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...
Robert Kingsley "Kayo" Hull
Mar 16, 2021
Robert Kingsley "Kayo" Hull, 69, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away peacefully on March 16 after facing the challenges of Parkinson's for a long time, with his beloved spouse at his side. Kayo is survived by his wife of 18 years, Anna Hurley, and cherished sons David and Charles "Chat" (Lisa), grandson Max Hull; sister Elizabeth "Betsey" Hull, and nieces...
Susan A. Nissen
Mar 16, 2021
Susan Anne McLoud Nissen, age 67, left this world March 16th, 2021 gaining her wings. Susan was born on April 2nd, 1953 and was raised on Italy Hill, New York (Branchport). Susan was a graduate of the Class of 1971 Prattsburgh Central School. Following her dream Susan went on to Mary McClellan Hospital of Practical Nursing in Cambridge, NY. While...
Shawn F. Meeks
Mar 12, 2021
Shawn F. Meeks, age 53, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Friday, March 12th, 2021 at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. Shawn was born in Geneva, NY on April 5th, 1967. He was a motor route driver for the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle and Finger Lakes Times Newspaper. He enjoyed tinkering on all sorts of things including classic cars...
Benjamin Carman Johnson
Mar 1, 2021
Benjamin C. Johnson, age 26, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Monday, March 1st, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Benjamin was born in Bath, NY on May 18th, 1994, the son of the Daniel Johnson and Deborah Cirencione. He attended Midlakes-Newark BOCES and graduated from Penn Yan Academy. He was an active part of MOZAIC/ARC. He...
James H. Parker
Feb 7, 2021
James H. Parker Penn Yan – February 7, 2021 James Herbert Parker passed peacefully at Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home. He was born on November 12, 1929 in Penn Yan, NY. He was the son of Herbert M. and Aurie Elizabeth (Peck) Parker. Jim served in the United States Army 1951-1953 during the Korean War. He was the proprietor of...
Violet D. Donaldson
Jan 27, 2021
Violet D. "Billie" Donaldson, age 99, of Branchport, NY passed away Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 at the Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home. Billie was born in Kingston, NY on December 4th, 1921 to the late Henry F. and Ilse K. Dunbar. She was a 1946 graduate of Alfred University and was known for her love of nature, especially plants, as...
John J. Gettings
Jan 25, 2021
John J. Gettings January 7, 1942 – January 25, 2021 PENN YAN – John J. Gettings, 79, passed away of natural causes at his home on Monday, January 25, 2021. John was born January 7, 1942 in Troy, New York to the late Alice (Cooper) Gettings and Joseph Gettings. He was raised in Penn Yan and graduated from Penn Yan...