Memorial for Nancy Johns-Price to be livestreamed, some R-Centers to close early

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The memorial service for Nancy Johns-Price, a longtime advocate for Rochester's youth who worked in various roles with the city, will be livestreamed on Saturday, March 14. Several R-Centers will close early that day to allow employees to attend the service.

Why it matters

Nancy Johns-Price dedicated decades of her life to supporting and empowering young people in Rochester through her work at the city's R-Centers and other community programs. Her memorial service is an opportunity for the community to come together and honor her legacy.

The details

Johns-Price's roles included developing a theater and dance program for Rochester children, serving as the Adams Street R-Center director, and working as the Southeast Quadrant Neighborhood Service Center administrator until her retirement in 2019. The livestream of the celebration of life service will begin at 3 p.m. on March 14, and several R-Centers will close at 2:30 p.m. that day to allow employees to attend.

• The memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
• The livestream will begin at 3 p.m. on March 14, 2026.
• Several R-Centers will close at 2:30 p.m. on March 14, 2026 to allow employees to attend the service.