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Jeffrey H. Allison

Jeffrey H. Allison

Jan 4, 2023

Jeffrey H. Allison age 68, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. A Celebration of his life will be held at the Penn Yan Moose Club, 301 E. Elm St., Penn Yan, NY 14527 on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 at 1 pm.

Betty  Donahoe

Betty Donahoe

Jan 3, 2023

Betty Donahoe, a longtime resident of Penn Yan, N.Y., died January 3, 2023, at age 87, following a brief illness. Calling hours and a memorial service will take place at Penn Yan United Methodist Church, 166 Main Street, on Saturday, January 21. Calling hours begin at 10:00 a.m., and the memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. The service...

Claudia W. Baldwin

Claudia W. Baldwin

Dec 26, 2022

On December 26, 2022 Claudia Elizabeth Wood Baldwin passed away from a very short battle with cancer. She will forever be missed by all who know her. Claudia was born November 15, 1947 In Plattsburgh, NY to Claude and Ruth Wood. She was 1 of 4 children. She met her soulmate and love of her life Jonathan Roger Eric Baldwin...

David R. Firmstone

David R. Firmstone

Dec 26, 2022

David R. Firmstone, age 82, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Monday, December 26th, 2022 at Geneva General Hospital. David was born in Honesdale, PA on January 14th, 1940, the son of the late, Herbert and Helen (Brock) Firmstone. David worked as the Vice President of S J Groves in Minneapolis, Minnesota for 35 year and for Buffalo Crushed Stone...

Elizabeth F. Becker

Elizabeth F. Becker

Dec 24, 2022

Elizabeth F. Becker, age 92, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Saturday, December 24th, 2022. She was born on November 1st, 1930 in Penn Yan NY. She is survived by her daughter, Tina Becker Lasher; grandchildren, Brandy, Ashlee, Donald and Brittnii; several great grandchildren; her brother, Bruce and sister, Betty. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was predeceased by...

Fremont V. Clow

Fremont V. Clow

Dec 24, 2022

Fremont Valentine Clow, 89, of Penn Yan, NY passed away December 24, 2022 in the Homestead Nursing Home in Penn Yan. Fremont was born in Rochester, NY on February 11, 1933 to Albert G. Clow and Deloris Valentine Clow. He was a graduate of the Class of 1950 from John Marshall High School in Rochester, NY. After serving his country...

Ora B. Hammond

Ora B. Hammond

Dec 23, 2022

Ora Hammond, age 77, of Bellona, NY entered unto rest on Friday, December 23rd, 2022 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital. Ora was born on June 28th, 1945 in Corning, NY, the daughter of the late, Norman and Mae (Kalmbach) Morse. She graduated from Middlesex Valley High School and married Darwin C. Hammond at the Potter Church on November 23rd,...

Donabeth S. Jensen

Donabeth S. Jensen

Dec 19, 2022

Donabeth Shoop Jensen (1928-2022) passed peacefully in her home at the age of 94 on December 19, 2022. By her request, there will be no funeral, however a private service will be held by the family at a later date. Donabeth, a combination of her parents' names, Donald and Elizabeth, was raised in Hamburg, NY. She attended college at the...

Eric Michael Sterling

Eric Michael Sterling

Dec 18, 2022

Eric Michael Sterling, 54, passed away peacefully the evening of Sunday, December 18, 2022. Eric is survived by his brothers: Darryl (Libby) of Bath, ME; Gary of Bloomfield; David (Vicky) of Lansing; Steven (Cheryl) of Walworth; sister, Patti Walotka (Gene) of Saint John, IN; several nieces and nephews. Eric was predeceased by his father Richard; mother Anne, step-mother Viorene; brothers...

David W. Soule

David W. Soule

Dec 13, 2022

David Weaver Soule, MD, age 90 of Penn Yan (formerly of Rochester) passed away peacefully at home December 13th. He is survived by Peggy, his wife of 58 years; children Cathy, Peter, David, Elizabeth, Mark; grandchildren Aquiel, Alix, Joseph, Danielle, Joey, Jacob; great granddaughter Mercedez. He was predeceased by his son Scott and grandson Noel. He was a dedicated pediatrician...

