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102 E Main St, Penn Yan, NY 14527
Kyle Chedzoy, Funeral Director
Obituaries
David Cress
Aug 2, 2024
David Lawrence Cress
Age 82, of Branchport, NY, passed away at his home on August 2, 2024 after a brief illness, his loving family at his side.
David was born on June 7, 1942 in Lowell, Massachusetts, the son of Ernest C. and Bertha (Emery) Cress.
David spent over 20 years in the military having served in the United States Navy, United States...
Daniel A. Blauvelt
Jul 19, 2024
Daniel A. Blauvelt
Age 36, of Penn Yan, passed away from a motorcycle accident on July 19, 2024.
He is survived by his children whom he loved and adored, 12yo Alexamae Blauvelt and 8yo Remington Blauvelt. Also, parents, Chris and Sharon Blauvelt of Penn Yan; sisters, Tracey (Paul) Darcy of Dundee, Nichole Richardson (Nathan Ames) of Penn Yan, and Keri Blauvelt (Patrick...
Raymond A. Ripa
Jul 19, 2024
Raymond A. Ripa
Age 82, of Penn Yan, NY passed away July 19, 2024.
According to Ray’s instructions, there are no services and the family requests their privacy at this time. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester (www.urmc.rochester.edu/give)
Weldon Funeral Home of Penn Yan is assisting the family.
Virginia W. Yost
Jul 11, 2024
Virginia W. Yost
Age 81, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away July 11, 2024 at Keuka Comfort Care Home.
She was born in Lewes, DE, the daughter of Edmund and Mabel Wellinghoff. She grew up in Elmira, NY, graduating from Elmira Free Academy and studied Elementary Education at Elmira College. She worked for Corning Community College and the Corning-Painted Post School District.
Ginny...
Donna M. McMichael
Jul 8, 2024
Donna M. McMichael
Age 88, of Penn Yan, passed away July 8, 2024.
Donna was born in Liberty, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Elmer and Sadie Miller. She was also predeceased by her husband Meredith H. McMichael in 1994.
Donna was a longtime member and club manager of the Loyal Order of Moose Club #2030 in Penn Yan, performing every job at...
June L. Hall
Jul 5, 2024
June L. Hall was called home to God on July 5, 2024 at the Ontario Center in Canandaigua, NY.
She is predeceased by her husband Maynard Hall, father Erwin Tears, mother Hazel Tears, and brother Robert Tears. She was born in Penn Yan, NY on June 27, 1930. She was an active member of the Barrington Community Church, where she constantly...
Diane Marie Brown
Jul 2, 2024
Diane Marie Brown
Age 60, of Meadowside Apartments, Penn Yan, passed away July 2, 2024.
Diane was born in Penn Yan, the daughter of the late Josiah Brown and Orline (Slayter) Brown (Hoose).
She is survived by a son, Jonathan “Jon” Brown of Penn Yan; sister and brother-in-law, JoAnne and Paul Burkhardt of Penn Yan; half-sister, Dorothy “Dottie” (James) Christiansen; grandson Noah; her...
Dorwin L. Fingar
Jun 27, 2024
Dorwin L. Fingar
Age 81, of Bluff Point, NY, passed away June 27, 2024.
A Memorial Service celebrating and remembering his life will be held Thursday (July 11th) at 11:00am at Bluff Point United Methodist Church, followed by military honors and a reception at the church.
Dorwin was born, raised and lived his entire life on Bluff Point, where he loved the outdoors...
Esther J. Rector
Jun 13, 2024
Esther J. Rector, age 90, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 13th of 2024 at the Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home.
Esther was born in Penn Yan on July 29, 1933, to the late Harold and Ruth (Thayer) McMaster. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy and then attended the Rochester Business Institute. On June 1, 1957,...
Patricia Ann Perry
Jun 12, 2024
Patricia Ann Perry
Age 67, of Penn Yan, passed away June 12, 2024.
The family will receive friends at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Friday (June 28th) from 2pm to 3pm; followed by a memorial service at 3pm. She will be interred at Lakeview Cemetery.
