obituaries

Norman A. Snow

Norman A. Snow

Sep 10, 2022

Norman A. (Jack) Snow, 90 years old, of Penn Yan, NY entered into eternal rest to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 10th, 2022 at home with family by his side. Jack was born in Waterloo, NY, January 18th, 1932 to Bernard and Effie May Snow. Jack graduated from Geneva High School in 1949. He married the...

Thomas A. Carlin

Thomas A. Carlin

Sep 8, 2022

Thomas A. Carlin, age 78, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Thursday, September 8th, 2022 at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. Tom was born in Rochester, NY on December 21, 1942, the son of the late William H. and Mildred R. Carlin. He graduated from Victor Central School, Alfred State University, University of Georgia and Penn State University....

Glenda E. Majchrzak

Glenda E. Majchrzak

Sep 3, 2022

Glenda "Glenny" E. Majchrzak, Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, mother (to her furry family), and an angel to all, passed away at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan, NY, on Saturday September 3, 2022, with her sister by her side. Glenda was born on May 11, 1967, and enjoyed her childhood growing up in Hilton, NY, with her...

Donald  R.  Wood

Donald R. Wood

Aug 24, 2022

Donald R. Wood, 81 of Penn Yan, New York, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on August 24, 2022. Don was born on July 22, 1941 in Geneva, New York to Victor and Florence Wood. He went to high school at the Penn Yan Academy and graduated in 1960. Don is survived by his wife Marilyn; daughters Karen...

Father John L. O'Connor

Father John L. O'Connor

Aug 18, 2022

Father John L. O'Connor, who served as a priest of the Diocese of Rochester for nearly 60 years, died on Thursday, August 18, 2022, after a brief illness. He was 85 years old. Father O'Connor, born the son of Jeremiah and Jessie (Bell) O'Connor on May 19, 1937, grew up in Greece's Our Mother of Sorrows Parish. He attended St....

Steven "Ernie" C. Kern

Steven "Ernie" C. Kern

Aug 16, 2022

Steven "Ernie" Kern, 60, former Kentucky resident, died August 16, 2022 at his home in Penn Yan, New York. Steve was born March 10, 1962 in Dayton, Kentucky to Augustus and Ruth Kern. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed being outside. He grew up in Bellevue, Kentucky and was a member of a large family. Steve moved to the...

Clarence  Smart Jr.

Clarence Smart Jr.

Aug 14, 2022

Clarence Smart, Jr, age 97, passed away peacefully at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital on Sunday August 14, 2022. Clarence was born, at home, in Barnes Station, NY on February 25, 1925 to Clarence Smart, Sr. and Pearl (Davis) Smart. His birth coincided with one of the worst snow storms that year, forcing Clarence Sr. to fetch the doctor by...

Donald C. Flynn

Donald C. Flynn

Aug 8, 2022

Donald C. Flynn, age 85, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Monday, August 8th, 2022 at Geneva General Hospital. Don was born in Penn Yan on January 13, 1937, the son of the late, P. Henry and Marietta (Taylor) Flynn. He attended a one room school house in the Town of Milo and graduated from St. Michael's School. He...

Barbara D. Sutherland

Barbara D. Sutherland

Aug 8, 2022

Barbara D. Sutherland, age 90, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Monday, August 8th, 2022 at the Keuka Comfort Care Home in Penn Yan. The family will receive friends and family for a memorial service at the Penn Yan United Methodist Church on August 11th, 2022 at 11:00am. A private burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery immediately following the service....

John Lester Francisco

John Lester Francisco

Jul 27, 2022

Jack Francisco passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2022. Jack was born in Penn Yan on May 17, 1945. He attended St. Michael's School and was a 1963 graduate of the Penn Yan Academy, Jack served in the United States Army Reserve and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 840. Jack loved boating...

Vicky K. Kidder

Vicky K. Kidder

Jul 27, 2022

Vicky K. (Knapp) Kidder, age 66, of Penn Yan, NY entered unto rest on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan, NY. Vicky was born in Clifton Springs, NY on July 24, 1956, the daughter of the late, Hugh and Catherine "Kay" (Grimsley) Knapp. She graduate high school from Midlakes High School and was...

Patricia A. Gowin

Patricia A. Gowin

Jul 17, 2022

Patricia (Stratton) Gowin, 81, of Pulteney, NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2022, surrounded by her loving cats. Pat ran a hair salon out of her home for many years. She was known for her love of animals and gardening. Pat was predeceased by her husband, Derwood; her parents, George and Alta Stratton; brothers, Richard, Gene, Charles and James;...

Paul R. Sturdevant

Paul R. Sturdevant

Jul 11, 2022

Paul Sturdevant peacefully crossed over on July 11, 2022. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Paul's name to the Keuka Comfort Home, PO Box 107, Penn Yan, NY. Paul was born in Elmira in 1932 to Raymond and Content Sturdevant. A 1950 graduate of Southside HS, he enlisted in the Army at 17 and served in Korea,...

Glenn A. Andersen, Jr.

Glenn A. Andersen, Jr.

Jul 4, 2022

Glenn A. Andersen, Jr., age 85, of Penn Yan, NY entered unto rest in his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 4, 2022. Glenn was born in Penn Yan on January 16th, 1937, the son of the late Glenn A. and Ellen M. Andersen. He graduted from Penn Yan Academy Class of 1955. He served in the...

Catherine Ann James

Catherine Ann James

Jun 28, 2022

Catherine Ann James, age 62, of Bellona, NY entered unto rest on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. Catherine was born in Penn Yan, NY on December 16th, 1959, the daughter of the late Warren and Margaret Beebe. She attended Finger Lakes Community College and married Dwight James in...

Donald F. Durham

Donald F. Durham

Jun 18, 2022

Donald F. Durham (Donnie) born on January 16, 1933 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Living Center North in Geneva. He graduated from Penn Yan Academy Class of 1950 and attended Boys' State at Colgate University in 1949. While in high school, he had a dance band sponsored by the Yates County "Forty...

Joseph Jesse Monago

Joseph Jesse Monago

Jun 1, 2022

Penn Yan, NY - Joseph Jesse Monago, 71, passed away peacefully June 1, 2022, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 10, 1951, in Bradford, PA to John and Susan Monago.  He attended Bradford Area High School where he was a three sport athlete participating in basketball, football, and track. It was during...

Kathleen R. Yells

Kathleen R. Yells

May 30, 2022

Kathleen R. Yells, age 75, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Monday, May 30, 2022. Kathleen was born in Penn Yan, NY on May 14, 1947. She retired as a postal clerk at the Keuka Park Post Office. Kathleen loved her family and her animals. Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Sydney Cota; grandchildren, Thomas Yells and Evan Cota; great...

Shirley L. Lewis

Shirley L. Lewis

May 29, 2022

Shirley L. Lewis, age 93, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Penn Yan. Shirley was born in Canandaigua, NY on February 7, 1929, the daughter of the late, Roy and Edith Copper Lindenmuth. While residing in Alaska, Shirley was an active foster parent to many children. She had worked for...

Louise E. Payne

Louise E. Payne

May 29, 2022

Louise E. Payne, age 90, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022. Louise was born in Penn Yan, NY on March 28, 1932, the daughter of the late, Gareld and Alilian Russell. She was a graduate of Penn Yan Academy and married, John E. Payne on March 11, 1951. She was a member of the Branchport Methodist...

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