Doris H. Miller

Doris H. Miller

Dec 6, 2022

Penn Yan- Doris Helen Urban Miller, age 96, passed away December 6, 2022 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York. Doris was born in Liberty, Pennsylvania on September 21, 1926, the daughter of Henry and Erna Hildebrandt Urban. She graduated from Liberty Vocational High School in 1944. She married LaRue Bill Miller on September 15, 1948, in Liberty, Pennsylvania....

Iris R. Sisson

Iris R. Sisson

Nov 19, 2022

Our beloved mother, Iris R Sisson, 92, passed away peacefully on November 19th, 2022, in the Masonic Care Community of Utica, New York. She is now reunited with her predeceased, loving, husband, Robert C. Sisson Sr. She is survived by three children and two grandsons: Cheryl A. (Brad) Newton of Kennesaw, GA; Lynn G. Sisson of Old Forge, New York;...

Chris W. Petersen

Chris W. Petersen

Nov 19, 2022

Chris W. Petersen, age 65, died Saturday November 19, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Chris lived in Penn Yan his whole life. He was a hard worker all of his life with the last job being at Coach and Equipment in Penn Yan, NY. He was the son of Robert and Ethelyn Petersen. Survived by his children, Christopher Petersen, (Kristina)...

Ryan M. Danson

Ryan M. Danson

Nov 15, 2022

Ryan M. Danson, age 25, of Bradford, PA, formerly of Penn Yan, NY passed away in his home due to complications from diabetes on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022. Ryan was born in Geneva, NY on April 24th, 1997, the son of Judy Enright and Michael Gotham. He graduated from Penn Yan Academy and worked as a line cook at the...

Doug Braman

Doug Braman

Nov 9, 2022

Douglas M. Braman, age 66, of Penn Yan, New York passed away on Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Doug was born in Penn Yan on December 7th, 1955, the son of the late Elford and June Braman. He served in the US Air Force from 1974 to 1976. He married...

John  D'Agostino

John D'Agostino

Nov 8, 2022

John D. D'Agostino "Jack," 76, of Penn Yan, N.Y., quietly left our lives on Nov. 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Orlando and Virginia Fitzgerald D'Agostino in Geneva, N.Y., where he was raised and graduated from DeSales High School. Jack enlisted in the U.S. Army and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. When he...

Joan Victoria Andrew

Joan Victoria Andrew

Oct 26, 2022

Joan Victoria Andrew, age 86, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. Joan was born in Endicott, NY June 8th, 1936, the daughter of the late Lily and Ivan Shepardson of Watkins Glen, NY. She graduated from Watkins Glen High School and earned her Dental Assistant Certificate in Rochester....

Ronald Edward Gifford, Jr.

Ronald Edward Gifford, Jr.

Oct 25, 2022

Ronald Edward Gifford, Jr., 90, of Branchport, NY, and more recently Canandaigua, NY, went to be with the love of his life, Barbara J. Gifford, on October 25, 2022. Ronald, better known as Ed, was born on September 2, 1932 in Avoca, NY to Carrie (Edwards) and Ronald D. Gifford, Sr. Ed and Barb (Mortensen) were married on August 8,...

Donald E. Kemp

Donald E. Kemp

Oct 11, 2022

Donald Eugene Kemp, age 77, of Branchport, NY passed away on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at the Bath VA Medical Center. Don was born in Wellsville, NY on September 14th, 1945, the son of the late Donald Raymond and Mary Lehman Kemp. He served in the US Army from 1964 to 1967, serving in Germany and in Vietnam with a...

Martina L. Agona

Martina L. Agona

Oct 8, 2022

Martina L. Agona, 66, of Keuka Park, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Geneva General Hospital. She was born in Warren, Ohio on January 1, 1956 the daughter of the late Robert and Dolores Donko. She graduated from Kent State and Hiram College. On September 6, 1975, she married Kenneth Agona in Warren, Ohio. Martina was a...

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