obituaries

Nov 21, 2025

Dr. James P. Tette, age 86, of Penn Yan, passed away November 21, 2025, surrounded by love from his children and grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, November 28, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Townsend-Wood & Zinger Funeral Home, 201 E. Elm St. Catholic...

Nov 18, 2025

James "Jim" Toomey, 79, of Penn Yan died suddenly on November 18, 2025. He was born in Lackawanna, NY to the late Lorine Looser Clark. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Denise (Harrington) Toomey; his beloved daughters: Heather (Brandon) Zimmerman, Nicole (Bob) Fox, Amanda Toomey and Jenise Mehta and his dear grandchildren: Max, Kaylie, Tully, Matty, Conlan, Selena and...

Nov 15, 2025

Age 79 of Penn Yan, NY. Passed away on Saturday November 15, 2025, at the Bath Veterans Hospital in Bath NY. Fred was born September 25, 1946, to the late Frederick and Dorothy (Kellen) Jensen, Sr.

In addition to his parents Fred was predeceased by his brother...

Nov 6, 2025

David Walter Andersen, 77, born in Penn Yan, NY on February 16, 1948, died November 6, 2025 unexpectedly. Remembered by loved ones, friends, colleagues and clients for his kindness, patience, unwavering sense of justice, professionalism, devotion to his family and dedication to his work as a licensed land surveyor, which he enjoyed through his final day. He lived a good,...

Nov 1, 2025

Joyce H. (Jody) Pike, 96, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025. She was born in Canandaigua, NY on May 11, 1929, the daughter of George Emerson Haynes and Anna (Wooster) Haynes. Joyce received her BFA from Syracuse University and OTR from Richmond University. On June 18, 1955, she married Alan W. Pike in Newtown, PA....

Oct 22, 2025

Suzanne R. Goodrich, age 93, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at The Homestead. Suzanne was born in Watertown, NY on September 8, 1932 to the late Lyman and Blanche (Reese) Goodrich. She was predeceased by her siblings, big brother Lyman L. "Pete" Goodrich, Jr. and Betty Goodrich Allen. She is survived by nieces, Lesley...

Oct 19, 2025

Sandra A. Garrett, 83, of Dundee, NY passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at her home.

Sandra was born in Clifton Springs, NY on June 27, 1942 the daughter of the late Ralph and Viola (Sexton) Garrett. She married her husband of 51 years, David D. Garrett, on March 10, 1962 in Newark, NY. He...

Oct 16, 2025

William (Bill) E. Brown age 83, of Penn Yan, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16 th , 2025 at the Avon Nursing Home in Avon, NY.

Bill was born in Penn Yan, NY on August 9, 1942, the son of the late Harry and Dorothy (Moran) Brown. ...

Oct 7, 2025

Leon (Lee) E. Bonnett, 72, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Oct. 07, 2025. He was the son of the late Walter and Louise Bonnett. He was born and raised in Ithaca, NY where he started his long 53 years career as a Fireman, volunteering at the age of 16 and retiring from the Canandaigua VA Fire Department...

Oct 7, 2025

Anna M. Race, 85, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at home. Services will be held privately by her family. She will be laid to rest in Lakeview Cemetery, Penn Yan, NY.

Sep 28, 2025

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Sep 24, 2025

Shirley A. Condella, 92, passed away in Portsmouth, NH on September 24, 2025 surrounded by family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church, 312 Liberty St., Penn Yan, NY on Saturday October 4th at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at St. Michael's Cemetery, 54 W. Lake Rd. in Penn Yan. Visitation will be held...

Sep 21, 2025

Karen Marie Furman, age 72, of Penn Yan, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at the Homestead. Born on June 30, 1953, Karen was the daughter of Robert and Gladys (Jensen) Kjar.

A 1971 graduate of Penn Yan Academy, she was retired from a career at Finger Lakes Health, where she was a...

Sep 16, 2025

At 69 years of age, Dale E. Jensen's valiant fight with cancer came to an end at Keuka Comfort Care Home on the evening of September 16, 2025. Dale was born July 4, 1956 in Penn Yan, NY to the late Frederick and Dorothy (Kellen) Jensen, Sr.

Dale was predeceased by his...

Aug 22, 2025

Karen Montgomery, 82, of Keuka Park, NY, passed away on August 22, 2025.  Born November 2, 1942, in Olean, NY, she shared not only her birthday but also the same hospital and even the same delivery doctor with her high school sweetheart and later husband, Gary Montgomery.

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Aug 17, 2025

Nancy Rodriguez, 80, passed away peacefully at the Homestead on Sunday, August 17, 2025, around 6 p.m., only hours after her family was last by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Jose Rodriguez, Sr. Nancy is survived by her children: Christy Rodriguez Dieppa, Jose Rodriguez Jr., Eddie Kise, Anne Buckley, and Ron Kise; her brother, Elmer...

Aug 9, 2025

Edward L. Hicks, 80, of Penn Yan, NY, died on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Alton, IL on February 1, 1945, the son of Louis F. and Mary A. Hicks.

Ed was a Vietnam War Veteran, serving with the US Army...

Aug 6, 2025

William G. Burg, 85, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the age of 85. A lifelong resident of the community, Bill graduated from Penn Yan Academy with the Class of 1958. He dedicated much of his life to public service, most notably as a proud and active member of the Penn Yan Volunteer...

Aug 4, 2025

With deep love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Lois J. Van Gorder, who passed away peacefully at the age of 99. A devoted mother, grandmother, and lifelong Buffalo Bills fan, she leaves behind a legacy of warmth, laughter and unwavering spirit.

Born in 1926, Lois married Lyle Van Gorder...

Jul 31, 2025

Michael J. Jensen, age 86, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Penn Yan Manor. Michael was born on July 11, 1939, in Penn Yan, NY to the late Henry and Mary (O'Connor) Jensen, Sr.

Michael is predeceased by his wife, Thelma Lee Jensen (2022); brother, Henry (Janice) Jensen, Jr.; and...