Donna Frances Smith
Greenville, South Carolina
August 12, 1948 - September 12, 2024
Donna Frances Smith Obituary
Donna Frances Smith, 76, of Greenville, passed away on September 12, 2024, after a courageous five-year battle with breast cancer. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, cherished by all who knew her.
Donna is survived by her son Keith Leppla (Jenelle); her daughters Karen Huston (Danny Lay), Maurine Perry (Roger), and Laura LaBoone (Boone); her siblings Ann Rodak, Bill Smith (Laura), and Michael Smith. She leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Ryan Hathaway (Courtney), Tyler Hathaway (Amanda), Sydney Bishop (Jake), Haley Huston (Garrett), Taylor Huston, Hannah Leppla, Kaleb Leppla, and Courtney Friddle, along with great-grandchildren Georgia Hathaway, Hayes Hathaway, Jaxson Bishop, Vera Huston, and Anniston Nisbet. Donna is also remembered fondly by many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Frances L. and Mary M. Smith, and her brother Peter D. Smith.
A passionate fan of Syracuse basketball and the Atlanta Braves, Donna also enjoyed sewing, reading, and traveling. Above all, her greatest joy was spending time with her family, creating lasting memories.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Joanna Grabska and her team, as well as McCall Hospice House, for the exceptional care and support Donna received. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donna’s memory to Warrior Bags at www.warriorbags.org.
Donna’s life was a testament to the strength of love, resilience, and family.
There will be a private family burial at a later date at Canandaigua Lakeview Cemetery, Canandaiqua NY.
From her obituary:
Lucia M Kaiser of Osterville MA passed away with love, dignity and gentleness at the Lily House, Wellfleet MA on February 14, 2025. Born in Batavia, New York in 1948, she is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert W Kaiser, her two daughters, Elizabeth L Thompson, Kingston MA and Amanda L Childs, Mashpee MA and her son, Robert D. Kaiser Brunswick ME. Additionally, she had eight grandchildren who were her absolute joy. She is also survived by her sister, Gina Gullo, Ft. Myers FL and her brothers, Philip Gullo, Brier Cliff Manor NY, James A Gullo, Ft. Myers FL, and half-sister Barbara Jacobs of Toledo OH as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Lucia graduated from Bishop Kearney High School, Rochester New York in 1966 and Miss McCarthy’s Secretarial School. She attended several undergraduate colleges including Rosary Hill College, Dean College and Northeastern University to pursue her educational interests in literature, creative writing and psychology. She was employed as an Executive Secretary at the Security Trust Company and Hutchins Public Relations Agency in Rochester. Married in 1969, she moved to New York City with her husband and worked in the Office of the President, Columbia University as Robert completed his studies. They moved to Natick MA in 1969 where she worked as an Executive Secretary at the Archdiocese of Boston, a real estate lender and later, she cofounded the Woman’s Resource Center for the Natick YWCA. She resided primarily in Marshfield MA and Cape Cod MA throughout her fifty-six years of marriage to Robert.
A homemaker throughout her life, Lucia exhibited an entrepreneurial spirit and a devotion to Jehovah. As a member of the Sandwich Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses , she was a dedicated Bible student and teacher. She was the owner of several businesses on Cape Cod including All Things Natural, Stampin Up and Lucia’s Jewelry Exchange. However, her primary work was centered on nurturing her children and grandchildren to be productive, resourceful and independent people.
Lucia was known as a gourmet chef and authored a book presenting her family’s Italian recipes entitled “The Riso Family Cookbook”. Her energy, spirit and love of life will be deeply missed by those who knew her.
I think one might describe him as the "strong silent type." He was in my homeroom, 104, I think, headed by Mike Spang and the thing I remember about him - my first impressions - was that he seemed a little more "settled in" in those first few days, teachers seemed to know him. I'm guessing the football players got a jump on Kearney life by having to show up - maybe try out for the team before the rest of us showed up. I was also confused that he was called "Rip" and not "Rick" and wondered if I heard right. I see in the yearbook that he was down for Football, Basketball, and Baseball at least 2, sometimes 3 of his 4 BK years, but I think baseball was his best sport. I remember him too leading my gym class in calisthenics on the parking lot blacktop several times, 'deputized' by the coach because he could get the job done. Don't think I ever spoke to him but my impression was that he was a nice guy, self-assured and motivated, His sister Kathy Coleman was one year behind us. Long blond hair. BTW: Walter Gary "Rip" Coleman (July 31, 1931 – May 14, 2004) was an American professional baseball player, a left-handed pitcher who played from 1955 to 1957 and 1959 to 1960 for the New York Yankees, Kansas City Athletics and Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball.Rip would have been a star left-handed pitcher in Little League in 1959 amd 1960, which probably explains his nickname.
