Obituaries for September 11, 2026
AREA: Paulick, Barbara Ann (Barb), age 89, died August 31, 2026. Barb was born November 18, 1936, in Newark, the fifth child born to Donald and Bernice (Sherman) Col, with six siblings: Phyllis, Eleanor, Marion, Robert, William, and Paul. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, DuWayne (Duke) Paulick (2026). She is survived by her children, Jeffery, Theresa, and Craig; three grandchildren, Jeffrey (Evelyn) Rust, and Michael and Matthew Paulick; and one great-grandson. She spent three years in the WAF (Women of the Air Force) Band as a clarinet player. While in the Air Force, she met her future husband. They were married in 1958. When her children were out of high school, she worked for the Gates Chili Federal Credit Union for over 20 years. During all of this, her love of music never stopped – she continued playing clarinet, including performing with the Hilton-Parma Gazebo Band from 2007 through May 2019, as well as the Greece Community Orchestra. As lifelong partners, Barb and Duke traveled frequently (having experienced all 50 United States, extensive travels throughout Canada, most of Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific). They were active members of The Gates Historical Society, The Rochester Theater Organ Society, and The Western New York Postcard Club – including regular attendance at Ogden Presbyterian Church (where they participated in the Adult Choir).
A Celebration of Life ceremony was held September 10 at Ogden Presbyterian Church. Private interment. Donations in her memory can be made to the Ogden Presbyterian Church, 2400 South Union Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.
BROCKPORT: Burns, Daniel T., 4/17/46 – 9/1/26. Born in Herkimer, NY. Graduate of Brockport High School (’64), History major at SUNY Brockport, Summa Cum Laude, and Simmons’ Mortuary School in Syracuse. Spent time working for his Uncle Roy at Burns-Hanna Funeral Home in Rochester; was a cook and rancher on Ossabaw Island in GA; received his teaching certification in Brazil; then taught at the American School in Asunciόn, Paraguay alongside his brother, Tom. When he returned to Brockport, he held managerial positions at Lakeside Memorial Hospital, Lakeside Beikirch Nursing Home, ServiceMaster, and Marriott Hotels. Dan and his wife, Margaret, spent much time together visiting the many American Battlefields, where he held a special interest in Gettysburg, PA. After he retired, he spent endless hours volunteering at the Emily Knapp Museum and Seymour Library in Brockport and found time to take many semesters of continuing education at SUNY Brockport.
Preceded in death by his father and mother, Thomas A. Burns and Dorothy (Klein) Burns, and sister, Ellen Coller. Survived by his wife of 31 years, Margaret Adams-Burns; brother, Thomas J. (Elena Pena Burns), sister-in-law, Carol Gillette, nieces, nephews, a slew of cousins, and many dear friends, with a special shout-out to Mark Jaccarino, who stayed close with him through the end.

Those interested in honoring Dan are asked to donate to American Battlefields Trust, 1030 15th Street NW, Suite 900 East, Washington, DC 20005, or a charity of your choice.
CHILI: Zimmerman, Kerry E. (Dolan), November 3, 1948 – September 2, 2026. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Anita (Boyd) Dolan; sister, Kathy Groth (Dan); brother-in-law, Michael Zimmerman (Veronica); son-in-law, Chuck LaPaglia (Ellen). She is survived by her husband, Bill; daughters, Ellen LaPaglia and Amy (Matt) Meyer; grandchildren, Alex, Aidan, and Justin Bonacci, Melissa (Simon) Krauss, and Meghan (DJ) LaPaglia, Winnona (Brad), Rebekah (Gordon), and Isabelle Meyer; five great-grandchildren; sister, Mary (Rick) Laskowski; brother, Jim (Jen) Dolan; brothers-in-law, Dan Groth (Kathy), Bob (Kathy, Pat), Paul (Karen), Carl (Liz) and Peter (Tammy) Zimmerman; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends.
Her Funeral Service was held September 7 at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili. Private interment, Grove Place Cemetery. Donations in her memory can be made to Aurora House, 2495 South Union Street, Spencerport, NY 14559.
