Obituaries

Jan 13, 2018

Norman J. Willis Dundee: Norman "Norm" James Willis, age 80, of Dundee, NY, passed peacefully on Saturday January 13, 2018, at Geneva Living Center North. Norm was born June 5, 1937 in Elmira, NY, the son of Raymond James Willis and Eleanor (Horton) Willis and brother of Janet Willis (Lanphear). At age eight, he moved with his family to Dundee,...

Jan 5, 2018

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Elizabeth A. ''Betsy'' Lauer

Dundee: Elizabeth A. ''Betsy'' Lauer, age 82, most recently of Penn Yan, previously of Rock Stream, formerly of Dundee, NY; passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday January 5, 2018...

Dec 28, 2017

John Wilson 'Jake' Whipkey Dundee: John Wilson 'Jake' Whipkey, age 90, of Dundee, NY passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with family at his side on Thursday December 28, 2017. Honoring his wishes there are no prior calling hours. A Celebration of his life will be held at the convenience of the family in the spring. In...

Dec 27, 2017

Diane Benedict Simonsen Dundee: Diane May Benedict Simonsen, age 61, died suddenly December 27, 2017 at home shortly after returning from a major surgery with her husband and sister at her side. Honoring her wishes there will be no calling hours or funeral services. The family will hold a private memorial service in the near future. In lieu of flowers,...

Dec 25, 2017

Judine Kay Riegel Dundee: Judine Kay Riegel, age 71, of Dundee, NY, formally of St. Mark's Terrace in Penn Yan, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday December 25, 2017 at the Penn Yan Manor. At Judine's request there will be no calling hours or service. The family will hold a private celebration of Judine's life. Judine was born...

Dec 20, 2017

James H. Wood Himrod: James H. Wood, age 92, of Himrod, NY died unexpectedly on Wednesday December 20, 2017 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Penn Yan, NY. Honoring his wishes there are no prior calling hours. A private graveside memorial service with Military Honors will be held in Grove Mount Cemetery, Himrod, NY with Pastor Adam Hunt officiating, at...

Dec 14, 2017

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Stanley Michael Stefanik

Dundee: Stanley Michael Stefanik, age 74, of Dundee, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday December 14, 2017, surrounded by family at Keuka Comfort Care Home in Penn Yan, NY.

Dec 4, 2017

Robert Leland Sorgen Dundee: Robert Leland Sorgen, age 97, of Oxford, previously of Dundee, NY, and formerly of Fremont, OH died Monday December 4, 2017 at the N.Y.S. Veterans Home, in Oxford, NY. There are no prior calling hours. A graveside service will be held in Oakwood Cemetery in Fremont, OH at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may...

Nov 25, 2017

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Daniel J. Rumsey

Hammondsport: Daniel J. Rumsey, age 29, of Hammondsport, NY died unexpectedly on Saturday November 25, 2017 in the comfort of his home.

Honoring his wishes there are no...

Nov 20, 2017

Shirley M. Cornish Dundee: Shirley M. Cornish, age 82, of The Terrace in Dundee, NY passed away Monday November 20, 2017 at Keuka Comfort Care Home, in Penn Yan, NY. Honoring her wishes there are no prior calling hours. A graveside memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday Nov. 28, in Tyrone Union Cemetery, with Lay Pastor...

Nov 20, 2017

Ronnie L. Ayers Dundee: Ronnie L. Ayers, age 46, of Dundee, NY died Monday November 20, 2017 at Robert-Packer Hospital, in Sayre, PA. after a courageous battle with cancer. There are no prior calling hours. Friends are invited to a celebration of his life memorial services 3:00 pm Wednesday (Nov. 29) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee...

Nov 19, 2017

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Raymond C. Selke Jr

DUNDEE, NY: Raymond Carl Selke Jr. 85 of Dundee formerly of Albany, N. Y. passed away Sunday November 19, 2017 in the comfort of his daughter's home, surrounded by his...

Nov 18, 2017

Edward G. Sisson Dundee: Edward Gilbert Sisson, age 89, of Dundee, NY died Saturday November 18, 2017 at the Penn Yan Manor. Edward was born March 10, 1928 in New York, NY, the son of Edward Bellamy and Elsie Lorenz Sisson. He graduated from Peter Stuyvesant High School and studied commercial art at Cooper Union in New York, NY. Edward...

Nov 16, 2017

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J. Clarence Sebring

Rock Stream: J. Clarence Sebring died peacefully with his family close on Thurs, Nov 16. This date was significant as it was the 72nd wedding anniversary of Clarence and his late...

Nov 10, 2017

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Edith L. McFall

Dundee: Edith L. McFall, age 77, of Dundee, NY died Friday November 10, 2017 at Schuyler Hospital, in Montour Falls, with her loving family at her side.

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Oct 28, 2017

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Deborah Jean Houck Andrews

Lakemont / Dundee: Deborah J. Andrews, 66, of Lakemont, NY, passed away on October 28, 2017 surrounded by her family in Geneva, New York.

At Deborah's request,...

Oct 27, 2017

Patricia (Brahl) Beckwith Wayne, NY: Patricia Anne (Brahl) Beckwith, died Friday October 27, 2017 at age 78. Survived by husband, Carl, a devoted husband and care taker of 58 years, brother Michael Kusovich (Steven Brewer), brother in law, Harold Beckwith (Josephine), sister in law Patricia Graf, 3 nephews Robert (Sarah), Danny (Julie) and David (Dana), 4 great nieces, 1 great...

Oct 27, 2017

Chester R. ''Chet'' Simonsen Penn Yan: Chester R. ''Chet'' Simonsen, age 89, of Penn Yan, N.Y. formerly of Rushville, died Friday October 27, 2017 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, in Penn Yan, NY. Calling hours will be from 4:00 -5:00 pm Wednesday (Nov. 1) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; where his funeral service will be...

Oct 23, 2017

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Stewart M. Perry

Himrod/Dundee: Stewart M. Perry, age 79, of Himrod, NY passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his wife at his side on Monday October 23, 2017.

Oct 13, 2017

Dorothy E. Laurencin Dundee: Dorothy E. Laurencin, age, 91, of Dundee, NY passed away peacefully at Keuka Comfort Care Home on Friday, October 13, 2017. Honoring her wishes there will be no prior calling hours. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in Lakemont Cemetery. Dorothy was born in New Hampshire in 1926, was raised...