Brian Obark Obituary Rochester, NY: Beloved Monroe County Paramedic, Brian Obark Dies Following Battle With Cancer
Andrew Walker
Published Apr 01, 2026
Brian Obark Obituary Rochester, NY: Beloved Monroe County Paramedic, Brian Obark Dies Following Battle With Cancer.
Monroe County and the entire EMS community mourn the loss of paramedic Brian Obark.
Brian passed away peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday morning, August 9, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 43.
“It is with profound sorrow that we announce a heartbreaking loss to the Monroe family, and indeed to the entire EMS community. A beacon of selflessness in patient care, Brian Obark, has left an indelible mark on our ethos—exemplifying the values of Monroe through his unwavering dedication to quality, compassion, and integrity,” Monroe Ambulance announced via a social media post.
Brian was a highly esteemed paramedic in the Greece community who truly made a difference to the citizens of our district and beyond. His skill and bedside manner set him apart and brought comfort to his patients, even during the worst day of someone’s life.
Feel free to drop condolences messages and prayers for the family and friends of the deceased as it will go a very long way at this difficult time of theirs.