Dorothy Ann Pryor Dobson, a devoted human-rights advocate and longtime social worker in Rochester, passed away on November 19, 2023, at age 89. Originally from Chester, Virginia, she earned a sociology degree from North Carolina A&T in 1957 and spent over three decades with Monroe County’s Department of Social Services. Active in numerous civic organizations and her parish, Immaculate Conception, she was honored with the university’s Human Rights Medal in 2017. She and her late husband, James, also helped oversee affordable housing in southwest Rochester. She is survived by her daughters, sister, and extended family. Calling hours will be held November 30 at Immaculate Conception/St. Bridget Church, with a funeral Mass to follow and burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Source: https://obituaries.catholiccourier.com/obituary/dorothy-dobson-1092931661

February 13, 2023 Predeceased by; his father, Tallam I. Nguti. He is survived by; his mother, Patricia A. (Cusic) Nguti; sister, Camille Nguti-Dickerson; brother, Michael Nguti; his nephew, William Dickerson and a host of other relatives and many dear friends. Memorial Service 12:00 PM on Thursday, February 23 at Immaculate Conception/St. Bridget's Church, 445 Frederick Douglas St. with Father Raymond Fleming officiating. Interment at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers please donate to No Kid Hungry at https://www.nokidhungry.org/

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William “Bill” H. Castle, Sr., 77, of Pittsford, NY, passed away on January 24, 2023, in Rochester. Born in New Orleans on October 21, 1945, Bill was the third of ten children and a lifelong learner, earning degrees in French and Educational Leadership. He dedicated 47 years to Xerox Corporation, retiring as Chief Diversity Officer and VP of HR Process Effectiveness. A passionate walker, golfer, and family historian, Bill also served his community through nonprofit boards, church involvement at Immaculate Conception, and membership in Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity. He is survived by his wife Musette, three children, four grandchildren, siblings, extended family, and was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.

Tim is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Annerose; daughters Kristin and Valerie; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings Mary Jane, W. Jerome, and J. Peter; and many extended family and friends. A devoted husband, father, and community member, Tim was a gifted jazz bassist, avid camper, and passionate educator who earned his doctorate in music from Yale and inspired generations of students at Nazareth College. He was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Church and dedicated volunteer at Saint Josephs House of Hospitality. Calling hours will be held Monday, February 6, 4–7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, with a funeral mass Tuesday at 10am at St. Monica's Church, followed by burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations in his honor may be made to Saint Josephs House of Hospitality.

Source: https://www.newcomerrochester.com/obituaries/timothy-sullivan

James “Jim” Blount, co-publisher of about...time, a magazine dedicated to Rochester’s Black community, died Thursday at age 80. Alongside his wife Carolyne, Blount spent decades spotlighting positive stories often overlooked by mainstream media. After moving to Rochester in 1970 and working at IBM, the couple took over the fledgling publication in 1972 and built it into a trusted voice for authentic conversations and community celebration. Despite early skepticism from advertisers, about...time marked its 50th anniversary last year and continues to publish quarterly. Blount believed deeply in amplifying the achievements and history of Black Rochesterians, saying, “There are more good stories… that have gone unreported for a long, long time.”

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