AREA: Hefner, Sharon Schwartz, of Rochester, died on March 5, 2026, at age 84. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert; parents, George and Helen Schwartz; and brother, William Schwartz. She is survived by her brother, Michael (Charlene) Schwartz; sister, Karen (Robert) Conrad; sister-in-law, Libby Schwartz; many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews; and her black cat, “Baby.” Sharon was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Company. While at Kodak, she went to RIT, 18 years after high school graduation, to obtain her college degree. In her leisure, she enjoyed family get-togethers, going out with her friends, visiting casinos, and attending concerts and plays.
Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, March 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Avenue, Hilton. Sharon’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 18, at 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 54 Kuhn Road, Rochester. Interment in Parma Union Cemetery. Donations in Sharon’s memory can be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306, or to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450.
BROCKPORT: Quaranto, Joseph Jayy Kylie, age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 6, 2026. She was born February 19, 1997, in Grand Prairie, Texas, to Robert Gobble Sr. and the late Tammy Jo (Quaranto) Glass. In addition to her father, she is survived by her brothers, Robert (Bettina) Gobble, Jr. and Nicholas (Sydney) Gobble; nieces and nephews, Robert Eugene Gobble, Kayden Gobble, Kameron Gobble, Nicole Mangwiza, and Nana Mangwiza; cousin, Julia Newman and her children, Daysia, Decory, Honesty; as well as several aunts, uncles, other cousins and many friends. Jayy enjoyed shooting pool and hanging out with friends.
The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, 21 West Avenue, Albion, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m., followed by her Celebration of Life Service at 2 p.m. Memorials may be made to Pancreatic Cancer North America, 800 Third Avenue, FRNT A #1523, New York, NY 10022. To share a memory of Jayy, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
BROCKPORT: Smith, Constance “Connie” A., age 84, died March 4, 2026. She was born August 25, 1941, in Ontario, Canada, to the late Walter and Esther (Flugel) Eden. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Donald Smith; daughter, Valerie Pierce; siblings, Gary (Linda) Eden, Walter Eden, and Carol Eden. Connie is survived by her children, Daniel (Ann) Zaccour and Cheryl (Greg) Bidwell; son-in-law, Ronald W. Pierce II; grandchildren, Timothy (Felicia) Bidwell, Shelby (Kyle) Bidwell Jung, Jessica Zaccour, Sheldon (Amely Musleh) Bidwell, Gabrielle (Kyle) Daly, Brittany Drake, Rylee Pierce, Ronnie Pierce; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Alice Eden; and many nieces, nephew, and cousins. Connie enjoyed gardening and seeing the lovely flowers every year. She also loved art, crafts, and birdwatching. Connie was very proud to have been crowned as the NYS Queen of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), losing over 200 lbs.
Connie’s family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 16650 State Route 31, on Monday, March 16, from 6 to 7 p.m. To share a special memory of Connie, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
BROCKPORT: Switzer, Charles Neal, passed away peacefully on March 7th, 2026, at the age of 73. Please visit www.fowlerfuneralhomeinc.com for the full obituary.
BROCKPORT: Wieczorek, Paul A., died on March 6, 2026, at the age of 67. He was predeceased by his brother, Joel Wieczorek. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Marcia; children, Matthew (Elizabeth), Kathryn (Alejandro) Aguilar, and Alexander (Crystal); four beautiful granddaughters, Isabella, Silvia, Grace, and Laura; sister-in-law, Linda Draper; nephew, Mark Wieczorek; and many extended family members. Paul was an Eagle Scout. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Brockport. He loved his granddaughters fiercely.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, March 15, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Fowler Funeral Home Inc., 340 West Avenue, Brockport. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 11 a.m. in Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 152 Main Street, Brockport. Interment will be held privately. Contributions in Paul’s memory can be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Kidney Fund.
