obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 3, 2023

John C. Parmelee, age 80, of Penn Yan, formerly of Dresden passed away on Sunday, December 3rd , 2023 at the Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home.

John (Jack) was born in Canandaigua, NY on December 20 th , 1942, the son of the late Bernard and Janet(Cornish) Parmelee. He was raised in the Town of Benton and...

Nov 26, 2023

Christopher James Simmons, 38, of Bellona, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Chris was born at 1635 Toomey Rd. in Bellona on July 19, 1985 the son of Farrell and Shelly Simmons and attended Penn Yan Academy.

Chris worked as a mechanic. He loved riding and working on his motorcycle. He enjoyed the...

Nov 18, 2023

Stephen C. Hoose, age 62, of Pulteney, NY died, Saturday, November 18 th , 2023 at home.

Stephen was born on January 18 th , 1961 in Bath, NY, the son of Lester and Rebecca Hoose.  He married Deborah Moore on October 18 th , 1994 at the United...

Nov 16, 2023

Jeremy Michael King, age 35, of Penn Yan, NY passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 16 th , 2023 in his childhood home.

Jeremy was born in Geneva, NY on December 19 th , 1987, the son of Patricia Murphy and William King. ...

Nov 13, 2023

Deborah Ann (Hopkins) Wraight, age 72, entered unto rest on Monday, November 13th, 2023. Deborah was born in Rochester, NY on July 28th, 1951, the daughter of the late, Richard and Elena (Little) Hopkins. She graduated with her Associates Degree from Corning Community College. Deborah married Keith L. Wraight in East Avon, NY on April 25th, 1970. She was a...

Nov 9, 2023

Susan Eleanor Bodine, age 76, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Thursday,

November 9th, 2023 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.

Susan was born in Geneva, NY on April 8th, 1947, the daughter of the late Leonard

and Ethelyn Patchett. She...

Nov 2, 2023

Gerald I. Read passed way on November 2, 2023.

Born July 6, 1930 to Irwin and Mildred (Moore) Read, Gerald grew up in rural Gorham, NY. He graduated from Gorham HS as valedictorian in 1948 and from Cornell University in 1952. While serving as a US Army meat inspector during the Korean War, Gerry married his first...

Oct 24, 2023

Mary Patrick Pennell II, passed away October 24 ,2023.

Predeceased by her parents, John Dwight and Mary Patrick Pennell, and her brother Dwight.  Survived by sister-in-law Janey Ford, her nephew Craig Pennell, and her good friend Mary Michalec.

Mary Pat was a true southern girl who loved cooking, cats, cards, a good book, and a...

Oct 22, 2023

Glenda Marie (Wood) Wyffels, age 57, of Penn Yan, NY passed away at home with her family on Sunday, October, 22nd, 2023 following long term illnesses.

Glenda was born in Penn Yan, NY on October 18th, 1966. She enjoyed Painting, playing cards, watching action movies, going for walks and being outdoors.

Glenda is survived by...

Oct 10, 2023

Erma G. Mullins, age 85, of Penn Yan, NY entered unto rest on Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 at Keuka Comfort Care Home in Penn Yan.

Erma was born on May 6th, 1938, the daughter of the late Howard S. and Reita E. (Wallace) Briggs.  She was a graduate of Dundee Central High School Class of 1956....

Oct 8, 2023

Shirley Ann (Morrison) Fullagar, age 84, of Penn Yan, NY passed away at home on Sunday, October 8th, 2023.

Shirley was born in Penn Yan, NY on February 27th, 1939, the daughter of the late Ray and Amanda Morrison. She married Gerald Fullagar in Penn Yan on September 12th, 1959. Shirley was a registered nurse and...

Oct 3, 2023

Francis "Pete" Bernard Townsend, 78, passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday (October 3rd). A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, (October 14th) at St Michaels Church. Followed by a celebration of life at the Penn Yan Moose Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made at the...