Obituaries
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. ...
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...
