Category: Obituaries

Paul Mumm

Gates- October 1st, 2022, Age 73. Predeceased by his brother Michael Mumm, sister-in-law Elsie Mumm and his parents Sylvia and Raymond.  Survived by his sister Charlotte (Frank) Paglia, nephew Nicholas (Mary) Paglia, great niece Evelyn Paglia, sister Darcy Young, nephew Dylan Young, great niece Peyton Young, nephew Tyler Young, nephew Michael Mumm, niece Angel (Matt) Kreuzer, great nephew Kaleb (Kalina) Kreuzer, and great niece Madison Kreuzer. Paul was a union roofer for 40 years with John Siddons Co.

Friends may call Wednesday October 12th, from 4-7PM at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. (near Norton). Donations to American Heart Association and American Kidney Foundation in Paul’s memory.

Shawn D. Massaro

Our beloved brother peacefully passed away surrounded by family on September 21, 2022. Predeceased by his mother Barbara Terranova, sister Annmarie and nephew Daniel. Survived by his children, Mick, Michael (Destiny), Matthew, Gina, and Brett; siblings Edie (Chris) Pignone, Dominic (Patti) Massaro, Donna Colangelo, Ron (Renee) Massaro, John Massaro, Stephen (Christine) Massaro, Dina Massaro, and Dean Massaro. Shawn also leaves three grandchildren, Layla, Taylor, and Luna Bell; best friend Mike (Gina) Kramer; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, God son Pauly and many family friends. Shawn’s pride and joy was his dog, Rocket.

His Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 8th, 11:15am at St. Theodore’s Church 168 Spencerport Rd. In lieu of flowers please donate to Habitat for Cats.

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.