Katherine Perkins, 76, beloved mother, wife, sister, and Busia passed away on September 28, 2024, in Meridian, Idaho. Katherine was born to John and Edna Flor on May 29, 1948, in Rochester, New York. She was the fifth of nine children. Katherine attended St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish School and graduated from Bishop Kearney High School in 1966.
Katherine was working for Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester when she met a guy from Idaho. Lance and Katherine were married at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church on May 10, 1969. They later welcomed three sons and one daughter into their family. In 1970, they moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, to work in a family photography business. They later made their home in Pocatello, Idaho.
Katherine enjoyed working in her yard and was the ultimate green thumb. Katherine's true passion, however, was genealogy especially from her Polish ancestry. Katherine's dream of visiting Poland was fulfilled when she was able to travel there with two of her sisters in 2012.
Despite living in Idaho for so long Katherine's heart belonged in Rochester. Early on Katherine would often drive the 2000 miles to New York with her four children in their VW bus to spend the summers. In later years, her visits included spending time with her siblings and attending the Polish Festival put on every year by St. Stanislaus Church. Within the last few years she moved to Meridian, Idaho to be closer to her children living in the area.
Katherine is survived by her husband of 55 years, Lance Perkins, son Gerard (Anmarie) Perkins of Pocatello, ID, son Chris Perkins of Boise, ID, son Todd (Shere) Perkins of Caldwell, ID, and daughter Ali (Charles) Crafts of Meridian, ID; grandchildren Bailey, Lilley, Edie, Cassidy, Emme, and Max ; sisters Theresa Cobb of Bath, NY, Francis O'Loughlin of Greece, NY, Janet Flor of Richford, NY, Cecelia (John) Slivick of Greece, NY, Carolyn Sypniak of Greece, NY, brother Stephen (Kristy) Flor of Sodus Point, NY. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Edna Flor, sister Vivian Schneider, sister Marilyn Flor, and niece Katherine Cobb.
October 4, 1948 - October 4, 2024
David G. Werner, of Rochester, New York passed away Friday, October 4th, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born October 4th, 1948 to the late Donald and Joan Hohman Werner. He was married to Patricia Crandall Werner, for fifty five years, who survives.
He is also survived by a Son, John Werner, (Leigh Ann) of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, one Daughter, Melissa Clark (Jay) four Grandchildren, Emma, Timmy, John and Lukas of Rochester as well as Brothers Michael Werner (Vicki) and Steven Werner of Rochester, and longtime Friends Anthony and Bernie Ferarra, also of Rochester, New York.
Dave was a longtime employee of The Town of Irondequoit, where he proudly served as a Highway Foreman for 38 years.
As well as his love and commitment to his Family and Friends, “Moons”, as most knew him, was an avid Fisherman, where his love of the sport, as well as boating, was a lifelong passion.
Classmate Roman Jesien wrote:
Dave was a great friend in high school with an infectious laugh and great personality, loved to hang out with all the Werners.
Gary Edward Camp
March 26, 1948 – August 11, 2024
Age 76, spent his formative years in Rochester, NY where he cultivated lifelong friendships and a deep love for sports of all kinds, especially basketball. He was born in 1948 to Edward N Camp and Doris M Camp. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his adopted son, Joe Rodriguez Camp. He is survived by his loving brothers Greg and Tim (Lori) Camp, his nephew Matthew Camp and his beloved dog, Binks.
At an early age Gary moved to Buffalo, where he attended Conesus College and Buffalo State. After school he moved to Columbus, Ohio where he operated a Friendlys Family Restaurant for several years.
Gary lived for many years in Colorado, where he indulged in all the sunny state had to offer; he enjoyed long drives through the Poudre canyon, concerts at Red Rocks and the Mish, and owning a successful restaurant, Whistlers Cafe, in Nederland to name a few. He fit in well with the residents of Ward – if you know, you know. A lover of music, he was an early attendee of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and danced on the floor of Grateful Dead shows more times than he could remember. Two of his proudest achievements were his 37 years of sobriety and the many dogs he raised throughout his life. He had a huge heart, an incredible sense of humor, and touched more lives that he could possibly know. His best friend of 17 years, Chris, would especially like to thank him for countless memories – road trips, concerts, deep conversations, and unsolicited advice he should have taken more often – but most of all, his love.
Gary’s warm smile, infectious laughter and generous spirit endears him to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. As requested by Gary, there was no service and funeral arrangements. Informal gatherings replaced traditional services and his ashes will be scattered on a mountain top in Colorado.
