obituaries
Barbara Jeanne Gifford
Oct 24, 2020
Reverend Barbara Jeanne Gifford, of Branchport and more recently Canandaigua, NY went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Barbara was born on May 18, 1937 in the Town of Milo to Velda (Daggett) and Karl Mortensen. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1954 and that August married, "the perfect man," the love of her life,...
Rose Marie Supple
Oct 21, 2020
Rose Marie Supple, age 99, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 at the Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home. Rose was born in Elmira, NY on August 5th, 1921, the daughter of the late, Leo and Winifred (Cunningham) Liddy. She graduated as a registered nurse from St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, NY. On November 14th, 1942,...
Kevin S. North
Oct 20, 2020
Kevin S. North, age 65, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Tuesday, October 20th, 2020 at FF Thompson Hospital following a valiant struggle with MS. Kevin was born in Penn Yan, NY on September 21st, 1955, the son of the late Albert and Marilyn (Matteson) North. Kevin graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1974. He was one of the first...
Michael F. Vaughan
Oct 13, 2020
Michael F. Vaughan, age 59, of Dundee, NY passed away at home on Tuesday, Ocotber 13th, 2020. Mike was born in Rochester, NY on November 30th, 1960. Mike is survived by his partner in life, Denise Marisch of Dundee and his mother, Molly Billings of Bath, as well as, other extended family and friends. To light a candle of remebrance...
Rance Edward Miller
Oct 12, 2020
Rance E. Miller, age 73, of Penn Yan, NY passed away at home on Monday, October 12, 2020. Rance was born on June 18th, 1947 in Penn Yan, NY, the son of the late, Ray and Kathryn (VanAmringe) Miller. He was a graduate of Penn Yan Academy. Rance worked for many local Yates County area restaurant and bars. Most recently...
James D. Gilmartin
Oct 9, 2020
James D. Gilmartin, age 68, of Penn Yan, NY formerly of Elmira, NY passed away on Friday, October 9th , 2020 at the Living Center North in Geneva, NY. James was born in Penn Yan, NY on March 1st, 1952, the son of the late, Robert F. and Ethel Jean (Ingram) Gilmartin. He spent his childhood growing up in New...
Ronald A. Ledgerwood
Oct 9, 2020
Ronald A. Ledgerwood, age 83, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Friday, October 9th, 2020 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Penn Yan. Ron was born in Bellona Station, NY on April 2nd, 1937, the son of the late Walter and Mabel (Frederiksen) Ledgerwood. He owned and operated a farm in the Town of Benton, raising beef cattle, hogs and...
Barbara Ann Spofford
Oct 5, 2020
Barbara A. Spofford, age 85, of Shoreham and Penn Yan, NY, passed away peacefully on October 5th, surrounded by her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and wife, known for her generosity, wit, and compassion. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Barbara was born in Seneca Falls, NY. She graduated from the University of Rochester's...
Janet A. Kenyon
Sep 23, 2020
Janet A. Kenyon, age 77, of PennYan, NY passed away Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Penn Yan. Janet was born in Trumansburg, NY on December 16th, 1942, the daughter of the late, Alton P. and Kathryn E. (Skuse) Chaffee. She had worked as a real estate agent for Carol Mack in Penn Yan. Janet is...
Kathleen D. Rood
Sep 23, 2020
Kathleen D. (Truax) Rood passed peacefully September 23, 2020 at Keuka Comfort Care Home in Penn Yan after a short battle with cancer. Kathy's immediate family held a garden remembrance gathering reminiscing on their many memories of their Mom and Grandmom. Since the Bellona Presbyterian Church is temporarily closed due to COVID-19, no calling hours or funeral will be held...
Dennis Anthony Zgardzinski
Sep 14, 2020
Dennis Anthony Zgardzinski, 72, passed September 14, 2020 peacefully in his sleep. He was born and raised in Jamesville, NY, but spent the last years with his Lady in Penn Yan, traveling and enjoying life. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran, serving in the Marine Corps, and receiving two Purple Hearts. He was a volunteer and lifelong member of the...
Thomas J. Vollmer
Sep 6, 2020
Thomas J. Vollmer, age 63, of Dundee, NY passed away Sunday, September 6th, 2020. Tom was born on December 31, 1956 in Syracuse, NY the son of Stanley and Joan (Oswald) Vollmer. He resided in Verona, NY for 32 years graduating from VVS High School. He then moved to Penn Yan NY where he owned and operated the NAPA Auto...
John Kenneth Andersen
Aug 30, 2020
John K. Andersen, 75, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2020 in Zephryhills, Florida at Advent Hospital after a long illness. John was born October 28, 1944 in Penn Yan, NY to Lewis & Meryl Barrow Andersen. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather and will be sadly missed. John graduated from Penn Yan Academy in...
Toddy Elaine Shipman
Aug 30, 2020
Toddy Shipman – August 30, 2020 Toddy Shipman, 91, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2020 at home in Baldwinsville, NY. Toddy was born on August 15, 1929 in Himrod, NY. She was the daughter of the late Florence and Christian Andersen. Toddy lived all but the last eight years of her life in Penn Yan, NY. She was a...
Ronald Vaughn Faigle
Aug 29, 2020
Ronald Vaughn Faigle, age 85 of Starlight, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 29th, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Ronald was born in Hiawatha, PA on August 27th, 1935 the son of the late, Vergil and Marian (Sands) Faigle. Ronald was self-employed, owning and operating several businesses including his beloved family farm, laundry, tire, logging, and quarry...
Jean L. Fritz
Aug 26, 2020
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Denise H. Monaghan
Aug 14, 2020
Denise H. Monaghan, age 82, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Friday, August 14th, 2020 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Penn Yan. Denise was born on March 26th, 1938 in Rochester, NY, the daughter of the late, George H. and Dolores Spears Harold. Denise graduated from Nazareth Academy in Rochester, NY and studied Arts and Psychology in Education...
David Francis Burr
Aug 11, 2020
David Francis Burr of Branchport, NY, born on April 5, 1945, son to the late Donald C. and Eva Burr, and brother of the late Donald J. and Gail Burr passed away unexpectedly at home at the age of 75 on August 11th, 2020. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather, son, brother and friend. Dave was the beloved husband...
Jan W. Martens
Aug 2, 2020
Jan W. Martens, age 60, of Penn Yan, NY lost his battle with cancer and passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jan was born in Geneva, NY on July 20, 1960, the son of the late Klaas U. Martens, Sr. and Margot (Gruebnau) Martens. Jan was born and raised...
Michael Robert Moss
Jul 29, 2020
Michael Robert Moss, age 57, passed away on Wednesday July 30, 2020 at Soldier and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan, NY. He was born August 28, 1962 in Penn Yan, New York to Robert and Genevieve (Tietjen) Moss. Michael was a truck driver for Last Chance Trucking in Penn Yan, NY. Michael was preceded in death by his parents...
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