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Obituaries
Jack A. Bishop
Dec 15, 2021
Jack Allan BishopAge 90, of Dundee, NY passed away on December 15, 2021 surrounded by his family.
The family will receive friends at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Monday (Dec. 27) from 4pm-7pm. A Masonic Service will be held at the funeral home at 6:45pm. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday (Dec. 28) at...
Beverly A. Stage
Dec 14, 2021
Beverly A. Stage
Age 85, of Penn Yan, NY passed away peacefully with family by her side at Taylor Health Center in Bath, NY on December 14, 2021.
The family will receive friends at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Wed., December 29 from 11am-1pm; followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00pm and interment at...
Stephen W. Dolak II
Dec 9, 2021
Stephen (Pop Pop) Dolak IIAge 98, of Penn Yan, NY and resident of Clinton Crest Manor, passed away December 9, 2021.
He was born in Lansford, PA on November 4, 1923, the son of Stephen W. Dolak Sr. and Alice (Perzel) Dolak. He served as a radio operator on planes in WWII, serving in Europe, Africa, England and the United...
Raymond J. Cromheecke
Nov 23, 2021
Raymond J. CromheeckeAge 77, of Shortsville, NY, passed away November 23, 2021.
He was born November 29, 1943, the son of the late Raymond Cromheecke Sr. and Betty Jean (Steinruck) Cromheecke. Ray grew up in the Rochester and Palmyra areas. He worked as a fork-left operator for Mobile Chemical in Macedon. He loved the outdoors and especially hunting.
Ray was...
Pamela K. Turner
Nov 1, 2021
Pamela K. Turner
Age 69, of Penn Yan, passed away November 1, 2021, after her second battle with cancer.
Pam graduate from Penn Yan Academy in 1971. She worked at the Showboat Motel and Restaurant on Seneca Lake for many years. She especially enjoyed spending time with her spouse, family and grandkids. She was also always sewing, doing crafts, and...
Harry W. Watkins
Oct 25, 2021
Harry Walter Watkins, of Rockledge, Florida (formerly of Danbury, Connecticut) a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, passed away on October 25, 2021, at the age of 93 in Penn Yan, New York. Harry died peacefully, surrounded by his loving children. The son of Helen and Frank Watkins, he grew up in Baldwin, New York. He was born in Brooklyn,...
Ronald L. Allen
Oct 25, 2021
Ronald L. Allen
Age 70, of Dundee, NY, passed away October 25, 2021.
Ron was a cabinet maker and woodworker at Lake Country Woodworkers in Naples, NY. He enjoyed camping with family, fishing, woodworking, and loved to tinker with his hands.
He is survived by his wife Susan Allen; mother Mary Allen of Penn Yan; four children, Ronald Allen...
Elden R. Morrison
Oct 24, 2021
Elden R. Morrison
Age 77, of Branchport, NY, passed away at home on October 24, 2021.
He was predeceased by his parents Ray and Amanda Morrison; sister Marlene Morrison Lerch and brother-in-law Leonard “King” Lerch. He is survived by his sister, Shirley Morrison Fullagar and brother-in-law, Jerry Fullagar; nieces Gina Lerch, Sue Fullagar; nephews, Mike (Kathy) Lerch, Brian Lerch, Tim...
Geraldine Margaret Christensen
Oct 21, 2021
Geraldine M. Christensen, 86, of Penn Yan, passed away into the arms of the Lord, October 21, 2021. Friends and family are invited to call on Thursday (Oct. 28) from 2pm to 5 pm at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 East Main Street, Penn Yan. There will also be calling hours on Friday (Oct. 29) from 10am-11am at St. Paul’s...
Mary Kay Fingar McAvoy
Oct 20, 2021
Mary Kay Fingar McAvoyKEUKA PARK-It is with profound sadness and much love that we mourn the passing of Mary Kay Fingar McAvoy, 72, of Keuka Park, NY on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
Mary Kay will be lovingly remembered and sorely missed by her husband of 44 years, Kevin McAvoy; her sister, Cindy Smart; her nieces, Elizabeth (Brian) Smith, Rebecca Smart,...
