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Ted M. Hilligus
Sep 29, 2026
Ted M. Hilligus
Dundee: Ted M. Hilligus, age 73, of Dundee NY passed away on September 29, 2026 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Honoring Ted’s wishes there will be no calling hours or public service. Private burial with the family will take place at a later date at Hillside...
Floyd Brian Washburn
Sep 19, 2026
Floyd Brian Washburn
Dundee: Floyd Brian Washburn, age 69, of Dundee, NY passed away on Saturday September 19, 2026 at Geneva General Hospital.
Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of His Life on Saturday Oct. 3, starting at 1:00 pm at the home of his brother Ray, 3528 Harrison Rd., Himrod, NY 14842.
Floyd was born March 15, 1957 in Penn...
Mary A. 'Peach' Pierce
Sep 24, 2026
Mary A. ‘Peach' Pierce
Dundee: Mary A. 'Peach' Pierce, age 81, of Dundee, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 24, 2026 at Geneva General Hospital.
Friends are invited to calling hours from 4-7 pm Monday Sept. 28 at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday Sept. 29 at the Dundee...
Neil W. Laumeyer
Sep 18, 2026
Neil W. Laumeyer
Dundee: Neil W. Laumeyer, age 39, of Dundee, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday September 18, 2026 at his home in Dundee.
There will be no calling hours or public service. Services will be held privately at the convenience of his family.
Neil was born May 8, 1987 in Alexandria, Minnesota, son of Jeffrey J. and the late Patricia H....
Randy Louis Buchanan
Sep 17, 2026
Randy Louis Buchanan
Bradford: Randy Louis Buchanan, Randy Louis Buchanan, age 54, of Bradford, NY, passed away on September 17th, 2026. He was born on November 26th, 1971, in Penn Yan, NY, to Debra Buchanan.
Randy will be remembered for living his life to the fullest and highest, always willing to help others, and a sense of humor that kept everyone laughing...
Norma G. Shepardson
Sep 11, 2026
Norma G. Shepardson
Dundee: Norma G. Shepardson, age 91, of Dundee, NY passed away with her family by her side on Friday September 11, 2026 at Geneva General Hospital.
Honoring her wishes there will be no calling hours or public service. Inurnment will be private in Hillside Cemetery, Dundee.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may consider the Dundee Fire Company, or...
Neal Slingerland
Sep 9, 2026
Neal Slingerland
Dundee, NY/Zephyrhills, FL: Neal Slingerland, 81, of Zephyrhills, Florida (formerly Dundee, NY) passed away on September 9, 2026. Neal was born in June of 1945 to Robert S. and Louise K. Slingerland. He graduated from Dundee Central School in 1963.
Neal was later employed by DCS as a custodian. For 30 years, Neal was a valued member of the DCS...
Norman E. 'Gene' McLoud
Sep 8, 2026
Norman Eugene ''Gene'' McLoud
Penn Yan: Norman Eugene ''Gene'' McLoud, age 89, of Penn Yan, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 8, 2026 in the comfort of his recliner..
Norman was born June 14, 1937 in the town of Jerusalem, NY, a son of the late Harry and Sarah (Northrup) McLoud. He graduated early from the school of hard knocks. Not...
Bernita Rae 'Bernie' Salamendra
Sep 4, 2026
Bernita Rae ''Bernie'' Salamendra
Dundee: Bernita Rae ''Bernie'' Salamendra, age 79, of Dundee, passed away Friday September 4, 2026 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, in Penn Yan, NY.
Friends are invited to calling hours from 4-7 pm Wednesday Sept. 9, at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; where her funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon Thursday Sept....
Bonnie Lynne Miller
Aug 31, 2026
Bonnie L. Miller
August 5, 1977 – August 31, 2026
It is with the deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Bonnie L. Miller, who passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 49.
Bonnie was born on August 5, 1977, in Bloomington, Indiana, to Judith Green (Melvin) and Timothy Covey Sr.
Bonnie’s life was filled with...