CHILI: Platt, Bonita M (Cohick), died January 2, 2026, at age 77. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles Cohick and Mable Hugo. Bonita is survived by her husband of almost 59 years, Thomas Platt; daughter, Deanna Morgan; grandchildren, Ashley and Dylan Morgan; brother, Charles Cohick (Marge) of Virginia Beach; several nieces and nephews; and her very close, dear friends, Dee Crofton and Jodi LaRose. She was predeceased by her sister, Gloria Hoffman (Melvin), and brothers, Ronald Cohick (Rose Mary) and David Cohick (Mary). Bonnie graduated from Churchville-Chili High School, Class of 1966. She worked at Eastman Kodak Company and later retired from Chili Animal Hospital after 40 years as a surgical technician. She was a member of the Lions Club of Chili for 40 years and an advisor to the Gates-Chili Leo Club at the middle school. On the weekends, Bonnie would be busy training and competing with her Labradors. Bonnie was a lifetime member of Dog Obedience Club of Rochester (DOTCORNY), where she taught classes for many years and competed in Agility, FAST CAT, Tracking, and Scent work, earning many Champion Titles.
Family and friends may call at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bonnie’s Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 1 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Contributions in her memory can be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450.
CHILI: Sittig, Georgie June, 78, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, surrounded by those who cherished her. She left behind a legacy of faith, creativity, compassion, and deep love for her family.
Born on October 15, 1947, in LaPorte, Indiana, Georgie was the beloved daughter of the late Donald and Stephanie Heise. She grew up as the middle child alongside her sisters, Mary (late Michael) Buckley and the late Karen Heise. She loved her family well, including her niece, Kim Buckley, and nephew, Christian Buckley.
Georgie graduated from Mercy High School in 1965 before pursuing her calling in nursing at St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Rochester, NY. She devoted her career to caring for others, working faithfully at St. John’s Home and with the Visiting Nurse Service, where she primarily served the elderly in the urban community. Her gentle spirit and compassionate heart made her a comfort to countless patients and families.
In her forties, Georgie came to know Christ in a deeply personal way, and her relationship with Jesus became a guiding passion in her life. Her faith shaped her service and her deep love for others.
Georgie was a loving mother to her son, Matthew (Jillian) Sinasky, and her daughter, Megan Sinasky, whom she raised in the Chili community. Matt and Jillian’s children, Charlie, Evelyn, Elliot, and Vivian have always been a big part of her heart.
On August 21, 1991, Georgie married Ron Sittig. Together, they built a life filled with faith, travel, and shared adventures. Georgie embraced Ron’s family as her own, loving his two children, Scott (Julia Greeno) Sittig and Lynette (Josef) Sykora, grandchildren (Kaela, Jared (Naomi), Keeton, Landon, Gavin, Simon, and Luke) and great-grandchildren (Virginia, Phineus, and Frederick) wholeheartedly. Georgie is also survived by her brother-in-law, Loren (Maureen) Sittig, and nephew, Ryan Sittig.
Georgie found joy in life’s beautiful details. She loved irises, quilting, sewing, costume-making, knitting, cooking and baking, wandering through arts festivals, motorcycle rides, and drives with friends during which she had the uncanny ability to find birds, animals and even angels in the clouds. She had a special place in her heart for kittens and puppies, country music, shopping trips, and traveling with Ron. One of her most tender ministries was volunteering her sewing talents to transform wedding dresses into gowns for stillborn infants – a reflection of her quiet compassion and servant’s heart.
Above all, Georgie loved her family fiercely and made it her mission in life to bring fun, beauty, and adventure into their lives. As one of her grandsons, Jared, said, “I will never forget your laugh and your love for Disney, cats, quilts, Disney cats, Disney quilts, and Disney cat quilts.” Her life was marked by grace, creativity, generosity, and unwavering devotion to those she loved.
She will be deeply missed and joyfully remembered until the day her family is reunited with her in the presence of their Savior.
