For Immediate Assistance: 315-536-3355
102 E Main St, Penn Yan, NY 14527
Kyle Chedzoy, Funeral Director
Obituaries
Edna Minerva Reiners
Jun 1, 2022
“A life well lived.”Edna M. Reiners of Penn Yan passed away peacefully on June 1, 2022, with family at her side.
Born in 1930 to Henry Krogh Charlsen and Eva Minerva Phillips, she was the oldest of 5 children and undoubtedly the one everyone looked up to. Edna married Glenn E. Reiners in May of 1950 and shared a wonderful...
Fern E. Mapes
May 29, 2022
Fern E. Mapes
Age 94, of Penn Yan, passed away on May 29, 2022 at The Homestead. Fern was born in Rochester, New York on December 11, 1927 to Lee Collins Mapes and Gertrude M Mapes. Her father's family home was in Gorham. Fern and her family lived in Rochester and she attended school there. Later she and her family...
Katherine Sylvia Holley Mattison
May 23, 2022
Katherine Sylvia Holley MattisonAge 69, of Penn Yan, passed away May 23, 2022.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 1, at 11:00am at City Hill Cemetery, everyone is invited!
Kathi was born on April 24, 1953, the daughter of the late Robert and Gladys Holley. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Barry Mattison; daughter...
Marion A. Harris
May 16, 2022
Marion A. HarrisAge 90, of Dundee and formerly Penn Yan, passed away May 16, 2022.
The family will receive friends and relatives at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan, NY on Friday (May 20) from 11am-1pm; followed by a funeral service at 1:00pm; and burial following at Hillside Cemetery. A reception will be announced.
Marion was born...
Jeannine Helen Andersen
May 4, 2022
Jeannine Helen Andersen passed away at her home in Penn Yan on May 4, 2022, at the age of 92, with her loving family by her side. There will be a private family service. Burial will be in City Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Jeannine Andersen was born to Howard and Madeleine (Bells) Henderson on February 28,...
Mary June Dickinson
May 3, 2022
Mary June Dickinson, of Penn Yan and formerly Cooperstown, was a beloved great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, mother-in-law and wife during her incredible 99 (almost 100) years of life. She went to be with her Lord peacefully on May 3, 2022. She was affectionately known as “Mama” to her family and many friends.
Mary was born June 25, 1922 to Charles and...
Elsie Tousley
Apr 24, 2022
Elsie Tousley, 94, of Penn Yan, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022.
Elsie was born on June 30, 1927 in Prattsburgh, NY. The daughter of Charles and Elsie Gottshall, she was the youngest of seven siblings. Elsie was a lifelong resident of Penn Yan.
On January 19 of 1946 she married Harold Tousley. Together, they had five children, Steve,...
Ruth M. Johncox
Apr 12, 2022
Ruth M. Johncox
Age 90, of Penn Yan, passed away April 12, 2022.
The family will receive friends at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Saturday, April 23, from 12pm-2pm; followed by a funeral service at 2:00pm at the funeral home; burial at City Hill Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at her home...
Leo "Fran" Karhan
Mar 30, 2022
Leo “Fran” Karhan“The Junkman”Age 75, of Middlesex, passed away March 30, 2022 at home.
Leo was born in Geneva. He worked as a long-haul trucker, traveling to every state except 2. He was well known as the local junk man, collecting scrap metal and recycling materials. He was predeceased by his parents, Theodore and Helen Wood. Leo honorably served in...
Lee J. Lockwood
Mar 30, 2022
Lee J. Lockwood,
Penn Yan – Lee J. Lockwood, age 89, passed away on March 30, 2022, at Geneva General Hospital.
There will be no memorial services.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Clinton Crest Manor, 411 Clinton Street Penn Yan New York 14527.
Lee was born in the town of Urbana, NY on April 13,1932 to...
Linda Lee Cowell
Mar 24, 2022
Linda Lee Cowell (68) passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at her home with family and friends at her side.
Linda was born in Penn Yan, NY, on January 12, 1954. Along with her husband Richard of 34 years, she was a lifelong resident of Penn Yan. Linda was a 1972 graduate of Penn Yan Academy and was employed...
Nancy E. Chapman
Mar 23, 2022
Nancy E. Chapman
It is with great sadness that the family of Nancy E. Chapman, age 72 of Penn Yan, announce her passing after an extended illness on March 23, 2022.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main Street, Penn Yan from 10AM to 12N; immediately followed by...
Margaret Goundry-Sheppard
Mar 22, 2022
Margaret Goundry-Sheppard“The Auction Lady”
Age 84, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
She was born in Penn Yan on August 26, 1937 and lived there her entire life.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 East Main St, Penn Yan on Wednesday, March 30, from 6pm-8pm. A funeral service will be held...
Robert McKay
Mar 16, 2022
Robert McKayAge 80, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away March 16, 2022 in Florida.
The family will receive friends at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St. Penn Yan, on Saturday, April 2, from 11am-1pm; followed by a funeral service at the funeral home at 1:00pm. Private Burial at Hillside Cemetery in Dundee. A reception will be announced.
Robert was...
Kirk C. Gaylor
Mar 15, 2022
Kirk Cabot Gaylor
Age 62, of Penn Yan, passed away March 15, 2022 at home.
Kirk was born in Penn Yan on Feb. 17, 1960, the son of George and Ernistine Gaylor. Kirk drove truck for many years, including Bodine Trucking in Stanley. He also volunteered at the Penn Yan Ambulance Corp. and Penn Yan Fire Dept. He also enjoyed...
Carl E. Radder, Jr.
Mar 12, 2022
Carl Edwin Radder, Jr.75, of Dresden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2022, showered in the love of his family.
A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held on Saturday, May 14 at SENECA LAKE MASONIC LODGE, MILO STREET, in Dresden at 11:00AM. A Celebration of Carl’s life will follow at the Masonic Lodge.
He loved children, especially...
Carol Shriver
Feb 19, 2022
Carol N. ShriverAge 73, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away Sunday February 19, 2023.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday (March 1) at 1:00pm at St. Michaels Cemetery in Penn Yan.
Carol was born on August 5, 1949, the youngest of seven children to the late Harry and Sarah McLoud. She was predeceased by her parents, husband...
David L. Maslyn
Feb 11, 2022
David L. Maslyn
Age 63, of Penn Yan, passed away peacefully February 11, 2022.
David was born February 27, 1958, the son of Ken and Barbara Maslyn. He graduated from Midlakes Central School class of 1976 and Oregon State University in 1980.
He was a proud member of the Sons of the American Legion of Geneva, and enjoyed boating on...
William A. Walton
Feb 9, 2022
William A. WaltonAge 69, of Penn Yan, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 8, 2022.
The family will receive friends at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St. Penn Yan, on Saturday (Feb. 19) from 1pm-4pm; followed by a funeral service at 4:00pm. The burial with military honors will take place in the spring at City Hill Cemetery.
Bill...
John Banach, Sr.
Feb 6, 2022
John Banach Sr, 97, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022.
John was born at home on January 10, 1925 in Wayne, NY. The son of Alexander and Antonina Banach, he was the second youngest of seven brothers. John grew up on the family farm in Wayne. A veteran of World War II, John joined the United States Army at...
