Obituaries
Joyce "Joy" (Yerkes) Danforth
Jul 20, 2025
Joyce "Joy" (Yerkes) Danforth
Age 73, of Himrod, passed away July 20, 2025.
Joy was born June 19, 1952 in Penn Yan NY, the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Anderson) Yerkes. Joy graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1970. She married her husband of 55 years and 2 days, Donald Danforth, on July 18, 1970.
Survived by her dear husband Don;...
James Armstrong
May 4, 2024
James (Jim) Francis Armstrong III
80, of Penn Yan, New York, died suddenly on May 4, 2025.
Friends and family of James F. Armstrong are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Mass in his honor at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Penn Yan.
Born on St. Patrick’s Day, 1945, in Penn Yan, Jim was the youngest child...
Frances Hinson
Jul 28, 2025
Frances (Fran) Hinson, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on July 28, 2025 at her home. She was 104 years old.
Fran was born in Richmond, Virginia on December 11, 1920, to Ollie and Mamie Smith. She moved to Ithaca, NY as a young girl. Fran and her first husband, Palmer Moore, moved to Penn Yan, New York, in 1948, where...
Carol B. Conley
Jul 18, 2025
Your Presence We Miss, Your Memories We Treasure, Loving You Always, Forgetting You Never
Carol Conley, 89, of Penn Yan, NY, peacefully passed away at the Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home on July 18, 2025. To honor Carol's wishes, there will be no formal funeral services. Instead, family and friends are invited to join a Celebration of Carol's Life, to be...
David M. Casterline
Jul 5, 2025
David M. “Turtle Dave” Casterline
Age 79, of Rural Ridge, Pennsylvania, passed away July 5, 2025.
David was born in Hornell, NY, the son of Lester and Virginia Johnson. He worked as a Machine Operator for Ingersoll-Rand, Inc. in Painted Post, NY.
He is survived by five children; sons, David D. ( Kim) Casterline of Rural Ridge, PA, and Kevin (Debbie) Ladd of...
Marylou Hainsworth
Jul 1, 2025
Marylou Hainsworth
Age 85, of Penn Yan, passed away July 1, 2025.
The family will receive friends and relatives at Weldon Funeral Home on Saturday (July 12th) from 11am-1pm; followed by a funeral service at 1pm, and burial at Shuman Cemetery in Potter.
Marylou was born in Factoryville, PA on September 8, 1939, the daughter of Charles and Thelma Slocum. She worked as...
Rose Wheeler
Jun 25, 2025
Rose Marie Wheeler
Age 70, of Geneva, NY, passed away June 25, 2025.
Rose was born in Penn Yan on September 16, 1954. She worked as a Nurse's Aide at FF Thompson Hospital in Canadaigua.
Rose is survived by her husband, Dale Wheeler; sons, Stanley Clark of Dundee and James Clark of Geneva; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jeff and Gloria Wheeler of Savanna, NY,...
Billy Dunning
Jun 25, 2025
Billy Dunning
Billy Dunning, age 66, of Dresden, NY, peacefully passed away on June 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Bill was born on July 22, 1958, the son of the late Robert and Virginia (Sisson) Dunning. He is survived by his loving wife, Lori Dunning; and their three beloved children: Clinton (Ume) Dunning, Craig Dunning (Ashley Leshure), and Megan...
Randall Howell
Jun 22, 2025
Randall (Randy) P. Howell
Dundee, NY- Randy passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025 after a long battle with kidney disease which he fought bravely.
They say a leopard never changes his spots and this was so true of Randy Howells life. He was always kind, considerate, ready to lend a hand and never had a harsh word to say.
He was employed...
John F. Conrad Sr.
Jun 18, 2025
John F. Conrad Sr.
Age 78, of Penn Yan, and formerly of Smithtown, NY , passed away June 18, 2025 in the peace of his home.
John was born in Manhattan, the son of German immigrants, Otto Hans and Auguste Sophie (Olsson) Conrad. John received his bachelor’s degree from Dowling College, and Advanced Studies Certificates from The American Institute of Banking. John...
