Obituaries
Patty Lou Race
Mar 12, 2026
Patty Lou Race, of Benton Center, NY, peacefully passed away on March 13, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on May 30, 1941, in Penn Yan, Patty was the beloved daughter of the late Albert and Olee Barkley.
Throughout her life, Patty dedicated herself to her community and family with unwavering love and commitment. She devoted many years to the...
James P. Russell
Mar 9, 2026
James Patrick Russell, age 75, of Hammondsport, NY and formerly of Penn Yan, NY, died Monday, March 9, 2026. Jim fought against cancer for 15 years before passing surrounded by loved ones at Keuka Comfort Care Home in Penn Yan, NY.
Jim was born October 29, 1950 in Chicago, IL, to the late Richard and Virginia Russell. He was dedicated to...
Keith E. Wright
Mar 8, 2026
Keith E. Wright
81, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on March 8, 2026.
He was the son of the late Frederick and Anna Wright, and spent many of his formative years living with his beloved aunt and uncle, Elsie and Carl Anderson.
Following his graduation from Penn Yan Academy, Keith proudly served in the United States Army Reserves.
Keith worked for many years...
Harold Enos
Feb 27, 2026
Harold Enos
94, of Penn Yan, passed away at home surrounded by family Friday, February 27, 2026.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Harold was born on January 22, 1932, in Penn Yan, the son of George and Viola Enos. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Emogene, brothers Kenneth, Howard (Alice), Gerald (Ellen), Gordon Enos...
Paul S. Coon
Feb 23, 2026
In loving memory of Paul S. Coon, who was born on November 18, 1943, in Penn Yan, New York, and passed away on February 23, 2026.
Born to Eldred "Pete" and Clara (Petersen) Coon, Paul was the youngest child in a family of six. After starting his schooling in a one-room schoolhouse on Second Milo Road, Paul graduated from Penn Yan...
Raymond L. Humphries
Feb 21, 2026
Raymond L. Humphries
Age 93, of Branchport, and formerly of Marion, NY, passed away February 21, 2026.
Raymond was born in Covington, Virginia, the son of Alvis and Margaret (Midkiff) Humphries. He and his wife Mary moved to Branchport in 1983, where he built their home after his retirement. As a contractor, he built hundreds of homes in Monroe County, including the...
Carol Ann Butler
Feb 17, 2026
Carol Ann Butler
Age 62, of Penn Yan, formerly of Carson, CA, passed away February 17, 2026.
She was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on July 23, 1963, the daughter of Gene Butler and Imogene (Holton) and Hubert “Pops” Carrington.
She was predeceased by her parents; her soul mate, Tommie Sponsler; four-legged fur-baby Chiwawa, Chi-Chi; and siblings, Dennis, Charlotte, Wendy, and Shari.
She is survived...
Margot J. Dixon
Feb 8, 2026
Margot Dixon died on February 8 at age 82. Born and raised in Bayonne, NJ, she lived for more than 40 years with her loving husband in Cranford in a home where she could always fit another place at her table—in that small house on Herning Avenue, there was always room for one more. She led a life filled with...
Connie M. Galusha
Feb 8, 2026
Connie M. Galusha
Age 62, of Penn Yan, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2026.
Connie was born on January 20, 1964, the daughter of Cloyse and Jean Mothersell. She worked as a cashier at Walgreens in Penn Yan.
Connie is survived by her loving husband, Paul Galusha; her three sons, Adam (Michelle) Galusha of Milford, NH, Robert (Cheryl) Galusha of Penn Yan;...
David Shoff
Jan 26, 2026
David Charles Shoff, 75, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on January 26, 2026 after battling a long illness.
David was born in Penn Yan, NY to Lyle and Celia Shoff in 1950. He graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1968. He then joined the United States Air Force where he proudly served from 1968 - 1972. David married his soul...
Dan Scott
Jan 18, 2026
Daniel F. Scott
Age 55, of Prattsburgh, passed away January 18, 2026 at Keuka Comfort Care Home in Penn Yan.
He is survived by his daughter, Courtney (Jacob) Turetsky of Eustis, FL; parents, Donald and Nancee Scott of Penn Yan; brothers, Dennis (Carol) Scott of Geneva, Ric Donley of Penn Yan; granddaughter Lillian; and special nieces and nephews, Lindsey (David) Fritz, Aaron...
Marilyn A. Brantner
Jan 13, 2026
Marilyn A. Brantner
Age 57, of Dundee/Tyrone, passed away January 13, 2026.
The family will receive friends at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan, on Friday (January 23) from 11am-12pm; followed by a funeral service at 12pm at the funeral home; and burial at Hillside Cemetery in Dundee.
She is survived by her lifelong partner, Joey A. Johnston; four children,...
Carolie R. Simone
Jan 9, 2026
Carolie R. Simone, wife of RIT President Emeritus Albert J. Simone, died on Jan. 9, 2026, after suffering a stroke shortly before Christmas.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Carolie’s life centered around her beloved family. She loved deeply her four daughters, one son, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and their spouses. She thought of and contacted them every day,...
William D. McKay
Jan 5, 2026
Age 81, of Dundee, passed away January 5, 2026.
Bill grew up in Wayne, NY. Upon graduating from High School, he was drafted in the United States Army and served in Vietnam from 1967 until 1969, until he was injured. He received the Purple Heart for his service. He worked for Homer Fullagar Vineyards in Penn Yan and was a member...
Mary Pike
Dec 20, 2025
Mary Pike, 80, of Penn Yan and Dresden, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Mary, lovingly known as “Hooky” or “Miss Mary,” was born on March 23, 1945 to her late parents Maynard and Grace Cohick. Mary grew up in Dresden and graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1963. She met her...
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,...
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...
