obituaries

Jun 1, 2025

Gerald Bogart, age 57, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital. Gerald was born in Penn Yan, NY on October 28, 1967 to the late Grover and Marlene (Walton) Bogart.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Phyllis; daughters, Sara, Laura, Miranda and Matilda; son, Jason; and sisters,...

May 6, 2025

Sherry Fox, age 71, of Penn Yan, NY passed away peacefully at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital on May 6, 2025. Sherry was born in Penn Yan, NY on July 13, 1953 to the late Richard L. McCann and Iona M. (Oakley) McCann. Sherry is survived by her loving husband of nearly 53 years, Howard L. Fox; children, Christina Miller...

May 5, 2025

Phillip James Sidney passed away after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia on Monday, May 5, 2025 in Penn Yan, NY at the age of 73.

Born in Owasso, Michigan, Phil was the son of Allan and Cecilia Dutcher Sidney. He earned a dual degree in Humanities and Computer Science from the University of South...

May 4, 2025

Matthew C. Davison, age 59, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on May 4, 2025. Matthew was born on October 8, 1965 in Rochester, NY.

Matthew grew up in Pittsford, NY and graduated from Pittsford Sutherland High School in 1984. He then went on to attend Canton College, where he studied graphic design and played both...

Apr 10, 2025

Clark G. Hoose, Jr., 58, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at home. He was born in Penn Yan on June 11, 1968 the son of Clark G. Hoose, Sr. and Frances M. Groom and attended Dundee Central School. Clark worked as a welder for Coach & Equipment in Penn Yan for 28 years. Clark...

Apr 2, 2025

Patricia A. Burg Pedersen, age 82, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Geneva General Hospital. Patricia was born on February 5, 1943 to the late George M. and Doris I. (Dinehart) Burg. Patricia was predeceased by her loving husband, Howard L. Pedersen, on January 23, 2006; a grandson, Nate Woodcock; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Petersen;...

Mar 30, 2025

JoAnne M. Gilbert, age 85, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Geneva General Hospital. Joanne was born in Dundee, NY on January 10, 1940 to the late John and Evelyn Gilbert.

In addition to her parents, Joanne is predeceased by her brother Ronald Gilbert. She is survived by a sister,...

Mar 25, 2025

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...