Penn Yan
Wayne E. LeShure Sr., 88, of Penn Yan, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan.Family and friends are invited to call from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 at the Townsend-Wood Funeral Chapel, 201 E. Elm St., Penn Yan. A memorial service for Wayne will take
Kenneth Elwood Stape, 85, went to Heaven January 17, 2019. His vivacious and larger-than-life personality will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Yatesville United Methodist Church, immediately followed by a Celebration of Life and luncheon in the church
Ronald D. Kirk of Penn Yan and Philadelphia, Pa. passed away into God’s loving care Thursday, January 17, 2019. He was 68 years old.Relatives and friends are invited to Ron’s Life Celebration from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at John F. Givnish of Academy Rd., 10975 Academy Rd. Philadelphia, Pa., followed by his
Robert G. Webster, 87, of Penn Yan, died unexpectedly on Thursday January 17, 2019 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Penn Yan.Family and friends are invited to calling hours from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water St., Dundee. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
Mary C. Cook of Penn Yan passed away January 18, 2019 at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua.Calling hours will be held at Weldon Funeral Home in Penn Yan from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22. A celebration mass of Mary’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 at St. Michael’s Church,
Leo M. Pola, of Keuka Park, died December 28, 2018, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 179 Main St., Penn Yan.A native of Sandwich, Mass. on Cape Cod, he came to New York State to attend college. After graduating from Cornell University, he worked
Helen Elizabeth Dewey, born May 28, 1915, passed away December 7, 2018.Helen was born in Dresden and lived in Tonawanda, where she worked as a Lab Tech in research & development for Durez Chemical.She & her husband lived in Dresden and St. James City for over 40 years. Helen was an avid naturalist & botanist.She
Michael Gerard Turner, 59, of Gorham, passed away peacefully at Light Hill Hospice surrounded by his family, January 9, 2019. Honoring Michael’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to the Celebration of Life at Reed Corners Federated Church, 4030 Route 247, Canandaigua, at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 20, followed by
Danny C. McNeil, 64 of Penn Yan, passed away at home Tuesday, January 8 2019. A gathering celebrating his life will be held at the convenience of his family. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to The American Cancer Society.Danny was born in Penn Yan May 26, 1954. Danny graduated from Penn Yan Academy
Kathryn C. “Kay” Tietjen, 90, of Branchport died Tuesday, December 18, 2018.Friends and family are invited to call at LaMarche Funeral Home in Hammondsport from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. A service will be held immediately following at the funeral home. A private burial will be held at Glenview Cemetery in Pulteney at
Weldon Charles Comeau, 87, of Penn Yan, died Thursday January 3, 2019 at The Homestead in Penn Yan.There are no calling hours; a service and internment will be in Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton, Long Island; on a date and time to be announced.He was born June 6, 1931 in Jamaica (Queens), N.Y. to the
Hunter Fuqua, 22, of Penn Yan, passed away unexpectedly December 19, 2018 at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Penn Yan.He was born Nov. 21, 1996.Hunter worked at Connect-A-Service. He always had a smile on his face and he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his daughter, Avianna.He was predeceased by his grandparents, Sammie
Lois K. Dudley Cottrell, 100, passed away December 28, 2018.Honoring her wishes, there will be no prior calling hours. A funeral will be held in mid-February at the Faith United Church of Christ in Dundelin, Fla.Lois was born in Elmira Feb. 9, 1918 to Ira and Mae Murphy Kendall.She was predeceased by her two husbands,
William Dixon “Bill” Mair, 97, born December 29, 1921, the son of the late Irving D. and Madeline L. Whitehead Mair, passed quietly and peacefully to the Lord January 1, 2019.He was predeceased by his “darling wife” of nearly 73 years, Mary Kathleen Mair.Mr. and Mrs. Mair were married in the DeVeaux Chapel in Niagara
Dale Rossman of Bath passed away December 27, 2018, at Fred & Harriett Taylor Health Center in Bath.Friends are invited to a Celebration of His Life will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Penn Yan Elk’s Club, Main St. Penn Yan.Dale was born Feb. 25, 1939, in Penn Yan.
