Obituaries
Lewis Doan
Jun 24, 2019
Lewis "Lewie" F. Doan, 96, passed away June 24 at the Homestead in Penn Yan, N.Y. surrounded by loved ones. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Tuesday (July 9) at the Second Milo Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow at 12 noon at the Church. Burial will follow in the Second Milo Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may...
Dolores A Pulver
Jun 16, 2019
Dolores Gleason Pulver Penn Yan Dolores Pulver, 76, passed away June 16, 2019 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at Weldon’s Funeral Home in Penn Yan. A Funeral Service will be held immediately afterwards at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Dolores Gleason was born Oct....
Jane A Bartholomew
Jun 12, 2019
Jane Ann Bartholomew, age 83, passed away on June 12, 2019 in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Penn Yan, New York. Born in 1936 to Walter and Lillian Marshall, Jane Ann grew up in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and while attending the Smithfield School, she would meet her future husband Terry while they played in the Smithfield band together. She would...
Robert Butcher
Jun 11, 2019
Robert W. Butcher, 89, died after a short illness on June 11, 2019. His wife Janet was at his bedside. Bob was born in Paintsville, KY, and spent 22 years serving his country in the US Air Force. He served in the Korean War and retired as a MSgt in 1969. He is survived by his wife Janet Scammell Butcher,...
Reta Switzer
Jun 8, 2019
SWITZER, Reta Fern (nee Sidell) Passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior at age 88 on June 8, 2019, at Seneca Lake Terrace in Geneva, NY. Reta was the daughter of the late Irvin and Beatrice (nee Hirons) Sidell of Imlay City, Michigan, born on April 23, 1931. At a young age she accepted Jesus as her...
Michael J Healy
May 27, 2019
Col. Michael Joseph Healy, United States Air Force (USAF) Retired, 81, died on May 27, 2019 at his home in Bluff Point, NY. Michael endured a long battle with lung cancer for 10 years. He will be remembered for his strong love of country, family, military & volunteer service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to...
Kenneth R Chambers
May 5, 2019
Kenneth R. Chambers Penn Yan/Dresden NY – Kenneth R. Chambers, 87, of Oak Grove Beach passed away on Sunday May 5, 2019 at Penn Yan Manor with a couple of his favorite caretakers Mrs. Dolly Brown and Mrs. Cindy Clair. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday May 18, 2019 at 4pm at the Dresden United Methodist Church, with...
Robert Nelson
Apr 18, 2019
Robert (Bob) Nelson passed away peacefully at his home on Keuka Lake on April 18, 2019 after a long illness. He is now reunited with his beloved daughter Kendra who passed in 1998 and can be whole again. Bob was loved and respected by many. He was a gentle and kind man who made a difference in many peoples lives....
Roland F Reid
Apr 18, 2019
Roland F, Reid 70 of Penn Yan passed away at the V A Medical Center Canandaigua on Thursday April 18th. A calling hour will be held on Tuesday April 23rd from 2 to 3 PM at Weldon Funeral Home. Mass will be held on Wednesday April 24th at 10am at St Michael's Church memorial donations may be made to either...
Norma Tears
Apr 7, 2019
Norma Tears 81 of Penn Yan passed away on April 7, 2019. There will be no public services at the request of the family. Norma was born July 25, 1937 the daughter of Robert and Louise Howard Freeland. She was married to Ralph Tears on August 31, 1959. She is survived by her five children; Wanda (Bill) Wixson, Joyce (Ron...
Mary T Watkins
Apr 6, 2019
Mary T. Watkins, 84, of Penn Yan, died peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at the Keuka Comfort Care Home, with her husband, Charles, and son, Robert, at her side. Mary showed great courage as she faced the ending of her life, her sweet kindness and consideration of others never faltering. Friends may call from noon to 1:30 p.m....
Janet L Hurd
Apr 5, 2019
Janet L Hurd fell asleep in death on April 5th 2019 at the age of 50. Janet was a faithful Witness of Jehovah for 35 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and members of the congregation. Janet was an avid photographer. She is predeceased by her parents Gerald and Sondra Doty of Prattsburgh NY. She is survived by...
Jane E Allerton
Mar 29, 2019
Jane E. Allerton 90, of Penn Yan passed away Friday March 29th at M M Ewing Continuing Care Center. A calling hour will be held on Saturday April 6th from 1 to 2 PM at Weldon Funeral Home with funeral services at 2 PM. A private burial will be in Newark Cemetery memorial donation may be made to either the...
Barbara Nielsen
Mar 21, 2019
Barbara T. Nielsen Passed away at home Thursday March 21st. Barbara was born March 12, 1935 the daughter of the late John and Margaret Ellen Hurst Tongate. She was a graduate of Penn Yan Academy in 1953, married her husband Robert H. Nielsen in 1956. Barbara retired from the Penn Yan School District was a member of the Penn Yan United...
Barbara T Nielsen
Mar 21, 2019
Barbara T. Nielsen 84 of Penn Yan who passed away March 21, 2019 will have a memorial service Wednesday May 15th at 11 am at the First United Methodist Church 166 Main Street Penn Yan. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Yates County, 1216 State Route 14A, Penn NY 14527.
Larry Johnson
Mar 5, 2019
Larry A. Johnson, 67, of Penn Yan passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his friends and family, March 5th. Friends and family are invited to calling hours from 1-3PM Sunday March 10th at Bellona Memorial Presbyterian Church, 93 Pre-Emption Road, Bellona. A service will be held immediately following at the church. Larry was born August 11, 1951 in...
Roy Mortensen
Mar 5, 2019
Roy E. Mortensen October 31, 1933 - March 5, 2029 Roy was born October 31, 1933 in the Town of Milo to Oscar and Agnes Mortensen. He lived in Yates County until 1956 when he joined the United States Army. Roy served in the Army from 1956-1959 stationed at the Seneca Ordinance Deopt in Romulus, NY with the 9399-2 Military...
Dale Foster Hansen
Feb 26, 2019
On February 26, 2019 Dale Foster Hansen peacefully entered eternal rest surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born in Penn Yan on January 11, 1939 to Stanley and Elizabeth Hansen. He was a member of the Penn Yan Academy Class of 1957. After high school, Dale served his county by joining the Marine Corp. During his service he was...
Jon A Race
Feb 24, 2019
Jon A. Race, 58, sadly passed away unexpectedly early Sunday February 24th in his home in Penn Yan. He was born October 19, 1960, in Penn Yan. Jon was loved by many and was a proud business owner of Benton Motors. He was a prominent business man and had a huge impact on all of Penn Yan. His generosity and laughter...
Donna Chidsey
Feb 20, 2019
Donna E. Chidsey 78 of Penn Yan passed away unexpectedly Wednesday February 20th at home. Calling hours will be held Sunday February 24th from 11am to 1 pm with memorial services commencing at 1pm all at Weldon Funeral Home private family burial will follow. Memorial donations may be made to Keuka Comfort Care PO Box 107 Penn Yan NY 14527....
