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Obituaries
Charles "Chas" E. Christensen
Nov 7, 2024
Charles “Chas” Eugene Christensen
Age 89, of Penn Yan, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 7, 2024. Charles was born March 27, 1935. He was the son of the late George Hiram and Viola (Kjar) Christensen.
Charles was a 1952 graduate of Penn Yan Academy. He was a lifelong farmer and spent 50 years in the...
Ronnie McNeil
Nov 2, 2024
Ronald William McNeil, affectionately known as Ronnie, passed away on November 2, 2024, at the age of 58. He was born during a blizzard on April 8, 1966. Ronnie was a Penn Yan resident who graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1985.
Ronnie was known for his vibrant personality—funny, loving, kind, and big-hearted. An avid animal and music lover, he also...
Laurence M. Mickelsen
Oct 28, 2024
Laurence M. Mickelsen
Larry Mickelsen, 71, of Keuka Park, NY, died unexpectedly at home on Monday October 28, 2024.
The family will receive friends and family at Weldon's Funeral Home,102 E. Main Street, Penn Yan on Monday, November 4 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A service of remembrance will follow at 1:00 pm with burial in Lakeview Cemetery.
Larry was born in...
Cherylanne Gray
Oct 22, 2024
Cherylanne Barton Gray, born on December 30, 1961, in Hamilton, MA, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family after a courageous three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and a cherished friend to many, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and strength.
Cherylanne's career as an ICU Nurse Manager at...
Elizabeth "Betti" R. McInnis
Oct 17, 2024
Elizabeth Riley McInnis, known as Betti to her friends and Mimi to her grand- and great-grandchildren, passed away on October 17, 2024 at the age of 92.
Betti was born in Houlton, Maine in 1932 to Gerald and Jean Riley, and spent her childhood and teen years there and on the family’s beloved camp on nearby Nickerson Lake. In 1947 she...
Richard D. Eaves
Oct 14, 2024
Richard D. Eaves
Age 66, of Sioux Falls, SD, and formerly of Penn Yan, NY, passed away after a 3-year long battle with Leukemia on October 14, 2024.
Rich was born on March 19, 1958 in Penn Yan, the son of Lawrence and Erma (Wheeler) Eaves. A graduate of Penn Yan Academy in 1978, Rich pursued his lifelong passion for cooking, which...
Susan K. Close
Oct 12, 2024
Susan K. Close
Age 78, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away October 12, 2024, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.
Sue and Tom were married on June 26, 1971 in San Carlos, CA. They shared a beautiful journey, first moving to Rochester, NY in 1973 and culminated in a tranquil life on Keuka Lake after retiring.
She is...
Larry Ayers
Oct 10, 2024
Larry R. Ayers, age 77, of Penn Yan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the Keuka Comfort Care Home after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer, with his wife and two sons by his side.
Larry was born in Penn Yan, NY on July 7, 1947, to Richard and Marjorie (Lawton) Ayers. He grew up on the...
Amy Carolyn Douglass
Oct 8, 2024
Amy Carolyn Douglass, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Bellingham, WA.
Amy was born in Oceanside, NY on May 25, 1937, to Eugene and Hazel Smith. She grew up in Baldwin, NY with her older brothers Gene and George, and Sandy Pete, the family cat.
Amy was a gifted musician with a beautiful soprano voice. After graduating from...
Linden D. Ames
Oct 2, 2024
Linden D. Ames
Age 80, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away October 2, 2024.
Linden was born in Penn Yan, the son of Lester and Ruth (Sutton) Ames. He attended Dundee Central School. He was a passionate fan of Dirt Racing, and had a great love for the outdoors, hunting, and Sunday afternoon car rides. He was a member of the Himrod...
Jane (Anley) Lane
Sep 17, 2024
Anley “Jane” Lane
Age 76, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away September 17, 2024.
Jane was born in Pontiac, Michigan, the daughter of Gottfried Klouse and Caroline (Grainger) Harris. She was preceded in death by her parents, also sister Bonnie Klouse Henshaw, brother Terry Klouse, and husband Richard Phillip Lane.
She is survived by her sister Elnora Schneider, many nieces and nephews, her...
Lloyd A. Travis, Jr.
Sep 1, 2024
Llyod A. Travis Jr.
Age 80, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away September 1, 2024.
Llyod was born in Penn Yan on December 2, 1943, the son of Lloyd and Theresa Travis. He retired from Ferro, Inc. in Dresden.
Llyod was predeceased by his parents; also stepmother Zadie Travis Newcomb; and brothers Loran, Donald, and Bernard.
He is survived by his wife of 60...
Brian Cerow
Aug 23, 2024
PENN YAN – Brian G. Cerow, age 74, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on August 23, 2024 after a brief illness with family by his side.
Brian was born in Alexandria Bay on July 17, 1950, the eldest son of the late Gordon D. Cerow, Jr and Joanne (Burtch) Cerow. Brian graduated from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester...
John Mattison
Aug 23, 2024
John I. Mattison
Age 100, was welcomed into heaven on August 23, 2024.
John was born on October 21, 1923 in Penn Yan, the son of Marion “Matt” and Alberta (Caswell) Mattison. He served in the US Navy during WWII, from 1941-1943. After he returned home he worked at Corning Glass, Garlock, Town of Benton, and Yates County Highway Department. In his...
Ronald Hunt
2024
Ronald (Ron) E. Hunt
61, of Penn Yan, passed away unexpectedly August 20, 2024 with his brother and sister by his side.
Ron graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1981; finishing his education at the top of his class from the Art Institute of Philadelphia. While in Philadelphia he made additional life-long friends to add to those friendships established while growing up...
Stephen H. McFall, Sr.
Aug 20, 2024
Stephen H. McFall, Sr.
Age 74, of Dundee, NY passed away August 20, 2024.
He was born September 3, 1949, the son of the late Howard O. McFall and Isabelle E. McFall (Campbell).
Stephen proudly retired from the Rochester Psychiatric Center after 30+ years as a roofer/ tinsmith. He will forever be remembered for his love of family, horses, fishing and classic cars.
Stephen...
Sharon Lewis
Aug 14, 2024
Sharon Lewis
Age 80, resident of The Homestead Nursing Home Facility at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Penn Yan, NY since 2015, passed away August 14, 2024.
Sharon was born in Wellsville, NY, the daughter of the late Lewis and Maxine (Travis) Jordon. She worked as a Teacher's Aide at Belmont Central School. She is survived by two sons, Randy (Leslie) Keesler...
Delfino Ortiz Castillo
Aug 12, 2024
In memory of Delfino Ortiz Castillo
He will be remembered by his wife, children, sisters and nephews with a lot of love.Originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, born on December 8, 1954.
An example of life for his children because he always fulfilled his duty as a son, brother, husband and father. Always simple and honest, he overcame great adversities in his life. Undoubtedly an admirable being that...
John Hunter
Aug 10, 2024
John M. Hunter
81, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on August 10, 2024 after a long illness, supported by family in a serene setting on the shores of Keuka Lake, where he spent his final 16 years in peace and tranquility.
An educator for 40 years, John was a fierce advocate for causes he felt passionate about, particularly social justice and...
David P. Malanga
Aug 7, 2024
David P. Malanga
Age 63, of Bluff Point, N Y, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2024 at home. A funeral mass will be held at St. Michael’s Church, 312 Liberty St., Penn Yan, NY on Tuesday (Aug. 13 TH ) at 10:00am; followed by burial at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Penn Yan.
David was born in North Plainfield, NJ on October...
