Miguel A. Velazquez
Passed away on March 13, 2026. He is survived by his wife Ana N. Velazquez, children Miguel Velazquez Jr., Sara Rivera, Nereida Velazquez, and Alberto Velazquez, 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Services will be held on Wednesday 3/18 at 7pm at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. (near Norton St.) and on Thursday at 1pm at the Funeral Home followed by Interment at Riverside Cemetery.
Paul H. Bailey passed away on February 7, 2026. He is predeceased by his parents Helen and William J. Bailey, Jr. He is survived by his sisters Susan (Dr. Ralph) Stone and Catherine (Taras) Myhowych, niece Larissa Myhowych, and brother, James L. Bailey.
Paul was a graduate of Eastridge High School and Heidelberg University (Ohio). He enjoyed reading, playing chess, movies, and ham radio operations.
Per his wishes, there will be no services.
Mr. Willie R. “Sweet Tea” Hamilton
September 2, 1948 – February 12, 2026
Mr. Willie R. Hamilton, affectionately known as “Sweet Tea,” entered eternal rest on February 12, 2026. Born on September 2, 1948, in Eufaula, Alabama, he was the beloved son of Willie R. and Bessie Hamilton.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great‑grandfather, uncle, and friend, Willie lived a life marked by kindness, faith, and unwavering dedication to those he loved. He retired from Eastman Kodak after many years of hard work and service. His gentle spirit and warm smile were well known at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, where he faithfully served as an usher and was cherished by his church family.
Willie was predeceased by his loving wife, Sallie, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and partnership.
He leaves to honor his legacy his devoted daughter, one grandchild, three great‑grandchildren, and a host of adored nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and his Friendship Missionary Baptist Church family. All who knew him will remember his generosity, his humor, and the joy he brought into every room.
Willie’s Celebration of Life will be held privately. The family invites you to share messages of love and remembrance below as they honor a man whose presence will be deeply missed and forever treasured.
Today, we celebrate the life of Richard Lee Hill, a true free spirit whose
joy, laughter, and love filled every space he entered. Known for a fun-
loving heart and a song always ready to be sung, Richard had a way of
turning ordinary moments into cherished memories. Music flowed
naturally through their life, whether humming a favorite tune, singing with
passion, or simply using song to bring people together.
Family was the center of Richard’s world. He found the greatest happiness
in shared meals, laughter-filled gatherings, and time spent creating
memories with the people he loved most with a beer in hand. His presence
brought warmth, comfort, and an undeniable sense of joy that will forever
be remembered. Best remember for having a beer in hand while telling
stories and dancing.
Though we grieve his passing, today is about honoring the beautiful spirit
he shared so freely. Richard leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter,
music, and connection—a reminder to live fully, love deeply, and never
miss an opportunity to celebrate life.
Richard assisted his favorite Uncle, Jack Lee, in developing a Dry
Cleaning business in Rochester. He served in the army and was stationed
in Germany. To us, he was more than just a father, grandfather, great-
grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a source of love, wisdom,
and strength His laughter, his stories, and presence will be remembered
forever.
Preceding his death was his Parents Father, Richard A. Hill & Mother,
Lela M. Moore; Son, Jason, Sister, Teressa Shepard, Grandmother, Lillie
M. McDowell, and other family members. He is survived by his wife
Arlene Hill; Children Oz, Serina, Jermaine, Tishia, Lela. His sister
Sharon A. Love-Jones (Bernard) from Florida. A cherished niece, Teressa
Otis “Berta” that cared for him until his final breathe & a host of other
relatives & friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, January 16th at 5pm (Visitation 4-5pm) at Dierna Funeral Home.
Frieda Constance Longdue (Scardino)
Passed away peacefully in her home on September 25, 2025, at age 85.
Born in Rochester, NY on December 10, 1939. Frieda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.
Predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Robert Longdue and parents, Rosario and Prospera (Petitti) Scardino.
Survived by her daughters Valerie and Janice Longdue; grandchildren Heather Studley, Casey Freas and Jessica (Cody) Fuller; great-grandson Rhett Fuller; brother Charles (Mary Ann) Scardino; niece Carrie (Greg) Seitz; nephew Ross (Ania) Scardino; grand-nephew Charles Seitz; and many cousins and friends (particularly her poker gal pals).
Frieda graduated from Benjamin Franklin HS in 1958. She directly was hired by Eastman Kodak’s Distillation Products Industries as a secretary. She married Bob in 1963 and left DPI in 1968 to raise their two daughters. She returned in 1980 to the work force part-time in retail for McCundy’s and Waterbed World. In 1990, Frieda was employed as an assistant to the Registrar of Rochester Museum & Science Center and retired in 2001. Bob & she traveled extensively throughout the USA; cruised to the Bahamas, Bermuda, Mexico, and Central America; toured the entire western coast of Italy and the island of Sicily.
Favorite pastimes were spending summers with Bob in the Thousand Islands, reading, going to movies, playing poker and visiting local casinos. On one of their long walks, Bob & Frieda came upon a tombstone in a cemetery inscribed with a quote that struct a cord with Frieda; “What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us” by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Frieda loved Josh Allen, card games, getting her hair done weekly, and cooking for her family. She loved living at Chapel Oaks and her friends there.
At her request, no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 2nd at 10 AM at St. Cecilia Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Donations may be made in her memory to Golisano Children’s Hospital.
In Loving Memory of Jessica L. Webb (“J5”)
Born into love, and surrounded by it at her passing on July 30, 2025.
