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Obituaries
Harry W. Watkins
Oct 25, 2021
Harry Walter Watkins, of Rockledge, Florida (formerly of Danbury, Connecticut) a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, passed away on October 25, 2021, at the age of 93 in Penn Yan, New York. Harry died peacefully, surrounded by his loving children. The son of Helen and Frank Watkins, he grew up in Baldwin, New York. He was born in Brooklyn,...
Elden R. Morrison
Oct 24, 2021
Elden R. Morrison
Age 77, of Branchport, NY, passed away at home on October 24, 2021.
He was predeceased by his parents Ray and Amanda Morrison; sister Marlene Morrison Lerch and brother-in-law Leonard “King” Lerch. He is survived by his sister, Shirley Morrison Fullagar and brother-in-law, Jerry Fullagar; nieces Gina Lerch, Sue Fullagar; nephews, Mike (Kathy) Lerch, Brian Lerch, Tim...
Geraldine Margaret Christensen
Oct 21, 2021
Geraldine M. Christensen, 86, of Penn Yan, passed away into the arms of the Lord, October 21, 2021. Friends and family are invited to call on Thursday (Oct. 28) from 2pm to 5 pm at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 East Main Street, Penn Yan. There will also be calling hours on Friday (Oct. 29) from 10am-11am at St. Paul’s...
Mary Kay Fingar McAvoy
Oct 20, 2021
Mary Kay Fingar McAvoyKEUKA PARK-It is with profound sadness and much love that we mourn the passing of Mary Kay Fingar McAvoy, 72, of Keuka Park, NY on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
Mary Kay will be lovingly remembered and sorely missed by her husband of 44 years, Kevin McAvoy; her sister, Cindy Smart; her nieces, Elizabeth (Brian) Smith, Rebecca Smart,...
Beverly T. Gordon
Oct 16, 2021
Beverly T. Gordon of Branchport, NY entered into eternal life on Saturday October 16, 2021 at the age of 82.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Luke’s Church, Branchport, NY on Saturday, November 13, at 11:00 AM; immediately followed by a Celebration of Life at Lakeside Restaurant.
Beverly was a long-time active member and current Senior Warden of...
Judith M. Johnson
Oct 16, 2021
Judith M. Johnson
Age 88, formerly of North Canton, Ohio, passed peacefully in her sleep on the afternoon of October 16, 2021. She was born in 1933 in Alliance, Ohio, to the late LeRoy and Elsie Irish. She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Lewis P. Johnson, on May 2, 2021, and her sister Marge Vogel. She is...
Ralph Kim Beckhorn
Oct 9, 2021
Ralph “Kim” BeckhornAge 66, of Penn Yan, passed away October 9, 2021.
Kim was the much-loved son of Phyllis Benson Beckhorn Mendall and Ralph Marshall Beckhorn. He was born on October 27, 1954 in Penn Yan. Kim graduated from Penn Yan Academy and continued his education at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania, where he earned his degree in Education. He went...
Susan A. Wheeler
Sep 26, 2021
Susan A. Wheeler
Age 94, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away September 26, 2021 at the Penn Yan Manor.
The family will receive friends at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Saturday (Oct. 9) from 11am-1pm; followed by a funeral service at 1:00pm; and burial at Yatesville Cemetery. A reception will be announced.
Susan was born...
Carolyn A. Northrup
Sep 26, 2021
Carolyn A. Northrup
Age 77, of St. Mark’s Terrace in Penn Yan, passed away Sept. 26, 2021.
Carolyn was born in on Feb. 10, 1944, the daughter of Elmer and Amy (Crofoot) Brown. She was predeceased by her parents; twin infant sister Marilyn; and sisters, Jackie and Gwen.
She worked at the former Barden & Robeson basket factory in Penn...
Lori A. DeMatties
Sep 23, 2021
Lori A. DeMatties
Age 59, of Geneva, NY and formerly Penn Yan, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2021.
Lori was born in Penn Yan, the daughter of the late Alfred and Patricia (Sisson) Serefine. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1980 and worked at Pinky’s Restaurant in Geneva as a bartender for many years. She also loved her...
