Obituaries
Gordon L. Snyder
Dec 30, 2021
Gordon L. SnyderAge 78 of Penn Yan, NY, passed away December 30, 2021.
The family will receive friends and relatives at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Friday (Jan. 7th) from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A funeral service with firemen’s honors will be held at the funeral home at 11:00am on Saturday, January 8, 2022; followed...
Nancy Westerdahl
Dec 24, 2021
Nancy WesterdahlAge 90, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve 2021 in Penn Yan, NY and joined loved ones who preceded her in death to the Gardens of Paradise. It was the end of a 74-year love affair with Bruce Westerdahl that began in high school in 1947.
Nancy was born in Gettysburg, PA to a deep-rooted family that included...
Richard "Dick" Cowell
Dec 20, 2021
Richard A. Cowell, age 68, passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2021.
A private celebration for family and friends will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Yates County, PO Box 12, Penn Yan, NY 14527.
Dick was a mason for the Brick Layers and Allied Craftsmen Local #3...
Vernon Charles Morse
Dec 16, 2021
Vernon Charles Morse, age 81, of Westerville, Ohio, and formerly Penn Yan, NY, passed away December 16, 2021.
A graveside service and committal will be held Tuesday, June 21 at 10:00am at St. Michael's Cemetery in Penn Yan.
He was preceded in death by loving wife, Donna Morse, and parents Vernon and Ruth Morse.
Survived by his children, Gary Morse (Heather Neel), Diane (Steve) Klaas, Vernon (Jeni) Morse, and Suzanne Morse;...
Jack A. Bishop
Dec 15, 2021
Jack Allan BishopAge 90, of Dundee, NY passed away on December 15, 2021 surrounded by his family.
The family will receive friends at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Monday (Dec. 27) from 4pm-7pm. A Masonic Service will be held at the funeral home at 6:45pm. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday (Dec. 28) at...
Charlotte "Joyce" Nicholson
Dec 15, 2021
Charlotte “Joyce” NicholsonAge 86, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away December 15, 2021.
The family will receive friends at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 from 4pm-6pm; followed by a memorial service celebrating her life at 6pm.
A private committal service will be held at the convenience of the family in Pulteney...
Beverly A. Stage
Dec 14, 2021
Beverly A. Stage
Age 85, of Penn Yan, NY passed away peacefully with family by her side at Taylor Health Center in Bath, NY on December 14, 2021.
The family will receive friends at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Wed., December 29 from 11am-1pm; followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00pm and interment at...
Stephen W. Dolak II
Dec 9, 2021
Stephen (Pop Pop) Dolak IIAge 98, of Penn Yan, NY and resident of Clinton Crest Manor, passed away December 9, 2021.
He was born in Lansford, PA on November 4, 1923, the son of Stephen W. Dolak Sr. and Alice (Perzel) Dolak. He served as a radio operator on planes in WWII, serving in Europe, Africa, England and the United...
Raymond J. Cromheecke
Nov 23, 2021
Raymond J. CromheeckeAge 77, of Shortsville, NY, passed away November 23, 2021.
He was born November 29, 1943, the son of the late Raymond Cromheecke Sr. and Betty Jean (Steinruck) Cromheecke. Ray grew up in the Rochester and Palmyra areas. He worked as a fork-left operator for Mobile Chemical in Macedon. He loved the outdoors and especially hunting.
Ray was...
Pamela K. Turner
Nov 1, 2021
Pamela K. Turner
Age 69, of Penn Yan, passed away November 1, 2021, after her second battle with cancer.
Pam graduate from Penn Yan Academy in 1971. She worked at the Showboat Motel and Restaurant on Seneca Lake for many years. She especially enjoyed spending time with her spouse, family and grandkids. She was also always sewing, doing crafts, and...
Ronald L. Allen
Oct 25, 2021
Ronald L. Allen
Age 70, of Dundee, NY, passed away October 25, 2021.
Ron was a cabinet maker and woodworker at Lake Country Woodworkers in Naples, NY. He enjoyed camping with family, fishing, woodworking, and loved to tinker with his hands.
He is survived by his wife Susan Allen; mother Mary Allen of Penn Yan; four children, Ronald Allen...
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...
