Carol S. Pinneo

Carol S. Pinneo

Age 72, of Penn Yan, died peacefully and surrounded by family on August 29, 2022 at Keuka Comfort Care Home. 

Carol was born in 1949 in Brooklyn, NY to Susanna and Charles Schneider.  She graduated from Keuka College in 1971 with a nursing degree and cared for many at the Homestead and Adult Daycare program at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital for the duration of her career. Carol gave back to the community through ministry as a Methodist pastor at Benton United Methodist Church, as a facilitator with Grieving Parents Group, and her work as a Weight Watchers Leader. She also was an avid baker and showed love to family and friends through her homemade rolls, jellies, and pies. 

Carol is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Richard (Dick) A. Pinneo Sr.; daughters, Sarah (Gray) Talley and Jennifer (Jason) Southworth; son, John (Jessie) Pinneo; seven grandchildren; sister, Nancy (Dick) Damm; and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents; sister, Susan Medina; brother, Robert Schneider; and beloved son, Richard A Pinneo Jr. 

Calling hours will be held at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Friday, September 2nd from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Funeral services will take place Saturday, September 3rd at 2pm at Benton United Methodist Church. A celebration of Carol’s life will be held at a later date with details to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Keuka Comfort Care.