For Immediate Assistance: 315-536-3355
102 E Main St, Penn Yan, NY 14527
Kyle Chedzoy, Funeral Director
Obituaries
Beverly Chidsey
Oct 12, 2023
Beverly R. Chidsey
88, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023. She was born on November 26, 1934, in Penn Yan, NY, to the late Arthur and Ellen Jepsen. Beverly was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, known for her kindness, compassion and generosity.
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE WILL BE HELD AT THE PENN YAN MOOSE CLUB...
Mark Richard Grunberg
Oct 11, 2023
Mark Richard Grunberg (Grunie), of Plant City, FL. passed away peacefully on October 11, 2023 at the age of 53, in Tampa, FL, surrounded by his family. Mark was born on November 6, 1969, in Rochester, New York, and raised in Penfield, New York. As a young boy, Mark's love for sports included football, soccer, snow skiing and water skiing. ...
Leon Noble Stiles
Oct 4, 2023
Leon Noble Stiles
PENN YAN: Passed peacefully in Rochester, NY on October 4, 2023 at the age of 103.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 75 years, Eleanor. He is survived by his children, Lester Stiles (Mary) of FL and Evelyn Erwin of Rochester; grandchildren, Pamela Lawrence (Scott) of Rochester, David Erwin of OR, Karen Lesinski (Tom), Tina...
Colleen J. Orr
Oct 3, 2023
Colleen J. Orr
Age 66, of Penn Yan, passed away October 3, 2023.
She was born in Clifton Springs, NY, the daughter of the late William and Beulah (Henries) McDurfee.
She is survived by her sons Larry (Mary Ellen) Orr, and Steven (Ellen) Orr, all of Penn Yan; brothers and sisters, Claudia Procter of Stanley, Pam (Ken) Smith of Gorham,...
Hilary W. Rundt
Oct 3, 2023
Hilary Wilhelmina Rundt
73, a long-time resident of Branchport, New York, passed away in the morning of October 3, 2023. At the age of 73 years old she begins her new journey. Her overwhelmingly large heart could not defend itself against the strains from the battle of cancer.
She was born in Dansville, NY on November 26, 1949, the...
Jane E. Snyder
Sep 26, 2023
Jane E. Snyder
Age 86 of Penn Yan, N.Y., passed away September 26, 2023. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Thursday (October 5), from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m. Burial will be held Friday (October 6), at 10 a.m....
Julie Krebbs
Sep 26, 2023
Julie A. (Stewart) Krebbs
Age 69, of Geneva, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 26, 2023, surrounded by those who loved her dearly.
Julie was born in Penn Yan on September 24, 1954 to Raymond "Pat" and Shirley Stewart. The 4th of 5 children, Julie was raised in Penn Yan and graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1973 and...
Norma E. Searles
Sep 24, 2023
Norma (Conley) Searles
Age 83, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023.
The family will receive friends at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Saturday, September 30th, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Following the visitation, Norma will be laid to rest at Nettle Valley Cemetery in Potter at 12:30pm.
Norma, a...
Margaret Rumsey
Sep 12, 2023
Margaret M. Rumsey
Age 82, of Baldwin Rd., Penn Yan, passed away September 12, 2023.
Her funeral service will be held Tuesday (Sept. 19) at 10:00am at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St. Penn Yan; followed by a committal service and burial at Baldwin Cemetery (corner of 14A & Baldwin Rd) in Penn Yan at 10:45am.
Margaret was a...
David F. Heusler
Aug 28, 2023
David F. Heusler
Age 84, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2023.
The family will receive friends at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Friday (Sept 1) from 12pm-2pm; followed by a funeral service at 2:00pm; and burial with military honors at Evergreen Cemetery in Dresden.
David was born...
Kristine E. Short
Aug 5, 2023
Kristine E. Short
Age 76, of Penn Yan and recently Geneva, passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2023.
Kristine was born in Penn Yan on August 25, 1946, the daughter of the late Lynn and Anne Bishop. After graduating from Penn Yan Academy in 1964, Kristine embraced a career in nursing, and enrolled at the Marion S. Whelan School of...
Brenda Sims
Aug 5, 2023
Brenda Sims
Age 59, of Canandaigua, NY, passed away on August 5, 2023, at FF. Thompson Memorial Hospital in Canandaigua.
Brenda was born on September 13, 1963, in Batavia, NY. Throughout her life, she resided in various places including Penn Yan, Batavia, and Lockport. Brenda dedicated herself to helping others as a Health Care worker for Genesee County and the...
Al Quackenbush
Aug 1, 2023
Albert E. Quackenbush II
Age 94, of Hammondsport NY, passed away August 1, 2023.
The family will receive friends at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan, on Saturday (August 5) from 1pm-3pm; followed by a funeral service at 3:00pm at the funeral home; and burial at Lakeview Cemetery. A reception will be announced.
Al was born May...
David Lee Allison
Jul 31, 2023
DAVID LEE ALLISON, PENN YAN- David, 83, died from complications from surgery at Geneva General Hospital ICU on July 31, 2023.
He was born the youngest of eight children in Millington, Maryland on April 6, 1940, to Walter and Stella (Kidney) Allison. His family moved to Penn Yan where both parents died in the 1950’s. His eldest sister,...
James Roy Wachob
Jul 16, 2023
CDR James R. Wachob, USN, (Retired)
Passed away on July 16, 2023 at his home in Penn Yan, surrounded by loved ones. He was 90.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 29, 1933 to Ray T. and Mary E. (Myers) Wachob, he was the second of what was to become a total of three children, all...
Robert A. Hall
Jul 13, 2023
Robert A. Hall
Age 60, of Penn Yan, passed away July 13, 2023 at Geneva General Hospital after a brief illness.
Robert is survived by his brother Christopher Hall (Julie); niece Tessa Hall; nephew, Steven Hall; and a special niece, Sarah Hall.
He is predeceased by his mother, Bonnie Hall (Brown) and his father, Rodney Hall.
He enjoyed farming, friends, racing and Grit TV.
Robert was born in Penn Yan...
Harry K. Griffin
Jul 11, 2023
Harry Kaufman Griffin
Age 90, of Penn Yan, passed away in peace at home on July 11, 2023.
The family will receive friends at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Friday (July 21) from 6pm-8pm. A funeral mass will be held Saturday at 10:00am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Penn Yan; followed by burial and military...
Mary Katherine Crowley
Jul 9, 2023
Mary Katherine Crowley
Age 36, of Shortsville, NY, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023.
Mary Katherine was born in Canandaigua, the beloved daughter of Polly and James F. Crowley Sr.
She had a zest for life and found joy in the simple pleasures. Mary Katherine had a green thumb and spent hours tending to her beautiful garden. She found...
David P. Blauvelt
Jul 8, 2023
David Philip Blauvelt, 66 of Penn Yan, NY ended his 5-year battle with Glioblastoma Mulitforme on July 8, 2023. He chose this day to honor his first grandson, Sweed David Nichols, who left us 8 years ago on this very day.
David was born on October 4, 1956, the son of Howard and Natalie Blauvelt of Johnson Ave. Penn Yan,...
Matthew A. Brady
Jul 4, 2023
Matthew A. Brady
Age 43, of Penn Yan, passed away July 4, 2023.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 22 starting at 2:00pm at the Penn Yan Fire Department, 125 Elm Street, Penn Yan.
Matt was born April 8, 1980 in Ft. Pierce, FL, the son of Thomas Brady and Loraine Zavaglia.
He was predeceased by his...
