DEANNA S. BELLMAN, age 74 years of Pittsford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at her home. She was born on October 5, 1950, in Hudson, the daughter of Sebert and Maxine (Wollet) Kope.
Dee graduated from Hudson High School in 1968. She married Rodney Bellman on October 8, 1974, in Allouez, MI. He preceded her in death on July 16, 2018. Dee worked as a beautician for several years, did data entry for the Elks and Simpsons, worked for Hi-Lex in Hudson and at the Hillsdale County Fair at the gate, grandstands and in the office. Dee and Rod were foster parents for over 15 years. She enjoyed classic sports cars, traveling, photography and spending time with her grandchildren, which she dearly loved. Dee was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Altar Rosary Society.
Left to cherish Dee’s memory are her four children, LaCosta (DaWayne Keeney) Lambright, Kimberlee (Jason) Kurtz, Nathaniel Bellman and Amelia (Tim) Lyon; a special daughter, Rachel Sackett; seven grandchildren, Linsey, Abigail, Dawson, Emmett, Sophia, Eileen and Selina; a grandchild on the way and a great-grandchild on the way; a sister, Jean Stoyk; two brothers, Charles (Patty) Kope and Steve Kope; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers, Lester Kope, Sebert “Bud” Kope and Frank Kope and a sister, Mary Forrest.
A Mass of Christian Burial Rite will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hudson with Father Todd Koenigsknecht officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 4-7 P.M. at the Marry Funeral Home, Hudson with a Rosary at 6:30 P.M. and at the church on Wednesday for an hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions can be made to Sacred Heart School. Friends can express sympathies to the family online by visiting the tribute wall at www.marryfh.com. Arrangements have been made with the guidance of the Marry Funeral Home, Hudson.