obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Curtis Rhodes
Aug 16, 2024
Curtis Allen Rhodes, age 67, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Friday, August 16th, 2024.
Curt was born on April 30th, 1957 the son of Donald and Patricia Rhodes. He was a 1976 graduate of Penn Yan Academy. Curt married Janice DiFrancesco in Bellona, NY on March 20th, 1999. His lifetime work was his family farm,...
Robert Timothy Smith Jr.
Aug 14, 2024
Robert Timothy Smith Jr., age 66, passed away on August 14, 2024. Born on December 15, 1957, Robert was a beloved father, grandfather, and life partner who brought joy and love to all who knew him.
Robert had a passion for horticulture, spending countless hours cultivating his gardens, and he skillfully combined his love for nature...
Harold F. Kerrick
Aug 13, 2024
Harold Francis Kerrick, age 81, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 surrounded by family at Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home.
Harold was born in Geneva, NY on January 15, 1943, the son of the late Dee F. and Helen C. Kerrick.
Harold retired from the Carpenters Local Union 85/276 of...
Michael H. Youngman
Aug 8, 2024
Michael H. Youngman, age 57, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Thursday, August 8th, 2024. Michael was born in Canandaigua, NY on September 19th, 1966, the son of the late Gordon A. and Eve (Smith) Youngman.
Michael is survived by his partner, Kimberly A. Balow; brothers and sister in law, Gordon Youngman Jr., Heidi Youngman,...
Susan T. Gute
Jul 29, 2024
Susan T. Gute, 84, a longtime resident of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. She was born in Callicoon, NY on May 2, 1940 the daughter of the late Lester F. Gute and Theresa B. Deckelman Gute. Sue grew up in Jeffersonville, NY and graduated from Jeffersonville Central School...
Janice A. Thorn
Jul 28, 2024
On January 28, 1949, Janice Ann Thorn was the second-born daughter to Muriel (née Elliott) and William Garrison. They brought little Jan home from the hospital in Kingston, NY to their home in Saugerties and to her big sister Susan. Soon another little girl named Mary Lynn joined the growing family. Finally, a few years down the road, a...
Lois R. Klapp
Jul 25, 2024
Lois Ruth (Johnson) Klapp, age 68, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on the 25th of July, 2024 at Thompson Hospital.
Lois was born in Penn Yan on July 29th, 1955, the daughter of Carman and Flora Johnson. She married Carl R. Klapp on July 26th, 1975 at the Second Milo Baptist Church.
Lois is...
Marilyn Jane Moravec
Jul 18, 2024
Marilyn Jane (Davidson) Moravec, 96, of Penn Yan, NY passed away at home on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Marilyn was born in Fargo, ND on February 28, 1928 the daughter of the late Keith and Esther (Fricke) Davidson. She graduated from Kenmore High School and attended Keuka College.
Marilyn was a member and past president of...
Hilda H. Scofield
Jul 15, 2024
Hilda H. Scofield, 94, of Penn Yan, NY died peacefully surrounded by family and devoted caregivers at the Wayne County Nursing Home on Monday, July 15th, 2024. Hilda was born December 3, 1929 in West Virginia to parents Harry and Carrie Pearl Harden. She settled in Penn Yan with her husband of 49 years, George Scofield, where they raised their...
Velma J. Silliman
Jun 27, 2024
Velma Joan Jayne Silliman, born August 10, 1945, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024, after a brief illness, surrounded by loved ones at the Keuka Comfort Care Home. She was born in Penn Yan, NY, to George and Esther Jayne. Velma graduated from Dundee Central School in 1963 and married the love of her life, Monte Silliman, in 1964....
Robert J. Hand
Jun 18, 2024
Robert J. Hand, 67, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. He was born in Penn Yan, NY on January 25, 1957 the son of the late Willard and Frances Hand.
Robert spent much of his life doing roofing. He loved racing and Enduro's. He...
Arlene E. Corey
Jun 11, 2024
Arlene Edna (Conley) Corey, of Penn Yan, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at the age of 80. Arlene was born on July 18, 1943 in Penn Yan, N.Y., to the late Howard and Edna Conley. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1961. She married her devoted husband, Stephen Corey, on September 16th, 1965 in...
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