Marilyn Jean Malles
Dec 7, 2021
Marilyn Jean Malles, age 95, of Penn Yan, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at her home. Marilyn grew up in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and graduated from North Western University. She taught Kindergarten and Head Start in Chicago. She was voted Citizen of the Year for Wilmette, Illinois in 1991. She served as the first women President...
Brad Lee Ovens
Nov 19, 2021
Brad Lee Ovens, age 31, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Friday, November 19th, 2021 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital after a very brief battle with COVID-19. Brad was born in Geneva, NY on January 11th, 1990, the son of the late Stewart Brian Ovens (Marge Ovens) and Lenora Ann (Kerrick) Braman (Brad Braman). Recently, Brad obtained his...
Delores D. Sutherland
Nov 17, 2021
Delores D. Sutherland, age 85, of PennYan, NY passed away Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 at the Keuka Comfort Care Home. Delores was born in Geneva, NY on September 1st, 1936, the daughter of Harold and Arlene (Harer) Dean. Delores graduated from Penn Yan Academy, as well as from Freeman's Business School in 1955. She married William H. "Bill" Sutherland on...
Margaret A. Delbono
Nov 5, 2021
Margaret "Margy" Ames DelBono departed on November 5th, 2021. Margy was born in Lewistown, Pennsylvania on February 11th, 1938 to John and Martha Williammee. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert DelBono of 58 years and was the mother of Susan (Greg) Helbeck and John (Helena) DelBono. She raised her children with love and devotion in Penn Yan,...
Doris M. Tones
Nov 4, 2021
Doris M. Tones, age 94, of Winnabow, NC formerly of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Thursday, November 4th, 2021 at Brunswick Cove in Winnabow, NC. Doris was born in Penn Yan, NY on October 7th, 1927, the daughter of the late Earl and Maude (Noble) Stiles. She worked as a bank teller for the former Chase-Lincoln Bank in Penn...
Sandra L. Smith
Nov 1, 2021
Sandra L. (Cleveland) Smith, age 52, of Dundee, NY passed away on Monday, November 1st, 2021 at Geneva General Hospital. Sandy was born in Montour Falls, NY on March 16th, 1969, the daughter of David and Shirley (Zahorian) Cleveland. She married Ross E. Smith in Dundee on October 17th, 1992. She enjoyed crafting, baking, camping, couponing, hunting, gardening, thrifting, and...
Daniel J. Morris
Oct 30, 2021
Daniel Morris, age 67, of Penn Yan, NY entered unto rest peacefully on October 30th, 2021 in his home with his loved ones at his side. Daniel was born in 1954 to the parents of Leadley and Catherine Morris. Daniel was a graduate of Penn Yan Academy. Shortly after graduating high school Daniel began his long-term career as an electrician...
David F. Shaw
Oct 26, 2021
David F. Shaw, age 81, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Tuesday, October 26th, 2021. David was born in Ithaca, NY on March 13th, 1940, the son of the late, Francis and Genevieve (Troy) Shaw. He attended Clarkson College and earned his Masters Degree from Syracuse University. Since graduating Penn Yan was where he called home. He was an...
Joan E. Hafer
Oct 20, 2021
Joan Elaine (Thomas) Hafer, 88, of Branchport, NY passed away October 20th, 2021 at the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Her husband, Leo F. Hafer, preceded her in death in December 2017. They shared 46 wonderful years together and would have been married 50 years on April 9th of this year. Joan was born January 26, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
Beverly J. Oben
Oct 20, 2021
Beverly Jane Oben passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on October, 20, 2021. She was born in Owego, New York on November 30, 1943, the daughter of the late Fred T. and Delphine E. Westbrook. She initially studied music at Fredonia College where she graduated with a degree in education. Following a 30-year career as an elementary school...
Geraldine C. Knapp
Oct 19, 2021
Geraldine C. Knapp, age 99, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 at the Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home in Penn Yan, NY. Geraldine was born in Rochester, NY on August 10th, 1922, the daughter of the late Gerald and Katherine (Menzie) Cox. Geraldine was truly a member of "The Greatest Generation". She survived and thrived through...
Ross Edward Smith
Oct 15, 2021
Ross E. Smith, age 56, of Dundee, NY passed away on Friday, October 15th, 2021 at Geneva General Hospital. Ross was born in Penn Yan, NY on March 1st, 1965, the son of the late Roland and Barbara Smith Sr. he graduated from Dundee Central School and married Sandra Cleveland on October 17th, 1992. Ross worked as a machine operator...
Claresa M.B. Woodcock
Oct 15, 2021
Claresa M. Brown Woodcock, age 104, of Montour Falls, NY formerly of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls. Claresa was born in Pulteney, NY on June 26, 1917, the daughter of the late, Charles R. and Edith C. (Harris) Brown. She enjoyed the Senior Luncheons and for...
Nila F. Queener
Oct 14, 2021
Nila Fay Queener "Fay", 97, after a very long and interesting life, passed away at the Penn Yan Manor in Penn Yan, New York on October 14, 2021. Fay was born August 8, 1924 in Jellico, Tennessee, to Ossie Brice and Vena Belle Baker. As a young girl, Fay loved performing, singing and dancing through her school years. After graduating...
James J. Huck
Oct 8, 2021
James J. Huck, age 80, of Penn Yan, NY, formerly of Dundee passed away at the Homestead Nursing Home on Friday, October 8th, 2021. Per James' wishes there will be no prior calling hours or service. Arrangements are with Townsend Wood & Zinger Funeral Home, 201 E. Elm St., Penn Yan, NY 14527. To light a candle of remembrance, please...
Ann Marie Devlin
Sep 29, 2021
Ann Marie Pokrzywinski Devlin, age 65, of Port Byron, NY entered unto rest on Wednesday, September 29th, 2021 at her home in Port Byron. Ann was born in the Town of Romulus, NY on January 7th, 1956, the daughter of the late Julius and Regina (Ryan) Pokrzywinski. She graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas in Dover, New Hampshire and had studied...
Viola Pauline Millerd
Sep 25, 2021
Viola Pauline Jensen Millerd, age 92, passed away on Saturday, September 25th, 2021 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital with loving family at her bedside. Viola was born in the Town of Benton, NY on January 11th, 1929, the daughter of the late Peter and Dagny Jensen. She worked as a seamstress at Michael Sterns and Allison's. Upon retirement she...
James W. Bailey
Sep 14, 2021
James W. Bailey, 95, of Penn Yan, passed away at home held in the love of his family, on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was born in Nebo, NC on August 19, 1926, the son of James and Jesse Bailey. Jim spent his working life as a heavy equipment operator, retiring in 1991. He served his country as a Transport...
Janet M. Hopkins
Sep 5, 2021
Late in the evening of Sunday, September 5, 2021 Janet M. Hopkins, age 80, of Penn Yan, NY entered her eternal rest at home surrounded by her loving family. Janet was born in Penn Yan, NY on February 17, 1941, the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Dinehart) Moss. She was a graduate of Penn Yan Academy and retired...
Tyrell "Terry" J. Castner
Aug 25, 2021
Tyrell (Terry) Castner, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 25th, at The Homestead in Penn Yan where he received excellent care from the nurses, aides and staff in Unit 3. Terry was born in Penn Yan on September 28, 1933, the son of the late Earl S. and Elizabeth M. Castner. For many years he was self-employed and did...