Catherine (Campbell) Heyer
Catherine (Campbell) Heyer
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2636 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14626
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New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Westside LocationCatherine Heyer Obituary
Passed away on July 16, 2025 at the age of 99.
Predeceased by her parents, Reed & Ruth Campbell; husband, Chester A. Heyer; sisters, Janet Shoen & Helen Lautenslager; & grandson, Jacob Seth Davy.
She is survived by her children, Alan (Laura) Heyer, Janet (Marc) Benson, Janine Heyer, & Anne (Paul) Chimera; grandchildren, Christopher, Colin, Samara, Alex, Cassondra, & Carrie; 8 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, August 7th from 4-7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue. A Celebration of Life will follow at 7pm.
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Upcoming Events
Aug
7
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New Comer Funeral Home, Westside
2636 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14626
Send FlowersAug
7
Celebration of Life
7:00 p.m.
New Comer Funeral Home, Westside
2636 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14626
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New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Westside Location