A memorial service will be held at Pearce Memorial Church, 4322 Buffalo Rd, North Chili, NY 14514, on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, at 2:00 PM. All family and friends are welcome and encouraged to join this celebration of Georgie’s life.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made on behalf of Georgie to either the Alzheimer’s Association, Rochester & Finger Lakes Chapter: www.alz.org/rochesterny or to the Hospitality Team at Pearce Memorial Church.
HILTON: Hart, Bonnie D., died February 24, 2026, at age 86. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Wendy); granddaughter, Alyssa; grandson, Justin (Danielle); and three great-grandchildren. Bonnie, “Bonnie Gay,” was born in Watertown on February 9, 1940, to Edgerton Arthur Darling and Estella (Denee). She married the love of her life, Richard Eldred Hart, on September 23, 1961, and moved to Rochester in 1962 when Dick was hired at Eastman Kodak Company, and Bonnie worked as a bank secretary for a short time. After Dick retired in 1993, they moved into their newly built retirement home in Hamlin. Bonnie and Dick joined the Hamlin United Methodist Church in 2000, where they each then attended a spiritual weekend retreat, Walk to Emmaus. Both were baptized again in 2015. Bonnie loved playing cards, watching game shows, and old-time TV shows. Thursdays were always a day she looked forward to, as the “Lunch Bunch” from Hamlin Methodist Church would meet at various restaurants around the area for good food and great conversation.
A Memorial Service will be held later this year for Bonnie at Hamlin Methodist Church, 1742 Lake Road North, Hamlin. Contributions in memory of Bonnie can be made to Lollypop Farm or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
HILTON: Jiacobbe, Robert M., died March 1, 2026, at age 89. He was predeceased by his parents, Herman and Mary Jiacobbe; sister, Geraldine Ricci Arena; and grandsons, Robert Jiacobbe and Sonny Catalano. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Lucy; children, Julie (Jim) Hill, Robert (Pam Ainsworth) Jiacobbe, Janet (Paul) Coriddi, and Debbie Lana Rutan; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jordan) Blankenberg, Jim Hill, Stephanie Coriddi, Tina (Matt) Bachman, Paulie Coriddi, and Christopher (Diana) Catalano; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Barbara (Gill) Richards. Robert was the owner of Jiacobbe Painting and Jiacobbe and Son Trucking in Rochester, where he built a respected business and lasting relationships within the community. He ended his working career at Eastman Kodak Company. He took great pride in his work and was known for his dedication and strong work ethic. He loved music, hunting, and fishing, and could often be found tinkering in his garage, always working on a new project. One of his proudest accomplishments was building a pond where he spent many peaceful hours casting a line and enjoying the quiet.
A Private Service will be held at the family’s convenience. Donations in Robert’s memory can be made to the Craig A. Goodrich Dog Shelter, 80 Railroad Avenue, Hamlin, NY 14464. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
HILTON: Mattle, Kenneth E. “Ken,” died on March 9, 2026, at age 87. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Jane Favret Mattle; children, Deborah (Salvatore) Fasciano, Chris (Deborah) Mattle, Robin (Frank) Richards, Robert (Kimberly) Mattle, and Todd Mattle; daughter-in-law, Katy Mattle; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; siblings, Michael (Carol) Mattle and Suzanne Condame. Ken was predeceased by his son, Scott Mattle; daughter-in-law, Mary Jo Mattle; parents, Herbert Sr. and Myrtle Mattle; brother, Herbert Mattle Jr.; sister, Nancy Hanna; brother-in-law, Peter Condame; and sister-in-law, Beverly Mattle. Ken retired from Eastman Kodak Company and was also employed by the Greece Central School District as a bus driver. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus for many years and generously gave of his time as a volunteer groundskeeper at St. Leo’s Church. In his leisure, he enjoyed spending winters in Florida with Jane and traveling to other vacation destinations.
Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, March 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Avenue, Hilton. Ken’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton. Interment in Parma Union Cemetery. Donations in his memory can be made to St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 110 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, NY 14468, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, Rochester and Finger Lakes Region, 200 Meridian Centre Blvd., Suite 110, Rochester, NY 14618.
SPENCERPORT: Page, Andrea (Monsees), age 61, died March 5, 2026. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Jim Page; four children, Jay (Somer) Page, Chris (Louisa) Page, Alana Page, and Alexa Page; four grandchildren, Nola, Killian, Dinorah, and Orion; mother, Mary Monsees; brother, Pete (Terri) Monsees; sister, Erika (Rusty) Lawrence; brother, Jerry (Lori) Monsees; brother-in-law, John (Sandy) Page; sister-in-law, Prudy (John) Lawson; brother-in-law, Jeff Page; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Walter Monsees (2007), and brother, Jim Monsees (2016). She received her undergraduate degree from St. John Fisher. She then attended Nazareth College and completed her Master’s degree. Although she began teaching in the Marion school district, she moved to Spencerport Middle School, where she taught 6th grade and eventually retired after over 30 years of teaching. During this time, she began researching the Lakota Code Talkers, a quest that spanned at least 20 years, culminating in her advocacy for Congressional gold medals to honor the veterans. Andrea was a proud citizen of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and revered her Hunkpapa Lakota heritage. Following her retirement, she had an impressive career as a Native children’s author, highlighting Native American history, untold stories, and Lakota values. Andrea was a featured speaker at SCBWI Regional events in Pennsylvania and Florida. She enjoyed her role as an instructor at the Highlights Foundation, where she mentored other children’s authors. Her first book, Sioux Code Talkers of World War II, was published in March 2017 and quickly sold out of its first printing. As of 2024, it was on its fourth printing. She published her second book, Who Was Wilma Mankiller?, in September 2025 and was the first Native author to write for the Penguin Workshop Series. While fighting cancer, she finalized work on her third book, Gabriel’s Winter Count, and proudly awaited its publishing in October of 2026. After decades of researching and writing, she left a legacy as a writer, advocate, and educator for Native stories and voices. People were easily drawn to Andrea for her bright and beautiful smile. She was a warm, welcoming friend with a big heart who left an impact on everyone with whom she interacted. She always put family first. She spoke with passion and candor, leaving no doubt about what was in her heart and on her mind. She enjoyed a variety of sports, ranging from at-home Tae-Bo to golf, running, and biking.
Her Memorial Mass was celebrated on March 10 at St. Lawrence’s Church, Greece. Interment in Fairfield Cemetery, Spencerport. Contributions in her memory can be made to the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Coalition, https://give.bcrf.org/, 28 West 44th Street, Suite 609, New York, NY 10036, or the Rochester Public Library for children’s books https://ffrplapps.libraryweb.org/home, 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.
SPENCERPORT: Saladyga, Alicia J. (nee Bilas), age 85, born June 23, 1940, died February 24, 2026. Alicia was predeceased by her parents, Alexander and Harriet Bilas, of Hamburg. She is survived by her husband, Thaddeus (Ted); sons, Christopher Saladyga and family of Tampa, FL, and Todd Saladyga of Houston, TX; sister, Arlene Dwyer of NH; best friend, Jamie Cottingham; grandchildren, Kayla Ann of Spencerport, Justin Saladyga of Raleigh, NC; great-grandchild, Austin Saladyga of Raleigh, NC. Alicia graduated from Our Lady of Victor High School (OLV), Lackawanna, NY, Erie Community College (a.k.a. ECTI), and trained as a Cytotechnologist while working for Roswell Park Cancer Research in Buffalo, prior to moving to Rochester. Alicia loved stamping and volunteering for local events such as Spencerport Canal Days and Cartons for Christmas.
A Memorial Service will be held on May 30, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 55 Martha Street, Spencerport. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.
