obituaries

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...

Evelyn C. Worth

Evelyn C. Worth

Dec 25, 2020

Evelyn Charlotte Worth, 97, passed away of natural causes on Christmas Day at the Manor Nursing Home in Penn Yan, New York. Her life on earth was the very definition of "well lived" - if love is the barometer. She radiated her love of God, of her family & friends, and of the glories of nature. Her trademark "Hi, honey!"...

Sarah  Baubie

Sarah Baubie

Dec 21, 2020

Sarah (Hewitt) Baubie, age 84, of Penn Yan, NY formerly of Western, NY passed away in Penn Yan, NY on Monday, December 21st, 2020. Sarah was a graduate of Medina High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Sarah was a homemaker, although she had held different part time jobs over the years. She loved to...

John Ralph Lambrosa

John Ralph Lambrosa

Dec 18, 2020

John Lambrosa of Penn Yan, NY was welcomed into the arms of Jesus his Savior on Friday, December 18th, 2020. John was born in Mount Vernon, NY on May 5th, 1933, the son of the late John and Marie Lambrosa. John served in the US Navy from 1952 to 1953. John received his Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Michigan State...

Frederick D. Hopkins

Frederick D. Hopkins

Dec 15, 2020

Frederick D. Hopkins, born January 13, 1931, Fred died peacefully surrounded by family on December 15, 2020. Fred is survived and will be sadly missed by his wife, Loretta Manley Hopkins the love of his life for 68 years; his sister, Onalee Martin Gillette; his children, Lynne (Brian) Angell, Mark (Maura) Hopkins, Brent (Margot) Hopkins, Timothy Hopkins, Laurie (Bill) Halbert....

Barbara Jane Peterson

Barbara Jane Peterson

Dec 14, 2020

Barbara Jane Tones Peterson, age 89, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Monday, December 14th, 2020 at Living Center North in Geneva, NY. Barbara was born in Penn Yan, NY on July 10th, 1931, the daughter of the late Albert and Mildred (Russell) Tones. She is survived by her children, Cynthia (Gregory) Johnson, Chris (Penny) Peterson, Nancy Peterson, Janice (Richard)...

Barry E. Hayes

Barry E. Hayes

Dec 13, 2020

Barry E. Hayes, age 67, of the Town of Torrey passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, December 13th, 2020. Barry was born in Penn Yan, NY on October 7th, 1953, the son of Dudley E. and Ellen (Parkhurst) Hayes Jr. Barry was a graduate of PennYan Academy and worked as a welding fabricator for over 30 years for Coach...

Adam Henry Keck

Adam Henry Keck

Dec 12, 2020

Adam Henry Keck, 58 of Penn Yan, NY died unexpectedly on December 12, 2020 at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Penn Yan. Born in Berwick, Pennsylvania on June 18, 1962. Adam was the son of Roger and Jacqueline Keck. He served 4 years in the United States Army. He currently was employed as a foreman for R.E. Kelley. Adam is...

Derry Anne Jensen

Derry Anne Jensen

Nov 27, 2020

Derry Anne (Ahearn) Jensen, age 68 passed away suddenly and peacefully on November 27, 2020. Derry is survived be her husband of 40 years, Bernie Jensen, Daughters: Nicole (James) Riek and Marcy Jensen (fiance, Paul Martucci) and Grandchildren; Austin Riek, Cody Riek, Hunter Riek and London Martucci, brother-in-law Joseph Chaapel, brother Sean (Carrie) Ahearn and many nieces and nephews. She...

Ronald A. Simons

Ronald A. Simons

Nov 14, 2020

Ronald A. Simons, age 75, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Saturday, November 14th, 2020 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital. Ronald was born in Sayre, PA on December 21st, 1944, the son of the late, Manley and Charlene Simons. He graduated high school in Athens, PA and married Joyce Reynolds on August 6th, 1965 in Litchfield, PA. He was...

Reginald Wesley Rugg

Reginald Wesley Rugg

Nov 11, 2020

Reginald Wesley Rugg Jr., age 54, passed away at home on Veteran's Day, November 11th, 2020 after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Reggie was born in Penn Yan, NY on August 8th, 1966, the son of the late Reginald Wesley Rugg and Barbara (Roum) Lafler. He served his country for several years in the Army and Army Reserves. He enjoyed...

Vera A. Allen

Vera A. Allen

Nov 8, 2020

Vera A. Allen, age 92, of PennYan, NY formerly of Barrington, NY passed away Sunday, November 8th, 2020 at the Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home. Vera was born on November 3, 1928 in Rochester, NY the daughter of the late Carlis and Helen Rowe. Vera enjoyed crafts, sewing, quilt making, bowling, playing cards, old old movies with Rock Hudson, baseball,...

James B. Miller

James B. Miller

Nov 6, 2020

James "Dudley" Miller, age 65, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Friday, November 6th, 2020 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Penn Yan. Dudley was born on January 14th, 1955 in Penn Yan, NY, the son of the late Ray and Kathryn (VanAmringe) Miller. Dudley graduted from Penn Yan Academy Class of 1973. He worked construction all over the...

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