The Obituary Section

Walter Andrew Wisnowski

, New York

Walter Andrew Wisnowski Waltof Raleigh North Carolina passed away on Wednesday May 6 2026 at the age of 90. He was born on September 6 1935 in Woonsocket RI and grew up in Uxbridge MA. He loved spending time with his family and friends vacationing playing cards golf 2 aces bowling a 299 game and bocce or simply being with them and conversing. Walt proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a Sonarman and Chief Petty Officer. He then had a 34year career at IBM Corporation in MA NY FLA and NC he was proud of his career teammates and their accomplishments at Big Blue. Walt is preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Betty his son Robert Patti and his parents Dorothy and Walter Wisnowski. Walt is survived by his son John Marie granddaughters Kathryn Craig Rinefierd Lauren and Carly Corey Van Patten his brother Jim Betty niece Debby…

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Mary Ann Mckenna

, New York

Passed away peacefully on May15 2026 at age 73. Survived by daughter Madeline Grandsons Keirre Jr. and Kendall Granddaughter Arianna Also many other friends. Calling hours will be held on Thursday May 21 from 1000 1100 AMfollowed by her Funeral Mass at 1100 AMat Peace of Christ Parish at St. Ambrose Church. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Peace of Christ Parish. Interment Riverside Cemetery. We provide our families with an open door policy. Please feel free to contact us 24 hours a day seven days a week.

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Patricia Forte

, New York

May 8, 2026

The world lost the most beautiful woman Patty Forte precious wife and mother who passed away on May 9 2026 at the age of 76. She loved her family beyond words and loved the Lord Jesus with her whole heart. Patty Forte was born on September 21 1949 and dedicated her life to nurturing and loving her husband children and grandchildren. Patty was the most beautiful blessing to her husband Rod. They met when she was 13 years old had been married for 55 wonderful years and their marriage and time together was a gift from the Lord.She cherished loved and was so proud of all her children who she cared for encouraged and supported in special ways that helped to shape them into who they are today.They all were her greatest blessing. She also had a very special love andaffection for her grandchildren and was always encouraging them lovingon…

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Zelia Mae Donald

, New York

Zelia Mae Donald was born on October 24 1932 to Mr. Alfred Guillory and Mrs. Marjorie Lartigue Guilloryin Mamou Louisiana. As the eldest of six children she embraced family responsibilitiesfrom an early age. During her childhood she actively participated in her local 4H youthdevelopment program proudly showing her pet pig at competitions. Her pig earnedawards and she took great pride in caring for it. She also enjoyed playing basketball withher school friends and sisters. She graduated from high school in Mamou Louisiana. From a young age she stood beside her mother who ran the family bar and restaurant andin that kitchen she became an exceptional cook. Among the patrons she served was HueyW. Donald who would go on to be her husband of seventyeight years. Zelia and Huey married on December 12 1948 in Ville Platte Louisiana. In 1952 theymoved to Rochester New York to pursue new opportunities. Shortly after…

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Joseph William Lusk

, New York

May 9, 2026

Joseph Lusk 56 passed away on May 10 2026 leaving behind a lifetime of stories laughter loyalty and love. He is predeceased by his father Joseph F. Lusk and stepfather Ira S. Stein. He is survived by his two sons Hayden and Devin who were the pride of his life his mother Maria Stein his sister Abigail Lusk Ruben Joel his nieces Maisa and Zoe Ruben and many beloved cousins and aunts and uncles. Joe graduated from Fairport High School in 1988 and received an associates degree from Monroe Community College several years later. Joe worked as an electrician for more than 30 years and was a proud member of Local 86 of the IBEW. It was a profession that carried risk but Joe had always been something of a risk taker. Even as a young boy he kept his parents on edge climbing onto anything he could find including…

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