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Sister Anne Michelle McGill, who served as a Sister of St. Joseph for nearly 80 years and was the first-ever pastoral administrator in the Diocese of Rochester, died April 18, 2026. She was 96 years old.

Sister McGill entered the Rochester Sisters of St. Joseph in 1947. She taught at St. Alphonsus School in Auburn...

Deacon John W. Nelson, a former permanent deacon for the Diocese of Rochester, died April 1, 2026. He was 82 years old.

Deacon Nelson was a native of Rahway, N.J. He earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Notre Dame, where he participated in the ROTC program. He served as a lieutenant junior...

February 22, 2026. Predeceased by his brother, Matthew Russell, survived by children, David James Russell III, Katie Mae (Maximilian) Wassel & their mother, Sylvia Russell; grandchildren, Jaxon James, Juliana, Isabella; parents, Maureen and David Russell; siblings, Doug (Lynn) Russell, Michael (Wendy) Russell,...

January 24, 2026. She is survived by husband, Kenneth Jacobi; mother, Shirley Shaughnessy; and preceded in death by her father, Walter Shaughnessy. She leaves behind children, Tamra (Bob) Grupp, Aprilyn (Adam) Villafana, and Ginger (Jeff) Alloco; as well as grandchildren, Carter and Mason Grupp, Vinicio Villafana,...

Father John M. Mulligan, a priest of the Diocese of Rochester for 61 years — including 14 years in diocesan administration — died Feb. 9, 2026. He was 87 years old.

Father Mulligan was a native of Rochester's Sacred Heart Parish. He attended St. Andrew's and St. Bernard's seminaries in Rochester and was...

Greece, NY - Passed away on January 10, 2026. Anthony is survived by his wife, Frances Turrisi; children, Tony (Lucy), Michael (Laudonia) & Steve (Nicole); grandchildren, Briana (Brian) Wainwright, Anthony & Jamie; niece, Ann Marie Treviso.

Anthony's life story was shared on Friday, January 23rd at the funeral...

Sister of St. Joseph Concepta Vay, who served more than 50 years in Diocese of Rochester Catholic schools, died Nov. 7, 2025. She was 92 years old.

Sister Vay entered the congregation in 1951 from her home parish of Holy Family, Rochester. She earned an elementary teaching certificate in 1956, a bachelor's degree...

Mercy Sister Grace Miller, a renowned advocate for Rochester's poor and homeless, died Nov. 20, 2025, after a long illness. She was 90 years old.

"As a vowed religious, Sister Grace Miller, RSM, responded to God's request — she made a decisive choice to care for the weakest in our city of Rochester through many...

On October 12, 2025, Joan passed away: Joan is predeceased by her husband, Shirley Lowrey; grandchild, Olivia Graham. She is survived by her children, Linda (Bob) Castle, Ben (Katie) Lowrey, & Sam (Mina) Lowrey; grandchildren, Candice (Pat) O'Lena, Michael Castle, Bianca (Andrew) Satta, Nikki Castle, Michael (Tara)...

Lucy passed peacefully into eternal life on September 21, 2025. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Louis J. Gallo. Lucy is survived by her children, Dr. Louis (Mary Lou) Gallo, Sandra (Michael) Wilmot; grandchildren Stephanie (Jason) Yarbrough, Stephen Gallo, Kari Wilmot, and Julie (Mark) Cinquegrana; and...

John passed away on Sept. 6. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Marion, survived by wife, Angela (Brunette) Vorrasi; sons, Anthony (Jennifer) Vorrasi, Edward (Aimee) Vorrasi; grandchildren, Vincent, Dominic, and Mia; brother, Andrew (Susan) Vorrasi, DDS; nieces, nephews; Garcea Family, Marilena (Anthony)...

Sister Constance Mary Clark, who was both a teacher and a nurse during her 65 years as a Sister of St. Joseph, died July 18, 2025. She was 96 years old.

Sister Clark entered the congregation in 1960 from her home parish of St. Francis Xavier, Rochester. She earned a bachelor's degree in education in 1960 and a...