Obituaries

Violet Hayes Fenton Kranis Tucson - Violet Hayes Fenton Kranis, age 86, passed away of natural causes in Tucson, AZ on December 28, 2020. Violet was the first daughter of Marie and Ike Hayes, founder of Hayes Auction Barn, in Penn Yan. Violet worked many years...

Robert E. ''Bob'' Perry Watkins Glen - Robert E. ''Bob'' Perry, age 84, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away in the comfort of his daughter's home with family at his side on Monday December 21, 2020. Due to Covid Restrictions there will be no public calling hours....

Jack Tomion Ferguson Corners - Jack Tomion, age 92, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 9, 2021, with his family at his bedside. A private burial will be made in Shuman Cemetery. Jack was born June 26, 1928 in Penn Yan, NY. His parents were Merrill...

Helen Habritter Dundee - The Honorable Helen J. Halbritter, Age 79, of 100 Highland Drive, Dundee, died January 8th, 2021 at home after a short illness surrounded by her family. Due to Covid, a private service will be held at the Baird Funeral Home with Rev. Marilyn...

Gail K. Egburtson Himrod - Gail K. Egburtson, age 61, of Himrod, NY passed away on Wednesday January 6, 2021 in the comfort of her home. There will be no calling hours. A Celebration of Her Life, and Graveside Committal Service will be held at the...

Steven K. McCauley Dundee - Steven K. McCauley, age 71, of Dundee, NY passed away Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 in Rochester, NY. Steven was born in Bath, NY on November 4th, 1949, the son of the late, Dorothy and James McCauley. He had worked as a...

Arlene Benedict Hilton Arlene Benedict Hilton, 88, loving wife, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Christmas day of heart failure. Arlene was born Feb 4, 1932 in Elmira, New York to Ralph and Fern Benedict. She married the love of her life, Arleigh Hilton,...

Adam Henry Keck Penn Yan - Adam Henry Keck, 58 of Penn Yan, NY died unexpectedly on December 12, 2020 at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Penn Yan. Born in Berwick, Pennsylvania on June 18, 1962. Adam was the son of Roger and Jacqueline Keck. He served...

Ronald G. Jones Ronald G. Jones, 83, passed away December 26th, 2020, after a lengthy illness. In keeping with Ron's wishes, there will be no prior calling hours or services. Ron was a born and raised; life long resident of Penn Yan. Ron was born on...

(1923 - 2020) Evelyn Charlotte Worth, 97, passed away of natural causes on Christmas Day at the Manor Nursing Home in Penn Yan, New York. Her life on earth was the very definition of "well lived" - if love is the barometer. She radiated her...

Adam Henry Keck Penn Yan - Adam Henry Keck, 58 of Penn Yan, NY died unexpectedly on December 12, 2020 at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Penn Yan. Born in Berwick, Pennsylvania on June 18, 1962. Adam was the son of Roger and Jacqueline Keck. He served...

John Lambrosa Penn Yan - John Lambrosa of Penn Yan, NY was welcomed into the arms of Jesus his Savior on Friday, December 18th, 2020. John was born in Mount Vernon, NY on May 5th, 1933, the son of the late John and Marie Lambrosa. ...

Charles E. "Chuck" Bagley Penn Yan - Charles E. "Chuck" Bagley, age 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 16, 2020. A Private funeral service was held, with burial in Rushville Cemetery. To send a message of condolence to the Bagley family, please visit...

Barbara Jane Tones Peterson Penn Yan - Barbara Jane Tones Peterson, age 89, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Monday, December 14th, 2020 at Living Center North in Geneva, NY. Barbara was born in Penn Yan, NY on July 10th, 1931, the daughter of the late Albert...

Frederick D. Hopkins Frederick D. Hopkins, born January 13, 1931, Fred died peacefully surrounded by family on December 15, 2020. Fred is survived and will be sadly missed by his wife, Loretta Manley Hopkins the love of his life for 68 years; his sister, Onalee Martin...

