Obituaries
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...
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....
