All Obituaries

Ricky L. Pollay   Alton: 58, completed his journey here on earth on July 21, 2021 after a brief stay at DeMay Living Center, surrounded by his loving parents and devoted and caring sister, Dawn.  He has joined his brothers, Chuckie and Ron whom predeceased him.  Ricky was born in Oswego, NY on March 3, 1963 and attended Sodus Central Schools. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He was awarded the Expert Rifle and...

Michael A. Storrs   Williamson:  Entered into rest on July 18, 2021 at age 60. Predeceased by his parents:  Ervin Storrs and Joyce Potter; brothers: John and Roy Storrs; nephew: Andrew Paul Storrs. Survived by his brothers: Bob (Jeanette) and Ralph (Chrissy) Storrs; sisters: Dorothy (Bradford) Williamson; Barb (Wayne Sorensen) McClure, Sherie Storrs, Jane (Charles Frazer) Weiland, and Linda (Mark) Young; many extended family members and friends. A graveside...

Marcia I. Ironside   Ontario:  Entered into rest on July 14, 2021 at age 79. Predeceased by her husband: Emerson Ironside and the father of her children: Duane Ocke; sister: Phyllis MacIntosh; brother: Gary Flatt; grandson: Robert Ocke-Hall; best friend: Maureen Whiting. Marcia was a legal secretary for numerous law firms in Wayne County. She loved to crochet and the world is filled with the warmth of her blankets.  Marcia was a devoted and aggressively...

Gerald L. Bliek “Jerry”   Williamson: Entered into rest on (Monday) July 12, 2021 at age 77. Jerry proudly served our country in the United States Army.  He was a lifetime member of the Williamson American Legion Post #394 and the East Williamson Fire Company. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Jane; children: Thomas (Frederick Knopp) Bliek, Timothy Bliek, Nanette (Mark) Dudley, Lynne (Bradley) Chesebro; grandchildren: Gabrielle, Tyler, William, and...

Gordon R. Emery Marion:  Entered into rest on (Sunday) July 11, 2021 at age 88. Predeceased by his loving wife, Velma in 2014; sister: Joyce Haag. Survived by his loving children: Catherine Austin, Karen (Mark) Taft and Kevin Emery; grandchildren: Eric and Timothy Austin and Wesley Albrecht; great granddaughter: Mika Johnson; brother: Gerald (Ella Mae) Emery; many extended family members and friends. A memorial service will be held on (Friday) July 23, 2021 at 10am at the...

Barbara Ann (Young) VanGys  Entered eternal rest Friday, March 26, 2021 at the age of 68.  Survived by her loving husband of 46 years Richard VanGys and their devoted daughters: Sarah (Robert) Lux of Oakwood, GA, and Jennie (Keith) Beers of Northampton, PA. Proud grandsons and granddaughters: James F Wright III (Kailey Krapf), twins Angelica and Athena Lux, Chase, and Maddie Beers. Great-grandson:  Beau John Wright.  Predeceased by her Parents John and Lucille...

Joseph A. Difranco Newark:  Passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on July 8, 2021 at age 64. Predeceased by his parents: Joseph and Catherine Difranco; sister: Mary Difranco. Joe proudly served our country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict.  He retired from the City of Rochester Fire Department after 25 years of service. Joe is remembered by most as “Joe Black or Blackie.” He kept himself busy in retirement manicuring...

Eleanor Louise Brasser French   Williamson: Eleanor French passed away at the Wayne County Nursing Home in Lyons, NY on July 8, 2021. Daughter of New York State Supreme Court Justice, Charles Bennett Brasser and Marian Getty Brasser, and a Williamson resident almost all her life, she was born on August 21, 1920. Apart from her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis Brasser Puntch, of Houston, Texas in 2011 and her only beloved daughter, Eleanor Elizabeth...

Gary A. Swick Newark:  Entered into rest on July 4, 2021 at age 76. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Virginia Swick; brothers: Edward and Richard Swick. Gary retired after 35 years from Xerox Corporation as a Tool Maker Engineer.  He was proud of earning the highest degree as a Pilgrim in the Moose International.  Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Marilyn (Witt) Swick; sons: John (Karen) and Joseph (Holly) Swick; granddaughter: Jenna Grace Swick;...

Webster: DelleFave, Patrick M. died on July 1, 2021. Predeceased by his parents Pasquale and Mary DelleFave and brother Carl DelleFave. Patrick is survived by his loving wife Laurie of 41 years; children Sarah, Lauren Wunder (Ray) and Patrick Michael (Courtney); grandsons Ray Ray, Ryan, Ronald and Roger; sisters Marie Henrich and Carrol Arena; sisters-in-law Ceil DelleFave, Betsy Hennessy (David) and Rona Barush; brother-in-law Tod Mascle (Deanna) and many nieces, nephews and cousins....