Sheila Disbrow

Sheila Kaye (Wood) Disbrow 

Age 70, of Penn Yan, passed away on 10 Oct 2026 at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital surrounded by family and friends after a 2 plus years battle with cancer.

Sheila was born 25 Feb 1956 to Leonard and Evelyn Wood A lifelong resident of Penn Yan, NY. Sheila will always be remembered for her kind heart and placing God/family/friends before herself.

Sheila graduated from Penn Yan Academy 1974. She then went on to receive her bachelor's degree from SUNY Potsdam in 1978. Upon completing her bachelor's degree, she decided to follow in her brother Les's footsteps and joined the United States Air Force. She was commissioned a 2nd Lt in Feb 1979. She went on to proudly serve 22 years 4 months. While in the Air Force she completed her master's degree at Troy State University in Public Administration. She retired 30 June 2001 as a Lt Col and headed back home to Penn Yan.

Her past 25 years have been of community service. She was an active member of St Paul's Lutheran Church, Elks Lodge 1722, Moose Lodge 2030 and American Legion Post 355.

Whenever called upon to volunteer, she was there. She was especially proud to serve on the Legion Honor Guard for funerals, parades and special functions. She was always ready to serve at a moment's notice.

Sheila is survived by her husband Greg (Diz) of 44 years, their son Andrew J. Disbrow (wife Heidi), grandchildren Dylan Gardner, Jameson Disbrow, Frank and Maisie Bailey, her siblings Les (Wanda) Wood, Marsha (Jan) Scofield, Donald (Norva) Wood and Dan (Tammie) Wood, sister-in-law Cindy Ashton. Nieces/nephews Nate (Megan) Wagner-Ashton, Josh Ashton, Denise Quasis (Bob), Christie Sutton (Brian), Bronson Enos and Kyle Wood (Alexa) .

She was preceded in passing by Leonard, Evelyn Wood and Tim Ashton. She was most proud and dedicated to family/friends. Sheila was especially proud of her lifelong friendships with besties Barb Simon and Dawn Marceno, her US Air Force family of friends Laurel Burnett, the Reeds, Cortrights and too many others to list. She never forgot sending cards/emails/texts/phone calls to remember special occasions to everyone.

There will be calling hours from 3-6 pm on 22 Oct 2026 at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan. Memorial Service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church (135 Hamilton St, Penn Yan) will be 23 Oct 2026 at 11:00am, followed by her internment at Lakeview Cemetery with military honors. A Celebration of Life will be held following at the Penn Yan Elks Lodge, 133 Main St., Penn Yan.

Greg and family would like to offer thanks to the staff at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital and especially Patty Stoughton, who provided exceptional care and support for Sheila during her final transition on earth. To all the family and friends, you've been there almost every step of this 2+ year journey. Sheila and I could not have done this without all of you. We are forever grateful to each and every one of you. May God now hold her in his open arms....

In lieu of flowers, Sheila's wish is that donations be made to any of the following organizations: American Legion Post 355 "Honor Guard/Scholarship Fund", Elks Lodge, 1722 Veterans Fund, Keuka Comfort Care Home or St Paul's Lutheran Church.