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Kyle Chedzoy, Funeral Director
Obituaries
Sharon C. Winslow
Apr 6, 2024
Sharon C. Winslow
Age 78, of Penn Yan, passed away April 6, 2024.
Sharon was born January 29, 1946, in Utica, NY, the daughter of Charles and Mary Louise (Sterns) Pugh. Sharon will be remembered not only for her remarkable achievements, but also for the kindness she extended to all who knew her. Sharon's spirit thrived through her work in the community...
Brigitte I. Nielsen
Mar 31, 2024
Brigitte I. Nielsen
Age 89, of Penn Yan, passed away March 31, 2024.
She was born in Berlin Germany in 1934, the daughter of August and Helene (Pfeiffer) Jachnow. While living in Berlin before the war, she was training to be a dancer in the Berlin Opera. After the war, she left Germany with her new husband, a US Army soldier...
Cheryl S. Hicks
Mar 17, 2024
Cheryl S. Hicks
Age 80, of Penn Yan, NY and formerly of Port Richey, FL and Ballston Lake, NY, passed peacefully on March 17, 2024.
Cheryl was born in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of John and Lois (Glindmyer) Knabner on July 6, 1943.
She was predeceased by her husband W. Milton Hicks.
She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Bruce Walker...
Sara Jane Fullagar Hunt
Mar 15, 2024
Sara Jane Fullagar Hunt
Age 83, of Penn Yan, passed away peacefully at home, after her third battle with cancer, March 15, 2024.
Born to William Joy and Marjorie (White) Fullagar, January 18, 1941. Sara lived her whole life on Second Milo Road. Penn Yan.
Sara attended a one-room schoolhouse (Milo #3) to start her education next door to her parent's property, then...
Joe R. Searles
Mar 13, 2024
Joe R. Searles
Age 82, of Geneva, passed away March 13, 2024.
Joe was a graduate of Dundee High School, Class of 1961. Throughout his career as an Iron Worker for Local Union #33, Joe dedicated himself to the construction of bridges and skyscrapers, leaving a lasting legacy in the buildings he helped create. Particularly noteworthy was his pride in contributing to...
Doug Bergstresser
Mar 11, 2024
Douglas M. Bergstresser
Age 62, of Penn Yan, NY passed away March 11, 2024.
Doug was born in Penn Yan on June 26, 1961, the middle child of John and Shirley (Hurlbert) Bergstresser. Doug worked as a health aide for Catholic Charities for many years, and later worked at Birkett Mills.
He was predeceased by his parents, mother-in-law Phyllis Thompson; and sister-in-law,...
David L. LaFave
Mar 9, 2024
David L. LaFave
Age 70, of Branchport, NY, passed away March 9, 2024.
David was born in Malone, NY on August 11, 1953, the son of Leo and Beulah (Burgess) LaFave. He graduated from Salmon River High School in in 1971.
He was predeceased by his parents; and four brothers, Donald, Edward, Carl and Lee.
He is survived by his sister, Elayne...
Bonnie Schroeder
Mar 8, 2024
Bonnie Schroeder Age 69, of Penn Yan, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2024.
She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Randy Schroeder; children, Emily Bush, and Michael (Jenelle) Schroeder; brother Ronald (Annette) Waugh; sisters, Judy Gilmartin and Barbara Loucks; and brother-in-law, Erving (Laurie) Schroeder, all of Penn Yan. She is also survived by two grandchildren whom she loved...
Terry L. Nussbaumer
Mar 5, 2024
Terry L. Nussbaumer
Age 76, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away March 5, 2024.
Terry was born in Penn Yan on July 29, 1947, the daughter of Alvin and Thelma (Northrup) Housel. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1965. She was a Human Resource Director for Transelco, Inc. in Dresden. Terry loved to collect Teddy Bears, especially Boyds Bears and Ty-Dye...
Harold Egburtson
Mar 1, 2024
Harold Egburtson
Age 87, of Palmyra and formerly Penn Yan, passed away March 1, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Harold was born in Branchport on January 13, 1937, the son of James and Lena (Morrison) Egburtson. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Town of Jerusalem Highway Department. He was predeceased by his wife Lynda (Johnson) Egburtson, daughter Patricia Egburtson,...
