obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...