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Isabel Mari Albarran

Rochester, NY – at 80 years old passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 14, 2023, after a long illness.
Isabel is predeceased by her parents Isabelino & Asuncion Carrion Padilla; siblings Victor Sierra, Santos Sierra, LaRubia, and Pilar Sierra; stepson Francisco Albarran; and step-grandson Wilver Rosado.
Survived by her loving husband Israel Albarran; children Elizabeth (Jose) Ayala, Ed (Dennis) Albarran, Richard (Kisha) Albarran; stepdaughter Nilda (Oscar) Albarran; grandchildren Julio Alvarado, Yahaira (Arthur) Roe, Alexa Ayala, Richard Albarran Jr.; great-grandchildren Arthur “Coco” Roe, Arriana Alvarado, Isabella DiPasquale; step-grandchildren Michelle (Will) Jones, Willie Rosado, and Josie Rosado; sisters Doris (William) Otero, Ramona Torres, Delia Martinez, Francisca Picon; and many great nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Isabel was born May 14, 1943, in Manati, Puerto Rico to Isabelino & Asuncion. She was the youngest of 9 children. Isabel got married to her husband Israel on August 5, 1963, and moved to Brooklyn, NY. She worked for the Rochester City School District and Monroe County for 22+ years. She was brave and strong – she would walk to School 22 every day. While in Rochester, Isabel and her family became part of the St. Michael’s Church family. In 1998, doctors told Isabel the best thing for her health would be to move to a warmer climate, so she and Israel moved to Puerto Rico. They lived there 22 years until Isabel was forced to come home to Rochester, NY due to her declining health. Isabel defied the odds of passing away on February 4, 2020, when she went into the hospital with congestive heart failure and was intubated – yet her time was not then.
Isabel could cook her butt off – one of the last dishes she made was Mofongo. Everything she made was delicious.
One of our favorite memories with our mom was having coffee, cheese, and bread every Sunday after church with our family.

We would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hildebrandt Hospice Center for their amazing care and kindness they showed our mom.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday, November 21 from 4-8PM at Dierna Funeral Home.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, November 22 at 10AM at St. Michael’s Church 859 N. Clinton Ave. Rochester, NY 14605. Interment immediately following at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Elaine DiLella
On November 11, 2023, succumbed to cancer after a long and painful battle. She is predeceased by her parents Sam and Louise Lovetro. She is survived by her only child Debbie Danno; her brother and sister-in-law Sam & Cindy Lovetro; nephews and grand-nephew, Sam, Tony and Tyler; as well as many cousins and friends.
Private interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Kurt Bonke
Suddenly at age 63.
Predeceased by his mother Marion Pieniaszek Bonke.
Survived by his father, Roger Bonke; brother Mark (Christine) Bonke; sister Jean Bonke: several nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.
Services will be held privately.

Danny Jose Suy

May 11,1989 – July 28, 2023

On July 28, 2023, Danny Jose Suy at age 34, passed away peacefully in the evening after a brief battle with cancer.

His love will be remembered by his dad Leap Suy (Mony Ros-Suy), mom Sokea Sem (Pluch Pling) sisters, Sokheng Suy (Tom Fulton), Chanleang Suy, Stephanie Ros-Suy, son Mason J. Suy (son’s mom Christina Lin) nephews Foxx & Brody Fulton. Loved by many cousins, friends and colleagues he considered like second family.

He was born in Lowell, Mass and raised in Rochester, NY where he went to School of the Arts class of 2007.

He was on the Dean’s list at MCC before moving to Las Vegas to start a new chapter of his life working at Resort World Las Vegas as Front Services Supervisor.  Danny loves food, music, traveling, anime and sports cars. Enjoys red wine with a few ice cubes.

He was always very outgoing, full of smiles and laughs-the life of the party aka DJ Suy-Sauce.

His personal quote “reminiscing got me stressin!”

Helen Theodor

Helen passed peacefully on Saturday, July 22nd at St. John’s Home.
She is survived by her nephew Erik Rhodes and his daughter Eva, and her Godchild, Mandy.
Born in Rochester, she attended Franklin Highschool. Helen worked at Dr. Aquavella’s office, Planned Parenthood and General Dynamics. Helen enjoyed music – Elvis and Sinatra, and spending time with family and friends.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10AM at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (962 East Ave. Rochester). Interment Webster Rural Cemetery.

 Elizabeth Jane Febrey

July 1, 2023 after a long illness. Predeceased by parents, Frank and Virginia Febrey, brothers Paul & Phil, and sister Mary Russo. She is survived by her brother Frank, sister Virginia DePonzio, and many nieces & nephews. Special thanks to friend and caregiver Barbara Weaver.
Her funeral mass will be Friday, July 7th at 10:30AM at St. Rita’s Church. Interment Webster Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the American Lung Association.

