Obituaries
Joanne C. Quinn
Feb 17, 2024
Joanne C. Quinn
Age 92, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away February 17, 2024.
The Family will receive friends at the Weldon Funeral Home on Friday (March 1) from 4pm-6pm. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday (March 2nd) at 11:00am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 312 Liberty St. Penn Yan; followed by burial at St. Michael’s Cemetery.
Joanne was born...
Dorthey J. Nine
Feb 13, 2024
Dorthey J. (Johnson) Nine Age 72, of Dresden, NY, and formerly of Catawba WV, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday April 5th at 1:00pm at the Penn Yan Moose Lodge, followed by a luncheon. A second Celebration of Life will be held in Catawba, WV at a later date.Born May 21, 1951...
Norma Switzer Wigden
Feb 10, 2024
Norma Jean Switzer Wigden
89, of 150 Linden Street, Penn Yan, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024.
Mrs. Wigden was born on Apr. 6, 1934, in Lodi, NY to Richard Switzer and Helen Beardslee Switzer. When Norma was 2 weeks old, her mother died.
In 1936, Richard Switzer married Rosalind (Peggy) Humiston. Norma lived with her paternal grandparents, Melvin and Frances Eveland Switzer from...
Charlotte Ladd
Jan 28, 2024
Charlotte J. Ladd
Age 77, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on January 28, 2024.
She was born in Hornell, NY on August 23, 1946.
Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to the care of others in the field of healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
She lovingly served various healthcare facilities including Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Corning Hospital, Steuben...
Margaret L. Dilgard
Jan 26, 2024
Margaret L. (Stratton) Dilgard
99, of Penn Yan, NY passed away peacefully at The Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Predeceased by her loving husband, Melvin “Pic” Dilgard in 1987, her brothers Floyd Stratton and Donald Stratton and her parents. She is survived by her daughters, Terry (Phil) Patchett of Horseheads, Kim (Timothy) Hansen of Penn Yan, and...
Mary E. Fulkrod
Jan 25, 2024
Mary E. Fulkrod
Age 80, of Penn Yan, passed away January 25, 2024 with her daughter and son by her side.
Mary was born July 19, 1943 in Elmira, the daughter of the late Roy and Ruth Bunn and attended the Haverling School in Bath. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Benny Fulkrod in 2020. They operated the family...
Joel R. Baughman
Jan 7, 2024
Joel R. Baughman, Jr.
67, of Penn Yan, died suddenly Sunday, January 7, 2024 at home.
Joe (as his friends knew him) was the son of Joel R. Baughman, Sr., and Catherine (Sisson) Baughman. He was born November 25, 1956. Joe graduated from Penn Yan Academy in June of 1975. Prior to graduation, Joe started working for Penn Yan Builders...
William R. Williamson
Jan 6, 2024
William R. Williamson
Age 96, formerly of Penn Yan, NY, passed away in Melbourne, FL on Saturday, January 6, 2024 with his loving daughter, Connie, at his side.
William was born in Greece, NY on December 13, 1927, the son of James and Arvilla Williamson. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Grace (Owen) Williamson, in 2010 and...
Suzanne Willson
Jan 3, 2024
Suzanne Boucher Willson, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on January 4, 2024, at her home in Penn Yan, NY.
She was born in Geneva, NY to Oliver A. Boucher and Kathleen Boucher (Newton) on February 22, 1950.
She grew up in Syracuse, but spent all her summers at the family cottage on Arrowhead Beach on Seneca Lake with...
Virginia J. Dunning
Dec 30, 2023
Virginia J. Dunning96 years young of Dresden, NY passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on December 30, 2023. Virginia was born on July 25, 1927, the daughter of Clinton and Anna (Kruger) Sisson.
Virginia was predeceased by her husband of 40 years Robert R. Dunning in 1990, 15 siblings including her twin sister Betty Chambers, and one...
Jason R. MacMillan
Dec 29, 2023
Jason R. MacMillan
Age 40, of Penn Yan, passed away as a result of a tragic accident at his home on December 29, 2023.
Jason was a dedicated employee for Heidelberg Materials in Butler. He graduated from Dundee Central School in 2002, he went on to graduate from FLCC in 2010 with an Associate degree in Science Music Recording. Jason...
Devereaux J. Russell
Dec 20, 2023
Devereaux J. Russell
Age 71, of Penn Yan, was called Home on December 20, 2023.
The family will receive friends at the Dresden United Methodist Church, 60 Cornelia St., in Dresden on Thursday (December 28th) from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A memorial service will be held at the church on Friday (December 29th) at 1:00pm. She will be interred with her...
Daniel Beardsley
Dec 5, 2023
Daniel E. Beardsley
68, of Bellona NY passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2023.
He was predeceased by his parents Victor and Marylou (Jensen) Beardsley. He is survived by his brothers James (Leilani) Beardsley, Michael (Margaret) Beardsley, sister Kathleen (James) Bullis and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Dan was unmarried but shared a lifelong special friendship with Cindy...
Gale Dugan
Dec 4, 2023
M. Gale Dugan, 88, passed away peacefully in her apartment at Forest Hills of DC, in Washington, DC, on December 4, 2023. She was born March 20, 1935, in Penn Yan, NY, the daughter of Charles E. Dugan and Edith (Larsen) Dugan. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in History from Antioch College in 1957, and earned a master’s degree...
Marjorie L. Swarthout
Nov 24, 2023
Marjory L. Swarthout, 67, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on November 24, 2023 at Keuka Comfort Care Home in Penn Yan.
She was born on January 4, 1956, in Penn Yan, NY, to Courtney and Vera Swartout. Marjory was a beloved sister to Pam Swarthout Couture and husband Ray, Marilyn Swarthout Little and husband Gil, Paul Swarthout and...
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;...
