Obituaries
Robert A. Hall
Jul 13, 2023
Robert A. Hall
Age 60, of Penn Yan, passed away July 13, 2023 at Geneva General Hospital after a brief illness.
Robert is survived by his brother Christopher Hall (Julie); niece Tessa Hall; nephew, Steven Hall; and a special niece, Sarah Hall.
He is predeceased by his mother, Bonnie Hall (Brown) and his father, Rodney Hall.
He enjoyed farming, friends, racing and Grit TV.
Robert was born in Penn Yan...
Harry K. Griffin
Jul 11, 2023
Harry Kaufman Griffin
Age 90, of Penn Yan, passed away in peace at home on July 11, 2023.
The family will receive friends at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Friday (July 21) from 6pm-8pm. A funeral mass will be held Saturday at 10:00am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Penn Yan; followed by burial and military...
Mary Katherine Crowley
Jul 9, 2023
Mary Katherine Crowley
Age 36, of Shortsville, NY, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023.
Mary Katherine was born in Canandaigua, the beloved daughter of Polly and James F. Crowley Sr.
She had a zest for life and found joy in the simple pleasures. Mary Katherine had a green thumb and spent hours tending to her beautiful garden. She found...
David P. Blauvelt
Jul 8, 2023
David Philip Blauvelt, 66 of Penn Yan, NY ended his 5-year battle with Glioblastoma Mulitforme on July 8, 2023. He chose this day to honor his first grandson, Sweed David Nichols, who left us 8 years ago on this very day.
David was born on October 4, 1956, the son of Howard and Natalie Blauvelt of Johnson Ave. Penn Yan,...
Matthew A. Brady
Jul 4, 2023
Matthew A. Brady
Age 43, of Penn Yan, passed away July 4, 2023.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 22 starting at 2:00pm at the Penn Yan Fire Department, 125 Elm Street, Penn Yan.
Matt was born April 8, 1980 in Ft. Pierce, FL, the son of Thomas Brady and Loraine Zavaglia.
He was predeceased by his...
Roger J. Sands
Jul 4, 2023
Roger J. Sands
Age 78, of Penn Yan, NY reaped his final harvest on July 4, 2023.
Roger was born in Penn Yan, to Maynard and Eleanor Sands. He graduated from Penn Yan Academy, while working throughout school at Frairy Land Farms. After graduating, he joined the Air Force, achieving the rank of Airman 1st Class, serving overseas as an...
William Richard Watson
Jul 3, 2023
William Richard (Bill) Watson passed away July 3, 2023 at the age of 88. He was born on February 18, 1935 in the Mississippi Delta town of Hughes, Arkansas, where he spent most of his childhood. At the age of 13 he moved to Detroit, Michigan and just a few years later joined the Marine Corp. He served in Kyoto,...
Donald K. Erickson
Jul 1, 2023
Don (Donald K) Erickson, 89, Penn Yan, died peacefully on July 1, 2023, due to unexpected health complications.
A Service of Remembrance will be held Saturday, September 30, at the Penn Yan United Methodist Church, 166 Main Street at 11:00am.
Don was predeceased by Priscilla Duryea McCloskey Erickson, his loving wife and companion of 35 years. What began in...
Mildred C. Koek
Jun 27, 2023
Mildred C. KoekAge 90, of Penn Yan, died peacefully with family at her side at the Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home, June 27, 2023.
She is predeceased by husband and life partner, Marvin; parents Claude and Harriet Travis; and siblings Howard, Lillian (Strong), Don, and Russell.
She is survived by her children Norman (Judy Jones) Koek, Kevin (Laurie) Koek, Karen (Dale)...
Heather James
Jun 25, 2023
Heather James
Age 40, of Penn Yan, loving wife, mother, and daughter, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends, at Keuka Comfort Care on June 25, 2023.
She was born on March 8, 1983 in Geneva, NY to her parents Jeffery and Stephanie Allison.
Heather was devoted to family, and she cherished the time she spent with her...
Earl Mortensen, Sr.
Jun 14, 2023
Earl D. Mortensen, Sr.Age 87, passed away peacefully in Sarasota, Florida on June 14, 2023.
He was formerly of Dundee and Penn Yan, NY. He was born on May 15, 1936 in Penn Yan, NY to Karl and Velda Mortensen. Earl graduated from Penn Yan Academy and then enlisted in the US Army where he served honorably.After completing his service,...
Sharon P. Dellamore
Jun 11, 2023
Sharon P. Dellamore, age 76, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on June 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She loved her family deeply. Her legacy will always be as a sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Sharon was born in Penn Yan and was a graduate of Penn Yan Academy. She went on to receive her Bachelors Degree in...
Barbara Crumb
May 29, 2023
Barbara Anne Crumb
Age 79, of Hornell and formerly Branchport, NY, passed away May 29, 2023.
Barbara was born in Hornell on November 16, 1943, the daughter of Orlo and Virginia Tripp. She graduated as Valedictorian from Penn Yan Academy and went on to receive her Masters Degree from Alfred University.
She first worked as a music teacher at Penn...
James E. Short, Jr.
May 21, 2023
James Edward Short, Jr.
Age 55, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away May 21, 2023.
Jim was born in West Palm Beach, FL, the son of Kristine and the late James Short, Sr.. Jim was a true patriot, who loved his country and his family. He also loved the outdoors, listening to music, and playing his harmonica.
Jim worked for...
Jeffrey Spencer
May 18, 2023
Jeffrey Spencer died May 18, 2023, treated with extraordinary care by the nurses and technicians on floor 3 east, Thompson Heath, Canandaigua, N.Y., with long visits by family and friends as he passed the last days of his life.
There was always a distant look in his eyes, as if he were seeking the far horizon of a yet unknown place....
Jeffrey Payne
May 18, 2023
Jeffrey R. Payne
Age 47, of Seneca Falls and formerly Penn Yan, passed away May 18, 2023 after a brief illness.
Jeff was born in Geneva, NY on June 25, 1975 and graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1994. He formerly worked at the Iron Age Company in Penn Yan and for Wegman's in Geneva.
He was predeceased by his...
Leo Kenyon
May 15, 2023
Leo Kenyon
Age 91, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away May 15, 2023.
Leo was born in Shinglehouse, PA on November 8, 1931, the son of Lawrence and Ona Kenyon. He honorably served in the US Airforce during the Korean Conflict from 1949-1953.
Leo and his wife owned and operated Kenyon’s Store on Keuka Lake from 1957-1977. He...
Randolph Bruce Cousins
Apr 26, 2023
Randolph Bruce Cousins
81, of Aiken, S.C. and formerly of Penn Yan, N.Y., passed away peacefully at his home on April 26, 2023.
The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Trinity Hospice and Cumberland Village staff for their assistance with providing support and comfort to Bruce and his family. Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian...
Sharon McMillen
Apr 24, 2023
Sharon (Strickland) McMillen
Age 74, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away April 24, 2023 at The Homestead Nursing Home Facility.
Sharon was born August 10, 1948, the daughter of Lawrence and Rena Strickland. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy and Willard School of Nursing, working many years at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Yatesville...
Kenneth W. Hale
Apr 24, 2023
Kenneth W. Hale
Age 87, of Penn Yan, passed away April 24, 2023.
The family will receive friends at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St. Penn Yan on Saturday, May 13 from 2pm-4pm; followed by a memorial service celebrating his life at 4:00pm.
Kenneth William Hale was born in Rochester, NY to Kenneth Walton and Dorothy Hale. He...