CLARENDON: Kuhn, Edward G. Jr. “Butchy,” age 81, died September 7, 2026. He was born October 29, 1944, in Rochester to Edward (Sr.) and Althea (Daniels) Kuhn. In addition to his parents, Ed was predeceased by his sisters, Loretta Annechino, Bonnie Butterbaugh, and Carol Kramer, and his brother, John “Jack” Kuhn. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kathleen; children, Diane (Kevin) Morrell, Tammy (Jeff) Spencer, Edward (Elise) Kuhn III, Kathleen (Shane) Norton; sisters, Missy (Jim) Rusin, Anna (John) Cavallaro; sister-in-law, Joanie Kuhn; brother-in-law, Don Butterbaugh; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Ed owned Edward Kuhn Delivery Service for over 35 years, and before that, he worked at Alling and Cory Paper Company in Rochester for 29 years. He loved working, mowing the lawn, gardening, and doing yard work. He enjoyed golf, cars, especially his 1968 Corvette, and was a former member of the Holley Rod and Gun Club.
His Celebration of Life Service will be held at a date and time to be announced. Arrangements entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, Holley. Contributions in his memory can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. To share a special memory of Ed, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
HILTON: Blodgett, Edward C., age 88, died September 8, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jo Ann Blodgett; children, Donna (Robert) Indovina, Richard (Susan Tripi) Blodgett, James Blodgett, Thomas (Heidi) Blodgett, and Holly (Daniel) Crist; nine grandchildren, Stephanie (James Manno) Indovina, Jessica (Nathan) Dossey, Katharine (Nathan) Burke, Joshua Blodgett, Ariana (Nicholas) Costanza, Sarah Blodgett, Travis Blodgett, Alix Crist, and Brandon Crist; seven great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Carol Ajavananda; brothers-in-law, Thomas Breslin and John Chromanskis; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Interment at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
HILTON: Fisher, Mary J., died July 11, 2026. Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband, David Fisher (2020); brother, Tim Perkins (2025); sister-in-law, Kay Britt (2015); and parents, Joan and William Perkins. She is survived by her daughter, Wendy Salamone, and son-in-law, Richard Sheldon; sister and best friend, Christine (Christopher) Casaccia; grandchildren, Cassidy (Dylan Ford) Salamone, William Salamone, Kailyn (Connor Smith) Sheldon, Anthony Sheldon, Hannah Yemane, and Nathan Yemane; and one great-grandson; youngest nieces and nephews, who were more like grandchildren to her: Alexander, Ronald, Kristen, Kirsten, and Jacob; brothers, William (Eileen) Perkins and Thomas (Ethel) Perkins; sister-in-law, Anne Perkins; brother-in-law, Larry Britt. She is also survived by Habteab (Saba) Yemane, David (Kristen) Fisher, Andrew Fisher, and Tim (Megan) Fisher, as well as many other beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends. After a long and successful career at the University of Rochester, Mary retired in 2022 as the Administrator for the Health Humanities & Bioethics Master’s Program. She enjoyed scrapbooking and was an enthusiastic sports fan, especially of the New York Yankees and the Buffalo Bills. A lover of animals and an avid gardener, Mary took great pride in her beautiful flower gardens. She was also an accomplished dancer who spent many joyful years square dancing and round dancing with her husband, David. Though her life was marked by health challenges beyond her control, Mary fought courageously for every day she could spend with her family and friends. She was often heard saying, “I’m fine. It’s fine. Everything is fine.” Through it all, she remained strong and grounded in her faith. Her resilience, strength, and determination inspired everyone who knew her.
A Memorial Service will be held at Hilton Baptist Church, 50 Lake Avenue, Hilton, on Saturday, September 12, at 10 a.m. The family invites friends to gather for a coffee hour prior to the service, starting at 9 a.m. A private burial will be held Sunday, September 13, at 1 p.m. Donations in Mary’s memory can be made to the Hilton Baptist Church, 50 Lake Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, or the Hilton Food Shelf, PO Box 127, Hilton, NY 14468. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton.
HILTON: Hinzman, Ronald P. “Chance,” died September 6, 2026, at age 71. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Patricia Hinzman; sister, Kim Hinzman; sister-in-law, Candy Hinzman; stepdaughter, Summer Thornton; and loyal dog, “Bear.” He is survived by his children, Kimberly Colley, Jessica DiPasquale, Ronnie Hinzman Jr., and their siblings, Sarah (Evan) Grieve and Amy (Jeff Berends) Thornton; grandchildren, Skyla, Mikayla, Karenna, Alonzo, and Cruz; brothers and sisters, Cheryl Hobbs, Charlene Griner, Gary Hinzman, and Dennis Hinzman; great friends, Eddie and Robbie; and several nieces and nephews. Chance was a longtime member of the Hilton community and was employed by Christ Paving in Hilton. Known for his quick wit and great sense of humor, Chance could always be counted on for a good laugh and a memorable conversation. A devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan, Chance enjoyed cheering on his team and sharing his love of football with family and friends.
