Obituary of Blanche Birkholz

Birkholz, Blanche (Zdybowicz) (Tusco) East Rochester: Formerly of Buffalo, March 3, 2013. Survived by daughter, Adrienne "Sandee" Racey and son, Alexander Tusco; grandsons, Jason (Akiko) & Jordan Racey; great grandsons, Noah & Owen Racey; brother, Joseph (Janice) Zdybowicz, several nieces & nephews. No prior calling. All are invited to attend her funeral mass 9 AM Saturday at Assumption Church (East Ave. Fairport). Donations in Blanche's memory may be made to Saint's Place, 46 S. Main St. Pittsford, NY 14534. Interment private. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the nurses, aides, Doctors and hospice team of the Palliative Care Unit of Strong Memorial Hospital for their support, compassion and understanding care. We also wish to thank Mom's home caretaker Mikayla Ryan.