James O. Matzat
Jun 11, 2021
Jim was born May 23, 1928, in Niagara Falls, Canada, the oldest child of Otto and Lila Matzat. He graduated from Edison Technical and Industrial High School in Rochester in 1947. Jim served in the U.S. Army as a Military Policeman from 1950 - 1952 during the Korean War and then transferred to the Army Reserve until he was discharged...
Jane T. Peck
Jun 10, 2021
Jane T. Peck, 102, of Branchport, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021. She was born in the Town of Prattsburgh on August 18, 1918, the daughter of the late Edwin and Cora (Hopkins) Tears. Jane was a founding member of the Branchport Fire Department Auxiliary and was a member of the Branchport United Methodist Church. She is survived by...
Dolores F. Gokey
Jun 4, 2021
Dolores F. ( Dolly) Gokey age 77 passed a away at home on June 4, 2021. Born May 19, 1944 to Francis and Blanche (Lewis) Hebert of Ticonderoga, NY. Dolly attended Chilson Rd. school #2 and Ticonderoga Senior High School. In 1960 Dolly met the love of her life John (Jack) Gokey. They married Nov. 4, 1961 and were together...
Shirley T. Foster
May 29, 2021
Shirley T. Foster passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Ft. Worth, TX. She was born October 11, 1927 in Clifton Springs, NY to Howard C. and Regina (Canne) Trimble. Shirley grew up in Penn Yan, NY, graduating from Penn Yan Academy in 1945 and Rochester Business Institute in 1946. She married John Willett Foster in 1954 and they had...
John Wuytowicz
May 27, 2021
John Wuytowicz, born Nestor Jan Wojtowicz, May 18, 1929, to Jakob Wojtowicz and Jozefa Madaj Wojtowicz, passed into the arms of our Loving Lord, May 27, 2021. John will ever be remembered as a sweet and congenial gentleman with a kind word and a "cheerio" for all whose paths he crossed. Even the UPS, Fed Ex and USPS delivery people...
Martha Ann Johnson
May 26, 2021
Martha Johnson, age 80, of Penn Yan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 at Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. Martha was born in the Town of Geneva, NY on June 28th, 1940, the daughter of the late Samuel Valerio and Elsie and Jacob D'Augustine. Martha is survived by her daughter Kimberly (Dirk) Glen of Durham, NC, Richard Mosier...
Janet Helen Hayton
May 23, 2021
Janet Hayton, age 64, of Penn Yan, NY passed away at home on Sunday, May 23rd, 2021. Janet was born on October 17th, 1956 in Penn Yan, NY, the daughter of the late V. Jane (Nielsen) and George B. Jensen. She was a long term employee at Long's Books & Cards in Penn Yan. She was a member of St....
Anthony J. Castelluzzo
May 1, 2021
Anthony John "Tony" Castelluzzo, 84, of Penn Yan, entered into rest with his heavenly Father peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 1, 2021 following an extended illness. Tony was born in Penn Yan on July 7, 1936 the son of John and Madeline (Owen) Castelluzzo. He attended St. Michael's School thru 8th grade, and graduated from Penn Yan Academy...
Jacqueline S. Bender
Apr 23, 2021
Jacqueline S. Bender, age 70, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Friday, April 23rd, 2021 at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY. Jacqueline was born in Rochester, NY on January 3rd, 1951, the daughter of Shirley (Lindenmuth) Lewis and the late James Bender. She participated in the Special Olympics, enjoyed dancing and scrapbooking. While residing in Alaska, she...
Linda S. Dailey
Apr 20, 2021
Linda S. Dailey of Stanley, NY formerly of Penn Yan passed away on Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 in Geneva. Linda was born in Penn Yan, NY on November 22, 1947, the daughter of the late Myrtle Comfort and Charles Spitalsky. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy, Class of 1973. Linda owned and operatored her own tailor and seamstressing business. Linda...
