obituaries

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...

Monte Lee Silliman

Monte Lee Silliman

May 19, 2022

Monte Silliman, age 78, entered into his eternal home surrounded by his loving family on May 19, 2022, at the Keuka Comfort Care Home. He was born in Wayland, NY to Elmer (Tug) and Juanita Fairbrother Silliman who predeceased him and graduated Dundee Central School in 1961. In 1961, he entered the US Army where he learned his lifelong career...

Edward H. Head

Edward H. Head

May 17, 2022

Edward H. Head, age 92, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital. Ed was born in Rice Lake, WI on September 28th, 1929, the son of the late Rev. Albert and Ruth Milner Head. He graduated high school in Jersey Shore, NJ in 1947 and served in the US Army...

Robert M. Pridmore

Robert M. Pridmore

May 13, 2022

Robert M. Pridmore, age 98, of Clifton Springs, NY formerly of Penn Yan passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Clifton Springs Hospital. Robert was born in Utica, NY on January 15, 1924, the son of the late Harold and Clara Tucker Pridmore. He graduated from Utica High School and served in the US Navy from 1941 to 1945....

Marco P. Errico

Marco P. Errico

May 11, 2022

Marco P. Errico, age 93, of Dresden, NY passed away at home on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Marco was born in Seneca Falls, NY on November 11, 1928, the son of the late Joseph and Assunta Picculo Errico. He served in the US Navy from 1949 to 1952 aboard the USS Robert A. Owens. He was employed at Seneca Army...

Thelma L. Jensen

Thelma L. Jensen

May 6, 2022

Thelma Lee Jensen passed away on Friday, May 6th, 2022, at Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Penn Yan, NY on January 23, 1928, the daughter of the late Vernon and Pearl Hayes Lee. She attended Benton #12 Country School and graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1944. She then attended McKechnie-Lunger School of Commerce in Rochester...

Michael J. Dillon

Michael J. Dillon

Apr 27, 2022

Michael Jones Dillon, 40, of Penn Yan, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. He was born on March 6, 1982. Michael was Production Manager at Roto Salt in Penn Yan for the past 5-6 years. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and enjoyed watching Deadliest Catch. He was predeceased by his mother, Jill Jones in 2003. He is...

Marilyn Lilyea Matteson Fitch

Marilyn Lilyea Matteson Fitch

Apr 24, 2022

Marilyn, age 94, died on April 24, 2022 at the Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home. Marilyn was born on July 27,1927 to Oscar W. and Helen Riker Lilyea in Dresden, NY. She attended Penn Yan Academy. She worked as a telephone operator in Geneva during the later years of WWII. She married Arol L. Matteson in 1945, and became a...

J. Edgar Emerson Jr.

J. Edgar Emerson Jr.

Apr 23, 2022

J. Edgar Emerson Jr., age 76, of Keuka Park, NY passed away and went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 at FF Thomspon Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. Ed was born in Penn Yan, NY on June 28th , 1945, the son of the late, J. Edgar and Hazel (Wentworth) Emerson Sr. Ed was a...

Subscribe

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.