nurses, doctors, health care aides and administrative staff at St Ann’s Wegman Care Center. Forever grateful to Peters St Ann’s “buddy” and friend, Lead RN who held his hand through tough times and his Physician Assistant and Primary Physician who gave their best to Peter.
Private funeral arrangements for immediate family and friends.

Mary Alice B. Meyers (Miller)

Irondequoit – August 20,2022 at age 93. Predeceased by her parents Irene Frank, and John Miller, brother John Miller, husband Norman, son Daniel Meyers and dear friends Babe Schaefer and Shirley Dausch. She is survived by children Charleen Calabro (Joseph), Neill (Dawn), Bryan, Bruce (Leanna), Thomas Meyers. Grandchildren Matthew (Katherine), Michael Calabro, Jeffrey (Connie) Meyers, Jason (Mizuki)Meyers, Jessica (Todd) Thibaut, Lindsey (Melvin) Rivera, Bryan Jr. (Carly) Meyers, David, Joey and CJ Meyers. 15 Great grandchildren.

Cousin & longtime friend Terri Smith, devoted aid Toni Owens and many close friends.

She was active in the Ridge Culver Ladies Auxiliary, St. Kateri Women’s Bible Study group, St. Cecilia’s Ladies Guild and Outreach Committee.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 8/29, 10am at St. Cecilia’s Church. Interment, Irondequoit Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may direct contributions to the School of The Holy Childhood in her memory.

A resident of Spencerport, NY, Peg passed on August 19, 2022, following a two-year battle with cancer. She was born June 28, 1943 in Rochester, NY. Peg went to be with God, her husband, David W Guinnip; and her parents, Frank J. Celento and Mary A. Barone Celento Wall (Gareth Neil Wall). Survived by her loving children David W (Christian) Maier, Kim M (Steve) Burrell, Kelly M Maier, Dawn W (Jason) Trask; brother John Gareth (Donna) Wall. She will be missed by her grandchildren, Josh, Aaron, Jeffrey, Danielle, Casey, Meghan, and Zachary; nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, dear friends, and her Ogden Garden family and staff.

She was a graduate of Nazareth Academy and attended Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts. She went on to work at Kodak, was Alma’s Town Clerk for nearly 20 years, and a substitute teacher aide. She was also a devoted volunteer firefighter/EMT with the Alma Fire Department and volunteered in the classroom.

She was passionate about the holidays and celebrations, drawing and painting, car racing, the Buffalo Bills, attending her grandchildren’s events, silk flower arranging, her plants, and being in the sun. When asked about her favorite vacation, she said, without hesitation, “Las Vegas, Baby!!!”

A future immediate family gathering will take place where Peg and Dave will be joined in Alma, New York. Per her wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral. The family has asked that donations be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or UR Medicine Hospice, 2180 Empire Blvd. Webster, NY 14580.

“Be who you are and say what you feel,
because those who mind don’t matter and
those who matter don’t mind”.
Dr. Seuss

When I must leave you for a little while,
Please go on bravely with a gallant smile,
And for my sake and in my name,
Live on and do all the things the same –
Spend not your life in empty days,
But fill each waking hour in useful ways –
Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer,
And I, in turn, will comfort you and hold you near.
Helen Steiner Rice