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William K. Francis

William K. Francis

Oct 1, 2014

William K. Francis Dundee, NY/Wellsboro, PA: William K. Francis, age 82, of Dundee, NY, and Sarasota, FL, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, died Wednesday October 1, 2014 in the comfort of his cottage on Seneca Lake. The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Monday (Oct. 6) at the Tyoga Country Club in Wellsboro, PA; where a memorial service...

Martin Andrews Jr.

Martin Andrews Jr.

Sep 24, 2014

Martin Andrews Jr. Penn Yan: Martin Andrews Jr., age 91, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Wednesday September 24, 2014 at home. Friends are invited to call from 5-7 pm Tuesday (Sept. 30) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; where his funeral services will be held at 7:00 pm with Rev. Lucinda O'Leary officiating. Burial will be...

Jeffrey Scott Pierce

Jeffrey Scott Pierce

Sep 24, 2014

Jeff S. ''Bones'' Pierce Dundee: Jeff S. ''Bones'' Pierce, age 49, of Dundee, NY died Wednesday September 24, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. Friends are invited to calling hours from 5-8 pm Monday (Sept. 29) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee, NY. His funeral...

Gladys E. Wheeler

Gladys E. Wheeler

Sep 24, 2014

Gladys E. Wheeler Dundee: Gladys E. Wheeler, age 80, of New Symrna Beach, FL. and Dundee, NY passed away peacefully Wednesday September 24, 2014 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility, in Montour Falls, NY. Friends are invited to call from 5-7pm Sunday (Sept. 28) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Her funeral service will be held at...

Evelyn M. Symes

Evelyn M. Symes

Sep 22, 2014

Evelyn M. Symes Dundee: Evelyn M. Symes, age 87, of Dundee, NY died Monday September 22, 2014 at The Homestead, in Penn Yan, N.Y. Friends may call from 4-7 pm Thursday (Sept. 25) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; where her funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Friday (Sept. 26) with Pastor Lew Ann Giles...

Grace S. Sechrist

Grace S. Sechrist

Sep 18, 2014

Grace S. Sechrist Dundee: Grace S. ''Gracie'' Sechrist, age 79, of Dundee, NY died unexpectedly Thursday September 18, 2014 at Schuyler Hospital, in Montour Falls, N.Y. Friends are invited to call from 5-8 pm Tuesday (Sept. 23) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; where her funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday (Sept. 24) with...

Zachery J. Stock

Zachery J. Stock

Sep 13, 2014

Zachery J. Stock Dundee: Zachery J. Stock, age 13, of Dundee, NY left this world unexpectedly on Saturday September 13, 2014. Friends may call from 4-8 pm Thursday (Sept. 18) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee, NY. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family with Lay Pastor Lew Ann Giles officiating. Burial will...

William H. Haesche

William H. Haesche

Sep 5, 2014

William H. ''Bill'' Haesche Dundee: William H. ''Bill'' Haesche, age 78, of Dundee, NY died Friday September 5, 2014 at home in the comfort of his wife's arms. Honoring his wishes there are no prior calling hours. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday (Sept. 21) at the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Geneva, 3535 Number Nine...

Anna M. Howell

Anna M. Howell

Aug 17, 2014

Anna M. ''Annie'' Howell Dundee: Anna M. ''Annie'' Howell, age 78, of Dundee, NY died Sunday August 17, 2014 at Keuka Comfort Care Home, in Penn Yan, NY. Friends are invited to call from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday (Aug. 20) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; where her funeral service will be held at 11:00...

Marshall R. Todd

Marshall R. Todd

Aug 10, 2014

Marshall R. Todd Penn Yan: Marshall R. Todd, age 72, of Penn Yan, NY died Sunday August 10, 2014 at Hospeace House, in Naples, NY. Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 13) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. His funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon Thursday (Aug. 14) at the Barrington...

Natilee M. Denton

Natilee M. Denton

Jul 31, 2014

Natilee M. Denton Dundee: Natilee M. Denton, age 91, of Dundee, NY died Thursday July 31, 2014 at Schuyler Hospital, in Montour Falls, N.Y. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Monday (Aug. 4) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee with Lay Pastor Lew Ann Giles officiating. The family will greet friends afterwards. Honoring her...

Lloyd W. Peelle

Lloyd W. Peelle

Jul 31, 2014

Lloyd W. Peelle Penn Yan: Lloyd W. Peelle, age 93, of Penn Yan, formerly of Rock Stream, NY died Thursday July 31, 2014 at the Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home. Friends may call from 3-4 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 3) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee, where his funeral service will begin with a Masonic Service at 4:00...

Mary Kathleen Mair

Mary Kathleen Mair

Jul 29, 2014

Mary Kathleen Mair Himrod: Mary Kathleen Mair (Bentley), Born September 5, 1924 the daughter of the late Basil and Florence Gardner Bentley, passed quietly and peacefully to the Lord on July 29, 2014. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of nearly 73 years, William Dixon Mair. Mr. and Mrs. Mair were married in the Deveaux Chapel in...

Michael J. Meyers

Michael J. Meyers

Jul 19, 2014

Michael J. Meyers Dundee: Michael J. Meyers, age 48, of Dundee, NY died Saturday July 19, 2014 at his home after a long battle with brain cancer. Friends are invited to call from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thursday (July 24) at the Lakeland Mennonite Church, 389 Rock Stream Rd., Rock Stream, NY where services will start at 1:00 pm...

Roxan E. Meier

Roxan E. Meier

Jul 17, 2014

Roxan E. Meier Dundee: Roxan E. Meier, age 55, of Dundee, NY died accidentally on Thursday July 17, 2014 in a motor vehicle accident. Friends may call from 5-8 pm Tuesday (July 22) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday (July 23) at Faith Baptist Church, 13 Harpending...

Caroline A. Stalter

Caroline A. Stalter

Jul 2, 2014

Caroline A. Stalter Montour Falls/Dundee: Caroline A. Stalter, age 78, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday July 2, 2014 in the comfort of her home after a long courageous battle with cancer. Friends are invited to say their goodbyes from 5-7 pm Wednesday (July 9) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; where her funeral service...

William F. Steckert

William F. Steckert

Jun 25, 2014

William F. Steckert Sr. Weston: William F. Steckert Sr., age 77, of Weston, NY died Wednesday June 25, 2014 in the comfort of his home. Honoring his wishes there are no prior calling hours, and services will be private at the convenience of his family. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make memorial contributions to CareFirst, 11751 E. Corning...

Anna Mae Povoski

Anna Mae Povoski

Jun 22, 2014

Anna Mae Povoski Bradford: Anna Mae Povoski, age 76, of Bradford, NY died Sunday June 22, 2014 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Honoring her wishes there are no prior calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American...

Janet B. Shoemaker

Janet B. Shoemaker

Jun 16, 2014

Janet B. Kellogg Shoemaker Rock Stream: Janet B. Kellogg Shoemaker, age 82, of Rock Stream, NY died unexpectedly on Monday June 16, 2014 at the home of her son, surrounded by her loving family. Friends may call from 2-4 pm Thursday (June 19) at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; where her funeral service will follow at 4:00...

Demetrius Alan Keegan

Demetrius Alan Keegan

Jun 14, 2014

Demetrius Alan Keegan Watkins Glen/Tyrone: Demetrius Alan Keegan, age 57, of Watkins Glen, NY died quietly at home on Saturday June 14, 2014. Honoring his wishes there are no prior calling hours. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday June 20 at the Tyrone United Methodist Church, Tyrone, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may...

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