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Passing of Diane Spallina


I am saddened to inform you that Diane Spallina, who worked as a clerk typist in Registration and Records, passed away Monday, April 20, at age 68. 

Diane worked in the Registration and Records Office for five years until 1994. Before coming to MCC, she held clerical positions at Monroe County’s Department of Public Works/Division of Highways and Traffic Engineering and at Hickok Manufacturing Co. She also served as parish secretary for Holy Name of Jesus Church in Rochester.

She is survived by her loving companion, Elwin Schmitz; sons James (Janet), Joseph (Ann Marie), Michael (Ann) and John (Robyn) Winder; her brother, Joseph (Darlene); a brother-in-law, Norman Jerome; eight grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. She is predeceased by her sister, Sally Jerome.

Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, April 24, at the DiPonzio Funeral Home, 219 Spencerport Road in Gates. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 15 Saint Martins Way in Rochester. Interment is at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Our sincere condolences go out to the Spallina and Winder families. 

Dr. Larry W. Tyree
Interim President
04/24/2009