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Robert Charles Thurling
Nov 24, 2025
Robert C. Thurling Keuka Park: Robert Charles "Bob" Thurling, age 77, of Keuka Park, NY previously of Cohocton, NY, passed away suddenly on Monday November 24, 2025 at home. Calling hours will be from 2:00 – 4:00 pm Sunday (Nov. 30) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. A Christian funeral service will be held at 11:00 am...
Mary C. Morehouse
Nov 23, 2025
Mary C. Morehouse Dundee/Barrington: Mary C. Morehouse, age 85, formerly of Barrington, NY passed away on Sunday November 23, 2025 at The Manor, in Penn Yan, NY. Mary was born on February 3, 1940 in Syracuse, NY. She was the only child of John Hamilton and Clara Marion (Peterson) Covell. She graduated from Dundee Central School in 1957. She continued...
John Michael Campbell
Nov 20, 2025
John Michael Campbell Penn Yan: John Michael Campbell, age 65, passed away at home on November 20, 2025 in Barrington, NY. John was born February 21, 1960 in Penn Yan, NY, the son of the late Lamont (Monty) and Mary (Wolcott) Campbell. John was a graduate of Dundee Central School class of 1978; he then lived in California and Texas...
Jane Irene Cadwell
Nov 14, 2025
Jane Irene Cadwell Dundee: Jane Irene Miller Cadwell, was born in Dundee, NY on March 12, 1924 and passed Friday November 14, 2025. She was married to Robert Cadwell for 56 years until his death in 1999. Jane will be remembered for her work in banking for 35 years. She enjoyed time with family at their Seneca Lake Cottage, traveling,...
Donald M. Howell Sr.
Nov 13, 2025
Donald M. Howell Sr. Himrod: Donald M. Howell Sr., age 90, of Himrod, NY passed away Thursday November 13, 2025 at Oak Hill Manor, in Ithaca, NY. Honoring his wishes there will be no calling hours or public service. Those wishing to honor him with a memorial contribution; the family would appreciate if they were made to Oak Hill Manor...
Lester Monroe Travis
Nov 3, 2025
Lester Monroe Travis Hammondsport/Himrod: Lester Monroe Travis, 76, most recently of Wayne, NY, died on November 3, 2025, at FF Thompson Hospital, with his loving wife Robin at his side. His family will be receiving friends and loved ones on Tuesday, November 11th from 3-7pm, at Milo Center United Methodist Church, 1415 Milo Center Road, Penn Yan, NY 14527. Light...
Christophe J. Allen
Oct 29, 2025
Christophe J. Allen Dundee: Christophe J. Allen, age 54, of Dundee, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday October 29, 2025 at home. Honoring his wishes there are no calling hours. Services will be private at the convenience of his family. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Wayne Fire Dept., P.O. Box 91, Wayne, NY 14893 or...
Carolyn L. Schmidl
Oct 28, 2025
Carolyn L. Schmidl Penn Yan/Stanley: Carolyn L. Schmidl, age 83, of Penn Yan previously of Stanley, originally of Dundee, NY passed away Tuesday October 28, 2025 at F. F. Thompson Memorial Hospital, in Canandaigua, N.Y. Honoring her wishes there will be no calling hours or public service. Inurnment will be private in the Rapalee section of Hillside Cemetery, in Dundee,...
Glenn A. Cosh
Oct 17, 2025
Glenn A. Cosh Dundee: Glenn A. Cosh, age 55, of Dundee, NY died unexpectedly on Friday October 17, 2025 at Geneva General Hospital, Geneva, N.Y. There will be no prior calling hours, and services will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Keuka Comfort Care Home, P.O. Box, 107, Penn Yan, NY 14527...
Edna Catherine Schenck
Oct 10, 2025
Edna Catherine Schenck Dundee: Edna Catherine Schenck, age 96, of Dundee, NY passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday October 10, 2025 at The Homestead, in Penn Yan, N.Y. Honoring her wishes there will be no prior calling hours or public service. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in Hillside Cemetery, Dundee....
