obituaries

Evelyn J. Frederiksen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

John W. Skorusa

John W. Skorusa

Jan 18, 2021

John W. Skorusa, age 60, of Farmington, NY formerly of Penn Yan, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 18th, 2021 in Orangeburg, SC. John was born on July 31, 1960 in Penn Yan, NY, the son of the late, Walter and Nellie Marusarz Skorusa. He was a 1979 graduate of Dundee Central School. He married his late wife, Tammy...

Ellen M. Hayes

Ellen M. Hayes

Jan 17, 2021

Ellen M. Parkhurst Hayes, age 88, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Sunday, January 17th, 2021 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan, NY. Ellen was born in Rochester, NY on June 17th, 1932, the daughter of late George and Lucille Osborn Parkhurst. Ellen was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Ellen is survived...

Edward A. Updike

Edward A. Updike

Jan 9, 2021

Edward A. Updike of Branchport, NY went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 9, 2021. His Dog Roxie, by his side. Born in Penn Yan, NY on September 3, 1955 to George and Maryetta Updike he was 65 years old. Edward graduated from Hammondsport Central School in 1973. He married Sharon Daggett of Penn Yan NY and...

Steven K. Mccauley

Steven K. Mccauley

Jan 6, 2021

Steven K. McCauley, age 71, of Dundee, NY passed away Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 in Rochester, NY. Steven was born in Bath, NY on November 4th, 1949, the son of the late, Dorothy and James McCauley. He had worked as a registered nurse for many years at Geneva General Hospital and Bath VA Medical Center. Steven is survived by his...

Ronald G. Jones

Ronald G. Jones

Dec 26, 2020

Ronald G. Jones, 83, passed away December 26th, 2020, after a lengthy illness. In keeping with Ron's wishes, there will be no prior calling hours or services. Ron was a born and raised; life long resident of Penn Yan. Ron was born on July 10th, 1937 to Elwin D. Jones and Blanche Wixom. Ron was a people person, he loved...

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