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Irene G. Nowak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Robert Charles Thurling

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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