Samuel C. Terpolilli
Feb 27, 2024
Samuel C. Terpolilli
Age 82, of Penn Yan, passed away peacefully, February 27, 2024.
Sam was born in Geneva, NY, the son of Samuel and Virginia (Cook) Terpolilli. He was a graduate of Penn Yan Academy and was married to his wife of 60 years, Judy (Fontaine) Terpolilli.
He is survived by his wife Judy; son Michael (Loni) Terpolilli; sister Joan (Michael)...
Anna L. Murray
Feb 23, 2024
Anna Laura Murray
Age 93, of Penn Yan, passed peacefully at Keuka Comfort Care Home, February 23, 2024. Born to Ralph and Anna (Dinehart) Corey, December 21, 1930, Ann grew up at Mays Millls, Keuka Lake Outlet with 4 siblings – Wilfred (Doris) Corey, Lyle (Mae) Corey, Velma (Robert) Christiansen and Donald (Donna) Corey. Donald survives his sister.
Ann attended a one-room...
Joanne C. Quinn
Feb 17, 2024
Joanne C. Quinn
Age 92, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away February 17, 2024.
The Family will receive friends at the Weldon Funeral Home on Friday (March 1) from 4pm-6pm. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday (March 2nd) at 11:00am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 312 Liberty St. Penn Yan; followed by burial at St. Michael’s Cemetery.
Joanne was born...
Dorthey J. Nine
Feb 13, 2024
Dorthey J. (Johnson) Nine Age 72, of Dresden, NY, and formerly of Catawba WV, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday April 5th at 1:00pm at the Penn Yan Moose Lodge, followed by a luncheon. A second Celebration of Life will be held in Catawba, WV at a later date.Born May 21, 1951...
Norma Switzer Wigden
Feb 10, 2024
Norma Jean Switzer Wigden
89, of 150 Linden Street, Penn Yan, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024.
Mrs. Wigden was born on Apr. 6, 1934, in Lodi, NY to Richard Switzer and Helen Beardslee Switzer. When Norma was 2 weeks old, her mother died.
In 1936, Richard Switzer married Rosalind (Peggy) Humiston. Norma lived with her paternal grandparents, Melvin and Frances Eveland Switzer from...
Charlotte Ladd
Jan 28, 2024
Charlotte J. Ladd
Age 77, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on January 28, 2024.
She was born in Hornell, NY on August 23, 1946.
Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to the care of others in the field of healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
She lovingly served various healthcare facilities including Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Corning Hospital, Steuben...
Margaret L. Dilgard
Jan 26, 2024
Margaret L. (Stratton) Dilgard
99, of Penn Yan, NY passed away peacefully at The Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Predeceased by her loving husband, Melvin “Pic” Dilgard in 1987, her brothers Floyd Stratton and Donald Stratton and her parents. She is survived by her daughters, Terry (Phil) Patchett of Horseheads, Kim (Timothy) Hansen of Penn Yan, and...
Mary E. Fulkrod
Jan 25, 2024
Mary E. Fulkrod
Age 80, of Penn Yan, passed away January 25, 2024 with her daughter and son by her side.
Mary was born July 19, 1943 in Elmira, the daughter of the late Roy and Ruth Bunn and attended the Haverling School in Bath. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Benny Fulkrod in 2020. They operated the family...
Joel R. Baughman
Jan 7, 2024
Joel R. Baughman, Jr.
67, of Penn Yan, died suddenly Sunday, January 7, 2024 at home.
Joe (as his friends knew him) was the son of Joel R. Baughman, Sr., and Catherine (Sisson) Baughman. He was born November 25, 1956. Joe graduated from Penn Yan Academy in June of 1975. Prior to graduation, Joe started working for Penn Yan Builders...
William R. Williamson
Jan 6, 2024
William R. Williamson
Age 96, formerly of Penn Yan, NY, passed away in Melbourne, FL on Saturday, January 6, 2024 with his loving daughter, Connie, at his side.
William was born in Greece, NY on December 13, 1927, the son of James and Arvilla Williamson. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Grace (Owen) Williamson, in 2010 and...
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