obituaries
Richard A. McCann
Oct 22, 2026
Richard (Rick) L. McCann, 74, of Penn Yan passed away on October 22, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him dearly and countless memories that will forever bring smiles, laughter, and warmth to their hearts.
Rick was a huge-hearted, lovable man who cherished his family more than anything. He was the kind of person who never wanted you to leave...
Vivian A. Wachob
Oct 21, 2026
Vivian Ann Wachob (née Kiwisild), 91, of Penn Yan, New York, passed away on October 21, 2026. Born in Brookhaven, New York, she was the daughter of Johannes Kiwisild and Elizabeth Karro, immigrants from Estonia. She graduated from Bellport High School in 1953 and attended Cortland State Teachers College in Cortland, New York, where she majored in Recreation Education. Upon...
Charlotte L. (Button) Tudi
Oct 9, 2026
Charlotte L. Tudi, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9th, 2026 at The Homestead in Penn Yan, NY. She has now joined her Husband Nezerono L. Tudi and her family and friends in Heaven.
She is survived by her daughter Angelina L. Soles, grandson Kraig Soles (Caitlin), great granddaughter Paesynn Soles, granddaughter Carissa Soles (Ethan), great granddaughter, EmmaLynn Rowland and...
Loujane Johns
Sep 30, 2026
Loujane Herbert Johns, 79 of North Fort Myers FL, formally Dresden, NY passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026. Loujane was born November 10, 1946 in Penn Yan NY to John Herbert and Jeanette Brunson Herbert. Loujane was known for her volunteerism, creativity, fortitude, and devotion to family, friends, and community.
Loujane graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1964. Her yearbook...
Joan Marie (McMillan) Andrews
Sep 29, 2026
Joan Marie (McMillan) Andrews, born May 8, 1948 in Yates County, NY, daughter of the late George Franklin & Eleanor Debolt McMillan and wife of the late Larry Andrews, having completed the work for which God had created her for on this earth, was called to eternal rest on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Joan enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, crocheting and sewing. She...
Wilford J. Muchler
Sep 29, 2026
Wilford J. “Willy” Muchler, 70, of Keuka Park, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones, leaving behind a life filled with family, hard work, adventure, and many cherished memories.
Willy’s love of cars began in high school with auto painting and grew into a lifelong passion and career. That passion eventually led him to...
Richard Maltman
Sep 28, 2026
In Loving Memory
Richard "Dick" D. Maltman, age 81, of Victor, NY passed away peacefully on September 28th, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Richard was born on October 19, 1944, in Canandaigua, NY to Donald and Mildred Maltman. He grew up in Victor, NY with his brothers Dave, Howard, and Earl.
Richard enjoyed a long and respected career in banking,...
Marilyn Flynn
Sep 26, 2026
Marilyn Fritz Flynn, 85, died peacefully at home on September 26th, 2026. Born in Canandaigua on March 27th, 1941 to Homer Elmer Fritz and Alice Carriel Fritz, Marilyn was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who kept her Flynn Road home a warm and welcoming reprieve for over 60 years. She took joy in hosting numerous Thanksgivings, Christmases, birthdays, graduation...
Jane A. Angell
Sep 20, 2026
Jane Angell, 69, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Geneva General Hospital, surrounded by her children, nephews and sister.
She was born in Penn Yan, NY on September 15, 1957, the daughter of Robert and Pauline (Thayer) Logan. Jane graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1975 and attended Monroe Community College.
Jane worked at NYSEG...
Douglas A. Gilbert
Sep 18, 2026
Douglas A. Gilbert, 73, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026.
He was born in Penn Yan, NY on October 10, 1952, the son of Howard and Dorothy (Enos) Gilbert. Doug graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1971. He was an auto body technician and painter, owning Doug’s Collision in Penn Yan for many years.
Doug was a...
Michael A. Wawrzyk
Sep 14, 2026
Michael Allan Wawrzyk, 69 of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Geneva General Hospital. Michael was born in Canandaigua, NY on September 11, 1957, the son of Chester and Joyce Wawrzyk. He married his wife, Robin Watkins on April 19, 1995 in Lake Tahoe California.
Michael spent his career working in the live-sound industry and mentoring...
Daryl N. Baughman
Sep 7, 2026
Daryl Norval Baughman, 76, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 at The Homestead.
He was born in Penn Yan, NY on June 18, 1950, the son of Raymond and Ruth Baughman and attended Penn Yan Central School.
Daryl was a Mixologist at Sakura Restaurants for over 20 years. His hobbies included golfing, playing board games especially backgammon....
Marilyn R. Parmelee
Aug 21, 2026
Marilyn R. Parmelee, 80, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026 at her son’s home.
She was born in Penn Yan, NY on February 2, 1946, the daughter of the late Albert and Flossie (Burgess) Dixon. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1964.
Marilyn worked at Greenidge Generation in Dresden and later retired from NYSEG.
She was a...
Shirley Kirbis
Aug 17, 2026
Shirley E. Kirbis, 95 of Campbell, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 17th, 2026, in her home at the Campbell IRA. Shirley was born in Lackawanna, NY on March, 21 1931 the daughter of the late Roy and Hazell (Blundell) Kirbis.
Shirley enjoyed many things over the years, a few of her favorite things were her baby dolls,...
Patricia "Patti" E. Simmons
Aug 8, 2026
Patricia E. “Patti” Simmons, 64, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Geneva Hospital with her family by her side. She was the daughter of John and Patricia Norton Murphy Sr. In addition to her parents she is also predeceased by her children, Jeremy and Caitlin King, siblings, Johnny Jr., and Ilan Hendrie.
She is survived...
Beatrice "Bea" Christensen
Jul 26, 2026
Beatrice “Bea” Christensen, 99, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at home.
She was born in Dresden, NY on November 10, 1926, the daughter of the late William H. and Anna (Easling) Smith and graduated from Penn Yan Academy. On October 25, 1946, she married Arne Christensen in Penn Yan, NY.
Prior to her marriage, Bea worked...
Michael J. Coston, Jr.
Jul 19, 2026
Michael J. Coston, Jr., 84, of Canandaigua, NY, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at FF Thompson Hospital.
He was born in Canandaigua, NY on July 20, 1941, the son of the late Michael J. Coston, Sr. and Nellie Mae (Fisher) Coston. On July 27, 1996, he married his wife Cora in Hopewell, NY.
Michael was a truck driver for over...
Cheryl A. Cougevan
Jul 17, 2026
Cheryl A. Cougevan, 83, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026 at Geneva General Hospital.
She was born in Westfield, PA on June 16, 1943, the daughter of the late Arnold and Phyllis Bush and graduated from Wellsboro High School. On November 19, 1967, she married James Cougevan in Wellsboro.
Cheryl was an Administrative Assistant for Ferro Corporation,...
Garrett A. Dunbar, Sr.
Jul 11, 2026
Garrett Anthony Dunbar, Sr., 64, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
He was born in Syracuse, NY on September 6, 1961 the son of Robert A. Dunbar II and Doris Jean Hill. Garrett served as an Airmen in the US Air Force from 1979-1980.
Garrett is survived by his companion of 13 years, Nicole Ellis; daughters, Antanasha...
Mary Virgina Calabucci
Jul 8, 2026
Age 95, died on Wednesday July 8, 2026, peacefully at her beloved home on Keuka Lake, Penn Yan, NY. Mary was born in Elmira, NY, on August 15, 1930, the daughter of the late Francis and Katherine (Kole) Murphy. In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Joseph, her sister, Sheila, her brother,...
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