For Immediate Assistance: 315-536-3355
102 E Main St, Penn Yan, NY 14527
Kyle Chedzoy, Funeral Director
Obituaries
Joel R. Baughman
Jan 7, 2024
Joel R. Baughman, Jr.
67, of Penn Yan, died suddenly Sunday, January 7, 2024 at home.
Joe (as his friends knew him) was the son of Joel R. Baughman, Sr., and Catherine (Sisson) Baughman. He was born November 25, 1956. Joe graduated from Penn Yan Academy in June of 1975. Prior to graduation, Joe started working for Penn Yan Builders...
William R. Williamson
Jan 6, 2024
William R. Williamson
Age 96, formerly of Penn Yan, NY, passed away in Melbourne, FL on Saturday, January 6, 2024 with his loving daughter, Connie, at his side.
William was born in Greece, NY on December 13, 1927, the son of James and Arvilla Williamson. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Grace (Owen) Williamson, in 2010 and...
Suzanne Willson
Jan 3, 2024
Suzanne Boucher Willson, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on January 4, 2024, at her home in Penn Yan, NY.
She was born in Geneva, NY to Oliver A. Boucher and Kathleen Boucher (Newton) on February 22, 1950.
She grew up in Syracuse, but spent all her summers at the family cottage on Arrowhead Beach on Seneca Lake with...
Virginia J. Dunning
Dec 30, 2023
Virginia J. Dunning96 years young of Dresden, NY passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on December 30, 2023. Virginia was born on July 25, 1927, the daughter of Clinton and Anna (Kruger) Sisson.
Virginia was predeceased by her husband of 40 years Robert R. Dunning in 1990, 15 siblings including her twin sister Betty Chambers, and one...
Jason R. MacMillan
Dec 29, 2023
Jason R. MacMillan
Age 40, of Penn Yan, passed away as a result of a tragic accident at his home on December 29, 2023.
Jason was a dedicated employee for Heidelberg Materials in Butler. He graduated from Dundee Central School in 2002, he went on to graduate from FLCC in 2010 with an Associate degree in Science Music Recording. Jason...
Devereaux J. Russell
Dec 20, 2023
Devereaux J. Russell
Age 71, of Penn Yan, was called Home on December 20, 2023.
The family will receive friends at the Dresden United Methodist Church, 60 Cornelia St., in Dresden on Thursday (December 28th) from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A memorial service will be held at the church on Friday (December 29th) at 1:00pm. She will be interred with her...
Daniel Beardsley
Dec 5, 2023
Daniel E. Beardsley
68, of Bellona NY passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2023.
He was predeceased by his parents Victor and Marylou (Jensen) Beardsley. He is survived by his brothers James (Leilani) Beardsley, Michael (Margaret) Beardsley, sister Kathleen (James) Bullis and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Dan was unmarried but shared a lifelong special friendship with Cindy...
Gale Dugan
Dec 4, 2023
M. Gale Dugan, 88, passed away peacefully in her apartment at Forest Hills of DC, in Washington, DC, on December 4, 2023. She was born March 20, 1935, in Penn Yan, NY, the daughter of Charles E. Dugan and Edith (Larsen) Dugan. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in History from Antioch College in 1957, and earned a master’s degree...
Marjorie L. Swarthout
Nov 24, 2023
Marjory L. Swarthout, 67, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on November 24, 2023 at Keuka Comfort Care Home in Penn Yan.
She was born on January 4, 1956, in Penn Yan, NY, to Courtney and Vera Swartout. Marjory was a beloved sister to Pam Swarthout Couture and husband Ray, Marilyn Swarthout Little and husband Gil, Paul Swarthout and...
John A. McClain
Nov 18, 2023
John A. McClain
Age 53 of Canandaigua, NY, passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2023.
He is survived by his loving daughter Jessica McClain, grandson Anton Ayers: sister, Julie (Jeff) McClain; brothers, Jim (Terri) and Jeff McClain; his mother Linda McClain; and numerous aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Harry "Mojo" McClain.
