Obituary of Joyce Desiderio
Joyce Desiderio (Consler)- entered into eternal rest on November 17, 2022. She was a beloved wife of 53 years to John Richard Desiderio. She was predeceased by her parents Ralph and Helen Consler; her brother Robert Consler; sister-in-law Susan Consler-Versa; and brothers-in- law John Iuppa and Lawrence Block. She is survived by her brother Donald Consler; her sister Gayle Iuppa; brother-in-law Thomas (Peggy) Desiderio; and 4 sisters-in-law: Ann Consler; Rosemary (Peter) Yurkewicz; Margaret Block; and Kathleen Faticone. Joyce was a loving aunt to 14 nieces and nephews, 19 great nieces and nephews and 5 great, great nieces and nephews. Joyce traveled and lived in many states and countries supporting her husband through a combined 41-year military and Federal Civil Service career. Settling in Maryland, Joyce started an independent business working for twenty-two years as a self-employed bookkeeper for up to ten local businesses at one time. Joyce always made the time to volunteer in many important church activities such decorating the altar area of multiple Catholic Churches, organizing “Time, Talent and Treasure” fairs, and assisting the Red Cross staff and patients at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for over ten years. She blessed the hearts of all who knew her. Visitations and a Mass of Christian Burial will take place in Damascus, MD on November 28th and November 29th . Interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery located at 2461 Lake Avenue; Rochester, NY 14612 on December 6th at 10:30. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association or the Red Cross.
Sharon Lee Mulley
Betty Adams passed away at her beloved home in Brighton, New York on April 10th, 2022 at the age of 98. Betty was born in Janesville, Wisconsin on June 18th, 1923, the eldest daughter in a family of four girls. After moving to Madison, Wisconsin, Betty met her partner for life, Alfred Adams. Betty and Al won scholarships to the University of Wisconsin, Madison and attended college on an accelerated schedule due to the need for men and women to join the WW II war effort. Betty graduated with a degree in Journalism and Al procured a job at Eastman Kodak in Rochester, New York with his Chemical Engineering degree. Betty joined Al in Rochester and they were married with just two witnesses on March 13, 1945. At the age of 42, Betty began her career with her oldest daughters in college and high school and her youngest just 8 years old. Her first job was as a proofreader for Wolfe Publications- Post Suburban Newspapers, where she excelled in her work and began writing the column “Gourmet’s Choice”, interviewing local men and women who loved to cook as well as renowned chefs such as James Beard. She was ultimately promoted to editor of the Greece Post newspaper and held that position for many years, mentoring younger staff in the craft of newspaper writing. Her skills led her to a new career as a public affairs and communications specialist for The Rochester Institute of Technology, Crestwood Children’s Center, and the Rochester Foundation. “Retiring” in her 70’s, she continued to write, freelancing for the George Eastman House, writing articles for local magazines including the magazine “Rochester Women” where she also served on the Advisory Board. In her 80’s she co-wrote and edited Robert Stevens’ book about Robert W.S. Stevens– a lawyer, politician and western rail and business entrepreneur from NY state entitled Thunderbolt from a Clear Sky – The Irrepressible Life of Robert W.S. Stevens.
