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Robert McKay

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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...

Brandy Lynn Williams

Brandy Lynn Williams

Jan 29, 2022

Brandy Lynn WilliamsAge 21, of Penn Yan, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 29, 2022. 

The family will receive friends at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Saturday (Feb. 26th) from 2pm-3pm; followed by a memorial service at 3:00pm.  A reception will be announced. 

Brandy was born on July 9, 2000 with severe...

Siegfried "Siggie" Poreda

Siegfried "Siggie" Poreda

Jan 25, 2022

Siegfried “Siggie” Poreda

Penn Yan- Passed away on January 25, 2022 at the age of 82.

Due to the forecasted weather, the memorial service has been rescheduled.  A Memorial Service will be held at the United Methodist Church in Penn Yan, NY on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 1 pm.

His battles with serious medical issues showed his courage...

Melvin "Toby" Weaver

Melvin "Toby" Weaver

Jan 24, 2022

Melvin “Toby” WeaverAge 84, of Penn Yan.

A Husband, a Father, a Mentor, a Friend…. It is with a heavy heart to announce that Melvin (Toby) Weaver, passed away in the comfort of his home with his wife Carol at his side on Monday January 24, 2022. Toby was born March 21, 1937 to Earl and Irma Weaver in Bellwood,...

Roy Franks

Roy Franks

Jan 20, 2022

Roy A. FranksAge 80, of Branchport, NY, passed away January 20, 2022.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, January 25 at 4:00 pm, at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan.  Services will conclude with military honors.  There are no prior visiting hours. 

Roy is survived by his wife of 37 years, Susan Franks; children, Karl...

Jeffrey L. Radka

Jeffrey L. Radka

Jan 12, 2022

Jeffrey L. Radka

Age 38, of Penn Yan, passed away January 12, 2022.

Jeff worked at TOPS Friendly Market in Penn Yan.  He was a passionate Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed fishing and woodburning.  He was also a great cook and loved making food.  Jeff will be remembered as a jokester by his family and friends, always making people smile...

Kevin Hansen

Kevin Hansen

Jan 12, 2022

Kevin Marteniz Hansen

Fairport - Kevin Marteniz Hansen (Foz) passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2022. He was survived by both of his parents Howard and Caroll Hansen; and his sisters Barbra Mohr and Kelly Hansen, along with nieces Jamie Curtiss, Joline Curtiss, Paige Kinsella, Phoenix Kinsella; great-nieces and nephews, including Lillyanna, Colin, Avery, Sophia, Conner, Hunter, and Tanner. Kevin...

Dorothy Eloise Bill

Dorothy Eloise Bill

Jan 10, 2022

Dorothy Eloise Bill

Age 88, of Bellona, NY, passed away January 10, 2022 at Geneva General Hospital.

A private graveside funeral will be held at Bellona Cemetery.

Dorothy was born in Geneva, NY on June 8, 1933, the daughter of the late Herbert and Aurie (Peck) Parker.  She was also predeceased her husband, James Bill; brothers and sister, James and...

Erwin P. Robinson

Erwin P. Robinson

Jan 4, 2022

Erwin P. RobinsonAge 96, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away January 4, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 11:00am at the Barrington Community Church, 4560 Old Bath Rd. Dundee, NY.  

Erwin was born in Penn Yan on April 29, 1925, the son of Enos and Marjorie Robinson. ...

Gordon L. Snyder

Gordon L. Snyder

Dec 30, 2021

Gordon L. SnyderAge 78 of Penn Yan, NY, passed away December 30, 2021.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Friday (Jan. 7th) from 2-4pm and 6-8pm.  A funeral service with firemen’s honors will be held at the funeral home at 11:00am on Saturday, January 8, 2022; followed...

Nancy Westerdahl

Nancy Westerdahl

Dec 24, 2021

Nancy WesterdahlAge 90, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve 2021 in Penn Yan, NY and joined loved ones who preceded her in death to the Gardens of Paradise. It was the end of a 74-year love affair with Bruce Westerdahl that began in high school in 1947.   

Nancy was born in Gettysburg, PA to a deep-rooted family that included...

Richard "Dick" Cowell

Richard "Dick" Cowell

Dec 20, 2021

Richard A. Cowell, age 68, passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2021.

A private celebration for family and friends will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Yates County, PO Box 12, Penn Yan, NY 14527.

Dick was a mason for the Brick Layers and Allied Craftsmen Local #3...

Vernon Charles Morse

Vernon Charles Morse

Dec 16, 2021

Vernon Charles Morse, age 81, of Westerville, Ohio, and formerly Penn Yan, NY, passed away December 16, 2021.

A graveside service and committal will be held Tuesday, June 21 at 10:00am at St. Michael's Cemetery in Penn Yan.  

He was preceded in death by loving wife, Donna Morse, and parents Vernon and Ruth Morse.

Survived by his children, Gary Morse (Heather Neel), Diane (Steve) Klaas, Vernon (Jeni) Morse, and Suzanne Morse;...

Charlotte "Joyce" Nicholson

Charlotte "Joyce" Nicholson

Dec 15, 2021

Charlotte “Joyce” NicholsonAge 86, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away December 15, 2021.

The family will receive friends at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 from 4pm-6pm; followed by a memorial service celebrating her life at 6pm.  

A private committal service will be held at the convenience of the family in Pulteney...

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