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Howard L. Watts
Feb 22, 2026
Howard L. Watts Dundee: Howard L. Watts, age 88, of Dundee, NY passed away suddenly on Sunday February 22, 2026 before breakfast at his favorite eatery. Friends are invited to calling hours from 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Saturday Feb. 28, 2026 at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; where his funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon...
Rose Ann Glen
Feb 13, 2026
Rose Ann Areford Glen Dundee: Rose Ann Areford Glen, age 93, formerly of Dundee, NY passed away Friday February 13, 2026 at The Homestead, in Penn Yan, N.Y. Rose Ann was born December 5, 1932 in Dundee, NY, the only daughter of the late John C. and Rose (Kelley) Areford Sr. She graduated from Dundee Central School in the class...
Judith G. Voisey
Feb 9, 2026
Judith Voisey Dundee: Judith Voisey, of Dundee, NY passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026. Judi was born on July 13, 1950, the daughter of William and Marilyn Benedict. She graduated from Dundee Central School in 1968 and attended college at C.C.C. She owned Disbrow Upholstery, was a co-owner of the Dundee Observer in the 1980's and ran a family...
Walter M. Ovenshire Sr.
Feb 5, 2026
Walter M. Ovenshire Sr. Dundee: Walter M. Ovenshire Sr., age 71, of Dundee, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday February 5, 2026 at home. The family will greet friends and family prior to his memorial service from 11:00 to 12:00 noon on Saturday March 7 at the Second Milo Baptist Church 1800-1978 County Rte. 30, Penn Yan, NY; with Rev....
Charlene M. Stanton
Feb 2, 2026
Charlene M. ''Char'' (Hill) (Snyder) Stanton Dundee: Charlene M. 'Char' (Hill) (Snyder) Stanton, age 82, of Dundee, NY passed away on Monday February 2, 2026 at the home of her son Brian, and Rick. 'Char' graduated from Dundee Central School in 1961. She graduated from Elmira Business Institute at Elmira College with a degree in accounting in 1962. She was...
Katherine A. Tyler
Jan 31, 2026
Katherine A. Tyler Dundee/Tyrone: Katherine A. Tyler, age 83, of the town of Tyrone, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home with family around her, Saturday January 31, 2026. Katherine was born September 27, 1942 in Bath, NY. On June 5, 1960 in Bath, NY she married Wesley J. Tyler. Katherine worked for many years in the vineyards....
Joyce Evonne Vedder
Jan 28, 2026
Joyce E. Vedder Himrod: Joyce Evonne Ward Vedder, age 83, of Himrod, NY passed away after a short illness on Wednesday January 28, 2026 at F. F. Thompson Memorial Hospital, in Canandaigua, N.Y. Honoring her wishes there will be no prior calling hours. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at the convenience of the family on a date...
Kristi R. Thompson Hoag
Jan 22, 2026
Kristi Thompson Hoag Rock Stream: Kristi Thompson Hoag, born November 7, 1952, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and family. She was raised on her family's farms in rural Leland, Illinois, where she developed a lifelong grounding in hard work, curiosity, faith, and community. Kristi graduated from Leland High School in 1970 and earned a Bachelor of Science...
Lucinda B. Paddock
Jan 21, 2026
Lucinda B. ''Cindy'' Paddock Dundee: Lucinda B. ''Cindy'' Paddock, age 76, of Dundee, NY passed away on Wednesday January 21, 2026 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Penn Yan, NY. Honoring her wishes there are no prior calling hours. While flowers, and food would be appreciated, kindly wait until the celebration of Her Life in the spring on a date...
Janet S. Cooke
Jan 20, 2026
Janet S. Cooke Watkins Glen: Janet Catherine (Shaw) Cooke, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Cayuga Medical Center, with her sons Robert and Michael at her side. She is now reunited with her loving son Timothy, her best friend Jane, her mother Mary L. Shaw, her father Robert L. Shaw, and her brother James E. Shaw....
