Category: Obituaries

Dr. Laurie Ann DelConte, AuD.

With great sadness we announce the loss of our daughter Laurie Ann DelConte. Laurie passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the age of 60 at her home in the Town of Greece, New York. Born in the City of Rochester on November 13, 1961, Laurie and her sister Mary Joy DelConte were raised by her loving parents Rosalie and Dennis DelConte.

Laurie attended Bishop Kearney High School, achieving early and subsequent educational successes at the Bachelor, Masters and Doctorate levels achieving ranking degrees in education and audiology, and fluency in sign language. Laurie worked for several fortune 500 hearing aid and pharmaceutical companies winning global awards for contributions to technology development and applications such as the first audio headset placed in the Buffalo Bills helmet. Laurie left the work force subsequent to employment with the US Department of Defense Medical Team at Fort Drum, where she extended her audiology expertise to soldiers that experienced hearing loss in combat.

Laurie was blessed with a multitude of talents she displayed as a pitcher on championship softball teams, a member in award winning marching and pit bands during times she played piccolo and flute never hesitating to photograph a beautiful scenic view in her world travels. Laurie was relied on by her friends as the best event and party planner whereby she could ensure that she would not miss out on all the good ones, and to do what she really loved most and that is to spend time with Layla, family and an overwhelming number of friends that she cherished and cared for so deeply that could be found in most any state she had previously traveled to.

Laurie is survived by her parents Rosalie (Jim Flaherty) DelConte, Dennis DelConte, sister Mary Joy (Twinc Legacy) DelConte, and many close friends, uncles, aunts and cousins. Laurie was an extraordinarily kind, loving, giving and humorous individual who will be greatly missed by so many people. 

Calling Hours will be Thursday 4-8pm at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10am at St. Kateri, St. Cecilia Church. Interment Honeoye Falls Cemetery.

Jordan Palermo

Passed away suddenly on June 15th.

Predeceased by his grandparents, Thomas and Norma Zimmerman and Betty Palermo.

Survived by his parents, Cristin Cook and Ronald Palermo Jr (Deanna); daughter, Alexis Palermo (Jackie Lute); brothers, Joshua and Hunter Palermo; Grandfather, Ronald Palermo, Sr; Aunt, Peggy Calcagno (David); Uncles, Roy Zimmerman (Katie), John Zimmerman; Joseph Palermo (Sheila), Adam Palermo (Kim); Stepsisters, Megan and Becca Buckland, and many cousins.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 21st 5-9PM at Dierna Funeral Home, 2309 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14609.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

George M. McCool Jr

Passed away Monday June 6, 2022, after an extended illness.

George was born to Catherine and George Mason McCool, Sr on April 15,1955 in Cedartown, GA. After his birth they returned home to Chicago, Illinois. His father began studying with Jehovah’s Witnesses but passed away before he could be baptized when George was 5 years old. Soon after his father’s death his mother began studying with Jehovah’s Witnesses and was baptized and soon began and continued pioneering until her death in 2016.

George was baptized May 1, 1965, at the age of ten. He and his family lived in Chicago until he was 15 years old when they and close friends, the Gibson family, moved to Dickson, Tennessee and later Waverly, Tennessee to serve where the need was great. They served in Tennessee from 1970 to 1975. They then moved to Rochester to be closer to his sister Jan who married Jack Dukes in 1973.

George met his wife of 44 years, Julie, at the Plymouth Kingdom Hall (now Genesee Valley) and the two married in 1977.  George was an avid chess player and enjoyed playing cards. Along with playing with the latest tech gadgets and cooking, George enjoyed sports and discussing the ins and outs of whatever game he was watching with Dan, James and Tony. He also enjoyed sitting on the porch talking with Bernard, the neighbors and passersby.

George is survived by his wife Julie; sons Walter (Keshia) Rhim and Curtis McCool; daughters Carmela McCool and Tashonta (Nathanael) Stanley, Lisa Rhim; grandchildren Jaloni, Octavia, Dequan, and Armani Rhim, and Greyson and Khaliq McCool; sisters Jan Dukes and Maggie Morehead; brothers Dwight and Tony McCool and Cleo Gibson; brother-in-law Ronnie Davis; sisters-in-law Dorothy Spikes and Shelley Davis; and a host of Aunts, Uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws, as well as close friends that he loved dearly.

Charles Craig Roemer, son of Whitelaw and Lillian (Mahan) Roemer, died of metastatic prostate cancer on May 31, 2022, at the age of 76, after living with that disease for over 19 years.  He is survived by his life partner Helvi McClelland, his daughter Alanna Roemer-Koke, his son-in-law Gary Koke, his former wife Darlene Roemer, his cousins, and his close friends.

