Obituaries

James “Jim” J. Herlan Passed away peacefully at home on January 7th, 2026, at age 90. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Elaine B. Herlan; children David “Kim” (Pam) Herlan, Eric (Jane) Herlan, Jennifer (Eric) Wiest, Julie Alberlan and Rebecca (Aaron Grilly) Herlan; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and many…...

Benjamin Taylor December 12, 1943 – December 28, 2025 Ben was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, December 12, 1943, the son of Benjamin and Rita Corriveau Taylor. He graduated from Keene State University and received an MFA from Temple University. Ben served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Afghanistan for…...

Steven Gerard Dewey, born October 10, 1967, passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2025. He departed surrounded by his family and his two cherished dogs, Mocha and Flurry. Steve is survived by his wife, Penny, his children, Mckenna, Sean (Tera Boccacci), and Kailee (Tim) Sardone, and his grandchildren,…...

Jean M. Waffle Passed on peacefully November 8, 2025. Predeceased by parents Charles and Honey Waffle of Hilton, and brother James of Bucks Co., PA. Survived by sister Gail, brothers Dan of Rochester and Tom of Sydney, Au. After a long career at Unity Health, she volunteered at Compeer &…...

Juanita Steinman June 17, 1944 – October 31, 2025 Juanita Steinman, of Rochester, NY, died in hospice care at St. John’s Home of Rochester, NY on October 31, 2025. She battled Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma for several years and ultimately passed due to long term after-effects of cancer treatments. She is no…...

Mary E. Lindsey September 8, 1951 – July 16, 2025 Mary lived a life that was dedicated in full to her family. She was endlessly proud of the accomplishments of her children and believed they were the shining example of her accomplishments as a Mother. Mary took her role as…...

Donald Luce, 79, of Brockport, NY peacefully passed away on October 4th, 2025, after a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy. Born in Brockport, he was father to four surviving children: Ed Luce (Patty), Robert Luce, Richard Luce and Jennifer Luce (Kevin Wlos). He is also grandfather to: Ryan Luce,…...

Nancy E. Taylor, 80, passed away peacefully at St. John’s Hawthorne Assisted Living Facility in Rochester, NY on September 5, 2025. Nancy was born in Chicago, Il on 11/28/1944, raised in Jamestown, NY and the daughter of the late William Aaron and Virginia Cornell Taylor. Nancy was a 1962 Graduate…...

Craig Wilson September 18, 2025, age 74 Born in Queens, NY, Craig lived in Rochester from the age of 4. He grew up in the neighborhood near Strong Hospital, and graduated from Monroe High School in 1969. Inspired by his father’s pivot from a career in advertising to metal sculpting,…...

Rosa Morgan April 6, 1943 – September 5, 2025 Rosa Morgan, 82, passed away on September 5, 2025, at home surrounded by family while under the care of Hospice. She was the widow of Edgar J. Morgan II. Born in West Decatur, PA on April 6, 1943. She was the…...