Rosemary J. Miceli (Metz)
Passed peacefully on June 9, 2023. Predeceased by her husband Charles Miceli, parents Karl and Josephine Metz, and her in-laws Charles and Louise (Scardino) Miceli. Survived by her son Stephen (Cheryl), daughter Linda Miceli, grandchildren Joseph B White, III, Mark Miceli, Diana (Connor) Sidoti, and great grandsons Joseph, Levi and Samuel White. Rosemary is also survived by her sisters, Eleanor Rueter, Lorraine Fame and many dear nieces, nephews and cousins.
Rosemary graduated from St. Joseph’s Business School and was an executive secretary to former owner of WSAY radio station. She later married Charles Miceli and became an integral partner in Miceli Bail Bonds and Insurance.
She volunteered at St. Ambrose, Nazareth Academy and the Clothesline Art Festival. Rosemary loved to travel, read, camp and dance.
Calling hours will be Thursday 4-7pm at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10am at Peace of Christ Parish St. Ambrose Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Associations or Veterans Outreach.

Hamilton was born in Lares, PR on September 28, 1960, to father Pedro Ramos Lugo and mother Ana Maria Gerena.
The youngest of three sons, he was preceded by his parents and four sisters.
On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, the Ramos Family lost their hero.  He is survived by his wife, the love of his life Araceli, his 4 children Hamilton Jr, Karla, Leonardo, and Ariana; grandson Beckett Leo; as well as 6 siblings and many nephews and nieces.
His work ethic and desire to take care of his family had no limits.  Hamilton had a passion for working on cars and loved to barbeque, but above all, he loved to help others and never said no to anyone.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and so much more to those he loved.  He truly has left a void in the hearts of many.

His viewing hours will be on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 12-8PM at Dierna Funeral Home in Rochester, NY.

Jessica Tyler O’Connor, age 36, died suddenly 1/7/23 due to a drug overdose. She was our headstrong wild child; fun, loving, compassionate, intelligent, willful, independent, upbeat, frightened, and so free spirited. She struggled so valiantly on her journey to recovery.  We are heartbroken and mourn the loss of sobriety that took her life.  Below are her own words, written as she battled this awful disease.

“1 year, 365 days, 8,771 hours sober. September 24, 2018 I surrendered and started this journey. I was filled with fear of the unknown. All I knew was I couldn’t stay in the life I had, not wanting to go to sleep because I was going to wake up the same person. Having my daughter literally ripped from my arms because my disease came before her. Today my family doesn’t have to mourn me. My daughter cannot be ripped from my arms and she doesn’t wonder if she’ll ever see me again when she says, “bye Mommy”. I have strong women who I look up to and even stronger women that look up to me. I am a Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and a loyal friend. I am the face of addiction. I was born into addiction and today I refuse to die in addiction. September 24th, 2018 wasn’t the only day I surrendered…EVERYDAY I surrender and that tiny tiny bit of faith that brought me to my knees, 1 year ago, has turned into a beacon of hope. I thank my higher power for giving me an army of people that are fighting this disease with me and I hope all of you know I got your back! 1 year ago I put down the shovel and stopped digging my own grave. I am the face of addiction and also a face of hope. If your struggling you are not alone. Please put down the shovel and reach for my hand. ”

Jessica is predeceased by her mother and most ardent supporter, Bonnie, who waits with open arms and an open heart. She is predeceased by her brother Daniel. She is survived by her devoted father Jack, stepmother Janet, and daughter Harper.  She is also survived by her sisters Jennifer (Bob), Deb (Jeremy), Kyle (Al), her brothers Dan (Julia), Jonathan, and Billy, her nieces and nephews Madi, Anselie, Bailey, Lucy, Wesley and Brielle, a multitude of loving aunts, uncles, and cousins, and her family and friends in and out of AA and NA.

A ceremony in her memory will be held at Highland Park on February 18, 2023 at 12:00 PM. Please meet at the reservoir parking lot and follow the sign and neon green ribbons.

Diane Harris (Reynolds)
9/30/1943 – 11/26/2022
She is predeceased by her daughter Lori Rizzo.
Survived by her husband of 24 years, Michael; daughters Lisa (Matt) Witten of AZ, Christine Dutton (Donna Meller) of Northamton, MA, and Donna Dutton of Rochester, NY; sons Michael (Chelsey) Goly of Fairport, NY and Bobby “Jake” (Jill) Alen; and many grandchildren, nieces & nephews.

Services to be announced at a later date.