Obituary of William Martinez
Calling hours will be Sunday August 18th, from 4-8pm. His Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 11am at Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church, 47 Oakman St. Followed by interment at White Haven Memorial Park.
Anastasia Rekkerth
Anastasia Rekkerth passed away on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024.
She is predeceased by her husband, Max. Anastasia is survived by her son Richard (Donna) Rekkerth, daughter Lydia (Dan) VanValkenburg; grandchildren Max (Kelly) Rekkerth, and Laura (Shamus) Nugent; and great-grandchildren McKinley, Gabe, and Gavin Rekkerth.
She was born in Bucovina, Rumaina on May 5, 1929, and fled to Salzburg, Austria during WWII and immigrated to the US with her husband, Max E. Rekkerth and their daughter, Lydia in 1956. Her hobbies were gardening and sewing, she loved to dance, and she absolutely loved animals.
A private burial will be held at Irondequoit Cemetery on Friday, August 16th at 1:30.
Obituary of Robin L. Nolan
Robin L. Nolan went home to be with the lord on August 10th, 2024 in the comfort of her home after battling cancer for two months. She was surrounded by her family during her final moments.
Robin was born May 15, 1978 in Clifton Springs, NY. She is the daughter of Gary Anderson (Mary Murphy) and Theresa Scott. She married William Nolan on June 1st, 2024 in Seneca Falls, NY.
Robin was so warm hearted and wanted everyone to know they were loved. She loved baking in her down time and singing and dancing to her playlist and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her 3 children Olivia, Hunter, and Kaydence. She had 3 stepchildren William, Kylee, and Riley. Her siblings Kimberly(Mike), Veronica (Richard), Larry (Angie), Barbara, Gary Jr and Wayne Jr. Robin had many nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and nephews that she loved very much.
She was predeceased by her stepfather Wayne Scott Sr. and her 2 brothers Kyle Anderson and Gordon Murphy.
Robin will be deeply remembered by her contagious laugh and loving soul and beautiful blue eyes.
Robin will be cremated and brought back home where a celebration of life will take place at an undetermined date and time.
Obituary of Ralph E. Schoepfel
Ralph E. Schoepfel
November 3, 1931 – August 7, 2024
Ralph E. Schoepfel died at home with his wife by his side after a battle with colon cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Ann. Predeceased by his sons Craig and Ronald Schoepfel. He is survived by his son, Daniel (Carol) Schoepfel and his daughter, Teri (Ted) Fox, 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Ralph was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran in charge of building an orphange in Okinawa, Japan. He was a catcher that was drafted by the Boston Braves, a baseball coach for the Babe Ruth league, an umpire and Buffalo Bills Fan. He was a Cub Scout Cubmaster for Pack 70 at St. Andrew’s on Portland Avenue. Ralph and his wife also ran the snow cone booth at the yearly St. Andrew’s Festivals, and he was an usher at the 12:15PM mass prior to their closing. Ralph was a Kodak Retiree and he and his wife collected and was a member of the Department 56 Club.
Calling hours will be Friday August 16th, from 3-7pm at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. (near Norton St.) His Funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday 10am at the Funeral Home followed by interment at Irondequoit Cemetery.
Obituary of Jean Pawlowitz
Jean Pawlowitz
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jean Marie Pawlowitz, a loving mother, a remarkable woman, and a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Jean’s life came to an unexpected end on July 31, 2024. She was 59 years old.
Jean’s nurturing spirit, unwavering support, and boundless love will forever live on in the hearts of her father, Roger, brother, Mark, and children, Timothy, Kaley, and Ashley.
Jean was very much known for her warm and caring personality. She had a generous heart, always ready to lend a helping hand or ear to any one at any time in need. Her kindness and compassion touched the lives of many, and she will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Jean’s memory will be forever cherished by her family and friends. Her spirit will continue to inspire us all to be better individually to others. In our hearts, she lives on, and we will forever be grateful for such a remarkable woman who made a lasting impact on everyone around her. May she rest in peace amongst the angels.
A memorial service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024, at the Ellison Park Hazelwood Grove Pavilion at 3:00 p.m.
If desired, flowers and donations made to the family may be sent to Dierna Funeral Home, 2309 Culver Rd. Rochester, NY 14609.
Jeffrey “Scotty” Evans
Jeffrey “Scotty” Scott Evans
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Scotty on July 3, 2024, at age 34.