Verna E. Monnin
Apr 10, 2021
VERNA E. (COREY) MONNIN Verna Elaine Monnin, age 98, passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2021. Verna was born on the Corey family farm in Potter, Yates Co., N.Y. and was the daughter of Ross W. and Helen L. (Pool) Corey. As a child she attended a one-room schoolhouse at Mays Mills. She graduated from the Penn Yan...
Joyce M. Button
Apr 8, 2021
"The sound of our mom's voice is the melody to our family's harmony" Joyce M. Button Joyce Button, who loved to be called Nana by her grandchildren, departed her loving family on April 8, 2021. Joyce was born in Penn Yan, NY on January 11, 1932 to William Joy and Marjorie Fullagar. Joyce was mother to Lisa, Sally, Constance, Jeffrey...
Evelyn J. Frederiksen
Apr 1, 2021
Evelyn "Tillie" J. Gray, Aldrich, Frederiksen, age 95, of Burdett, NY passed away Thursday, April 1st, 2021 following a short illness. The angels carried her home to be with Christ. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Millport, NY. Tillie was born to Leland and Grace Button Gray on February 1st, 1926 in Penn Yan, NY....
Nancy B. Parton
Mar 27, 2021
Nancy B. Parton, age 90, of Penn Yan, NY formerly of Ontario, NY entered unto rest on Saturday, March 27th, 2021 at the Hospeace House in Naples, NY. Nancy was born in Rochester, NY on March 28th, 1930, the daughter of the late Harold and Ruth (Wooster) Brown. She was a graduate of SUNY Brockport and had taught at Irondequoit...
Elda D. Slater
Mar 27, 2021
Elda D. "Oddie" Tones Slater, age 87, of Farmington, NY formerly of Penn Yan passed away on Saturday, March 27th, 2021 in the comfort of her home at Farmington Gardens. Elda was born in Dresden, NY on July 7th, 1933, the daughter of the late Albert and Mildred (Russell) Tones. Elda has been a life time resident of Penn Yan...
Ronald Jon Schmidl
Mar 23, 2021
Ronald Jon Schmidl, 83, longtime resident of Penn Yan, passed away Tuesday March 23, 2021 at Keuka Comfort Care Home after an extended illness. He was born on April 29, 1937. Ron moved to Penn Yan with his wife Bonnie over 60 years ago. He retired from Penn Yan Express after 36 years when he started his own business, Ron...
Mary Ann Van Alstine
Mar 23, 2021
Mary Ann VanAlstine, age 73, of Penn Yan, NY passed away at the Homestead Nursing Home in Penn Yan, NY on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021. Mary Ann was born in Montour Falls, NY on March 12th, 1948, the daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia (Carpenter) Rivait. She was a graduate of Penn Yan Academy and had worked as a...
Jeannine Deacon
Mar 20, 2021
Jeannine (Northrup) Deacon, age 72, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Saturday, March 20th, 2021 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan, NY. Jeannine was born in Rochester, NY on January 10th, 1949, the daughter of, Charles R. and Elizabeth A. Northrup. She enjoyed gardening, reading and decorating. Jeannine is survived by her daughters, Brie (Andrew) Chupalio...
Jocelyn K. Falvey
Mar 19, 2021
Jocelyn K. Falvey, 66, of Penn Yan, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021. Jo was born in Penn Yan on March 26,1954, the daughter of Ralph G. and Margaret (Bailey) Rogers. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1972, and went on to work in several local restaurants, Wegmans, and Keuka College. She could usually be found gardening, feeding and...
Margaret A. Kopilchak
Mar 17, 2021
Margaret A. "Peggy" Kopilchak, 91, of Prattsburgh, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. She was born in Turtle Creek, PA on July 6, 1929 the daughter of the late Lawrence and Anna Belle Soles. Peggy was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Prattsburgh. She was a volunteer at the VA and at Prattsburgh American Legion. Peggy enjoyed...