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102 E Main St, Penn Yan, NY 14527
Kyle Chedzoy, Funeral Director
Obituaries
Richard H. Warren
Aug 8, 2022
Richard WarrenAge 76, of Pultney and formerly of Penn Yan, NY, passed away August 8, 2022.
Richard was an avid craftsman after his military service was completed. His employment ranged from Tom Petro siding to Penn Yan Boats and finally retired from CCN International of Waterloo, NY. He loved to do wood crafting and was seen riding his bike around...
Peter A. DeBolt
Jul 26, 2022
Peter A. DeBolt Age 73, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on July 26, 2022. Peter was born on May 1, 1949, the son of Frank and Agnes DeBolt. He served in the US Navy in Vietnam from 1967-1971 and was honorably discharged with the rank of AE2 Aviation Electricians mate. Peter was a member of the NRA and the...
Robert Ivan Drew
Jul 25, 2022
Robert Ivan DrewAge 78, of Penn Yan, passed away July 25, 2022.
The family will receive friends and relatives at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St. Penn Yan, on Friday, August 5, from 11am-1pm; followed by a memorial service at 1pm. A committal service with military honors will be held at Lakeview Cemetery at 2:15pm; followed by a...
David Durkee
Jul 17, 2022
David DurkeeAge 60, of Branchport, NY, passed away July 17, 2022.
David grew up and lived in Penn Yan and Branchport most of his life. He graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1980 and left for Alaska the day after graduating, to start new adventures in his life. He was a lifelong avid outdoors man, who enjoyed hunting and fishing,...
Linda Jayne Potts
Jul 10, 2022
Linda Jayne PottsAge 56, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2022 at the House of John. She fought through a 19 year-long battle with breast cancer and spent her final moments surrounded by family.
Friends and relatives are invited to a Celebration of Life on Saturday, July 16 at the Penn Yan United Methodist Church, 166 Main St., Penn Yan....
Eliza M. Moore
Jun 30, 2022
Eliza Mary MooreAge 92, of Lincoln Ave., Penn Yan, NY departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Newark-Wayne Hospital.
Friends may call at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan, on July 10 from 1-2pm; followed by a funeral service at 2pm; officiating services will be Bishop Dr. Russell Willemsen, Senior...
Lawrence "Larry" Jepsen
Jun 21, 2022
Lawrence ”Larry” JepsenAge 62, of Penn Yan, passed away June 21, 2022.
Larry is survived by his mother, Sue Jepsen (Phil Allison); and brothers and sisters, Dan (Cyndee) Jepsen of Stanley, Darwyn (Mary) Jepsen of Keuka Park, Cyndi Jepsen (Dave Fleming) of Penn Yan, Barb (Rich) Washburn of Penn Yan, and Janis Jepsen (Rod Bush) of Penn Yan. He was...
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...
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...
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...
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...