He is predeceased by his father Jeffrey Evans, loving grandparents Guner and Kemal Ture.
Survived by his mother Candice Ture, sister Amanda Evans (Josh Rosado), and Uncle Bulent Ture (Sara); Foster parents Julie Natale and Kevin Natale and foster siblings Jonathan Moody, Kassandra Moody, and Anthony Natale (Madeline).
There are no calling hours. A private remembrance gathering will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Scott’s honor to DePaul Upper Falls Square, 1931 Buffalo Rd. Rochester, NY 14601.
Obituary of Estelita Alers
Estelita Alers
On July 7, 2024, at 58.
Survived by her husband Adalberto “Dave” Alers; children Jessenia “Jesse” Davis, Adalberto “Albert” Alers Jr., and Jasmine “Mumu”Alers; son-in-law Joe Davis, grandchildren Kiana, Kayla, Johsian, Tres, Benjamin, Ryan, Noah, and Jazlin; siblings William Velazquez, Jeffrey Velazquez, and Marcelina DePriest; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many cousins.
Calling hours will be held Saturday, July 13th, 3-6PM at Dierna Funeral Home.
Obituary of Emmanuel DelValle
Emmanuel DelValle, affectionately known as “dundun” or “Manny”, passed away on July 3rd, 2024.
He was born June 4th, 1983, to Mother Rosalina Perez and Father Manases Martinez in Guayama, Puerto Rico, although Rochester, NY would be the city that he called home for the entirety of his life.
Emmanuel loved spending time with family and friends whether it was over a plate of a home cooked meal or a pitcher of beer listening to Classic Rock. His hearty laugh and genuine spirit lives beyond what words can explain. Emmanuel’s siblings and friends remember him most for his love and passion for sports, Go bills & Lets Go Yanks!
He is survived by his son Jonathan Young; his father Manases Martinez; stepfather Felix Rios; siblings Dionicia DelValle, Eduardo Rios (Melissa Rios), and Alisia Rios; as well as many aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by his mother Rosalina Perez and eldest sister Yazmin DelValle.
Emmanuel leaves a legacy of love, laughter, and a genuine friendship to many.
Dundun you will live on in our hearts and our memories shared together forever cherished.
Services to honor Emmanuel’s life will be held on Saturday, July 13th, 10:00am – 12:30pm, at Dierna Funeral Home.
Obituary of Lawrence Peter Whittaker
Lawrence Peter Whittaker
July 9, 2024 passed peacefully in his 76th year. He is predeceased by his parents Lawrence A. Whittaker and Ellen Cahill Ried and his loving sister Judith Warney. Survived by his caring brother Patrick, brother-in-law Gordy Warney, niece Colleen Warney, nephew Robert and great-nephew J.T. Warney. He also leaves his special cousins “The Three Divas”, Ann, Joan and Pidge, along with numerous other cousins and friends.
His Second Family, predeceased by parents Raymond and Florence Oldfield, brothers Billy and Danny, and sister Kathy Riley. Survived by Thomas (Rose), Robert (Dorothy) Oldfield brother in-law Michael Riley and sister-in-law Vickie Oldfield and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Friday from 10am-12pm followed by a service at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Wilmot Cancer.
Obituary of Donald Pero
Cpl. Donald L. Pero, a proud Marine and survivor of the WWII and the Battle of Iwo Jima, passed away peacefully at home as he wished with his family by his side July 4, 2024.
Predeceased by his second wife, Rosemarie “Penny” Senz, and his first wife, Mary Dovolo. Survived by his daughter, Anne Nowak, son, Paul Shafer, best friend and grand-daughter, Brandy Shafer, nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, including: Melissa, Kenly, and Jordan Shafer, Jake, Cecilia, and Charlotte Nowak, special niece Luann Pero, and his amazing care angels. Predeceased by parents Walter and Anna (Scherer) Pero; Siblings Mary Heberger, Walter and Oscar Pero, and Beatrice Speciale; daughter Donna Henry; and many dear friends and Comrades.
Friends may call on Sunday July 7th from 1pm – 5pm at Dierna Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial at St. Cecilia’s Church, where Don was a founding parishioner, on Monday, July 8th at 10am. Internment directly following at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Veterans Outreach Center, Inc of Rochester.