Obituaries
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.
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE WILL BE HELD AT THE PENN YAN MOOSE CLUB...
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....
Julie Krebbs
Sep 26, 2023
Julie A. (Stewart) Krebbs
Age 69, of Geneva, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 26, 2023, surrounded by those who loved her dearly.
Julie was born in Penn Yan on September 24, 1954 to Raymond "Pat" and Shirley Stewart. The 4th of 5 children, Julie was raised in Penn Yan and graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1973 and...
Norma E. Searles
Sep 24, 2023
Norma (Conley) Searles
Age 83, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023.
The family will receive friends at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Saturday, September 30th, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Following the visitation, Norma will be laid to rest at Nettle Valley Cemetery in Potter at 12:30pm.
Norma, a...
Margaret Rumsey
Sep 12, 2023
Margaret M. Rumsey
Age 82, of Baldwin Rd., Penn Yan, passed away September 12, 2023.
Her funeral service will be held Tuesday (Sept. 19) at 10:00am at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St. Penn Yan; followed by a committal service and burial at Baldwin Cemetery (corner of 14A & Baldwin Rd) in Penn Yan at 10:45am.
Margaret was a...
David F. Heusler
Aug 28, 2023
David F. Heusler
Age 84, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2023.
The family will receive friends at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Friday (Sept 1) from 12pm-2pm; followed by a funeral service at 2:00pm; and burial with military honors at Evergreen Cemetery in Dresden.
David was born...
Kristine E. Short
Aug 5, 2023
Kristine E. Short
Age 76, of Penn Yan and recently Geneva, passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2023.
Kristine was born in Penn Yan on August 25, 1946, the daughter of the late Lynn and Anne Bishop. After graduating from Penn Yan Academy in 1964, Kristine embraced a career in nursing, and enrolled at the Marion S. Whelan School of...
Brenda Sims
Aug 5, 2023
Brenda Sims
Age 59, of Canandaigua, NY, passed away on August 5, 2023, at FF. Thompson Memorial Hospital in Canandaigua.
Brenda was born on September 13, 1963, in Batavia, NY. Throughout her life, she resided in various places including Penn Yan, Batavia, and Lockport. Brenda dedicated herself to helping others as a Health Care worker for Genesee County and the...
Al Quackenbush
Aug 1, 2023
Albert E. Quackenbush II
Age 94, of Hammondsport NY, passed away August 1, 2023.
The family will receive friends at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan, on Saturday (August 5) from 1pm-3pm; followed by a funeral service at 3:00pm at the funeral home; and burial at Lakeview Cemetery. A reception will be announced.
Al was born May...
David Lee Allison
Jul 31, 2023
DAVID LEE ALLISON, PENN YAN- David, 83, died from complications from surgery at Geneva General Hospital ICU on July 31, 2023.
He was born the youngest of eight children in Millington, Maryland on April 6, 1940, to Walter and Stella (Kidney) Allison. His family moved to Penn Yan where both parents died in the 1950’s. His eldest sister,...
James Roy Wachob
Jul 16, 2023
CDR James R. Wachob, USN, (Retired)
Passed away on July 16, 2023 at his home in Penn Yan, surrounded by loved ones. He was 90.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 29, 1933 to Ray T. and Mary E. (Myers) Wachob, he was the second of what was to become a total of three children, all...