Carmen D. Velez
Jun 16, 2025
Carmen D. Velez
Age 74, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2025 at Geneva General Hospital.
She is survived by her loving husband, Charlie G. Velez; daughter Monica Otero of Potter, NY; sisters, Kathleen (Anthony) Grassia of Durham, NC, and Nancy Gaetano of Queens, NY; father-in-law, Thomas Martinez of Bronx, NY; two granddaughters, Isabella Otero and Arihanna Otero; and numerous nieces, nephews...
Howard Hansen
Jun 10, 2025
Howard Hansen
Age 87, of Penn Yan passed away on June 10, 2025, at Geneva General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Howard was born October 15, 1937, in Benton, NY to Elizabeth T.C. (Petersen) Hansen and Stanley G. Hansen. After graduating Penn Yan Academy in 1955, Howard served his country by joining the United States Marine Corps. During his service he...
Daryl Daggett
May 21, 2025
Daryl A. Daggett
Age 73, of Dresden, passed away surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer on May 21, 2025.
Daryl was born on December 3, 1951 in Penn Yan to Ralph and Grace (Loree) Daggett. Daryl was raised by his beloved grandmother, Margaret Loree, whom he adored. From a young age, Daryl was obsessed with figuring out...
Suzanne P Fenner
May 12, 2025
Suzanne Marguerite Poli Fenner
Age 82, of Webster, NY, formerly of Penn Yan, NY, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2025.
Suzanne was born in New York City on April 1, 1943, the daughter of Thomas and Lillian (Christensen) Poli. Suzanne graduated from Baldwin Senior High School in New York, and continued her love of learning at Keuka College, where she would...
Sherri Shoff
May 8, 2025
Sherri Lucille Shoff
Age 72, of Penn Yan, passed away after a long illness, surrounded by family.
Sherri received her Bachelor's Degree from Keuka College where she met the love of her life, Dave, and many lifelong friends. She loved the Keuka area so much that she never left.
She started her career at Keuka College, eventually finding her place at Yates County...
Donna Welton
May 1, 2025
Donna Welton
Age 69, of Geneva, passed away May 1, 2025. Donna was born on August 9, 1955, the daughter of Albert and Marion (Long) Welton. She graduated from Dundee Central High School in 1975.
She is survived by her daughter, Rachel Clay; four sisters, Joyce Bounds, Linda Perry, Deborah White, and Judy Bailey; also two grandchildren, Jade De Jesus, and Gabriel...
Mark Havill
Apr 30, 2025
Mark Edward Havill
81, of Penn Yan, New York, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025.
Born on July 25, 1943, Mark was the son of the late Edward and Margaret (Nassett) Havill. He grew up on the west branch of Keuka Lake at a time when it was much less developed than it is today. With his brothers Eric and Steve,...
Edward W. Malone
Apr 27, 2025
Edward W. Malone of Penn Yan, NY, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, two days before his 92nd birthday. He was born April 29, 1933 in Little Falls, NY, to the late Patrick E. Malone and Kathryn C. (Cheney) Malone.
Edward left high school to enter the service in 1951, enlisting in what was then the United States Army Air Corps...
Margaret Gelser
Apr 27, 2025
Margaret “Marge” Gelser
Age 69, of Penn Yan, passed away April 27, 2025 at Geneva General Hospital.
Margaret was born in Canandaigua on June 7, 1955, the daughter of the late Rowland and Nella Mae (Norris) Gelser.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David and Jessica Barkley; daughter Adele Hadley; brother Vernon Gelser; sisters, Ruth Holten and Kathleen McCraig; and 8...
Florence Sweeney
Apr 27, 2025
Florence M. Sweeney
Age 92, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away April 27, 2025.
Florence was born on December 30, 1932, the daughter of the late Webster and Alice (Engle) Randall. After graduating from Penn Yan Academy, she enlisted in the United States Air Force, honorably serving her country from 1951-1955, achieving the rank of Master Sargeant. She continued to serve in...
