AREA: Cooper, Elvira “Ellie” V. (Light), age 81, died October 21, 2026. Elvira was predeceased by parents, Mary E. Light and Rev. Luke M. Light; and grandson, Luke S. Truax. She is survived by her fiancé, Bert Maggio; children, Kim Truax and Sam (Tracy) Cooper; grandchildren, Joelle (Raja) Truax-Palepu, Chad Cooper, Derek Cooper, and Shelbi Stefaniak; two great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Jack Cuthbertson; and sister-in-law, Carol Cuthbertson. She enjoyed bowling, playing the piano, and dancing. She cherished motorcycle rides with Bert on his Harley. She enjoyed traveling, especially her memorable trips with close friends, Marlene and George.
Visitation will be held October 30, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, 15 West Avenue, Spencerport. Funeral Service to follow. Donations in her memory can be made to Alzheimer’s Rochester & Finger Lakes Region Chapters at www.alz.org/rochesterny.
CHILI: Buttarazzi, Generoso, died October 26, 2026, at age 92. He was predeceased by his parents, Tommaso and Adela Buttarazzi, and sister, Filomena Knapp. He is survived by his children, Antonio (Lorraine) Buttarazzi, Monica (Pierluigi) Tremendozzi, and Davide (Sabrina) Buttarazzi; grandchildren, Alexander (Shannon) Buttarazzi, Cassandra (Zachary) Dingee, Edoardo Tremendozzi, Nicholas Buttarazzi, and Damiano Tremendozzi; one great-grandson; companion of over 40 years, Christene Lynch and her children, Paul (Donna) Jones, Beverly Lynch (and her children, Gary Lee and John), and Joanna Lynch; and many cousins and dear friends.
Family and friends can call Sunday, November 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. His Funeral Mass will be held Monday, November 2, 10 a.m., at St. Pius Tenth Church, 3000 Chili Avenue, Rochester. Interment at St. Pius Cemetery. Contributions in his memory can be made to St. Pius Tenth Church.
CHURCHVILLE: Reber, Merlin E., born September 6, 1939, died on October 22, 2026. He is survived by his children, Scott (Karen) Reber, Heidi (Steve) Feenstra, and Sean (Brenda) Reber; grandchildren, Jacob (Laurie) Reber, Emily (Nick) Lazor, Luke (Brandon) Reber, Mitchell Rende, Sam Rende, Spencer Feenstra, Emma Feenstra, and Karensa (Kyle) Russell; and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Dianne, the love of his life; grandson, Connor; brother, Melvin; and many other loved ones. For 33 years, he dedicated his career to teaching mathematics, spending the majority of his time in the Hilton School District. He was a natural teacher, a devoted family man, and a man who always found a way to make others laugh. Known for his wonderful sense of humor, endless jokes, and playful spirit, he brought laughter wherever he went. Above all, he was a man of deep devotion who loved God and his family with his whole heart.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Merl’s life on Saturday, November 21, at Pearce Church, 4322 Buffalo Road, North Chili, at 11 a.m. Calling hours will be held directly after the service until 1 p.m. Donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in his memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.
CLARENDON: Germeo, Clifford R., age 93, died October 24, 2026. He was born January 11, 1933, in Albion to the late Anthony and Adeline Germeo. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved wife of over 64 years, Doris, and siblings, Donald, Gladys, and Joybell. Cliff is survived by his children, Gary (Renee Fabozzi) Germeo, Terry (Gary) Gilman, and Karen Gerringer; grandchildren, Kristen (Bobby) Eiland, Laura Lasal, Steven (fiancé Katie Courtright) Gerringer, and Thomas Gilman; nine great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He worked his whole life as a truck driver and most recently for Kirby Farms in Albion.
A private Graveside Service will be held at Hillside Cemetery. Contributions in his memory can be made to PAWS Animal Shelter, 3371 Gaines Basin Road, Albion, NY 14411. Arrangements entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, Holley. To share a special memory of Cliff, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
CLARENDON: Gregoire, Nicole Michelle, age 39, died October 21, 2026. Nikki is survived by her loving parents, Tim and Michelle Gregoire; sister, Jessica Gregoire; brother, Robert, and his wife, Savannah Gregoire; sister, Liz Davenport; grandmothers, Diane Snyder and Lucinda Gregoire; three nephews and a niece; aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family; and her faithful feline companion, Bacon. She was predeceased by her uncle, Jim Guion; Grampy, Raymond Snyder; and Pop, Robert Gregoire. Nikki graduated high school in 2005, where she enjoyed cheerleading, chorus, and school musicals. She worked at CRFS in Albion for many years, then worked from home for the same company since COVID. Nikki enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, crafts, and shoes. She loved penguins and butterflies and collected many items depicting them. Her favorite pastimes were shopping and traveling.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, October 30, at the family’s barn. Halloween was her favorite holiday. The celebration will start at 1 p.m. and last till whenever. Bring a chair, bring a memory. Donations in her memory can be made to the Wilmot Cancer Center or the Pluta Cancer Center. Arrangements entrusted to Fowler Funeral Home Inc., Brockport.
