Obituaries
Roger Chidsey
Nov 11, 2025
Roger Chidsey, from Penn Yan, New York, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, at the age of 64.
A Celebration of Life will held at the Penn Yan Moose Lodge (301 E. Elm Street) on Friday December 12, 2025, starting at 2:00pm.
Roger was born December 21, 1960, in Penn Yan, He was a lifelong resident of the community he loved....
Michael Maggart
Dec 4, 2025
PENN YAN, NY – Michael Reed Maggart (83) died peacefully on December 4, 2025, surrounded by his adoring family. He was born on March 13, 1942 in Waverly, NY, the son of Aune Ingrid (Saarimaa) and Ivan Elmer Maggart.
Michael graduated from Spencer-Van Etten High School in 1960, where he served as student body president and captain of the football, basketball,...
Bruce Morgan Jr.
Oct 25, 2025
Bruce W. Morgan Jr., known as BJ, died at home on October 25, 2025, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at the age of 60, following a prolonged battle with cancer.
Born and raised in Penn Yan, New York, BJ was a graduate of Penn Yan Academy, where he played on the 1982 State Champion Mustangs varsity football team. He went on to earn...
Roy M. Priestley
Nov 28, 2025
Roy M. Priestley, of Penn Yan, NY and Hamburg, NY, passed away peacefully at the Keuka Comfort Care Home on November 28, 2025 at the age of 93.
Roy was born in England and immigrated to Canada at just 10 months old. He worked at General Motors in Buffalo for 35 years as an industrial tinsmith and eventually became a US...
Ethel Marie Hoose
Nov 25, 2025
Ethel Marie Hoose
Age 62, of Penn Yan, passed away November 25, 2025.
Ethel was born in Penn Yan on January 23, 1963, the daughter of Durwood and Katherine (Swarthout) Hoose. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy and followed a career in healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She worked as a CNA at The Homestead at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital,...
Frederick J. Hamm
Nov 16, 2025
Frederick J. Hamm
Age 89, of Penn Yan, passed away November 16, 2025.
Fred was born on June 19, 1936, the son of Raymond and Alberta (Dewey) Hamm.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Phyllis Hamm; five children, Ronald (Marilyn) Hamm, Dan (Mary Ellen) Hamm, Donald Hamm, Gerald (Julie) Hamm, and Renee Hamm; sister-in-law, Ruth (Gary) Jones; 15 grandchildren; 24...
Sarah Mortensen
Nov 11, 2025
Sarah Anne Mortensen
Age 80, of Greenville, OH, and formerly of Penn Yan and Dundee, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family who loved her dearly.
She was born on December 8, 1944, in Hammondsport, New York, to the late Bernard A. and Margaret E. (McConnell) Snyder.
In addition to her parents, Sarah...
Kenneth D. Gifford
Oct 27, 2025
Kenneth Duane Gifford
86, of Penn Yan, NY left this earthly plain to be with the love of his life, Shirley Clark Gifford, on October 27, 2025.
Ken was born on September 26, 1939 in Pulteney, NY to Carrie (Edwards) and Ronald D. Gifford, Sr. Ken and Shirley were married May 5, 1962 at the Penn Yan Methodist Church. At the age...
Ada Marie "Dykeman" Boulerice
Oct 25, 2025
Ada Marie "Dykeman" Boulerice
Age 49, of Penn Yan, NY, died suddenly on October 25, 2025 and went to be with the Lord.
Ada was married to her best friend Paul Dykeman for 8 years and they enjoyed life together for 17 years. Ada and Paul enjoyed spending time together at their camp, being with their family and spoiling their animals. Ada...
Stephen P. Tousley
Oct 18, 2025
Stephen Tousley
Age 78, of Canandaigua, (previously Penn Yan) passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Steve was born in Penn Yan, NY on November 18, 1946, the son of the late Harold and Elsie (Gottshall) Tousley. He was one of five siblings.
After graduating from high school in 1965 from Penn Yan Academy, he enlisted in the United States...
Barbara Stewart
Oct 12, 2025
Barbara A. Stewart
Age 68, a cherished member of our Penn Yan community, and a beloved wife, mother and aunt, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2025.
A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held on Sunday (Nov. 2nd) at 2:00pm at the First Baptist Church, 224 Main St., Penn Yan, with a...
Patricia Carlson Bartlett
Oct 6, 2025
Patricia Carlson Bartlett, age 77, of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2025.
Patti was born to Ernest and Marie Carlson in Penn Yan, New York. After graduating from Penn Yan Academy, she met and married Keith Bartlett, her beloved husband for 59 years. Patti and Keith had three children, Scott, Michelle (Shelly), and Matthew. When asked about her...
Betty Jean Flaherty
Sep 23, 2025
Betty Jean Flaherty
Age 82, of Prattsburg, NY, passed away September 23, 2025 at The Homestead Nursing Home in Penn Yan, NY.
She was born April 12, 1943, the daughter of the late Gilbert H. and Hazel I. (Sargent) VanNorman. She was one of 13 children.
She is survived by her husband “Butch” Thomas F. Flaherty; sons Joseph Cromheecke and Lyle Lake; four...
Ethan T. Parker
Sep 20, 2025
Ethan T. Parker
Age 12, of Penn Yan, NY passed away September 20, 2025 from the results of a tragic house fire in the morning of September 19, 2025. He valiantly tried saving his grandmother Patricia Stenz from the fire. She passed away a day following the death of Ethan.
Ethan was a 6th Grade Student at Penn Yan Middle School. He...
Chad Sheehan
Sep 16, 2025
Chad P. Sheehan
52, of Penn Yan, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
He leaves behind his parents Cheryl and John "Pete" Sheehan whom he loved and adored, his brothers Sam and his partner Heather, and Kevin, who were always by his side, and his beloved nieces and nephews, Sadie, Hunter, Tinley, and Eloise. His aunts...
Lisa Knapp
Sep 10, 2025
Lisa Knapp, of Penn Yan, passed away on September 10, 2025, at the age of 64.
A lifelong resident of the community, Lisa graduated from Penn Yan Academy with the Class of 1979 and went on to earn her degree in cosmetology from the Continental School of Beauty. She dedicated 44 years to serving a loyal base of clients, most of...
Tina M. Riley
Aug 17, 2025
Tina M. Riley
Age 63, of Penn Yan, passed away August 17, 2025.
Tina graduated from Waterloo High School in 1981. She received her AAS in Social Work at Finger Lakes Community College; following her passion to help people. In her earlier years, she worked as a Nurses Aide at The Homestead at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan.
She was a...
George B. White, Jr.
Aug 13, 2025
George B. White, Jr.March 31, 1970 - August 13, 2025George White, 55, passed away on August 13, 2025 in Queens, NY. Born in Penn Yan, NY at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Georgie was the youngest child born into a family of many siblings, who all loved him dearly.George was known for his love of the outdoors and camping. He...
Kenny Belanger
Aug 2, 2025
Kenneth D. Belanger
Age 70, of Chenango Forks, NY.
“In a blink of an eye life goes by, I well up inside all the tears that I cried, in a blink of an eye”
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Kenny Belanger, a gifted musician, beloved friend, and cherished family member, who departed this life at...
Dr. Dennis K. Murphy, Sr.
Jul 31, 2025
Dr. Dennis Kevin Murphy, educator, musician, author, community leader and athlete passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025 at the age of 93. Born to Desmond and Emma (Comeau) Murphy in Rochester, he spent much of his life in upstate NY, Iowa, and Minnesota before settling in Penn Yan, NY. Dennis was devoted to his Catholic faith, family, music and...
