obituaries

Jeffrey W. Manley

Jeffrey W. Manley

Mar 18, 2025

Jeffrey Manley, age 59, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at the Homestead. Jeff was born on August 3, 1965 in Penn Yan. Jeff loved spending time with his family and eating out. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR, doing puzzles, and talking on the phone with his family and friends. He is predeceased by his...

Harry W. "Skip"  Burnham

Harry W. "Skip" Burnham

Feb 20, 2025

Harry "Skip" Burnham, age 77, of Penn Yan, NY passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Keuka Comfort Care Home. Skip was born in Windsor, VT on August 22, 1947 to the late William Burnham of Hammondsport, NY and the late Constance Burnham of Windsor, VT.

In...

Ruth L. Celentano

Ruth L. Celentano

Feb 6, 2025

Ruth Lena Celentano, age 95, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on February 6, 2025 at the Keuka Comfort Care Home. Ruth was born on May 25, 1929 in Penn Yan, NY to the late Fred and Lena (Bassage) Fox. Ruth was predeceased by her loving husband, Anthony Celentano; and by her 14 siblings. She is survived by nephew, Doug...

Elizabeth  G. "Betti" Porter

Elizabeth G. "Betti" Porter

Jan 31, 2025

Elizabeth "Betti" (Stevens) Porter, age 94, of Interlaken, NY passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Geneva General Hospital. Betti was born on December 23, 1930 in Dunkirk, NY to the late Edward Weller Stevens of Ovid, NY and Harriet Clair (Mason) Coryell of Fredonia, NY.

She is predeceased by her loving husband, Gary Porter...

John F. Flynn, Md

John F. Flynn, Md

Jan 29, 2025

John F. Flynn, MD, age 92, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1932 in Gloversville, NY, the son of the late Francis J. and Florence (Dwignan) Flynn. Dr. Flynn was preceded in death by his loving, wife, Marion J. Flynn in 2019; and sister Anne Marie Romanski of Indianapolis,...

Jeffery A. Hand

Jeffery A. Hand

Jan 12, 2025

Jeffery 'Jeff' Alan Hand, age 59, of Beaver Dams, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at home, surrounded by his loved ones. Jeff was born in Penn Yan, NY on March 16, 1965 to Frances and Willard Hand.

Jeff is predeceased by his parents and a brother, Robert Hand.

He is survived...

Norman E. "Red"  Presher

Norman E. "Red" Presher

Jan 10, 2025

Norman "Red" Presher, age 79, of Penn Yan, NY died on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital. Norman was born in Barton, NY on January 19, 1945 to Frank and Jane Presher.

Norman was predeceased by his parents; sister Eva Wade and brother James Presher.

He is survived by his...

Brian P. Cougevan

Brian P. Cougevan

Dec 17, 2024

Brian P. Cougevan, 79, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at home. He was born in Penn Yan, NY on June 24, 1945, the son of the late James and Winifred (Allison) Cougevan and graduated from Penn Yan Academy.

Brian was a 51 year...

Vicki A. Dailey

Vicki A. Dailey

Dec 11, 2024

Vicki Arlene Dailey, age 67, was peacefully called home on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 after her long courageous battle against lung cancer.

Vicki, born August 18, 1957, was the daughter of Carl A. and Erva J. (Mortensen) Margeson of Penn Yan, New York. Vicki was raised in Benton Center,...

William M. Oben

William M. Oben

Dec 10, 2024

William M. Oben, lovingly known as "Bill," passed away peacefully at his home in Keuka Park, New York, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was born in Highland Park, Michigan on July 5, 1943, the son of the late Howard C. and Mabel L. Oben. Corning, New York became home for much of his childhood in...

Thomas V. Garcia

Thomas V. Garcia

Nov 25, 2024

Thomas Vincent Garcia, age 74, decided it was time to spend the holidays with his loved ones in Heaven. He left on his journey on November 25, 2024. His trip was peaceful and we are all thankful that he made it there safely.

For those that knew Thomas, we are sure you would agree, he was...

David J. Schiek

David J. Schiek

Nov 24, 2024

David J. Schiek, age 67, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was born November 9, 1957 at Penn Yan Soldiers & Sailors Hospital to Robert and Ida (Boyce) Schiek.

David graduated from Penn Yan Central School in...

Kathy J. Guenther

Kathy J. Guenther

Nov 1, 2024

Kathy Jean Guenther, née Beaumont, passed away peacefully early November 1, 2024. Her life began in Le Roy, New York on April 4, 1951. She proudly displayed her roots, staying in touch with her classmates and wearing her Jell-O paraphernalia through her final days.

In the late 70s, Kathy moved to Penn Yan, New York with...

Patricia H. Knapp

Patricia H. Knapp

Oct 17, 2024

Patricia H. Knapp, 83, died at home on Oct. 17, 2024. Daughter of the late John E. Horrigan Sr and Margaret McGrath; Wife of the late Roger W. Knapp; Mother of Melinda A. Knapp (Mark Yeckley) and Pamela (Lynn) Simmons and her furbabies Daisy Mae and Jingles; Grandmother of the late Jonathan Charles Knapp; Sister of the late Mary...

Nancy Louise Scott

Nancy Louise Scott

Oct 16, 2024

Nancy (Kelley) Scott, age 81, of Penn Yan, NY passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 16 th , 2024.

Nancy was born in Penn Yan, NY on January 28 th , 1943, daughter of the late, Madalene (Dewitt) and Exton Kelley. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy Class of 1960. Nancy...

Jean M. Carroll

Jean M. Carroll

Sep 17, 2024

Jean Zimdahl Carroll, age 88, of Bluff Point, passed away on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 in the comfort of her home.

Jean was born in Canandaigua on July 29, 1936. She was the daughter of William & Mary Dawson   Zimdahl.  Jean graduated from Geneva High School in 1953 and came to Penn Yan to work for the...

Gladys  Vanhousen

Gladys Vanhousen

Sep 14, 2024

Gladys (Keech) Johnson VanHousen, age 91, of Phelps, and Penn Yan, NY, flew peacefully away on the wings of a snow-white dove on Saturday, September 14, 2024 during her short stay at Geneva Living Center due to illness.

Gladys was born April 2, 1933 to the late Guy and Frances (Conley) Keech and graduated from Middlesex Valley...

Diana M. Parmelee

Diana M. Parmelee

Aug 30, 2024

Diana M. Parmelee, age 77, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Friday, August 30th, 2024 at Geneva General Hospital.

Diana was born in Rochester, NY on October 26th, 1946, the daughter of the late, Charles and Daisy (Randall) Hall.

She is survived by her daughter, Lauren (David Havens) Moran; son, Paul (Sharon)...

Pauline D. Lane

Pauline D. Lane

Aug 21, 2024

Pauline D. Lane, age 83, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Wednesday, August 21 st , 2024 at the Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home.

Pauline was born in Penn Yan, NY on March 23 rd , 1941, the daughter of the late Genevieve and Howard Coates.  She enjoyed shopping and the...

Dennis A. Doyle

Dennis A. Doyle

Aug 19, 2024

After a proper happy hour with his family, Dennis "Denny" Allen Doyle, 81, of Penn Yan, NY passed away peacefully at the Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home on August 19, 2024. Denny was born on September 24, 1942, in the Bronx, New York City to Dennis Patrick Doyle and Alice Lofthouse Doyle. Denny grew up in Penn Yan, attending St....

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