Obituaries

Home, Penn Yan. Leo Kenyon, 91, of Penn Yan, N.Y., passed away May 15, 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.

Sharon (Strickland) McMillen, 74, of Penn Yan, N.Y., passed away April 24, 2023, at The Homestead Nursing Home Facility. Sharon was born August 10, 1948, the daughter of Lawrence and Rena Strickland.

Janice Scott Castner, 91, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Keuka Comfort Care. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Janice Castner will be held on Saturday, May 20 at 11 a.m.

Patricia A. Fox (Bassett), 80, of Penn Yan passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the home of her daughter Michelle. Patricia was born in Montour Falls, N.Y. on June 30, 1942, the daughter of the late Gerald and Anna (Larsen) Bassett. Patricia was employed for many years doing vineyard work, was the owner of Mom’s Doghouse, cooked at Hayes Auction barn, and served as a driver for the Mennonite community for 20+ years. Patricia was a very strong but simple woman. She enjoyed spending time with family and being outdoors. Pat had a love for animals that led to her taking in many strays over the years. The last few months of her life was spent surrounded by her family. She will be dearly missed by many. Patricia is survived by her daughters: Theresa (Robert) Halbert of Elizabeth City, N.C., Tina Fenton and Michelle Meeks, both of Penn Yan; sons, Dustin (Jennifer) and Jason Fox of Penn Yan; sisters Pauline Jamison and June (Chuck) Stanton; brothers Roger (Sheila) and Jim Bassett; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Patricia was predeceased by her husband Donald, daughter Trudy Fenton, grandson Matthew Halbert, and greatgrandson Gavin Ortiz. Honoring Patricia’s wishes there will be no services. Those wishing to remember Pat may make a donation in her name to the Humane Society of Yates County, PO Box 12, Penn Yan, NY 14527 or to a charity of their choice. Memories of Pat may be shared with her family and friends at townsendwoodzinger.com.

Patricia Marchant Curtin, 81, of Leesburg, Fla., passed away on April 28 after a lengthy illness. Patricia was the most beloved wife of John Claude Curtin. They met in Paris in the 60s, married and enjoyed a wonderful life together for 56 years. They lived most of their lives in Penn Yan, N.Y., on Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region. Patricia was born on October 17, 1941, to John and Gladys Marchant in

 Leo Kenyon, 91, of Penn Yan, N.Y., passed away May 15, 2023. Leo was born in Shinglehouse, Pa. on November 8, 1931, the son of Lawrence and Ona Kenyon. He honorably…

Kenneth W. Hale, 87, of Penn Yan passed away April 24, 2023.

Rose Marie A. Weller, 88, of Penn Yan passed away peacefully Monday morning November 28, 2022, at The Homestead where she lived for the last seven years. A graveside service and committal will be held Saturday, May 20 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Cemetery in