Robert George Briggs, 77, of Venice, Fla, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve 2018 at the home of his daughter, Andrea and son-in-law Brian Bartman in Parrish, Fla.A Celebration of Life will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 19, 2019 at Top of the Lake Restaurant, 301 Lake St., Penn Yan.Robert was born
Walter Francis Drewno, 71, died unexpectedly December 27, 2018.Friends are invited to call from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 1 at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2 at Saint Michaels Catholic Church, Liberty Street, Penn Yan.He was born
Francis Edward McDonough passed away December 17, 2018, at the age of 74 years old. Francis will be laid to rest next to his mother at a graveside service for family and close friends at Glenwood Cemetery in Geneva at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 4, with a celebration of life to follow at the Penn Yan Moose Lodge. He was predeceased
Mathew “Matt” Perry Jr., 77, of Dundee, died Wednesday December 26, 2018 at Rochester General Hospital, in Rochester.Friends are invited to call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30 at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water St., Dundee, where a Fireman’s Service will be held at 5 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10
Paula (nee Wager) Ruiz, 84, died December 25, 2018.A memorial service for her and her husband, John A. Ruiz, who died at age 78 Nov. 5, 2014, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29 at Parkside Church, 7100 Pettibone Rd., Bainbridge Twp. Memorial Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.Paula was born March
Phyllis Thorne Good, formerly of Elmira, Bath, Penn Yan, Naples, Fla., Palatka, Fla., and Owings Mills, Md. passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018, in Pikesville, MD.No service is planned at this time. Interment will be held in the spring at Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira.Phyllis was born March 23, 1924, to Ernest and Eunice (Bates) Thorne
Carl Allen Margeson, 82 of Penn Yan passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 18, 2018.Friends and family may attend a Celebration of Carl’s life at the Penn Yan Moose Lodge, 301 E. Elm St., Penn Yan at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. Carl was born Aug. 8, 1936 in Penn Yan to Charles and Ethel
Marlene H. Guild, 87, of Midland, passed away peaceful on December 13, 2018 at Medilodge of Midland after attending the Annual Residents Christmas Party that afternoon.Per Marlene’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service and burial will be in Cuba at Cuba Cemetery at a later date.She was born on Oct. 19, 1931
Amanda L. Heffernan, 23, of Dundee, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Penn Yan.Honoring family wishes there were no prior calling hours. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at the convenience of the family on a date in the future.Amanda was born Oct. 14, 1995 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to William George and
Ruth N. Johnson, 73, died peacefully Thursday,December 6, 2018 at The Homestead in Penn Yan. At Ruth’s request, there will be no services. After cremation, a private memorial will take place at the family’s convenience.Ruth was born in Penn Yan March 5, 1945, the daughter of the late Briggs S. and Emily M. (Johns) Johnson.
Shirley Ogden Cougevan, 92, entered into Eternal Rest November 14, 2018. Formerly of Penn Yan, she had been a resident at The Inn at Freedom Village, Bradenton, Fla., since 2005.A memorial service will be held at a later time in Penn Yan at the convenience of the family.Shirley, born July 15, 1926, in Shaker Heights,
Thomas Campbell Hetherington, 46, died Friday, December 7, 2018 in Inlet, as a result of a snowmobile accident.Funeral arrangements will be posted at KenPerkinsFuneralHome.com when they are finalized. Burial will be in Overackers Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Middlesex Hose Co., Box 145, Middlesex, N.Y. 14507; or Helping Hounds
Jean Bernice (Bunny) Knauss Cobbett, 93, passed peacefully in her sleep Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the House of John.Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 at the R.A. Patrick Funeral Home, 26 West Main St., Clifton Springs. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 at
Christine E. Andersen, 71, of Penn Yan passed away unexpectedly at home Saturday, December 1, 2018.A gathering celebrating Christine’s life will be held Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Townsend-Wood Funeral Chapel, 201 E. Elm St., Penn Yan. Burial at Lakeview Cemetery in Penn Yan will be private for
Catherine L. Harris, 77, died peacefully at her home Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Rushville Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society
John A. Hart, 76, of Penn Yan passed away unexpectedly from an unfortunate construction accident Tuesday, November 6, 2018.A memorial service was held at the Townsend-Wood Funeral Chapel Wednesday, Nov. 14.John was born in Seneca Falls Sept. 16, 1942, the son of the late Aleen (Deming) and John E. Hart. John graduated from Mynderse Academy
