obituaries

Beverley A. Barnes

Beverley A. Barnes

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...

Barbara J. Carroll

Barbara J. Carroll

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...

Stephen E. Breuer

Stephen E. Breuer

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...

Ellyn Mary Hudson

Ellyn Mary Hudson

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...

Donald Rex Shaw

Donald Rex Shaw

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...

Myrtle M. Thomas

Myrtle M. Thomas

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...

Thomas Olney Thurmon

Thomas Olney Thurmon

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,...

Mary Frances Michalec

Mary Frances Michalec

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...

Lydia J. Garber

Lydia J. Garber

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,...

Richard A. Kingsley

Richard A. Kingsley

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...

Joanna Smith Errico

Joanna Smith Errico

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...

John Botsford Wilder

John Botsford Wilder

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...

John H. Hunter

John H. Hunter

Dec 31, 2023

John "Jack" Hamilton Hunter, age 90, of Branchport, NY passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital. Jack was born in Clifton Springs, NY on April 17th, 1933, the son of the late Carl and Alice Hunter. He earned a BS in Physical Education at Springfield College, and an MS in Physical Education at University...

Ralph L. Wilber

Ralph L. Wilber

Dec 30, 2023

Ralph Wilber passed away on December 30, 2023 at Keuka Comfort Care Home, in the presence of loved ones. Ralph was his own man, set in his own ways (which frustrated some), and not the most social person (which also frustrated some). He lived most of his life in the area around Penn Yan, NY, 40+ years on Sid...

Douglas M. Clark

Douglas M. Clark

Dec 28, 2023

Clark, Douglas Merrill, age 85, of Gladeville, TN died December 28, 2023. Douglas was born in Penn Yan, NY and was the son of the late, Orion Clark and Neva Conley Clark. He was a former National Guardsman, Volunteer Fireman with the Potter, NY Fire Department and former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Potter, NY. Douglas was also preceded...

Bonnie R. Perry

Bonnie R. Perry

Dec 26, 2023

Bonnie R. Perry, age 75, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Bonnie was born in Penn Yan, NY on December 27th, 1948, the daughter of the late, Lester and Jean (Kirkpatrick) Jensen. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy and Corning Community College. She worked as a nurse for Upstate...

Raymond "Butch" Harold Carlson

Raymond "Butch" Harold Carlson

Dec 23, 2023

Raymond "Butch" Harold Carlson, age 79, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital.

Butch was born in Penn Yan, NY on November 17th, 1944, the son of the late, Ray and Maggie Carlson. He attended Penn Yan Schools, graduating in 1962 from Penn Yan Academy. He...

Sally J. Head

Sally J. Head

Dec 18, 2023

Sally J. Head, age 87, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Monday, December 18 th , 2023 at the Keuka Comfort Care Home surrounded by her loving family.

Sally was born in Williamsport, PA on February 16 th , 1936, the daughter of...

Bradley Scott Braman

Bradley Scott Braman

Dec 6, 2023

Bradley Scott Braman, age 70, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 surrounded by family at Keuka Comfort Care Home after a nearly nine-year battle with cancer.

Brad was born in Penn Yan, NY on June 17th, 1953, the son of the late Elford and June Braman.

Brad retired...

Richard P. Gottshall, Jr.

Richard P. Gottshall, Jr.

Dec 5, 2023

Richard Paul Gottshall Jr., age 62, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023.

He was born in Geneva on May 10th, 1961, the son of Richard Gottshall and Sharen Cron. He married Judy Edington on February 16th, 2000. He enjoyed various art forms, races, fast cars, hot rods and motorcycles. He loved spending...

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