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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...

John Adam Medvitz Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Wm. Keith Boorom

Wm. Keith Boorom

Jul 21, 2025

William Keith Boorom Dundee: W. Keith Boorom, age 74, of Dundee, NY passed away due to an unexpected health issue, with his loving family at his side on Monday July 21, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester, N.Y. A soiree in his honor will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday August 17 at Tabora Winery 4978 Lakemont-Himrod...

Evelyn Jean Jayne

Evelyn Jean Jayne

Jul 16, 2025

Evelyn Jean 'Sis' Jayne Dundee: Evelyn Jean ''Sis'' Jayne, age 95, of Dundee, NY passed away on Wednesday July 16, 2025 at The Homestead, in Penn Yan, N.Y. Honoring her wishes there will be no prior calling hours; the family invites friends to attend a Celebration of Her life starting at 3:00 pm Saturday July 26, at the Dundee American...

Newell R. Clancey

Newell R. Clancey

Jul 13, 2025

Newell R. Clancey Dundee: Newell R. Clancey, age 89, of Dundee, NY passed away on Sunday July 13, 2025 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Honoring his wishes, there will be no prior calling hours, or public service. A private remembrance service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers...

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