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Michael T. Healy
Nov 13, 2023
Michael T. Healy, age 61, of Keuka Park, New York, passed away on November 13, 2023.
Per his wishes, there will be no funeral services
Michael T. was born in Tarrytown, New York, the only son of the late Col. Michael J. Healy and Kimiyo Sera Healy. He was a 1980 graduate of Redlands High School in Redlands, California.
Michael...
R. Christine Ferguson
Nov 9, 2023
Rena Christine “Chris” Ferguson
Age 60, of Canandaigua, passed away November 9, 2023.
The family will receive friends at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St. Penn Yan on Sunday (Nov. 19th) from 1pm-3pm; followed by a memorial service with military honors starting at 3:00pm.
Chris was born in Oklahoma City, OK on November 12, 1962, the daughter of...
Joan K. Swarts
Nov 4, 2023
Joan Kathleen Swarts Age 69, of Penn Yan, peacefully passed away on November 4, 2023.
Born on August 19, 1954, Joan was the beloved daughter of Harry and Kathleen (Bowman) Best. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1972 and embarked on a life filled with adventure and passions that defined her spirit. Among her many joys were traveling, camping, and...
Joyce Ann Slocum
Nov 3, 2023
Joyce A. Slocum
Age 83, of Penn Yan, and resident of The Homestead, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023.
Joyce was born in Dresden on December 15, 1939, to the late Ole and Josephine Nelson. She will be deeply missed by her three stepchildren, Joan (Ronald) Barkley, Virginia Slocum Colf, and George (Denise) Slocum; her brother Floyd E. Nelson; seven grandchildren;...
Beverly Chidsey
Oct 12, 2023
Beverly R. Chidsey
88, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023. She was born on November 26, 1934, in Penn Yan, NY, to the late Arthur and Ellen Jepsen. Beverly was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, known for her kindness, compassion and generosity.Beverly is survived by her daughter, Laurie Jensen; her grandchildren, Erin...
Mark Richard Grunberg
Oct 11, 2023
Mark Richard Grunberg (Grunie), of Plant City, FL. passed away peacefully on October 11, 2023 at the age of 53, in Tampa, FL, surrounded by his family. Mark was born on November 6, 1969, in Rochester, New York, and raised in Penfield, New York. As a young boy, Mark's love for sports included football, soccer, snow skiing and water skiing. ...
Leon Noble Stiles
Oct 4, 2023
Leon Noble Stiles
PENN YAN: Passed peacefully in Rochester, NY on October 4, 2023 at the age of 103.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 75 years, Eleanor. He is survived by his children, Lester Stiles (Mary) of FL and Evelyn Erwin of Rochester; grandchildren, Pamela Lawrence (Scott) of Rochester, David Erwin of OR, Karen Lesinski (Tom), Tina...
Colleen J. Orr
Oct 3, 2023
Colleen J. Orr
Age 66, of Penn Yan, passed away October 3, 2023.
She was born in Clifton Springs, NY, the daughter of the late William and Beulah (Henries) McDurfee.
She is survived by her sons Larry (Mary Ellen) Orr, and Steven (Ellen) Orr, all of Penn Yan; brothers and sisters, Claudia Procter of Stanley, Pam (Ken) Smith of Gorham,...
Hilary W. Rundt
Oct 3, 2023
Hilary Wilhelmina Rundt
73, a long-time resident of Branchport, New York, passed away in the morning of October 3, 2023. At the age of 73 years old she begins her new journey. Her overwhelmingly large heart could not defend itself against the strains from the battle of cancer.
She was born in Dansville, NY on November 26, 1949, the...
Jane E. Snyder
Sep 26, 2023
Jane E. Snyder
Age 86 of Penn Yan, N.Y., passed away September 26, 2023. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Thursday (October 5), from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m. Burial will be held Friday (October 6), at 10 a.m....
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