Obituaries
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...
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...
