For Immediate Assistance: 315-536-3355
102 E Main St, Penn Yan, NY 14527
Kyle Chedzoy, Funeral Director
Obituaries
Barbara Crumb
May 29, 2023
Barbara Anne Crumb
Age 79, of Hornell and formerly Branchport, NY, passed away May 29, 2023.
Barbara was born in Hornell on November 16, 1943, the daughter of Orlo and Virginia Tripp. She graduated as Valedictorian from Penn Yan Academy and went on to receive her Masters Degree from Alfred University.
She first worked as a music teacher at Penn...
James E. Short, Jr.
May 21, 2023
James Edward Short, Jr.
Age 55, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away May 21, 2023.
Jim was born in West Palm Beach, FL, the son of Kristine and the late James Short, Sr.. Jim was a true patriot, who loved his country and his family. He also loved the outdoors, listening to music, and playing his harmonica.
Jim worked for...
Jeffrey Spencer
May 18, 2023
Jeffrey Spencer died May 18, 2023, treated with extraordinary care by the nurses and technicians on floor 3 east, Thompson Heath, Canandaigua, N.Y., with long visits by family and friends as he passed the last days of his life.
There was always a distant look in his eyes, as if he were seeking the far horizon of a yet unknown place....
Jeffrey Payne
May 18, 2023
Jeffrey R. Payne
Age 47, of Seneca Falls and formerly Penn Yan, passed away May 18, 2023 after a brief illness.
Jeff was born in Geneva, NY on June 25, 1975 and graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1994. He formerly worked at the Iron Age Company in Penn Yan and for Wegman's in Geneva.
He was predeceased by his...
Leo Kenyon
May 15, 2023
Leo Kenyon
Age 91, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away May 15, 2023.
Leo was born in Shinglehouse, PA on November 8, 1931, the son of Lawrence and Ona Kenyon. He honorably served in the US Airforce during the Korean Conflict from 1949-1953.
Leo and his wife owned and operated Kenyon’s Store on Keuka Lake from 1957-1977. He...
Randolph Bruce Cousins
Apr 26, 2023
Randolph Bruce Cousins
81, of Aiken, S.C. and formerly of Penn Yan, N.Y., passed away peacefully at his home on April 26, 2023.
The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Trinity Hospice and Cumberland Village staff for their assistance with providing support and comfort to Bruce and his family. Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian...
Sharon McMillen
Apr 24, 2023
Sharon (Strickland) McMillen
Age 74, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away April 24, 2023 at The Homestead Nursing Home Facility.
Sharon was born August 10, 1948, the daughter of Lawrence and Rena Strickland. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy and Willard School of Nursing, working many years at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Yatesville...
Kenneth W. Hale
Apr 24, 2023
Kenneth W. Hale
Age 87, of Penn Yan, passed away April 24, 2023.
The family will receive friends at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St. Penn Yan on Saturday, May 13 from 2pm-4pm; followed by a memorial service celebrating his life at 4:00pm.
Kenneth William Hale was born in Rochester, NY to Kenneth Walton and Dorothy Hale. He...
Joyce Hall
Apr 24, 2023
Joyce Kathleen Hall
Age 79, formerly of Penn Yan, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24, with her three loving children by her side.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Second Milo Baptist Church, on Saturday July 22 at 1:00pm; followed by interment and a reception.
Joy was born August 12, 1943 in Warren, Ohio to Lyle and...
Curtis Ballard
Apr 22, 2023
Curtis I. Ballard
Age 74, of Dundee, NY, passed away April 22, 2023.
Curt was born in Penn Yan on September 25, 1948, the son of Ivan and Henrietta Ballard and married Penny McKie on April 22, 1967. They enjoyed 56 years together. He retired from AKZO-NOBEL in Watkins Glen. Curt was a former member and volunteer with the Bradford...
Eric Simmons
Apr 18, 2023
Eric Simmons
Age 35 of Brooktondale, NY took off on his next great adventure on April 18, 2023 with the same enthusiasm as he entered it—having little use for unnecessary pleasantries or societal norms.
Eric was never one to fake a smile or hold a grudge. Except for maybe against social norms, which were as useless to him as lofty...
Dale W. Christensen
Apr 7, 2023
Dale Walter Christensen, age 80, of Penn Yan, NY passed away April 7, 2023 in his home.
A private graveside service at Benton Rural Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family April 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM.
Dale was born in Penn Yan on May 26, 1942, the son of late Harold "Henry" and Mildred Christensen. He...
Janice McConnell
Apr 5, 2023
Loved Beyond Words and Missed Beyond Measure
Janice “Jannie” Marie McConnell, 74, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away peacefully at FF Thompson on April 5, 2023, with her daughter by her side.
To honor Jan’s wishes, there will be no funeral or services. Jan lived to enjoy, and loved warm weather and sunshine; therefore, we will hold a Celebration of...
Daniel C. Woolston
Apr 3, 2023
Daniel C. Woolston
A longtime resident of Penn Yan, NY, unexpectedly passed away on April 3, 2023 at the age of 68. Predeceased by his parents, Nancy (Costich) Woolston-Kavanagh, Clare D. Woolston, his father-in-law, Howard Woodruff and his brother, Jeffrey Woolston.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carla (Woodruff) Woolston; son Jonathan (Amanda) Woolston, soon to arrive...
Samuel G. Madigan, Sr.
Apr 2, 2023
Samuel G. Madigan, Sr.
Age 59, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away April 2, 2023, after courageous battle with cancer.
The family will receive friends at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan on Thursday (April 6) from 2pm-4pm; followed by a memorial service at 4pm. He will be buried alongside his parents at Lakeview Cemetery. A...
Pauline Armstrong
Mar 30, 2023
Pauline Armstrong
Age 91, of Branchport, passed away March 30, 2023 at the Penn Yan Manor.
Pauline and her twin sister, Pearline, were born June 26, 1931 in Pickens, SC to Larry Oneal and Norma Thomas.
She married Robert C. Armstrong on January 22, 1955, and together they raised four children.
Pauline loved working in her flower beds,...
Verna E. Klug
Mar 23, 2023
Verna E Klug
81, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Thursday March 23, 2023 at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Penn Yan, NY. Her son Terry Wright was by her side.
Verna was born May 11, 1941, the daughter of the late Vern and Fanny Morgan.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ron Klug and son, Steven C Wright....
Allen E. Hayes
Mar 22, 2023
Allen E. Hayes
Age 86, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away March 22, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Allen was born in Gowanda, NY, the son of Ralph and Hazel (Wheeler) Hayes.
He was predeceased by his parents, and wife Sandra. He is survived by a son, Keith and wife Kimberly Hayes of Penn Yan; and daughter,...
Edwin L. Eveland
Mar 20, 2023
Edwin (Ed) Eveland Age 71, of Keuka Park, NY passed away peacefully at his home on March 20, 2023 with his family at his bedside following years of fighting cancer. Thanks go to Wilmot Cancer Center and URMC staff for their care over the past years. He was under the care of Ontario Yates Hospice in his last days and...
Joan Stever Hayes
Mar 19, 2023
Joan Stever Hayes
Age of 88 of Penn Yan, NY went to be with Our Lord on March 19, 2023.
She was born in the town of Jerusalem in Penn Yan to parents Robert Stever and Gladys Russell Stever. Joan graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1952 and went on to work for the Westinghouse Electric Corporation. She then excelled...