Ivan M. Hoover
Jan 19, 2026
Ivan M. Hoover Dundee: Ivan M. Hoover, age 81, of Dundee, NY passed away on Monday January 19, 2026 in the comfort of his recliner. Calling hours will be from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Thursday January 22; across the street from his home at 4566 Chubb Hollow Rd. Dundee, NY. His funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday...
Sharon May Standish
Jan 14, 2026
Sharon May Standish Horseheads: Sharon May Standish, age 76, of Horseheads, NY passed away on Wednesday January 14, 2026 at Hickory Knoll North, Elcor Nursing Home. Honoring her wishes will be no calling hours or public service. Sharon was born May 8, 1949 in Elmira, N.Y., the daughter of the late Gordon A. and Virginia May (Sawdey) Standish. She graduated...
Charles William Knapton Sr.
Jan 13, 2026
Charles William Knapton Sr. Dundee: Charles William Knapton Sr., age 61, of Dundee, NY passed away on Tuesday January 13, 2026 at Geneva General Hospital, in Geneva, N.Y. There are no prior calling hours; a Celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday January 24 at the Lakeland Mennonite Church, Rock Stream Rd., Rock Stream with Pastor...
Irene G. Nowak
Jan 12, 2026
Irene G. Nowak Dundee: Irene G. Nowak, age 101.5, of Dundee, NY passed away on Monday January 12, 2026. Devoted wife of Richard Nowak (1916-1999); Mom to Patty Nowak and Andrew Comens, Nancy Nowak and Jon Leach, and Lois Nowak and (Mary) Lou Guthrie, as well as "bad son" John Lamping; sister of Alfred Zebrowski and Raymond Zebrowski; Godmother to...
Susan M. Field
Jan 5, 2026
Susan M. Field Himrod/Nichols, NY: Susan M. Field, age 66, of Himrod, formerly of Nichols, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday January 5, 2026 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, in Elmira, NY. Honoring her wishes, there will be no calling hours; and private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may direct memorial contributions to...
Samuel W. Mcelwee
Dec 31, 2025
Samuel W. McElwee Penn Yan: Samuel W. McElwee, age 87, of Penn Yan, NY passed away following a short illness on Wednesday December 31, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester, N.Y. At the request of the family, there are no calling hours; inurnment will be private in Lakeview Cemetery, Penn Yan, NY. Samuel was born July 16, 1938 in...
Gareth P. Fishbaugh
Dec 30, 2025
Gareth P. ''Gary'' Fishbaugh February 16, 1942 – December 30, 2025 Gareth "Gary" P. Fishbaugh, 83, of Waneta Lake in the Finger Lakes of New York, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025. Born in Rochester, NY on February 16, 1942, to Willard and Helen Fishbaugh, Gary lived a life rich in creativity, music, curiosity, and love. Gary's artistic spirit...
Sherry Lynn Mccann Dixon
Dec 27, 2025
Sherry Lynn McCann Dixon Dundee/Tyrone: Sherry Lynn McCann Dixon, age 64, of Dundee, NY gave up her 14 year fight after the 5th round and peacefully passed away on Saturday December 27, 2025 in the comfort of her home with her family around her. Honoring her wishes, there will be a Celebration of Her Life at the convenience of the...
Andree R. Penn
Dec 8, 2025
Andree R. Penn Altay/Dundee: Andrée R. Penn, age 80, of Altay, NY, formerly of Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on Monday December 8, 2025 at Schuyler Hospital, in Montour Falls, N.Y. Honoring her wishes there are no calling hours or public service. The family will honor her privately. Andrée was born January 1, 1945 in Great Barrington, MA, the daughter of...
Carol Louise Cadwell
Nov 28, 2025
Carol Louise Cadwell Penn Yan/Dundee: Carol Louise Cadwell, age 82, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Friday November 28, 2025 at Geneva General Hospital, Geneva, N.Y.. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Friday (Dec. 5) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; where her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor...
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