Laura R. Vanaman
Oct 10, 2025
Laura R. Vanaman Dundee/Barrington: Laura R. Vanaman; wife of the late Rev. Gerald Vanaman age 97, of Dundee, NY was reunited with her Lord and Savior and her husband on Friday October 10, 2025. Honoring her wishes, there will be no prior calling hours. She will be buried in the Barrington Community Church Cemetery at 10:30 am Thursday Oct. 16....
Charles F. Martz
Sep 29, 2025
Charles F. Martz Dundee: Charles F. Martz, age 94, of Dundee, NY passed away Monday September 29, 2025 at Keuka Comfort Care Home, in Penn Yan, NY. Honoring his wishes there will be no calling hours or public service. He will be interred in Hillside Cemetery, in Dundee at the convenience of his family. Those wishing to make memorial contributions...
Paul W. Thompson
Sep 22, 2025
Paul W. Thompson Watkins Glen/Reading: Paul W. Thompson, age 58, of the Town of Reading, NY lost the fight on Monday September 22, 2025 in the comfort of his recliner. Paul was born March 15, 1967 in Montour Falls, NY, a son of Walter Jay and Ella (Zahorian) Thompson. He was a farmer all of his life, starting in the...
John Adam Medvitz Sr.
Sep 10, 2025
John Adam Medvitz Sr. Dundee/Tyrone: John Adam Medvitz Sr., age 84, of Dundee, NY passed away peacefully Wednesday September 10, 2025 in the comfort of his home, with his wife of 60 years sleeping alongside. The family will receive friends at calling hours from 2:00 – 4:00 pm Sunday (Sept. 14) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee;...
Helen Josephine Owen
Sep 8, 2025
Helen J. Owen Tyrone: Helen J. Owen, one of the kindest souls to walk this earth, entered into eternal rest, Monday September 8, 2025. Helen is survived by her favorite (only) son, Clifford Owen, Jr. ("Cork"), her beloved and cherished granddaughter Lynzee Blanco and very special grandson, Christopher Blanco of Stephenson, VA. Her daily phone buddy and sister, Kate, and...
Barbara H. Mcdowell
Sep 4, 2025
Barbara H. McDowell Dundee / Elmira: Barbara Hickox McDowell of Dundee, NY age 95 died of natural causes, September 4, 2025 at the Keuka Comfort Care Home in Penn Yan, NY Barbara was born in Binghamton, NY on January 25, 1930 to Elizabeth and Richard Hickox. She was passionate about family and friends, books, birds, cats, literacy, conservation and human...
Dr. James Edward Luke
Aug 17, 2025
James Edward Luke Dundee: Dr. James Edward Luke, age 81, passed away peacefully with family in Corry, PA on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Jim was born in Bradford, PA on June 18, 1944 to Robert John Luke and Dorothy Irene Layfield. After graduating from St. Bernard Catholic School, he achieved a B.S., M.S., and then a Ph.D. in entomology from...
Sheradith Hope Fultz
Aug 13, 2025
Sheradith Hope Fultz Campbell: Sheradith Hope Fultz, age 86, of Campbell, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 13, 2025 in the comfort of her home. Friends are invited to calling hours from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Monday August 18 at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; where her funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday...
Mary Louise Ward
Aug 12, 2025
Mary Louise Ward Dundee: Mary Louise Ward, age 93, of Dundee, NY passed away Tuesday August 12, 2025 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. Honoring her wishes there are no prior calling hours, and her services will be private at the convenience of her family. Memorial contributions may be made to Dundee Fire Company,...
Carol Ann Bambey
Jul 23, 2025
Carol Ann Bambey Dundee: Carol Ann Bambey, age 82, of Dundee, NY passed away Wednesday July 23, 2025 at Keuka Comfort Care Home, in Penn Yan, NY. Calling hours will be Tuesday July 29, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; where her funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday with...
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