Jessica leaves behind a legacy cherished by her beloved mother, Peggy; two devoted siblings; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held:
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Visitation: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Service: 12:00 PM
Dierna Funeral Home
“Is They Looking?”
“Yeah… They Looking.”
– Jessica Webb
Roy N. Scalera
April 2, 1940 – February 11, 2025
Roy N. Scalera, 84, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025 in Fairfield, Connecticut. Born on April 2, 1940, in Rochester, New York, Roy was a self-made man who lived a life marked by dedication to family, career, coaching, and community.
A proud graduate of Aquinas High School in 1959, Roy excelled both in the classroom and on the field, starring in football (playing both offense and defense) and track. Roy credited Aquinas for providing him with a solid education, strong values and life-long friends. He continued to have lunch with his “59ers” classmates every month until he was well into his 80s. After graduating from Aquinas, Roy continued his education at Niagara University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1963.
In 1966, Roy married Janice (Muscolo), with whom he built a loving home until her passing in 2014. This fun-loving and deeply devoted couple created a beautiful home for their family and friends to enjoy. Roy was always game to throw a big party in the backyard (aka the “North 40”) or the 1950s style basement bar. Together, Roy & Janice hosted Christmas gatherings, Easter egg hunts, raucous birthday parties and graduation celebrations with rockin’ live music!
Roy enjoyed a long and successful career at Eastman Kodak, where he worked for over 30 years, managing hundreds of employees in the electronics division. One of his proudest professional achievements was working on the Gambit spy satellite program to provide intel to the US Government during the Cold War. Roy also directly served his country with honor as a Staff Sergeant in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam War era.
A passionate and gifted coach, Roy dedicated many years to mentoring young student athletes. From the late 1960s through the early 1980s, he led the St. Ambrose CYO 7th and 8th grade basketball teams to numerous championships with his intricate strategy and inspiring leadership. He also coached Pop Warner football, his sons’ soccer teams, and high school women’s basketball at Mercy High School, sharing his love of team sports and wisdom with generations of players. He often said a dedicated coach gets more out of the team sports than the players.
Roy had a fantastic sense of humor and a deep appreciation for life. He cherished time spent with family and friends, always bringing laughter to those around him with his sharp wit, inventive storytelling and unique catch phrases like “Sports fans, electric fans, Dewey Decimal fans …”
He is survived by his sons, Nicholas Scalera and Thomas Scalera and Daughters-in-Law, Carolyn Vasques Scalera, Brett Ravage and Rebecca Timlin-Scalera (deceased). He was a proud and devoted grandfather to Amelie, Bella, and Luca who brought him immense joy and pride.
Roy will be remembered for his kindness, integrity, leadership, and unwavering commitment to those he loved. His legacy lives on in his family, his former players, and the countless lives he touched.
A celebration of Roy’s life service will be held at St. Ambrose Church on April 14, 2025 at 10:00am. Private burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Roy’s memory to the Cancer Couch Foundation at www.thecancercouch.com.
“God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So He put his arms around you And whispered, “Come to Me”. With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we love you dearly, we could not make you stay. A Golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.”
On Monday, November 25, 2024, Jackie went to be with Our Lord at 89 years young.
Predeceased by her parents, George & Rose Morrow; sisters Bernie, Phyllis, and Pat.
Survived by her loving husband of 65 years, William Heinrich; daughter Corry; sons William “Buzz” (Corina) and Todd (Tracy); grandchildren Erica, Chelsea, Nicholas (Kate) and Justin (Jessica); great-grandchildren Brielle, Melody, Liam, and Jameson; sister Georgie; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
We are beyond thankful for all of the love and support we have received from our family and friends.
Calling hours will be held Saturday, December 7th from 10-12:30PM with a service at 12:30PM at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. (near Norton St.).
In Loving Memory of Dominic LaSpina
With profound sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, Dominic LaSpina, on September 25, 2024, at the age of 24.
Dominic is predeceased by his loving grandparents, Peter and Madeline Muscarella, Robert McNeil, and Uncle Tom (Aunt Marisa) LaSpina. He is survived by his devoted parents, Desiree and Dave LaSpina, cherished grandmother Marie McNeil, dear brother David LaSpina II (Alexandra Goodwin), and beloved Uncle Peter (Aunt Sheryl) Muscarella. He will be greatly missed by his cousins Stevie Lynn, Peter Jacob, and Nicholas Muscarella, Nicholas, and Mariah LaSpina, along with many extended family members and friends.
Dominic lived his life with passion, courage, and a relentless drive for success. His academic achievements in high school included consistently making the honor roll, while his athleticism shone through his love for cheerleading. A standout in the sport, Dominic and his Webster Schroeder Co-ed Cheer team won Sectionals in 2018. One of his proudest moments came when he became the first-ever competitor to score a perfect 300 at the Eddie Meath All-Star Cheer Competition, earning All County Honors.
Dominic’s talent led him to the University of Cincinnati, where he thrived both as a Division I cheerleader and a dedicated student. His proudest academic achievement was graduating in April 2024 with a Bachelors Degree in Fashion Design. Go Bearcats!
Dominic will always be remembered for his infectious smile, boundless energy, and his unwavering loyalty as a friend. He touched the lives of everyone who knew him, bringing love, fun, and laughter wherever he went.
Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday, November 12th, 3-7 PM at Dierna Funeral Home (2309 Culver Rd). His Funeral Mass will take place Wednesday, November 13th at 10AM at Holy Spirit Church, 1355 Hatch Road, Webster, NY 14580.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dominic’s honor to Meg’s Gift, Inc at PO Box 876 Penfield NY 14526
