Obituaries
Amy Carolyn Douglass
Oct 8, 2024
Amy Carolyn Douglass, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Bellingham, WA.
Amy was born in Oceanside, NY on May 25, 1937, to Eugene and Hazel Smith. She grew up in Baldwin, NY with her older brothers Gene and George, and Sandy Pete, the family cat.
Amy was a gifted musician with a beautiful soprano voice. After graduating from...
Linden D. Ames
Oct 2, 2024
Linden D. Ames
Age 80, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away October 2, 2024.
Linden was born in Penn Yan, the son of Lester and Ruth (Sutton) Ames. He attended Dundee Central School. He was a passionate fan of Dirt Racing, and had a great love for the outdoors, hunting, and Sunday afternoon car rides. He was a member of the Himrod...
Jane (Anley) Lane
Sep 17, 2024
Anley “Jane” Lane
Age 76, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away September 17, 2024.
Jane was born in Pontiac, Michigan, the daughter of Gottfried Klouse and Caroline (Grainger) Harris. She was preceded in death by her parents, also sister Bonnie Klouse Henshaw, brother Terry Klouse, and husband Richard Phillip Lane.
She is survived by her sister Elnora Schneider, many nieces and nephews, her...
Lloyd A. Travis, Jr.
Sep 1, 2024
Llyod A. Travis Jr.
Age 80, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away September 1, 2024.
Llyod was born in Penn Yan on December 2, 1943, the son of Lloyd and Theresa Travis. He retired from Ferro, Inc. in Dresden.
Llyod was predeceased by his parents; also stepmother Zadie Travis Newcomb; and brothers Loran, Donald, and Bernard.
He is survived by his wife of 60...
Brian Cerow
Aug 23, 2024
PENN YAN – Brian G. Cerow, age 74, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on August 23, 2024 after a brief illness with family by his side.
Brian was born in Alexandria Bay on July 17, 1950, the eldest son of the late Gordon D. Cerow, Jr and Joanne (Burtch) Cerow. Brian graduated from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester...
John Mattison
Aug 23, 2024
John I. Mattison
Age 100, was welcomed into heaven on August 23, 2024.
John was born on October 21, 1923 in Penn Yan, the son of Marion “Matt” and Alberta (Caswell) Mattison. He served in the US Navy during WWII, from 1941-1943. After he returned home he worked at Corning Glass, Garlock, Town of Benton, and Yates County Highway Department. In his...
Ronald Hunt
2024
Ronald (Ron) E. Hunt
61, of Penn Yan, passed away unexpectedly August 20, 2024 with his brother and sister by his side.
Ron graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1981; finishing his education at the top of his class from the Art Institute of Philadelphia. While in Philadelphia he made additional life-long friends to add to those friendships established while growing up...
Stephen H. McFall, Sr.
Aug 20, 2024
Stephen H. McFall, Sr.
Age 74, of Dundee, NY passed away August 20, 2024.
He was born September 3, 1949, the son of the late Howard O. McFall and Isabelle E. McFall (Campbell).
Stephen proudly retired from the Rochester Psychiatric Center after 30+ years as a roofer/ tinsmith. He will forever be remembered for his love of family, horses, fishing and classic cars.
Stephen...
Sharon Lewis
Aug 14, 2024
Sharon Lewis
Age 80, resident of The Homestead Nursing Home Facility at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Penn Yan, NY since 2015, passed away August 14, 2024.
Sharon was born in Wellsville, NY, the daughter of the late Lewis and Maxine (Travis) Jordon. She worked as a Teacher's Aide at Belmont Central School. She is survived by two sons, Randy (Leslie) Keesler...
Delfino Ortiz Castillo
Aug 12, 2024
In memory of Delfino Ortiz Castillo
He will be remembered by his wife, children, sisters and nephews with a lot of love.Originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, born on December 8, 1954.
An example of life for his children because he always fulfilled his duty as a son, brother, husband and father. Always simple and honest, he overcame great adversities in his life. Undoubtedly an admirable being that...
