Obituaries
Joan M. Gallagher
Feb 7, 2021
Joan M. Gallagher Age 87, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away February 7, 2021 at Ontario Center in Canandaigua. She was born in the Town of Benton, NY, the daughter of the late Leon and Mildred Gallagher. She was also predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Agnes Gallagher and nephew, Douglas Gallagher. Surviving her are her dear...
Paul Hawkes
Feb 5, 2021
Paul Hawkes, 89, of Penn Yan, N.Y., passed peacefully on February 5, 2021, in his home.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday (February 10) at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan. A funeral service will immediately follow at 6:00 p.m. An after-service memorial will be held at the Penn Yan...
Harold Bailey, Sr.
Feb 4, 2021
Harold Bailey Sr. Age 81, passed at his home in Dresden, NY on February 4, 2021. Harold was born October 7, 1939 in Canandaigua, NY, son of the late Frank and Margaret Bailey Sr. He served in the Army from 1963 to 1965. He married he wife, Carolyn Sloan on October 8, 1963. He is survived by his children Denni...
Wayne William Wagner
Jan 31, 2021
Wayne William Wagner Penn Yan, NY – Passed away on January 31, 2021 of natural causes at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital after a long illness and contracting Covid-19. Wayne was 79. He was born and raised in Cohocton, NY on February 3, 1941. As a young man, he was active in school including sports, music, math and science. He...
Merrill "Mike" Race
Jan 29, 2021
Merrill R. “Mike” RaceAge 92, of Benton Center, NY passed away January 29, 2021.
THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS AND RELATIVES AT WELDON FUNERAL HOME, 102 E. MAIN ST., PENN YAN ON THURSDAY (FEB. 4) FROM 4PM-6PM; FOLLOWED BY A FUNERAL SERVICE AT 6PM. BURIAL WILL BE HELD AT LAKEVIEW CEMETERY IN PENN YAN ON FRIDAY (FEB. 5TH) AT 11:00AM.
Mike...
Mary-Ruth Sorensen
Jan 21, 2021
Mary-Ruth SorensenAge 88, of Penn Yan, NY and formerly of Ithaca, NY, passed away peacefully January 21, 2021 at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital of Penn Yan NY.
Mary-Ruth was born in Penn Yan, NY on July 24, 1932, the daughter of Harry and Ruth (Smalley) Weeks.
Mary-Ruth graduated from Dundee Central School in 1950. She worked as an infant child...
Jeannette Mead Ayers
Jan 19, 2021
Jeannette Mead Ayers Age 91, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away January 19, 2021 at Penn Yan Manor. Jeannette was born in Winterdale, PA. She moved to Penn Yan with her husband, Raymond Mead, who worked as a Penn Yan Express truck driver. She later married Arland Ayers who worked on the family farm, delivered milk and sold cars. Jeannette...
Phyllis A. Chidsey
Jan 14, 2021
Age 91, formerly of Penn Yan, NY, passed away January 4, 2021 in Johnsbury, VT. She was a local vegetable farmer and Realtor in Yates County for many years. A private funeral service and burial was held at Lakeview Cemetery in Penn Yan. Local arrangements entrusted to Weldon Funeral Home.
Margaret E. Rogers
Jan 13, 2021
Margaret E. Rogers Age 93, of Penn Yan, went home to the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. At her request, there will be no calling hours. A memorial celebration will be held at the United Methodist Church in Penn Yan later in the year. Margaret was born in Penn Yan on January 24, 1927. She was the youngest...
Paul A. Dykeman, Sr.
Jan 12, 2021
Paul A. Dykeman, Sr. Age 80, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away Jan. 12, 2021 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. Paul was born May 2, 1942 in Penn Yan to the late Ruth Dykeman. He was a Viet Nam Veteran, serving in the US Army. Paul had various jobs throughout the course of his life. He received two college...
Lillian Marlowe
Jan 12, 2021
Lillian D. Marlowe Age 91, of Penn Yan, NY, and formerly of West Palm Beach FL and Memphis TN, passed away peacefully of natural causes on January 12, 2021. She had resided at St. Mark’s Terrace in Penn Yan for a number of years and at the Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home. A graveside service will be held Wed. May...
Janet E. Berna
Jan 7, 2021
Janet E. Berna Age 86, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away peacefully at home on January 7, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Janet was born in Staten Island, NY, the daughter of the late Herbert and Ethelyn (Dunfee) Berghorn. Janet got her degree in Education from Keuka College later in life and worked at St. Michael’s School in Penn...
Jennie Stork Batsleer
Jan 7, 2021
Jennie Stork Batsleer Age 98, of Penn Yan, passed away on January 7, 2021 at the Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home where she had been a resident for the last 3 years. Jennie was predeceased by husband, Ansel W. Stork, of Penn Yan and Newark, NY. She was also predeceased by husband, Henry J. Batsleer of Marion, NY. She is...
John M. Gilman III
Jan 6, 2021
John M. Gilman III Age 54, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away at home on January 6, 2021. John owned and operated Aardvark Computer Renew, a computer repair and sales business, that he operated from his home. His company proudly supported and sponsored several local bowling and softball teams, as well as the Friday night mixed bowling league. John was...
Ernest E Pinneo
Jan 3, 2021
Ernest E. Pinneo passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021 surrounded by family at Keuka Comfort Care. Born December 13, 1921, to Augustus and Florence Pinneo, Ernest just celebrated his 99th birthday at home with his family. Ernest worked his entire life as a vineyardist, first in partnership with his father and later with his two oldest sons. He...
Violet Kranis
Dec 28, 2020
Violet Hayes Fenton Kranis, age 86, passed away of natural causes in Tucson, AZ on December 28, 2020. Violet was the first daughter of Marie and Ike Hayes, founder of Hayes Auction Barn, in Penn Yan. Violet worked many years in Penn Yan in banking. She moved to Tucson in 1979 with her husband, Bill Fenton, and daughter Carol. She...
Susan D Johnson
Dec 26, 2020
Susa Diane Johnson, age 66 of Dresden NY formerly of Fairmont WV passed away December 26, 2020 after battling Kidney Disease. She was born on October 1st 1954 in Fairmont WV. She is survived by her daughter Dianna Johnson, Grandson William Arthur Smith "The love of her life" whom she loved reading to. She is also survived by three sisters;...
Vera Blanch Banach
Dec 24, 2020
Vera Blanche Banach passed away Thursday December 24th 2020 at Geneva Hospital. Born on November 23rd 1926 in Pennyan, New York to Walter Tears and Frances Warren. She was a diehard Yankees fan who loved to play bingo and loved to be around people. She was a lifelong member of the American Legion in Pennyan, New York. Vera is survived...
Stanley H. Clark
Dec 21, 2020
Stanley H. Clark, 85, of Canandaigua, passed away on December 21, 2020.
A committal service with full military honors will be accorded on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 2:00pm at St. Michaels Cemetery, 54 W. Lake Rd., Penn Yan, NY. A recorded link of the service on April 24th may be found below this obituary at the "Funeral Service" link. ...
Stanley H Clark
Dec 21, 2020
Stanley H. Clark, 85, of Canandaigua, passed away on December 21, 2020. A committal service with full military honors will be accorded on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 2:00pm at St. Michaels Cemetery, 54 W. Lake Rd., Penn Yan, NY. A recorded link of the service on April 24th may be found below this obituary at the "Funeral Service" link....