Barry E. Hayes Torrey - Barry E. Hayes, age 67, of the Town of Torrey passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, December 13th, 2020. Barry was born in Penn Yan, NY on October 7th, 1953, the son of Dudley E. and Ellen (Parkhurst) Hayes Jr. ...

Marie Smith Columbus, OH - Marie Smith, most beautiful and loving mother, passed from this earth to be with the Lord on December 10, 2020 peacefully in her home in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 91. Marie was born in Penn Yan, New York, to the...

Hannah R. Johncox Penn Yan - Hannah R. Johncox, age 88, passed away on Dec. 11, 2020. A Graveside Committal Service will be held Saturday (Dec. 19th) at 11 a.m. at Sand Hill Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held in the summer of 2021. Memorial...

Aimee Susan Hotelling Branchport - Aimee Susan Hotelling, age 48, passed away on Friday (Dec. 4, 2020). The family will be present to receive friends on Saturday (Dec. 12, 2020) from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. with a graveside service to follow at Gorham Cemetery. Memorial contributions in...

Penn Yan Edgar Charles Wedge Jr., 77, of Penn Yan, passed away December 4, 2020 surrounded by family. Ed was born August 18, 1943 in Norwich, the oldest son of Edgar Charles Wedge Sr. and Martha Maltzan Wedge of Earlville. He graduated from Earlville Central School in...

Penn Yan Reverend Doctor Carl Ludwig Knitter III, Lieutenant Commander (Retired) Chaplain, U.S. Navy, born October 3, 1934, died peacefully November 26, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving wife of 58 years, Sandra, and family. nullCarl was born in Maryland to Consuelo May Lusk and...

Prattsburgh It is with sad hearts that the family of Mary McConnell Joseph announces her death Friday, November 27, 2020 at the age of 92. Mary was born March 1, 1928, the youngest of eight children, to the late Lyle & Della (Cook) McConnell. On August 20,...

Penn Yan Derry Anne (Ahearn) Jensen, 68, passed away suddenly and peacefully November 27, 2020. Derry is survived by her husband of 40 years, Bernie Jensen; daughters, Nicole (James) Riek and Marcy (fiancé Paul Martucci) Jensen; grandchildren, Austin Riek, Cody Riek, Hunter Riek, and London Martucci; brother-in-law,...

Penn Yan Helen Spencer Warren passed away November 19, 2020. Early life:  Her life was lived in the triangle of places within a mile of each other: the Johnsen  home farm of her early life on Pre-Emption Road, the Spencer farm on Culhane of her marriage and family,...

Penn Yan Ronald A. Simons, 75, of Penn Yan, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital. Ronald was born in Sayre, Pa. Dec. 21, 1944, the son of the late Manley and Charlene Simons. He graduated from high school in Athens, Pa.,...

Penn Yan Fred Crump Jr. passed away peacefully November 13, 2020, at his son’s home in Rochester at age 83, surrounded by his loving wife and children.  Calling hours were held from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 20 at Townsend-Wood Funeral Chapel in Penn Yan. A private...

Penn Yan Vera A. Allen, 92, of Penn Yan, formerly of Barrington, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, at the Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Hillside Cemetery in Dundee. All those in attendance are...

Stanley Lawrence D. Caward, 94, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, with his daughter by his side.  Lawrence was born Aug. 19, 1926, and was a veteran of both the U.S. Army and Air Force. He was a lifetime member of...

Penn Yan Howard J. Strong, 96, of Penn Yan, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020, in the comfort of his home.  Honoring his wishes there are no calling hours or services planned. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in Grove Mount Cemetery. In...

Penn Yan Reginald Wesley Rugg Jr., 54, passed away at home on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2020 after a courageous battle with leukemia.  Reggie was born Aug. 8, 1966, in Penn Yan, the son of the late Reginald Wesley Rugg and Barbara (Roum) Lafler. He served his...