Obituaries
Richard Birchenough
Nov 8, 2020
Richard J. “Dick” Birchenough, 83, passed away at home in Penn Yan, New York on Sunday, November 8, 2020 after several months of illness. He was born on December 6, 1936 in Fulton, New York the son of Oswald and Erma (Souva) Birchenough. With an associate degree in Dairy Agriculture from Morrisville ATC Dick became an accomplished cheddar cheese maker...
Phyllis Lewis
Nov 7, 2020
Phyllis Lewis, 90, passed away peacefully at the Keuka Comfort Care Home on November, 7, 2020. A small memorial service with be held at the White Stone Chapel, 2343 Rte. 14A South, in Penn Yan, NY, November 14th at 11 a.m. Phyllis was born January 2, 1930 in Clifton Springs, NY to Frank and Genevieve (Luce) Wilbur. She was a...
Elizabeth A Rawleigh
Nov 3, 2020
Our beloved family member Elizabeth (Campbell) Rawleigh daughter of Jesse and Sarah (Best) Campbell, wife of Robert Rawleigh, past on to be with our heavenly father on November 4, 2020 at the age 73. Liz past away at home with her husband and a few family members by her side at home. Liz known to her family as Sis was...
Joyce C Sternes
Oct 17, 2020
Joyce C. Sternes, 89, passed away peacefully in Geneva General Hospital on Saturday October 17, 2020. A small memorial service will be held at Weldon Funeral Home 102 E. Main St. Penn Yan, NY 14527, on Saturday October 31, 2020, from 1pm-3pm. Joyce was born March 17, 1931 in Penn Yan, NY, to parents Eldred and Clara (Petersen) Coon. Joyce...
Michael Pollack
Oct 17, 2020
Michael Paul Pollack, age 93, passed away on October 17, 2020 at Geneva General Hospital. He was born on July 9, 1927 to Michael and Helen Kolcon Pollack at their home in Spring Valley New York. After serving in the U.S. Navy and receiving an honorable discharge, he was employed as a steam fitter at Lederle Laboratories in Pearl River,...
Michelle Lynn Newton
Oct 16, 2020
Michelle Lynn Mason Newton Passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020, at Rochester General Hospital As per Michelle's wishes, there will be a private family graveside service at the convenience of the family Donations may be made in her memory to the Yates County Humane Society Michelle was born February, 15, 1977 The daughter of Robert and Marie (Calvario) Mason...
Carolyn M. Bailey
Oct 8, 2020
Dresden- Carolyn M Bailey, 78, of Dresden, NY passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, October 8, 2020. There will be a family service on Wednesday, October13, 2020 at City Hill Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Carolyn was born in Dresden, NY. She was the daughter of Edgar and Hazel Sloan. She...
Donald E. Moran
Oct 1, 2020
Donald E. Moran Penn Yan-Donald E. Moran, passed away, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 at his home. Don was born on April 26, 1975 to Loyd and Diana Hall Moran. He spent his life putting others first. He was always willing to give you the shirt off his back. Don only believed the best in people even when given reasons not...
Leo J Del Rossa
Sep 25, 2020
t’s always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Leo J. Del Rossa, Sr of Dresden passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on Friday, September 25, 2020 surrounded by his loving children and longtime companion Edna at the home he built 75 years ago. His family, friends and relationships with co-workers were the most important aspects...
Dorothy Sands
Sep 23, 2020
Dorothy Sands, 88 of Penn Yan formerly of Branchport NY passed away September 23rd in the comfort of Hospice Care at the Homestead.She was laid to rest at the Grove Cemetery in Bath, NY next to her husband, Kenneth Sands. Dorothy was a lifelong resident to the area and made countless friends with her friendly smile and kind words. She...
Donald Olney Carroll
Sep 21, 2020
Branchport- Donald Olney Carroll, 85, died Monday (September 21, 2020) at the Homestead in Penn Yan, New York. He was born on August 29, 1935 to Olney and Meta Louise Stickles Carroll in Penn Yan, New York. He graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1953. In the Fall of 1953, Don joined the Marines. This took him to California, where...
Michael J Willis
Sep 18, 2020
Penn Yan Michael J. Willis, 77, of Penn Yan passed away September 18 at his childhood home. There will be a Memorial Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 starting at the American Legion. There will be rolling calling hours from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Legion. A graduate of the Penn Yan Academy Class of 1962, Mike served...
Diane J Emery
Sep 18, 2020
Diane J. (Squires) Emery passed away peacefully on September 18, 2020 at Keuka Comfort Care Home in Penn Yan after a long battle with cancer. There will be a graveside service at Pine Hill Cemetery in Throop, NY for family and friends at a future date. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Keuka Comfort Care Home...
Richard L Simon
Sep 17, 2020
SIMON, RICHARD L. - September 17, 2020. of Keuka Park, formerly of Clarence Center NY. Beloved husband of Sharon (Miller) for 53 years. Father of Jay (Sandra), Greta, Holly (John Jr) Fens, Laura (Nathan) McFate; Twelve grandchildren and one great-grandson. Predeceased by sisters Shirley (Albert) Mantelli and Nancy (Frederick) Martin. He was employed 35 years at New York Telephone and...
James F Logan
Sep 11, 2020
James (Jim) F. Logan Penn Yan- Jim Logan, 77, of Penn Yan, passed away Friday, September 11, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. A private graveside burial will be held at Lakeview Cemetery October 3, 2020. Jim was born August 10, 1943 in Buffalo, NY. He was the son of Wade and Fannie Logan. Jim was a truck driver for...
Mary Jane Chase
Sep 10, 2020
Mary Jane Chase, age 85, of Benton Center , NY, died Thursday, September 10, 2020, at the Homestead, soldiers &Sailors Memorial, Penn Yan. There will be no calling according to Mary's wishes. A private memorial service will be scheduled at the convenience of the family. Mary was born in Penn Yan, NY, on November 8,1934, the daughter of the late...
Gerald W Turner
Aug 31, 2020
Gerald W. Turner (81) passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2020 surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on February 24, 1939 in Schenectady, NY to George and Mildred Shopmeyer Turner. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He retired from the PY Central School District after 33 years, having held the positions of...
Beatrice O'Connor
Aug 31, 2020
PENN YAN - Beatrice O’Connor, age 88, of Penn Yan, N.Y., formerly from Binghamton, N.Y., passed peacefully at Keuka Comfort Care Home surrounded by her daughter, Valerie Brechko, and the Keuka Comfort “Angels” after a long battle with cancer. Funeral arrangements will be private due to COVID 19. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Keuka Comfort...
Corinne Watkins Stork
Aug 29, 2020
Corinne Watkins Stork (Corry) passed away peacefully on August 29, 2020 at the age of 91 with the love and support of her family both near and far. Corry was born June 15, 1929 in Watertown to the late Thomas D. and Margaret Mitchell Watkins. Her family moved to Penn Yan in 1945 and she graduated from Penn Yan Academy...
Evelyn Wood
Aug 21, 2020
Evelyn Wood, 96, died peacefully August 21, 2020, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Calling hours will be held from 9to 11 AM on Wed, Aug 26, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 135 Hamilton St., Penn Yan. A private family service will follow, with interment at Lakeview Cemetery in Penn Yan. Evelyn was born Aug. 17, 1924, in Penn...