John Hunter
Aug 10, 2024
John M. Hunter
81, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on August 10, 2024 after a long illness, supported by family in a serene setting on the shores of Keuka Lake, where he spent his final 16 years in peace and tranquility.
An educator for 40 years, John was a fierce advocate for causes he felt passionate about, particularly social justice and...
David P. Malanga
Aug 7, 2024
David P. Malanga
Age 63, of Bluff Point, N Y, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2024 at home. A funeral mass will be held at St. Michael’s Church, 312 Liberty St., Penn Yan, NY on Tuesday (Aug. 13 TH ) at 10:00am; followed by burial at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Penn Yan.
David was born in North Plainfield, NJ on October...
David Cress
Aug 2, 2024
David Lawrence Cress
Age 82, of Branchport, NY, passed away at his home on August 2, 2024 after a brief illness, his loving family at his side.
David was born on June 7, 1942 in Lowell, Massachusetts, the son of Ernest C. and Bertha (Emery) Cress.
David spent over 20 years in the military having served in the United States Navy, United States...
Daniel A. Blauvelt
Jul 19, 2024
Daniel A. Blauvelt
Age 36, of Penn Yan, passed away from a motorcycle accident on July 19, 2024.
He is survived by his children whom he loved and adored, 12yo Alexamae Blauvelt and 8yo Remington Blauvelt. Also, parents, Chris and Sharon Blauvelt of Penn Yan; sisters, Tracey (Paul) Darcy of Dundee, Nichole Richardson (Nathan Ames) of Penn Yan, and Keri Blauvelt (Patrick...
Raymond A. Ripa
Jul 19, 2024
Raymond A. Ripa
Age 82, of Penn Yan, NY passed away July 19, 2024.
According to Ray’s instructions, there are no services and the family requests their privacy at this time. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester (www.urmc.rochester.edu/give)
Weldon Funeral Home of Penn Yan is assisting the family.
Virginia W. Yost
Jul 11, 2024
Virginia W. Yost
Age 81, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away July 11, 2024 at Keuka Comfort Care Home.
She was born in Lewes, DE, the daughter of Edmund and Mabel Wellinghoff. She grew up in Elmira, NY, graduating from Elmira Free Academy and studied Elementary Education at Elmira College. She worked for Corning Community College and the Corning-Painted Post School District.
Ginny...
Donna M. McMichael
Jul 8, 2024
Donna M. McMichael
Age 88, of Penn Yan, passed away July 8, 2024.
Donna was born in Liberty, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Elmer and Sadie Miller. She was also predeceased by her husband Meredith H. McMichael in 1994.
Donna was a longtime member and club manager of the Loyal Order of Moose Club #2030 in Penn Yan, performing every job at...
June L. Hall
Jul 5, 2024
June L. Hall was called home to God on July 5, 2024 at the Ontario Center in Canandaigua, NY.
She is predeceased by her husband Maynard Hall, father Erwin Tears, mother Hazel Tears, and brother Robert Tears. She was born in Penn Yan, NY on June 27, 1930. She was an active member of the Barrington Community Church, where she constantly...
Diane Marie Brown
Jul 2, 2024
Diane Marie Brown
Age 60, of Meadowside Apartments, Penn Yan, passed away July 2, 2024.
Diane was born in Penn Yan, the daughter of the late Josiah Brown and Orline (Slayter) Brown (Hoose).
She is survived by a son, Jonathan “Jon” Brown of Penn Yan; sister and brother-in-law, JoAnne and Paul Burkhardt of Penn Yan; half-sister, Dorothy “Dottie” (James) Christiansen; grandson Noah; her...
Dorwin L. Fingar
Jun 27, 2024
Dorwin L. Fingar
Age 81, of Bluff Point, NY, passed away June 27, 2024.
A Memorial Service celebrating and remembering his life will be held Thursday (July 11th) at 11:00am at Bluff Point United Methodist Church, followed by military honors and a reception at the church.
Dorwin was born, raised and lived his entire life on Bluff Point, where he loved the outdoors...
