Obituaries
Sally Button Ribble
Jan 5, 2025
Sally Button Ribble
A cherished individual known for her kind, caring, loving, energetic, determined and strong personality, passed away at her home in Branchport on January 5, 2025 at the age of 83.
Sally enjoyed Bible Study, worship, baking, knitting, crafts, and time with family. Sally lived her life as a faithful servant of Jesus Christ. Her “radiant” smile and “energetic, enthusiastic...
Nancy Anderson
Jan 5, 2025
Nancy Marie (Nelson) Anderson
Age 70, of Penn Yan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 5, 2025.
Born March 24, 1954, she was raised in Jamestown, New York before moving permanently to Penn Yan. She spent her life as a devoted nurse, mother, wife, grandmother and friend. She was known for her great sense of humor, compassion for people, and...
Mary Burris
Dec 25, 2024
Mary Parkes Burris
Age 97, of Penn Yan, New York, passed away on December 25, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida.
A wake in Mary’s honor will be held on Sunday, January 12, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main Street, Penn Yan. A requiem mass will follow on Monday, January 13, at 12:00 noon at St. Michael’s...
Shawn Patrick McNamara
Dec 18, 2024
Shawn P. McNamara
Age 57, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away December 18, 2024. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Friday (Dec. 27th) at 1:00pm at the Dresden United Methodist Church, 60 Cornelia Street, in Dresden. Everyone is invited to a reception at the church, following the funeral service.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy McNamara. He was...
Roger A. Doty Sr.
Dec 17, 2024
Roger A Doty, Sr.
Age 76, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away December 17, 2024.
In honor of Roger's service and life, he will be laid to rest at Bath National Cemetery with military honors on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:00am. Please arrive at 10:45am.
He was born in Bath, NY on August 8, 1948, the son of Edward and Onalee (Drumm)...
Ann Marie Mayes
Dec 15, 2024
Ann Marie Mayes, 97 of Dundee met her Lord and Savior on December 15, 2024. She was born on October 6, 1927, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to Anthony John and Pearl Henrietta Brand. Ann Marie lived a life full of love and devotion.
She is survived by her daughters, Joanne Donnells and Margaret Thoma (Cliff) of Dundee, and her son, Daniel Mayes...
John A. Alexander
Nov 27, 2024
John A. Alexander
Age 95, of Bellona Station Road, Penn Yan, passed away November 27, 2024.
The family will receive friends at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Friday (Dec. 6th) from 12pm-2pm; followed by a memorial service at 2pm. A committal service with military honors will be held at Bellona Cemetery at 3pm.
John was born at...
Chris Lynn Updike
Nov 26, 2024
Chris Lynn Updike
Age 59, of Dundee, NY, passed away peacefully at home on November 26, 2024.
Chris was born in Penn Yan on March 4, 1965, the daughter of Clayton and the late Margaret (McCloud) Hannan. She is survived by her son Eric Updike of Penn Yan; father Clayton Hannan; brother Mark Hannan; and family friend, Joe Diaz. Also, grandson Eric,...
Eugene Hall
Nov 26, 2024
Eugene A. Hall
Age 86, of Second Milo Rd., Penn Yan, NY passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024..
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Carol Hall in 2021.
He is survived by his son Michael (Karen) Hall; and his much-adored grandsons, Kellen and Brendan. He is also survived by his sister, Doris Sutton, and several nieces and nephews.
Eugene was born in Penn...
Barbara J. Hurlburt
Nov 24, 2024
Barbara J. Hurlburt
Age 80, of Penn Yan, passed away November 24, 2024 at Keuka Comfort Care in Penn Yan.
Barbara was born on July 1, 1944, the daughter of Amos and Katherine (Button) Ribble. She dedicated her career to nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan, where she served her community until...
Wade A. Hammond
Nov 10, 2024
Wade A. Hammond
Age 70, of Penn Yan, passed away suddenly on November 10, 2024.
Wade was born in Penn Yan NY on January 6, 1954, the son of Amos and Laura Hammond. He graduated from Penn Yan Academy, Class of 1972. At different points of his life he loved to snowmobile; hunt; ice fish; go 4-wheeling and camping at his old...
Charles "Chas" E. Christensen
Nov 7, 2024
Charles “Chas” Eugene Christensen
Age 89, of Penn Yan, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 7, 2024. Charles was born March 27, 1935. He was the son of the late George Hiram and Viola (Kjar) Christensen.
Charles was a 1952 graduate of Penn Yan Academy. He was a lifelong farmer and spent 50 years in the...
Ronnie McNeil
Nov 2, 2024
Ronald William McNeil, affectionately known as Ronnie, passed away on November 2, 2024, at the age of 58. He was born during a blizzard on April 8, 1966. Ronnie was a Penn Yan resident who graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1985.
Ronnie was known for his vibrant personality—funny, loving, kind, and big-hearted. An avid animal and music lover, he also...
Jeannette Lucas
Oct 30, 2024
Known as J. to many, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024 at the Keuka Comfort Care Home in Penn Yan NY. She was 81 years old.
She was born in McLellan, a small town in Northern Alberta, Canada. She grew up on a farm and cultivated a love of nature and all animals. She graduated from the local high school...
Laurence M. Mickelsen
Oct 28, 2024
Laurence M. Mickelsen
Larry Mickelsen, 71, of Keuka Park, NY, died unexpectedly at home on Monday October 28, 2024.
The family will receive friends and family at Weldon's Funeral Home,102 E. Main Street, Penn Yan on Monday, November 4 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A service of remembrance will follow at 1:00 pm with burial in Lakeview Cemetery.
Larry was born in...
Cherylanne Gray
Oct 22, 2024
Cherylanne Barton Gray, born on December 30, 1961, in Hamilton, MA, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family after a courageous three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and a cherished friend to many, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and strength.
Cherylanne's career as an ICU Nurse Manager at...
Elizabeth "Betti" R. McInnis
Oct 17, 2024
Elizabeth Riley McInnis, known as Betti to her friends and Mimi to her grand- and great-grandchildren, passed away on October 17, 2024 at the age of 92.
Betti was born in Houlton, Maine in 1932 to Gerald and Jean Riley, and spent her childhood and teen years there and on the family’s beloved camp on nearby Nickerson Lake. In 1947 she...
Richard D. Eaves
Oct 14, 2024
Richard D. Eaves
Age 66, of Sioux Falls, SD, and formerly of Penn Yan, NY, passed away after a 3-year long battle with Leukemia on October 14, 2024.
Rich was born on March 19, 1958 in Penn Yan, the son of Lawrence and Erma (Wheeler) Eaves. A graduate of Penn Yan Academy in 1978, Rich pursued his lifelong passion for cooking, which...
Susan K. Close
Oct 12, 2024
Susan K. Close
Age 78, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away October 12, 2024, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.
Sue and Tom were married on June 26, 1971 in San Carlos, CA. They shared a beautiful journey, first moving to Rochester, NY in 1973 and culminated in a tranquil life on Keuka Lake after retiring.
She is...
Larry Ayers
Oct 10, 2024
Larry R. Ayers, age 77, of Penn Yan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the Keuka Comfort Care Home after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer, with his wife and two sons by his side.
Larry was born in Penn Yan, NY on July 7, 1947, to Richard and Marjorie (Lawton) Ayers. He grew up on the...
