Obituaries
Leo "Fran" Karhan
Mar 30, 2022
Leo “Fran” Karhan“The Junkman”Age 75, of Middlesex, passed away March 30, 2022 at home.
Leo was born in Geneva. He worked as a long-haul trucker, traveling to every state except 2. He was well known as the local junk man, collecting scrap metal and recycling materials. He was predeceased by his parents, Theodore and Helen Wood. Leo honorably served in...
Lee J. Lockwood
Mar 30, 2022
Lee J. Lockwood,
Penn Yan – Lee J. Lockwood, age 89, passed away on March 30, 2022, at Geneva General Hospital.
There will be no memorial services.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Clinton Crest Manor, 411 Clinton Street Penn Yan New York 14527.
Lee was born in the town of Urbana, NY on April 13,1932 to...
Linda Lee Cowell
Mar 24, 2022
Linda Lee Cowell (68) passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at her home with family and friends at her side.
Linda was born in Penn Yan, NY, on January 12, 1954. Along with her husband Richard of 34 years, she was a lifelong resident of Penn Yan. Linda was a 1972 graduate of Penn Yan Academy and was employed...
Nancy E. Chapman
Mar 23, 2022
Nancy E. Chapman
It is with great sadness that the family of Nancy E. Chapman, age 72 of Penn Yan, announce her passing after an extended illness on March 23, 2022.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main Street, Penn Yan from 10AM to 12N; immediately followed by...
Margaret Goundry-Sheppard
Mar 22, 2022
Margaret Goundry-Sheppard“The Auction Lady”
Age 84, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
She was born in Penn Yan on August 26, 1937 and lived there her entire life.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 East Main St, Penn Yan on Wednesday, March 30, from 6pm-8pm. A funeral service will be held...
Robert McKay
Mar 16, 2022
Robert McKayAge 80, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away March 16, 2022 in Florida.
The family will receive friends at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St. Penn Yan, on Saturday, April 2, from 11am-1pm; followed by a funeral service at the funeral home at 1:00pm. Private Burial at Hillside Cemetery in Dundee. A reception will be announced.
Robert was...
Kirk C. Gaylor
Mar 15, 2022
Kirk Cabot Gaylor
Age 62, of Penn Yan, passed away March 15, 2022 at home.
Kirk was born in Penn Yan on Feb. 17, 1960, the son of George and Ernistine Gaylor. Kirk drove truck for many years, including Bodine Trucking in Stanley. He also volunteered at the Penn Yan Ambulance Corp. and Penn Yan Fire Dept. He also enjoyed...
Carl E. Radder, Jr.
Mar 12, 2022
Carl Edwin Radder, Jr.75, of Dresden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2022, showered in the love of his family.
A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held on Saturday, May 14 at SENECA LAKE MASONIC LODGE, MILO STREET, in Dresden at 11:00AM. A Celebration of Carl’s life will follow at the Masonic Lodge.
He loved children, especially...
Carol Shriver
Feb 19, 2022
Carol N. ShriverAge 73, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away Sunday February 19, 2023.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday (March 1) at 1:00pm at St. Michaels Cemetery in Penn Yan.
Carol was born on August 5, 1949, the youngest of seven children to the late Harry and Sarah McLoud. She was predeceased by her parents, husband...
David L. Maslyn
Feb 11, 2022
David L. Maslyn
Age 63, of Penn Yan, passed away peacefully February 11, 2022.
David was born February 27, 1958, the son of Ken and Barbara Maslyn. He graduated from Midlakes Central School class of 1976 and Oregon State University in 1980.
He was a proud member of the Sons of the American Legion of Geneva, and enjoyed boating on...
William A. Walton
Feb 9, 2022
William A. WaltonAge 69, of Penn Yan, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 8, 2022.
The family will receive friends at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St. Penn Yan, on Saturday (Feb. 19) from 1pm-4pm; followed by a funeral service at 4:00pm. The burial with military honors will take place in the spring at City Hill Cemetery.
Bill...
John Banach, Sr.
Feb 6, 2022
John Banach Sr, 97, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022.
John was born at home on January 10, 1925 in Wayne, NY. The son of Alexander and Antonina Banach, he was the second youngest of seven brothers. John grew up on the family farm in Wayne. A veteran of World War II, John joined the United States Army at...
Brandy Lynn Williams
Jan 29, 2022
Brandy Lynn WilliamsAge 21, of Penn Yan, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 29, 2022.
The family will receive friends at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Saturday (Feb. 26th) from 2pm-3pm; followed by a memorial service at 3:00pm. A reception will be announced.
Brandy was born on July 9, 2000 with severe...
Siegfried "Siggie" Poreda
Jan 25, 2022
Siegfried “Siggie” Poreda
Penn Yan- Passed away on January 25, 2022 at the age of 82.
Due to the forecasted weather, the memorial service has been rescheduled. A Memorial Service will be held at the United Methodist Church in Penn Yan, NY on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 1 pm.
His battles with serious medical issues showed his courage...
Melvin "Toby" Weaver
Jan 24, 2022
Melvin “Toby” WeaverAge 84, of Penn Yan.
A Husband, a Father, a Mentor, a Friend…. It is with a heavy heart to announce that Melvin (Toby) Weaver, passed away in the comfort of his home with his wife Carol at his side on Monday January 24, 2022. Toby was born March 21, 1937 to Earl and Irma Weaver in Bellwood,...
Roy Franks
Jan 20, 2022
Roy A. FranksAge 80, of Branchport, NY, passed away January 20, 2022.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, January 25 at 4:00 pm, at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan. Services will conclude with military honors. There are no prior visiting hours.
Roy is survived by his wife of 37 years, Susan Franks; children, Karl...
Jeffrey L. Radka
Jan 12, 2022
Jeffrey L. Radka
Age 38, of Penn Yan, passed away January 12, 2022.
Jeff worked at TOPS Friendly Market in Penn Yan. He was a passionate Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed fishing and woodburning. He was also a great cook and loved making food. Jeff will be remembered as a jokester by his family and friends, always making people smile...
Kevin Hansen
Jan 12, 2022
Kevin Marteniz Hansen
Fairport - Kevin Marteniz Hansen (Foz) passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2022. He was survived by both of his parents Howard and Caroll Hansen; and his sisters Barbra Mohr and Kelly Hansen, along with nieces Jamie Curtiss, Joline Curtiss, Paige Kinsella, Phoenix Kinsella; great-nieces and nephews, including Lillyanna, Colin, Avery, Sophia, Conner, Hunter, and Tanner. Kevin...
Dorothy Eloise Bill
Jan 10, 2022
Dorothy Eloise Bill
Age 88, of Bellona, NY, passed away January 10, 2022 at Geneva General Hospital.
A private graveside funeral will be held at Bellona Cemetery.
Dorothy was born in Geneva, NY on June 8, 1933, the daughter of the late Herbert and Aurie (Peck) Parker. She was also predeceased her husband, James Bill; brothers and sister, James and...
Erwin P. Robinson
Jan 4, 2022
Erwin P. RobinsonAge 96, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away January 4, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 11:00am at the Barrington Community Church, 4560 Old Bath Rd. Dundee, NY.
Erwin was born in Penn Yan on April 29, 1925, the son of Enos and Marjorie Robinson. ...
