obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 26, 2021

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Jul 9, 2021

Sandra L. (Scottie) Townsend, 83 of Penn Yan, NY passed away Friday July 9, 2021 with her daughters by her side. Scottie was born April 17, 1938 in Prospect Park, PA to the late Howard and Melba Naulty moving to East Aurora, NY as a child until attending Keuka College, where she later graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Education....

Jul 7, 2021

Paula A. Washburn, age 82, of Webster, NY passed away Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 at Living Center North in Geneva, NY. Paula was born in Penn Yan, NY on September 11th, 1938, the daughter of the late Wallace and Esther Washburn. She was a graduate of Penn Yan Academy Class of 1956. Paula worked as a secretary for Bausch and...

Jul 4, 2021

Dorothy N. Jancarek, age 88, of Tyrone, NY formerly of Rock Stream, NY passed away on Sunday, July 4th, 2021 at the Penn Yan Manor. Dorothy was born in Morristown, NJ on December 22, 1932, the daughter of the late Buel and Helen Jones. She graduated from Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ. She was a member of the Catholic...

Jul 4, 2021

Raymond James Kjar, age 94, passed away peacefully at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Penn Yan, New York on July 4th 2021. He will be remembered fondly by his family and friends as a kind, considerate man who loved deeply, was generous and was always ready to help others. Ray retired from Birkett Mills as head milller after 25 years...

Jul 1, 2021

Maxine H. Fullagar, age 95, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Thursday, July 1st, 2021 at the Penn Yan Manor. Maxine was born on March 3rd, 1926, the daughter of the late David Maxwell and Nellie Ethel (Besemer) Hoover. She graduated valedictorian at Hammondsport High School Class of 1943. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business from Keuka College in...

Jul 1, 2021

William Charles Allen, age 93, of Pre-Emption Rd., Penn Yan, NY passed away on Thursday, July 1st, 2021 at the Penn Yan Manor. Bill was born in the Town of Reading, NY on December 20th, 1927, the son of the late Adelbert Barkley and Susie Helen (Mattison) Allen. He worked for Shepard-Niles in Montour Falls, NY before serving in the...

Jun 29, 2021

Michael Earl Voak, age 69, of Keuka Park, NY passed away on Tuesday, June 29th, 2021 at Geneva General Hospital. Michael was born in Penn Yan, NY on April 8th, 1952, the son of the late Robert Earl and Frances Virginia (McGuire) Voak. He was a graduate of Penn Yan Academy Class of 1972. Michael served for 3 years in...

Jun 25, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael "Mike" Allan Kenyon announces his death on June 25, 2021 from cancer. Comforted by his loving family and trusted dog Jackson, he passed at his home in the town of Milo. Mike was born in 1945, the seventh child of the late Henry and Margaret (Ryan) Kenyon of Richmond, Rhode...

Jun 17, 2021

Todd James Becker, age 34, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away unexpectedly June 17, 2021. Todd entered our lives in Geneva, NY and was a lifelong resident of Penn Yan. He attended and graduated from Penn Yan Academy and Alfred State College. Todd applied his HVAC skills in his work through the years. Todd was preceded in death by his...

Jun 15, 2021

Gordon W. Fingar, 88, a lifelong resident of the Bluff Point area passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 after a brief stay at Hospeace House in Naples, NY. Gordon was born November 11, 1932 in Penn Yan to Robert and Marie Scott Fingar. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who took pride in his family....

Jun 14, 2021

Norma Jean Johnson, 91, of Penn Yan, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at home. She was born in Penn Yan on November 3, 1929 the daughter of the late Kenneth and Edith Bush and graduated from Penn Yan Academy. She married Alfred Johnson on November 29, 1947 at the Bellona Memorial Presbyterian Church. Norma was a farmer's wife....

Jun 12, 2021

Deborah H. Scheffler, age 70, of Penn Yan, N.Y., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at home. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 27, 2021, from 2-4 p.m. at Townsend-Wood & Zinger Funeral Home, 201 E. Elm Street, Penn Yan, N.Y. 14527. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Debbie's name to Literacy Volunteers Ontario...