Alice I. Summers, 91, of Penn Yan, passed away peacefully in her sleep September 30, 2018.A private service is planned.She was the loving mother of Dr. Donald Tumonis (Patricia Gunderman) of Penn Yan, and Eileen Cortright (Douglas) of Plymouth, Mass.; grandmother of Brian Cortright (Amy) of Kingston, Mass., and great-grandmother to Julia and Caroline Cortright
Dortha H. Nester, 84, died Thursday, November 22, 2018 after a short illness.A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.Dortha was born June 25, 1934 in Geneva. She was the daughter of the late Floyd Holland and Geraldine David Holland. Dortha graduated from Geneva High School in 1952 and SUNY Geneseo in 1956
Steven (Stevie) John Nussbaumer II of Penn Yan passed away unexpectedly at home Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the age of 48.A private graveside ceremony will be held at the convenience of the family.Steven was born Dec. 19, 1969 in Penn Yan, the only child of Steven John and Terry Lee (Housel) Nussbaumer.Steven graduated from
Doris R. Hey, 99, died at home on Monday, November 19, 2018.A Celebration of Doris’ Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Burial will be in Shuman Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 514 East Swamp Rd., Penn Yan, NY 14527; Keuka Comfort
Dawn Marie Pollack, 61, of Dundee, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at Rochester’s Strong Memorial Hospital with family and friends at bedside.A celebration of life and love for Dawn (a.k.a. Be Nice to Dawn Day) will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 at the Seneca Lake Duck Hunters Club in Dresden. In
Joan F. Bodine, 90, died November 12, 2018.Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will follow at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Rushville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 13,
Grace Marcia Travis Wixson 84, of Penn Yan, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Barrington Community Church, 4560 Old Bath Rd., Dundee.Per her wishes there will be no calling hours. Burial at the
Lane A. Clute, 69, of Naples, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018.Lane was born in Naples July 10, 1949, the son of the late Angeline (Bartholomew) and James Clute.A memorial mass for Lane will be held Friday, November 16, 2018, at 11 a.m. at St. Januarius Church, 180 N. Main St., Naples, N.Y. 14512. In
Saturday, November 3, 2018, Mary Jane Lafler, loving wife, mother of three, grandmother of four, and great-grandmother of 10, passed away at the age of 83.Per Mary Jane’s request, there will be no viewing/calling hours or funeral services.Mary Jane was born on Sept. 3, 1935, in Penn Yan to Earl & Elsie (Hainsworth) Williams. She
Alan C. Swarthout, 72, of Penn Yan, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Rochester General Hospital.Friends and family may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Townsend WoodFuneral Chapel, 201E. Elm St., Penn Yan. A funeral service celebrating his life will follow at 10:30 a.m. Monday Nov. 12 at the
George Van Sickle, 80, of Penn Yan passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at the Penn Yan Manor.Per his wishes there will be no calling hours. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Dresden United Methodist Church, 60 Cornelia St., Dresden. Burial will be at the Bellona
Softly in the morning, you heard a gentle call. You took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all. Our hearts were broken Saturday, November 3, 2018 when our loving wife, mom, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend Donna J. (Allis) Doane passed away.Abiding with her wishes there will be no services. Donna
Beth (Hopkins) Konopko, 94, passed away at her home October 19, 2018 in Sandpoint, Idaho.Beth was born in the Town of Jerusalem Sept. 19, 1924 to John and Mildred (Dinehart) Hopkins. She attended Penn Yan Academy, graduating in 1941. Beth served in the Navy and completed a career in data processing.Beth was predeceased by her
James R. Snyder, 60, died Thursday, November 1, 2018, after a long struggle to come back after his injuries in a Sept. 21, 2017 motorcycle accident.Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m and 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will be
Nadya Danilchik Sill, 91, of Huntington, W Va., reposed in the Lord Sunday, October 28, 2018.Visitation will be held after 6 p.m. Nov. 1 at Christ the Savior Orthodox Christian Church, 6378 Rt. 152, Wayne, W.Va. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2 at Christ the Savior Orthodox Christian Church, Wayne,
Michael A. Tousley passed away at age 64 at his home in Zephyrhills, Fla., June 2, 2018.Mike is survived by his children, Nikki, Shawn, Carolyn, and Jessica; his mother, Elsie Tousley; brothers, Steve (Joan) Tousley, Dan (Mary) Tousley, Mark (Sandy) Tousley, and sister, Sandy (John Jr.) Banach; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by
Joan F. Carroll, 84, died on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 at Penn Yan Manor.Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Shuman Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Yates County, 1216 Rte. 14A, Penn Yan, N.Y. 14527; or to the Stanley-Hall-Gorham Ambulance, P.O. Box
