obituaries

Apr 10, 2024

Robert Allen Gilchrist (Bob), 77, a respected member of the Corning Incorporated family, Corning Community, and resident of Penn Yan, NY passed away peacefully on April 10th, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home on Keuka Lake.

Bob was born on September 23rd, 1946, in Jeffersonville, Indiana to Virgil and Elizabeth O'Dell Gilchrist. A graduate...

Apr 7, 2024

Tina M. (Best) Hall, age 62, of Dundee, NY passed away at home on Sunday, April 7th, 2024. Tina was born in Cleveland, OH on August 4th, 1961, the daughter of the late Harry R. and Kathleen (Bowman) Best. Tina is survived by her children, Kathleen "KC" Corbitt (Jeff Harris), Robert Corbitt (Mary Dumbleton), and Jennifer Hall (John Slack); grandchildren,...

Apr 5, 2024

Francis "Bill" Best, age 81, of Branchport, NY passed away on Thursday, April 4 th , 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.

Francis "Bill" was born in Penn Yan, NY on March 9 th , 1943, son of the late, Albert and Ada (Housel) Best.  He was a heavy...

Apr 5, 2024

Beverly Jane (Glover) Daggett, age 81, of Barrington, NY passed away Friday, April 5 th , 2024 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan.

Beverly was born in Wellsville, NY on February 18 th , 1943, the daughter of the late, Homer G. Glover and Betty J. Manry (Rupert). She married Bruce Merle Daggett...

Mar 25, 2024

John Weichman, age 88, of Branchport, NY formerly of Irondequoit, Wayland and Cohocton passed away on Monday, March 25 th , 2024 at the Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home.

John was born in Rochester, NY on December 25 th , 1935, the son of the late Joseph and Clara Weichman.  He...

Mar 19, 2024

Nancy (Derrenbacher) Wager, age 83, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Nancy was born in Dansville, NY on March 20th, 1940, the daughter of the late, Conrad and Ellen Derrenbacher. She was also predeceased by her siblings Delores, Marlyn, Marion, and Gordon.

She graduated from...

Mar 14, 2024

Beverly (Smart) Hines of Penn Yan formely of Branchport, passed away peacefully at home on March, 14th, 2024. Beverly was born March 3rd, 1935 in Branchport, NY, daughter of Clarence Smart Sr. and Pearl I. Davis. She was easy going and loved people. She enjoyed playing all sorts of games. Beverly had many jobs: Micheal Sterns, waitressing, cleaning, hair cuts,...

Mar 13, 2024

Stacia J.  Fox, age 86, of Macedon and Pulteney, NY passed away on March 13, 2024. Born in Corning, NY to Anna and Mack Waszkiewicz.  Predeceased by her husband, James E Fox and son Alan Fox.  She is survived by her loving daughter Elaine (Fox) Miller, beloved son-in-law Douglas Miller and beloved grandson, Bradley Miller.  Also...

Mar 12, 2024

Beverley A. Barnes, age 86, of Penn Yan, NY passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 12 th , 2024.

Beverley was born in Geneva, NY on July 11 th , 1937, the daughter of the late Eugene B. and Helen (Harvey) Hefferon.  She graduated from...

Feb 27, 2024

Barbara Jean Carroll, 61 of Keuka Park, NY passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 27 th , 2024 at the Mozaic Group home where she resided in Dundee, NY.

Barbara was born in Canandaigua, NY on July 21 st , 1962, the daughter of Jean and the late Donald Carroll.  She...

Feb 17, 2024

Steve Breuer, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Saturday, February 17th, 2024 at the age of 81. Mr. Breuer was the son of Ned and Eileen Breuer and was a long-time mathematics teacher in Penn Yan School District retiring in June of 2007. He was a member of the Ellsworth Hose Company of Penn Yan Fire Department, the Elks Club...

Feb 12, 2024

Ellyn Mary Hudson, age 66, of Geneva, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 12th, 2024. Ellyn was born in Penn Yan, NY on June 6th, 1957, the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Beatrice E. (Howell) Hudson. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy and attended business school. She loved animals especially horses and cats and would rather be...

Feb 11, 2024

Donald Rex Shaw, age 79, of PennYan, NY passed away Sunday, February 11th, 2024 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital.

Don was born in Cortland, NY on October 12th, 1944, the son of the late, Donald Carlton and Virginia Marie (Stoddard) Shaw. Don graduated from Moravia Central School, Auburn Community College and served in the US...

Feb 11, 2024

Myrtle M. Thomas, age 96, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Sunday, February 11 th , 2024 at the Homestead Nursing Home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Myrtle was born in Himrod, NY on May 18 th , 1927, the daughter of the late, George and Edith (Orr) Scott. She...

Jan 25, 2024

Thomas Olney Thurmon, age 81, of Branchport, NY passed away on January 25th, 2024 after a short illness with his beloved life partner, Margaret Wiles by his side.

Tom was born in Rochester, NY on January 29th, 1942, the son of the late Walter and Isabelle Olney Thurmon. He retired from National Safety Associates of Memphis,...

Jan 24, 2024

Mary Frances (Wilber) Michalec passed away on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024.

Predeceased by her parents, Clarence Leo Wilber and Dora May (Williams) Wilber. She is survived by her many nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

Mary was born in Penn Yan on October 25th, 1937 and graduated from Penn Yan Academy and SUNY...

Jan 19, 2024

Lydia J. Garber, 82, of Avoca, NY, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. She was born in Berne, Indiana on August 3, 1941 the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Catherine (Schwartz) Troyer. Lydia owned and operated Garber's Greenhouse for over 40 years.

Lydia is survived by her nine children, Elizabeth (Robert) Roach, Christian Garber,...

Jan 10, 2024

Richard "Rick" A. Kingsley, age 68 of Penn Yan, NY entered unto rest on Wednesday, January, 10th, 2024 at Geneva General Hospital.

Rick was born in Rochester, NY on March 12th, 1955, the son of the late Rev. George and Jennie (Sanzotta) Kingsley. He graduated from Elmira Free Academy and married Andrea Strong in Guyanoga, NY...

Jan 7, 2024

Joanna Smith Errico, 95, died peacefully at home on January 7th, 2024. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Marco P. Errico. Joanna was born, raised and lived her entire life in the Village of Dresden, NY. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1944 at the age of 15. In 1945 she was employed by the...

Dec 31, 2023

John Botsford Wilder, age 97, of Branchport, NY passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 31st, 2023.

John was born in Englewood, NJ on November 19th, 1926, son of the late Mary Botsford and Hugo T. Wilder. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor's Degree in...