Friends and family are invited to call on Tuesday, September 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Avenue, Hilton. His Funeral Service will take place Wednesday, September 16, at 10 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment will be held following the service in Parma Union Cemetery. Donations in his memory can be made to the Edelman-Gardner Cancer Research Foundation, PO Box 97, Hilton, NY 14468.
HOLLEY: Carrozzi, Joseph L., died September 5, 2026, at age 61. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Betty (Annechino) Carrozzi. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Michelle Carrozzi; children, Nicholas (Courtney) Carrozzi and Tiffany (Anthony) Starnino; grandchildren, Luca and Vivianna; sister, Rose (Angelo) Ferrara; and several nieces, nephews, and many friends. Joe spent many years in the plumbing and pipefitting trade. He was employed by Ferrauilo Heating and Plumbing within the Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union of Rochester. In his leisure time, Joe enjoyed the outdoors and life’s simple pleasures. He loved boating and hunting and especially enjoyed traveling with his family, with Cape Coral holding a special place in his heart as a second home. A loyal Buffalo Bills fan, Joe enjoyed cheering on his team and sharing in the excitement of game day.
All are invited to attend visitation on Saturday, September 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Avenue, Hilton, where an informal Celebration of Joe’s Life will take place at 4 p.m. Michelle, Nick, and Tiffany will greet family and friends at Tiffany and Anthony’s home on Sunday, September 13, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. (game time for the Buffalo Bills’ opening game). Interment will take place Monday, September 14, at 10 a.m. in Parma Union Cemetery. Donations in Joe’s memory can be made to the local police, fire, and rescue organizations in one’s community.
HOLLEY: Gurzynski, Francis J., age 83, died August 31, 2026. He was born November 11, 1942, in Albion to the late Frank and Isabelle (Lewandowski) Gurzynski. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sharon; son, David (Kimberly) Gurzynski of GA; daughter, Karen (Ted) Howard of Medina; brother, Robert (Cheryl) Gurzynski of Albion; sister, Diane (Paul) Urban of Tonawanda; grandchildren, Macy Lee Gurzynski, Gia Grace Howard, Arianna Rose, and Cole Xavier Gurzynski; and several nieces and nephews. Frank was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam War era and was a member of the Holley VFW. He was a member of the Brockport Free Methodist Church, where he served as head usher and was a staple of many church activities. Following retirement from Eastman Kodak Company, Frank worked at the Brockport Walmart. He enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, and playing Mr. Fix-it as a general handyman around the house.
His Memorial Service was held September 10 at the Brockport Free Methodist Church, 6787 Fourth Section Road, Brockport. Interment with Military Honors was held in Mt. Albion Cemetery. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Holley Fire Company, 7 Thomas Street, Holley, NY 14470. Arrangements were entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Holley. To share a special memory of Frank, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
SPENCERPORT: Mantegna, Linda Dardenne, died August 31, 2026. She was born September 19, 1948, to Bob and Sis (Benedict) Dardenne. She is survived by her parents; the love of her life, Gerald (Buzz) Mantegna; children and grandchildren, Dave and Kim, Joshua, Aaron, and Rebecca Mantegna; Julie and Craig, Caleb, Sydney, Elijah, and Isaac Bailey; Tracey and Dave, Taylor, Kendall, Katie, Josie, Silas, and Tessa Chappell; Chris and Julie, Ava, Eliza, Annie, and Luke Mantegna; siblings, Bob (Deb) Dardenne, Chris (Veronica Miller) Dardenne, Mery Dardenne (Dick) McEvoy, Pat Dardenne (Curt) Sprentall; father- and mother-in-law, Joe and Rose Mantegna; brother- and sisters-in-law, Joe (Vee) Mantegna, Carol Mantegna Schubert (Mike), and Marilyn Mantegna Princehorn; and many nieces and nephews. Linda had a heart to serve as the Lord led. Whether it was supporting family businesses, serving at Pearce Church, working at Churchville Chili Central School District, or volunteering with the Churchville Lions Club and other organizations, she did everything as if she were doing it for Christ alone.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 19, at 10 a.m. at Pearce Church, 4322 Buffalo Road, North Chili. Linda has requested an informal service; please join us as we glorify the Lord for a life well lived. The service will also be live-streamed. Donations in her memory can be made to Samaritan’s Purse, Wilmot Cancer Center, or Pearce Church Food Cupboard. Arrangements entrusted to Walker Brothers Funeral Home, Spencerport.

