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Cheryl S. Hicks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.  Born May 21, 1951 to the late Marshall W. and Tiney E. Johnson of Fairmont, WV.  She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Dennis K. Nine of Dresden NY, formerly of Catawba WV and two daughters, Kimberly (Hardesty)...

Norma Switzer Wigden

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Suzanne Willson

Suzanne Willson

Jan 3, 2024

Suzanne Boucher Willson, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on January 4, 2024, at her home in Penn Yan, NY.

She was born in Geneva, NY to Oliver A. Boucher and Kathleen Boucher (Newton) on February 22, 1950.

She grew up in Syracuse, but spent all her summers at the family cottage on Arrowhead Beach on Seneca Lake with...

Virginia J. Dunning

Virginia J. Dunning

Dec 30, 2023

Virginia J. Dunning96 years young of Dresden, NY passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on December 30, 2023. Virginia was born on July 25, 1927, the daughter of Clinton and Anna (Kruger) Sisson.

Virginia was predeceased by her husband of 40 years Robert R. Dunning in 1990, 15 siblings including her twin sister Betty Chambers, and one...

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