Obituaries
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...
Kathryn M Harris
Aug 18, 2020
Kathryn M. Harris passed away Monday August 18th at home. A celebration of life will be held August 30th from 1 to 4 PM at the Penn Yan American Legion. Memorial donations may be made to either Keuka Comfort Care or the American Cancer Society. Kathryn was born February 17, 1957 in Penn Yan. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy...
Isabelle Rea D'Ingianni
Aug 17, 2020
Isabelle Rea D’Ingianni, 101, passed away peacefully August 17, 2020 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan. Born in Ithaca, N.Y. in 1919, she was a homemaker and bookkeeper and resided the last two years with her daughter, Marcelle Mitchell, on Dutch St in Dundee. She was predeceased by parents, Mark and Margaret Smith of Burdette and husband,...
Judith A Fingar
Aug 10, 2020
Judith A. Fingar, 78, died peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2020 in Penn Yan, NY after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 2:00 - 4:00 on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Weldon’s Funeral Home. A Celebration of LIfe for family and invited guests will directly follow. Judy was born on...
Gail S Yonge
Aug 3, 2020
PENN YAN – Gail S. Yonge, 83 of Penn Yan, passed away Monday (August 3, 2020) at Rochester General Hospital. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday (August 13) at Weldon Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to either the First...
William G Mahrt
Aug 2, 2020
William G. Mahrt , of Victor , NY passed away suddenly with family and loved ones at his side on Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Clifton Springs Hospital. A private graveside service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Penn Yan at the convenience of the family. Bill was born November 21, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, and was the son...
Justin J Adams
Jul 14, 2020
Justin Jerome Adams, 74, passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2020. Jud was born in Penn Yan May 23,1946 to Jerome J Adams and Ruth (Bentley) Adams. He graduated Penn Yan Academy in 1964. After high school he attended Alfred State for a year before he joined the United States Navy. He served from 1967 to 1971 as...
Nancy F Burt
Jul 10, 2020
Nancy F. Burt, 89, of Penn Yan, passed away at The Homestead Friday, July 10, 2020. A private funeral service for the family will be held at Weldon Funeral Home with interment at Lakeview Cemetery in Penn Yan. At the convenience of the family, a celebration of life will be held at a future date. Nancy was born in Buffalo,...
Jean E Brewer
Jul 9, 2020
Jean Russell Brewer, at the age of 94, went to be with Our Lord on July 9, 2020. She was born in the town of Jerusalem in Penn Yan to parents Frederick C. Russell and Beulah Crane Russell. Jean graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1943 and worked at Sheppard and Grady’s until 1944 when she went to the Pratt...
Nancy J Davis
Jul 6, 2020
“ Nancy J. Davis, 63, of 646 Pre-Emption Road, Penn Yan, NY died at Strong Hospital Rochester, NY Monday July 6, 2020 following extended illness. Calling hours will be at Weldon Funeral Home Penn Yan, NY friday evening July 10, 6-8:00 PM. Family services and interment will follow at Middlebury Union Cemetery, Middlebury Center, PA Saturday, July 11. Memorial contributions...
