All Obituaries

James O'Donnell Manchester - James O'Donnell, 77, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Rochester General Hospital after a brief illness. In accordance with Jim's wishes all services will be private. Jim was born the son of the late Joseph T. and Marie Rose O'Donnell on Tuesday, November 24, 1942, in Hazelton, PA. He was a graduate of St. Mary's School for the Deaf in Buffalo, NY. Jim retired from EGG Wright Components in Phelps and later worked in the produce department at...

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Vanderwall Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Phelps – Elizabeth (Coriddi) Vanderwall, 89, passed away on June 17,2020, at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA. In accordance with Betty’s wishes all services will be private. Betty was born on September 27, 1930, in Girardville, PA and is the daughter of the late Fulvio and Giovanna Coriddi. She attended Manchester High School and worked at the New York State Thruway in the food...

Maryellen Sammons Crowell Shortsville – Maryellen Crowell, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua surrounded by her loving husband and daughters. Maryellen was born in Milford, DE on August 1, 1943, the daughter of the late Lawrence Edward Sammons and Lydia Lank (Messick) Sammons. Maryellen graduated from Georgetown High School, went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Alderson Broaddus College, and her...

Donald C. Dentinger Shortsville - Donald Dentinger, 75, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at the Canandaigua VA. Donald's private graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Burial will be in Bath National Cemetery. In memory of Donald, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Patz House, (a home for homeless veterans) 67 East Ave., Shortsville, NY 14548. Donald was born the son of the late Paul and Gladys F. (Paul) Dentinger on Monday, July 31, 1944, in...

Joan Bina Fleming Hopewell - Joan B. Fleming, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Ontario Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Canandaigua. To honor Joan, the family wishes to hold a service at a future date. Joan was born in Rochester, NY, on May 23, 1933, the daughter of the late George and Hazel (Rothfuss) Hartung, owners of Hartung's Grocery and Meat Market in Penfield, NY. Joan graduated from Penfield High School and went on to business school. Most...

David John Kaczerwaski Victor - David J. Kaczerwaski, 71 passed away quietly on Monday, March 23, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with liver disease and diabetes. To honor David's wishes all services will be private. In memory of David, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450 or JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), 200 Vesey Street, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10281. David was born the son of the late William...

Christopher Harold Wright Shortsville - Christopher H. Wright, 52 passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020, F.F. Thompson Hospital. Visiting hours for Chris will be held at a time to be determined. In memory of Christopher, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Crohn's & Colitis Foundation National Headquarters, ATTN: Financial Operations 733 Third Avenue, Ste. 510 New York, NY 10017. Christopher was born the son of Joseph and Nancy (Korff) Wright on Thursday, April 20,...

ARLENE J. PATRICK MANCHESTER - Arlene J. Patrick, 76, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2020 at her home. Arlene was born March 9, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Arthur C. And Florence Lacker. She and her family moved from New York City to Clifton Springs in 1971 and settled in Manchester in 1986. She retired from Finger Lakes Racetrack where she worked in the Paddock Dining Room for many years. Arlene enjoyed spending time with her family, tending to her flowers, coffee...

OMER H. BAILEY JR. Manchester - Omer H. Bailey Jr., 69, passed away on March 9, 2020 at Rochester General Hospital. Friends may call on Friday, March 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m at Halsted-Patrick Funeral Home, 19 North Main Street, Manchester, NY. A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Manchester United Methodist Church, 12 State Street, Manchester, NY. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery in Shortsville. A reception will be held at the American Legion...

Chester R. Siebert Hopewell - Chester Robert Siebert, 89, entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Clifton Springs Hospital. Services will be held at a later date. In memory of Chester, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to a charity of one's choosing. Chester was born the son of the late Chester J and Mildred E (Dargush) Siebert on Friday, January 23, 1931, in Rochester, NY. He served our country in the United States Air Force from 1948 - 1952. He deployed to...