Joseph A. Sisca

Suddenly May 11, 2022, at 23. Predeceased by his grandfather William F. Blaesi and grandfather Paul J. Sisca. Beloved son of Wendy (Derek) Cunningham and Sam (Theresa) Sisca, fiancé Alyssa Gere, step brother of Ryan Rinella, grandmother Diane Blaesi and grandmother Connie Sisca.He also leaves his Uncles James (Gina) Blaesi, Paul (Dawn) Sisca, Pat(Jess) Sisca, Aunts Barbara(Tom) Case, Karen Callahan, Tracy (Frank) LaPlaca, Great Aunt Barbara Haller, many cousins and friends. Joey was a lineman for greenlight networks. He was hard-working. He always thought of others, he loved racing, motorcycles, hunting, friends and life.

Calling Hours will be Wednesday May 18th, from 4-8pm at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. A Celebration of his life will be held Saturday May 21st, at 1PM at 6011 Slocum Rd. Ontario, NY.

Jeffrey Frank Terry
WEBSTER -59, suddenly May 5, 2022.
Predeceased by his father Michael Alan Terry. Survived by his mother, Doreen Terry-Dubroff (Gary Dubroff), sons Jeffrey (Jay) Michael Terry and Benjamin James Terry, brother Randall Alan Terry (Andrea), and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Jeff received a Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oswego and taught in the Rochester City School district and also started his own landscaping business.

Friends and family are invited to calling hours Thursday, May 19th, 5-7PM at Dierna Funeral Home, 2309 Culver Rd. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hope House, Webster Community Chest Food Link, 1450 Ridge Road, Webster, NY, 14580

On May 21st, 1941, Virginia was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She was the daughter of the belated Dolores Vargas and Victoria Rivera. She was the youngest of 11 children, and now she is the last to depart, closing that generation. Growing up in Puerto Rico, as a young girl between the age of 12 years to 14 years old, she would assist her belated mother, Victoria, who was a Certified Mid-Wife. Together with her belated sister, Ramona would help their mother with Maternity Care.
On July 5th, 1952, Puerto Rico became a Commonwealth of the United States of America. This historic event will soon make new changes in Virginia’s future. Virginia’s Education was limited as she was the youngest in the household, with the responsibilities of farming crops with her father. At times she would travel with her father at night to the villages where she sang aguinaldos, traditional folklore songs of Puerto Rico, or Spiritual Songs from the church. Virginia was self-taught and gained many talents. She was the family Barber, and even neighbors would come to her for a haircut. She was often seen cutting hair outside on the driveway.
At 17 years old, she married a widower, Florencio Andujar October 4th, 1958. Immediately into the marriage, she became a Stepmother, helping raise Florencio and his dearly departed wife Filomena Torres’s firstborn son Neftali Andujar. Several years later, she would soon meet her second-born stepdaughter Juanita Andujar, raised by her Mother’s Godparents. Virginia and Florencio went on to have four sons, Florencio Jr., Gerardo, Luis, and Wilson, and two daughters, Maria and Marta, making a total family of eight. They continued to raise their children in Ponce, Puerto Rico but sought the opportunity for their children to have a better future. They relocated to Bronx, N.Y, where Virginia’s belated brother Arcadio Vargas lived and helped Florencio find employment. They sought a safer place for their children, so a year later, Virginia visited her late brother Rufino Vargas in Rochester, N.Y. She loved it and found a home there.
Virginia was a Housewife and an at-home seamstress, sowing furniture upholstery, dresses, and outfits for her children. She temporarily worked part-time outside of the home in sewing factories. Her hobby was gardening, and she enjoyed planting many flowers of all colors.
The seeds of faith and Salvation were planted into Virginia’s heart throughout her life. She became involved with the Charismatic Movement that swept around the World and through St. Frances Church, leading prayer meetings even at home. She became involved in the Praise and Worship Choir at St. Michael’s Church. At 35 years old, she attended Faith Temple Church, where she completed Catechism Bible Courses. She received Salvation giving her heart to Jesus Christ and proclamation. She received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with evidence of speaking in Tongues. She publicly proclaimed her faith and Salvation by obeying the command of Jesus by being baptized in water, symbolizing her rebirth in Jesus and living God’s will.
As the family grew older, Virginia became a loving grandmother. She even raised one of her Grandsons, Josué Andujar. She sheltered many families with Florencio; their doors were always open, and their home was full! Together they had a big loving heart for their family and would do anything to help them. Her kitchen was always open to everyone. She would give her last grain of rice to visitors and the last slice of bread to feed the birds outside! Somehow, she would figure out how to make an abundance of food from almost nothing.
On October 4th, 2018, they celebrated their very last Wedding Anniversary, their 60th. Their legacy of true love, loyalty, and endurance is forever sealed! They proved a testament that marriage works. Florencio and Virginia battled many life challenges, and ironically, they both dealt with battling Cancer and defeated it with eternal life through Jesus Christ.
On Saturday, April 30th, 2022, Virginia leaves her legacy of:
· 8 Children
· 23 Grandchildren
· 54 Great-Grandchildren
· 7 Great-Great-Grandchildren
· 4 Step-Grandchildren
· 8 Step-Great-Grandchildren

Albert M. DeSanctis