Joseph J. Chester
Sep 21, 2021
Joseph J. Chester 94, of Penn Yan, NY, was taken by the Angels on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at home. Joseph was born in Geneva, NY on November 6, 1926, the sixth of ten children to Raphael and Margaret Chester. He was a devoted and loving man to his family and the community. He always had a smile on his...
Michael C. Samson
Sep 18, 2021
Michael Christopher SamsonPassed away on September 18th, 2021 at his home in Penn Yan at the age of 63 years. Since early 2017, Michael experienced progressively declining health. While his suffering has mercifully ended, he will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Michael was born November 10, 1957, the sixth of nine children to James and Jane (Christensen) Samson...
Robert G. Rawleigh
Sep 15, 2021
Robert G. Rawleigh Age 94, of Branchport, NY, passed away on September 15, 2021. Bob was born in Dansville, NY on November 26, 1926, the son of Walter and Edith (Wilkins) Rawleigh. He honorably served in the US Army during WWII, serving in the Philippines and Korea. He was a member of the Penn Yan American Legion. Bob drove truck...
Stephen J. Weckelman
Sep 2, 2021
Stephen James Weckelman Age 60, Penn Yan, NY passed away on September 2, 2021 after a short illness.
Steve was a devoted conservationist and lover of the outdoors. He was especially passionate about hunting and fishing as well as exploring all the Adirondack Mountains had to offer. He worked for Mercury Aircraft for a decade before joining Corning Inc. as...
James D. Coon
Aug 24, 2021
James Delbert CoonAge 81, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away August 24, 2021. Jim was born in Bath, NY on July 30, 1940, the son of Delbert and Gladys (Robinson) Coon. After high school, he honorably served in the US Navy. He worked as a car sales manager in various dealerships throughout the Finger Lakes Region. Jim was a member of...
William C. Howe
Aug 22, 2021
William C. Howe Age 78, of Penn Yan, NY, passed peacefully August 22, 2021. Bill was born in Jamestown, NY, the son of Frank and Ruth Howe. He graduated from Jamestown Highschool in 1961. He honorably served in the US Marine Corps. Bill was a Radio Engineer, working for various radio stations in Central New York. He is survived by...
Lawrence W. Bacher
Aug 21, 2021
Lawrence W. BacherAge 68, of Penn Yan, went to his final destination on August 21, 2021.Larry was born to Lawrence and Marjorie Bacher on October 16, 1952. A childhood that was filled with lots of family time, hard work and a vast amount of outdoor activities ensued. A passion for fishing and hunting was apparent.Anyone that knew Larry, knew that...
David Christensen
Aug 21, 2021
David Paul ChristensenAge 78, of Montour Falls, passed away August 21, 2021.
David is survived by his brother and sister, Hans (Virginia) Christensen of Fredonia and Gunhild Carroll of Macedon; sister in-law, Donna Christensen of Saratoga; and numerous nieces and nephews; as well as his family at the Arc of Chemung - Schuyler. He was predeceased by his parents, James...
Donna Morse
Aug 9, 2021
Donna MorseAge 78, of Westerville, OH and formerly Penn Yan, NY, passed away August 9, 2021.
Survived by her husband of 58 years, Vern; children, Gary Morse, Diane (Steve) Klaas, Vern (Jeni) Morse and Suzanne Morse; grandchildren, John Klaas, Josh (Haley) Klaas, Hannah (John) Weaver and Megan Morse; great-granddaughter, Vivian Klaas; sister, Norma Coon; sister-in-law, Barbara Dixon. Preceded in death...
LeRoy "Butch" F. Meeks
Aug 1, 2021
LeRoy (Butch) F. Meeks
72, of Penn Yan, NY and formerly of Lewis Run, PA, passed away August 1, 2021, at home with family after battling cancer.
Born February 24,1949 in Bradford PA to the late Raymond and Phyllis (Price) Meeks. In November of 1977, he married his loving wife, Judy (Bauer) Meeks.
Butch attended school in Bradford PA. He...
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