Beverly T. Gordon
Oct 16, 2021
Beverly T. Gordon of Branchport, NY entered into eternal life on Saturday October 16, 2021 at the age of 82.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Luke’s Church, Branchport, NY on Saturday, November 13, at 11:00 AM; immediately followed by a Celebration of Life at Lakeside Restaurant.
Beverly was a long-time active member and current Senior Warden of...
Judith M. Johnson
Oct 16, 2021
Judith M. Johnson
Age 88, formerly of North Canton, Ohio, passed peacefully in her sleep on the afternoon of October 16, 2021. She was born in 1933 in Alliance, Ohio, to the late LeRoy and Elsie Irish. She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Lewis P. Johnson, on May 2, 2021, and her sister Marge Vogel. She is...
Ralph Kim Beckhorn
Oct 9, 2021
Ralph “Kim” BeckhornAge 66, of Penn Yan, passed away October 9, 2021.
Kim was the much-loved son of Phyllis Benson Beckhorn Mendall and Ralph Marshall Beckhorn. He was born on October 27, 1954 in Penn Yan. Kim graduated from Penn Yan Academy and continued his education at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania, where he earned his degree in Education. He went...
Carolyn A. Northrup
Sep 26, 2021
Carolyn A. Northrup
Age 77, of St. Mark’s Terrace in Penn Yan, passed away Sept. 26, 2021.
Carolyn was born in on Feb. 10, 1944, the daughter of Elmer and Amy (Crofoot) Brown. She was predeceased by her parents; twin infant sister Marilyn; and sisters, Jackie and Gwen.
She worked at the former Barden & Robeson basket factory in Penn...
Susan A. Wheeler
Sep 26, 2021
Susan A. Wheeler
Age 94, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away September 26, 2021 at the Penn Yan Manor.
The family will receive friends at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Saturday (Oct. 9) from 11am-1pm; followed by a funeral service at 1:00pm; and burial at Yatesville Cemetery. A reception will be announced.
Susan was born...
Lori A. DeMatties
Sep 23, 2021
Lori A. DeMatties
Age 59, of Geneva, NY and formerly Penn Yan, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2021.
Lori was born in Penn Yan, the daughter of the late Alfred and Patricia (Sisson) Serefine. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1980 and worked at Pinky’s Restaurant in Geneva as a bartender for many years. She also loved her...
Joseph J. Chester
Sep 21, 2021
Joseph J. Chester 94, of Penn Yan, NY, was taken by the Angels on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at home. Joseph was born in Geneva, NY on November 6, 1926, the sixth of ten children to Raphael and Margaret Chester. He was a devoted and loving man to his family and the community. He always had a smile on his...
Michael C. Samson
Sep 18, 2021
Michael Christopher SamsonPassed away on September 18th, 2021 at his home in Penn Yan at the age of 63 years. Since early 2017, Michael experienced progressively declining health. While his suffering has mercifully ended, he will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Michael was born November 10, 1957, the sixth of nine children to James and Jane (Christensen) Samson...
Robert G. Rawleigh
Sep 15, 2021
Robert G. Rawleigh Age 94, of Branchport, NY, passed away on September 15, 2021. Bob was born in Dansville, NY on November 26, 1926, the son of Walter and Edith (Wilkins) Rawleigh. He honorably served in the US Army during WWII, serving in the Philippines and Korea. He was a member of the Penn Yan American Legion. Bob drove truck...
Stephen J. Weckelman
Sep 2, 2021
Stephen James Weckelman Age 60, Penn Yan, NY passed away on September 2, 2021 after a short illness.
Steve was a devoted conservationist and lover of the outdoors. He was especially passionate about hunting and fishing as well as exploring all the Adirondack Mountains had to offer. He worked for Mercury Aircraft for a decade before joining Corning Inc. as...
