Aaron Pryor

Aaron Bernard Pryor, 56, of Rochester NY died March 26, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born September 21, 1968 in Lawrence Kansas, the son of Tim and Juanita Pryor.

Aaron lived in Kent OH, Cary NC and Arlington VA. He spent many happy summers with his maternal grandparents at Edinboro Lake, and considered Edinboro PA to be his true hometown.

He graduated from Kent Roosevelt High school in 1987, and from Kent State University in 1992 with a degree in Journalism. He was a reporter and editor for Record Publishing Co, and Kirkland Newspapers. He was Associate Editor for ISRI Scrap Magazine, later transitioning to Web Administrator. He worked for Sutherland Corp in a variety of Technical Support roles. For many years he maintained and wrote a web blog, Adventures Into the Well Known, inspired by early canoe adventures on Edinboro Lake with his father. He played saxophone in several high school bands, and had a lifelong love and amazing knowledge of all genres of music. Several lucky rescue cats lived their best life with him.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Owen and Laura Pryor, and his maternal grandparents, Bernard and Arla Gwynn. Survivors include his parents, step mom Ellen Smith, brother Will Pryor, and many aunts and uncles, cousins and friends.

There will be a gathering later in the spring at Edinboro Lake, to remember him and celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a local animal rescue of your choice, in honor of his last Rescue Kitty Henry.