Obituaries
Joyce Hall
Apr 24, 2023
Joyce Kathleen Hall
Age 79, formerly of Penn Yan, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24, with her three loving children by her side.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Second Milo Baptist Church, on Saturday July 22 at 1:00pm; followed by interment and a reception.
Joy was born August 12, 1943 in Warren, Ohio to Lyle and...
Curtis Ballard
Apr 22, 2023
Curtis I. Ballard
Age 74, of Dundee, NY, passed away April 22, 2023.
Curt was born in Penn Yan on September 25, 1948, the son of Ivan and Henrietta Ballard and married Penny McKie on April 22, 1967. They enjoyed 56 years together. He retired from AKZO-NOBEL in Watkins Glen. Curt was a former member and volunteer with the Bradford...
Eric Simmons
Apr 18, 2023
Eric Simmons
Age 35 of Brooktondale, NY took off on his next great adventure on April 18, 2023 with the same enthusiasm as he entered it—having little use for unnecessary pleasantries or societal norms.
Eric was never one to fake a smile or hold a grudge. Except for maybe against social norms, which were as useless to him as lofty...
Dale W. Christensen
Apr 7, 2023
Dale Walter Christensen, age 80, of Penn Yan, NY passed away April 7, 2023 in his home.
A private graveside service at Benton Rural Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family April 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM.
Dale was born in Penn Yan on May 26, 1942, the son of late Harold "Henry" and Mildred Christensen. He...
Janice McConnell
Apr 5, 2023
Loved Beyond Words and Missed Beyond Measure
Janice “Jannie” Marie McConnell, 74, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away peacefully at FF Thompson on April 5, 2023, with her daughter by her side.
To honor Jan’s wishes, there will be no funeral or services. Jan lived to enjoy, and loved warm weather and sunshine; therefore, we will hold a Celebration of...
Daniel C. Woolston
Apr 3, 2023
Daniel C. Woolston
A longtime resident of Penn Yan, NY, unexpectedly passed away on April 3, 2023 at the age of 68. Predeceased by his parents, Nancy (Costich) Woolston-Kavanagh, Clare D. Woolston, his father-in-law, Howard Woodruff and his brother, Jeffrey Woolston.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carla (Woodruff) Woolston; son Jonathan (Amanda) Woolston, soon to arrive...
Samuel G. Madigan, Sr.
Apr 2, 2023
Samuel G. Madigan, Sr.
Age 59, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away April 2, 2023, after courageous battle with cancer.
The family will receive friends at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Thursday (April 6) from 2pm-4pm; followed by a memorial service at 4pm. He will be buried alongside his parents at Lakeview Cemetery. A...
Pauline Armstrong
Mar 30, 2023
Pauline Armstrong
Age 91, of Branchport, passed away March 30, 2023 at the Penn Yan Manor.
Pauline and her twin sister, Pearline, were born June 26, 1931 in Pickens, SC to Larry Oneal and Norma Thomas.
She married Robert C. Armstrong on January 22, 1955, and together they raised four children.
Pauline loved working in her flower beds,...
Verna E. Klug
Mar 23, 2023
Verna E Klug
81, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Thursday March 23, 2023 at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Penn Yan, NY. Her son Terry Wright was by her side.
Verna was born May 11, 1941, the daughter of the late Vern and Fanny Morgan.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ron Klug and son, Steven C Wright....
Allen E. Hayes
Mar 22, 2023
Allen E. Hayes
Age 86, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away March 22, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Allen was born in Gowanda, NY, the son of Ralph and Hazel (Wheeler) Hayes.
He was predeceased by his parents, and wife Sandra. He is survived by a son, Keith and wife Kimberly Hayes of Penn Yan; and daughter,...
Edwin L. Eveland
Mar 20, 2023
Edwin (Ed) Eveland Age 71, of Keuka Park, NY passed away peacefully at his home on March 20, 2023 with his family at his bedside following years of fighting cancer. Thanks go to Wilmot Cancer Center and URMC staff for their care over the past years. He was under the care of Ontario Yates Hospice in his last days and...
Joan Stever Hayes
Mar 19, 2023
Joan Stever Hayes
Age of 88 of Penn Yan, NY went to be with Our Lord on March 19, 2023.
She was born in the town of Jerusalem in Penn Yan to parents Robert Stever and Gladys Russell Stever. Joan graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1952 and went on to work for the Westinghouse Electric Corporation. She then excelled...
Walter C. Slocum
Mar 13, 2023
Walter Charles SlocumPENN YAN-passed away peacefully on March 13, 2023, at the age of 87. Walt was born on May 2, 1935, to Charles and Thelma Slocum in Lackawanna, Pennsylvania. He moved to Penn Yan, NY, where he met the love of his life, Freda (Bacher) Slocum. Walt and Freda were married on November 1, 1952, and had two daughters,...
Michael J. Cincotta
Mar 12, 2023
Michael J. Cincotta
Age 63, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away March 12, 2023.
Michael was born in Penn Yan on April 25, 1959, the son of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth Cincotta. Hegraduated from Penn Yan Academy and studied at Finger Lakes and Manatee Community Colleges. Hewas a member of the Penn Yan Moose Lodge. He owned and operated...
Kay Lampman
Mar 12, 2023
Kay Lorraine Lampman
Age 66, of Dresden, NY, passed away March 12, 2023.
She was born in Bath, NY on August 10, 1956, the daughter of Howard and Laura Longwell. She graduated from Dundee Central School in 1974 and received her degree as a Registered Nurse from Willard Nursing School. She retired as an R.N. from the Canandaigua VA Hospital.
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James Maciejewski
Mar 9, 2023
James C. Maciejewski
Age 52, of Penn Yan, NY passed away after a brief illness on March 9, 2023.
Jamie was born in Penn Yan, the son of James A. and MaryAnn (Ellmann) Maciejewski. He graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1988 and continued his education earning an Associate Degree from Monroe Community College.
Jamie began his career as a...
David M. Miller
Mar 6, 2023
David M. Miller, a devoted family man, horse enthusiast, and truck driver, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2023 at the age of 74 in Penn Yan, NY.
Raised by Dorcas Miller, David discovered his passion for truck driving at an early age, and spent most of his life on the road, traveling across the country and...
Susan Maeske
Mar 5, 2023
Susan Maeske, 78, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023, being comforted by her family.
Calling hours will be held from 11am-1pm on Saturday, March 25 at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 East Main St., Penn Yan, followed by a small service. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Wagner Restaurant, 124 East Elm...
Alice McKernan
Feb 27, 2023
Alice A. McKernan
Alice Althea McKernan (née Armstrong), died February 27, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona at age 90.
Alice was born on October 29, 1932 in Penn Yan, the daughter of Stuart and Blanche Armstrong. Alice graduated from Penn Yan Academy (class of 1950), and the University of Rochester School of Nursing. After graduation, Alice moved to Arizona, where she...
Beverly Hunt
Feb 23, 2023
Beverly L. HuntAge 88, of Penn Yan, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on February 23, 2023 surrounded by her children.
Beverly was born in Waterloo, NY, the daughter of the late Seward and Edith Elvie (Buck) Lerch.
Beverly was proud to have dedicated her life on the 200-year-old family farm to homemaking. She was a long-time member...