Marjorie Jean Hunt
Aug 29, 2026
Marjorie Jean Hunt
Dundee: Marjorie Jean Hunt, of Dundee, NY passed away on Saturday August 29, 2026 at age 80.
She was a graduate of Dundee Central School, Maria Regina College, Syracuse, NY, Marion S. Whelan School of Practical Nursing, Geneva, NY and received her RN nursing education from Onondaga Community College, Syracuse. She worked in Miami Beach, Syracuse, Geneva, Las Vegas...
Myrna L. Andrews
Aug 28, 2026
Myrna L. Andrews
Dundee: Heaven gained another Angel on Friday August 28, 2026 when Myrna Lou Andrews, age 80, passed away in the comfort of her home, in her husband’s arms.
Honoring her instructions; there will be no calling hours or public service. Her family will respect her privately.
Myrna was born January 27, 1946 in Elkland, Pennsylvania. On May 13, 1967 in...
Dorine S. Woodard
Aug 16, 2026
Dorine S. Woodard
• Dundee: Dorine S. Woodard, age 82, of Dundee, NY passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday September 5, 2026, at the Dundee United Methodist Church, 35 Water St., with Rev. Beckie Laumeier officiating. Inurnment with her husband will follow in Hillside Cemetery,...
Carol Lyn Schneider
Aug 16, 2026
Carol Lyn Schneider
Dundee: Carol L. Schneider, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 16, 2026 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester, NY.
As the eldest of a large family, Carol was born and raised in Dundee, NY. She attended a local college and was an expert organic gardener. Carol loved working with plants and was a source of valuable information to organic...
Susan A. Benedict Flood
Aug 3, 2026
Susan A. Benedict Flood
Dundee: Susan A. Benedict Flood, age 77, of Dundee, NY passed away on Monday August 3, 2026.
Honoring her wishes there are no calling hours. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Her Life starting at 2:00 p.m. Saturday Aug. 29, 2026 at 4194 Old State Rte. 14, Dundee, NY.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to...
Michael Paul 'Mikey' Westfall Sr.
Jul 12, 2026
Michael Paul 'Mikey' Westfall Sr.
Dundee: Michael P. ’Mikey' Westfall Sr., age 68, of Dundee, NY left his work behind on Sunday July 12, 2026 at Geneva General Hospital, Geneva, NY.
His family will receive friends at a Celebration of His Life from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sunday August 9, 2026; at the Dundee American Legion, 10 Spring St., Dundee. A...
Richard G. 'Buck' Hathaway
Jul 11, 2026
Richard G. ''Buck'' Hathaway
Rock Stream / Dundee: Richard G. ''Buck'' Hathaway, age 80, of Rock Stream, NY passed away peacefully with family at his side on Saturday July 11, 2026 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, in Elmira, NY.
Calling hours will be from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday July 15, 2026 at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; where...
Bruce Ira Kendall
Jul 9, 2026
Bruce Ira Kendall
Dundee: Bruce Ira Kendall, a lifelong resident of Dundee who devoted his life to his family and community, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, at Keuka Comfort Care after a courageous battle with cancer.
Bruce was born in Dundee to Wesley Kendall and Helen Furman Kendall, who predeceased him. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Ricky, Phil,...
Matthew James Hoyt
Jul 6, 2026
Matthew James Hoyt
Dundee: Matthew James Hoyt, age 51, of Dundee, NY passed away on Monday July 6, 2026 at Guthrie Robert-Packer Hospital, in Sayre, PA.
Honoring his wishes there will be no prior calling hours. Friends are invited to bring their best stories and remembrances to a Celebration of His Life on Friday July 10 from 4:00 pm until closing, at...
Richard K. Heinonen
Jul 4, 2026
Richard K. ''Dick'' Heinonen
Penn Yan: Richard K. ''Dick'' Heinonen, of Penn Yan, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday July 4, 2026 after a short stay at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester, NY at the age of 87.
Richard was born June 22, 1939 in Englewood, NJ, to the late Alfred A. and Miriam (Vuorhi) Heinonen. He graduated from Penn Yan Academy...
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