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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...
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
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
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...
Arthur R. Rizzino
Jul 7, 2025
Arthur R. ''Artie'' Rizzino Lakemont: Arthur R. ''Artie'' Rizzino, age 86, of Lakemont, NY, passed away on Monday July 7, 2025, at Rochester General Hospital, in Rochester, N.Y. Friends are invited to calling hours from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Sunday, July 13, at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. The Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday,...
Lynn Arden Wheeler
Jul 3, 2025
Lynn Arden "Tree" Wheeler Dundee/Barrington: Lynn Arden Wheeler, age 62, of Dundee, NY passed away on Thursday July 3, 2025 at Highland Hospital, in Rochester, NY. There are no prior calling hours. Inurnment will be private in Hillside Cemetery, in Dundee. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of His Life from 1:00 – 4:00 pm Saturday July 26,...
Charlene Kay Carr
Jul 2, 2025
Charlene K. Carr Lamoka Lake: Charlene Kay Carr, age 81, of Tyrone, NY passed away on Wednesday July 2, 2025 at the Fred & Harriett Taylor Health Center, in Bath, N.Y.. Honoring the family wishes, there will be no prior calling hours, and services will be private at their convenience. Inurnment will be in Tyrone Union Cemetery at a later...
Rose R. Webster
Jun 24, 2025
Rosetta R. ''Rose'' Webster Penn Yan: Rose Webster, age 90, of Penn Yan, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 24, 2025 at The Homestead, in Penn Yan, N.Y. Friends may call from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Saturday June 28, at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee NY, where her funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m....
Cora E. Perry
Jun 15, 2025
Cora E. Perry Dundee/Tyrone: Cora E. Perry, age 83, of the Town of Tyrone, NY passed away holding her husband's hand on Sunday June 15, 2025 at the Corning Center, in Corning, NY. Family and friends are invited to come and celebrate her life from 3:00 pm – 7:00 p.m. Saturday June 21 at the home of her daughter, 1270...
Blaine Lee Strauser
Jun 12, 2025
Blaine Lee Strauser Blaine Lee Strauser, age 98, of Himrod, NY, ascended to his heavenly reward on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held Sunday August 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church 13 Harpending Ave. Dundee, NY. Blaine's private inurnment was previously held at Grove Mount Cemetery on...
Edward Everett Den Hollander Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
Edward E. Den Hollander Jr. Dundee: Edward Everett Den Hollander Jr., age 78, of Dundee, NY passed away due to complications caused by Agent Orange on Thursday June 12, 2025 in the comfort of his home with his family at his side. Honoring his wishes there are no prior calling hours. A Celebration of His Life will be held from...
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