Pat was born in Penn Yan on January 15, 1957, the daughter of...
Damaris Lee Shaffer
Jun 7, 2024
Damaris Lee Shaffer(Centerville, OH/Keuka Lake) On Friday, June 7, 2024, Damaris Lee Shaffer of Centerville, Ohio, passed peacefully after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Born to Beatrice and Daniel DeBruyne on December 7, 1942, in Newark, New York, Damaris led a life centered on her love of family.
Following her graduation from Newark High School, Damaris pursued her passion for fashion...
Kristine L. Maroney
Jun 7, 2024
Kristine L. Maroney, aged 71, of Penn Yan, passed away on June 7, 2024, in the gentle embrace of her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
A Celebration of Life to honor and cherish her life will take place on Saturday, June 22 at 11:00 am at the Dresden United Methodist Church, located at 60 Cornelia St, Dresden, NY. A reception...
Anne Emerson
Jun 6, 2024
Corinne (Anne) Emerson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished educator, passed away on June 6, 2024, in Penn Yan.She was born on October 10, 1945, in Canandaigua to Merritt Tabor and Juanita (Pike) Bailey. Anne took pride in her early upbringing on Turner Road in Canandaigua. She was named after her grandmother, Corinne Tabor Bailey, who, along with...
Avianna "Micah" Liberty-Mitchell Thomas
May 31, 2024
Avianna “Micah” Liberty-Mitchell Thomas
Sadly passed away at the age of 13, on May 31, 2024.
Avianna, also known as Micah, was born December 30, 2010 and was a student in Penn Yan and formerly Bath N.Y.
Avianna loved art and listening to Music. Ava was a smart, creative and unique soul. Predeceased by father, Mitchell Perry James Thomas in 2010.
Survived by...
Toni (Vera) Hobart
May 16, 2024
Vera “Toni” Hobart
Age 79, of Penn Yan, passed away May 16, 2024.
Toni was a local sports fan legend, known always to have her orange and blue cowbell in hand. She enjoyed supporting all of the local sports in Penn Yan, and especially loved lacrosse and football. She also coached girls softball. You always knew what season it was by the...
Jarod G. Brown
May 13, 2024
Jarod G. Brown
Age 38, of Dundee, passed away from the result of a tragic accident on May 13, 2024.
Jarod was born on May 9, 1986 in Geneva, the son of Gary Brown, Jr. and Dawn (Fuller) Pollack. He pursued his education at Alfred State College following his graduation from high school in Dundee. He worked as a mechanic...
Richard J. Cook
May 6, 2024
Richard J. Cook
Age 77, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away May 6, 2024.
Richard was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on May 18, 1946, the son of John and Leona (Baran) Cook. After serving in the United States Navy, he returned home where he met the love of his life, Sandy. They were married June 29, 1974 and spent 5 decades with...
Gail R. Sisson
May 1, 2024
Gail R. Sisson
Age 84, of Penn Yan, peacefully departed on May 1, 2024. Born in Penn Yan on June 27, 1939, she was the beloved daughter of Syril and Frances (Bardeen) Habberfield. Despite the challenges posed by cerebral palsy, Gail devoted herself to caring for others as a Health Aid at Lakeview Health Services in Penn Yan. Gail was preceded in...
Linda Mae Larder
Apr 21, 2024
Linda Mae Larder
Age 76, of Penn Yan, and formerly of Portville, NY, passed away April 21, 2024.
Linda was born and raised in Penn Yan, the daughter of Stanley and Marjorie (Klungle) Larder. She was a Physical Education Teacher and retired from Portsville Central School.
She was predeceased by her parents, sister June Lee, brother Lawrence “Larry” Larder, and niece Debra...
Marjorie L. Stine
Apr 14, 2024
Marjorie L. StineAge 98 of Penn Yan passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024. Marjorie was born in Ionia, Michigan on March 29, 1926, the daughter of Charles and Amelia (Mills) Johnson. She was predeceased by her beloved companion of 20 years, Ivan A. McKissock, in 2008. She was also predeceased by her son, Maj. Gary W. Stine, USAF, and...
