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102 E Main St, Penn Yan, NY 14527
Kyle Chedzoy, Funeral Director
Obituaries
Doris W LaVigne
Aug 28, 2019
Doris W. LaVigne 92 of Penn Yan passed away Wednesday August 28th at Geneva General Hospital. Following Doris's wishes services will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial donation may be sent to the Humane Society of Yates County PO Box 12, Penn Yan, NY 14527. Doris was born January 19, 1927 the daughter of Elner and Agnes Brown...
Herman W Bliss
Aug 27, 2019
Geneva: Herman W Bliss of Grove Street Geneva, passed away on Tuesday August 27, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. Friends may call at Weldon’s funeral home, 102 E Main Street , PennYan on Monday September 2, 2019 at 10:30am. Memorial Contribution in his memory can be made to the Yates County Humane Society. ...
Lucille Q Childs
Aug 2, 2019
PENN YAN, NY - Lucille Q. Childs, 98, of Penn Yan, NY, died peacefully at home on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. She was born Lucille Catherine Quinn on Feb. 12, 1921, in Johnson City, NY, to Estella Mae (Angell) and Leonard DeVer Quinn. Lucille was raised on a small family farm in Oxford, NY. She attended Oxford schools...
Eric M Brown
Jul 25, 2019
GENEVA–Eric M. Brown, age 42, died peacefully, yet unexpectedly, at Strong Memorial Hospital on July 25, 2019 following a stroke. His loving family was by his side. Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday (July 30) at Weldon Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday (July 31), followed by interment...
John A MacKerchar
Jul 20, 2019
John Alexander MacKerchar, 95, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 20th 2019. John was born May 28th, 1924 in PennYan, NY, son of Alexander Fraser MacKerchar and Martha TenBrook MacKerchar. He graduated from St Michael's School and Penn Yan Academy. During World War II he served in the US Army 3rd Infantry Division in Italy, France,...
Dean H Spoor
Jul 12, 2019
Penn Yan Dean H. Spoor, 83, of Penn Yan, died July 12, 2019 at the home of his brother, Jack V. Spoor Jr. in Penn Yan, Friends and family may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 East Main St., Penn Yan. He was born Sept. 30, 1935 to Dorothy and...
Louise James
Jul 12, 2019
Louise James passed quietly in her sleep at the Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home on Friday, July 12, 2019. She was 101 years young. Louise was born in Penn Yan, NY on September 16, 1917, the middle daughter of Oliver and Inez Cook Lynn. She was a graduate of Penn Yan Academy class of 1937, and on August 7, 1937,...
Christian D Jensen
Jul 5, 2019
Christian D. Jensen , 35 passed away unexpectedly July 5, 2019 in Rochester N.Y. A calling hour will be held Sunday July 21st from 1 to 2 PM followed by services at 2 at Weldon Funeral Home. Christian enjoyed roof work and was an avid Patriots fan. He is survived by his grandmother Sue Jepsen, mother Cynthia ( David Fleming) Jepsen,...
Lewis Doan
Jun 24, 2019
Lewis "Lewie" F. Doan, 96, passed away June 24 at the Homestead in Penn Yan, N.Y. surrounded by loved ones. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Tuesday (July 9) at the Second Milo Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow at 12 noon at the Church. Burial will follow in the Second Milo Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may...
Dolores A Pulver
Jun 16, 2019
Dolores Gleason Pulver Penn Yan Dolores Pulver, 76, passed away June 16, 2019 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at Weldon’s Funeral Home in Penn Yan. A Funeral Service will be held immediately afterwards at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Dolores Gleason was born Oct....
Jane A Bartholomew
Jun 12, 2019
Jane Ann Bartholomew, age 83, passed away on June 12, 2019 in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Penn Yan, New York. Born in 1936 to Walter and Lillian Marshall, Jane Ann grew up in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and while attending the Smithfield School, she would meet her future husband Terry while they played in the Smithfield band together. She would...
Robert Butcher
Jun 11, 2019
Robert W. Butcher, 89, died after a short illness on June 11, 2019. His wife Janet was at his bedside. Bob was born in Paintsville, KY, and spent 22 years serving his country in the US Air Force. He served in the Korean War and retired as a MSgt in 1969. He is survived by his wife Janet Scammell Butcher,...
Reta Switzer
Jun 8, 2019
SWITZER, Reta Fern (nee Sidell) Passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior at age 88 on June 8, 2019, at Seneca Lake Terrace in Geneva, NY. Reta was the daughter of the late Irvin and Beatrice (nee Hirons) Sidell of Imlay City, Michigan, born on April 23, 1931. At a young age she accepted Jesus as her...
Michael J Healy
May 27, 2019
Col. Michael Joseph Healy, United States Air Force (USAF) Retired, 81, died on May 27, 2019 at his home in Bluff Point, NY. Michael endured a long battle with lung cancer for 10 years. He will be remembered for his strong love of country, family, military & volunteer service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to...
Kenneth R Chambers
May 5, 2019
Kenneth R. Chambers Penn Yan/Dresden NY – Kenneth R. Chambers, 87, of Oak Grove Beach passed away on Sunday May 5, 2019 at Penn Yan Manor with a couple of his favorite caretakers Mrs. Dolly Brown and Mrs. Cindy Clair. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday May 18, 2019 at 4pm at the Dresden United Methodist Church, with...
Robert Nelson
Apr 18, 2019
Robert (Bob) Nelson passed away peacefully at his home on Keuka Lake on April 18, 2019 after a long illness. He is now reunited with his beloved daughter Kendra who passed in 1998 and can be whole again. Bob was loved and respected by many. He was a gentle and kind man who made a difference in many peoples lives....
Roland F Reid
Apr 18, 2019
Roland F, Reid 70 of Penn Yan passed away at the V A Medical Center Canandaigua on Thursday April 18th. A calling hour will be held on Tuesday April 23rd from 2 to 3 PM at Weldon Funeral Home. Mass will be held on Wednesday April 24th at 10am at St Michael's Church memorial donations may be made to either...
Norma Tears
Apr 7, 2019
Norma Tears 81 of Penn Yan passed away on April 7, 2019. There will be no public services at the request of the family. Norma was born July 25, 1937 the daughter of Robert and Louise Howard Freeland. She was married to Ralph Tears on August 31, 1959. She is survived by her five children; Wanda (Bill) Wixson, Joyce (Ron...
Mary T Watkins
Apr 6, 2019
Mary T. Watkins, 84, of Penn Yan, died peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at the Keuka Comfort Care Home, with her husband, Charles, and son, Robert, at her side. Mary showed great courage as she faced the ending of her life, her sweet kindness and consideration of others never faltering. Friends may call from noon to 1:30 p.m....
Janet L Hurd
Apr 5, 2019
Janet L Hurd fell asleep in death on April 5th 2019 at the age of 50. Janet was a faithful Witness of Jehovah for 35 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and members of the congregation. Janet was an avid photographer. She is predeceased by her parents Gerald and Sondra Doty of Prattsburgh NY. She is survived by...
