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Sally J. Wood

Sally J. Wood

Oct 21, 2024

Sally J. Wood Himrod: Sally J. Wood, age 95, of Himrod, NY passed away on Monday October 21, 2024 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, in Penn Yan, NY. The family would like to invite the community to a public visitation from 10:00 am. -1:00 pm Friday November 1, 2024 at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water St., Dundee, NY,...

Eli B. Riehl

Eli B. Riehl

Oct 17, 2024

Eli B. Riehl Dundee: Eli B. Riehl, 80, of Dundee, NY, passed away peacefully in his sleep early the morning of October 17, 2024. Eli was born on April 23, 1944, in Bird-In-Hand, PA, the eldest son of the late Jacob L. and Leah F. (Stoltzfus) Riehl. On October 9, 1965 he married Ruth Ellen (Yoder) Riehl. Eli and Ruth...

Wayne Evan Dickerson

Wayne Evan Dickerson

Oct 12, 2024

Wayne Evan Dickerson Dundee/Wayne, NY: Wayne Evan Dickerson, age 78, of Dundee, NY died unexpectedly on Saturday October 12, 2024 at Robert-Packer Hospital, in Sayre, PA. Honoring his wishes there will be no prior calling hours. A Celebration of His Life will be held on a date yet to be determined. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne Fire...

Donald A. Baker

Donald A. Baker

Oct 11, 2024

Donald A. ''Don'' Baker Dundee/Tyrone: Donald A. ''Don'' Baker, age 78, of Dundee, NY passed away on Friday October 11, 2024 in the comfort of his home. Calling hours will be Friday Oct. 18, from 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; where his funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon with Lay...

Lawrence David Jackson

Lawrence David Jackson

Oct 11, 2024

Lawrence David Jackson Dundee: Lawrence David Jackson, age 87, of Dundee, NY formerly of Horseheads, passed away Friday October 11, 2024 at Keuka Comfort Care Home, in Penn Yan, NY. Honoring his wishes there will be no prior calling hours. A Celebration of His Life will be held from 1:00 – 4:00 pm Saturday November 2, at the Showboat Hotel...

Donn M. Gaebelein

Donn M. Gaebelein

Oct 9, 2024

Donn Medd Gaebelein Rock Stream: Donn Medd Gaebelein passed away peacefully in his home on October 9, 2024, at the age of ninety-six. He was born July 12, 1928, in Brooklyn, NY to Frank Ely Gaebelein and Dorothy (Medd) Gaebelein. Donn graduated from The Stony Brook School, Stony Brook, NY in 1945, from Princeton University in 1949, and then obtained...

Loretta Kay Orsley

Loretta Kay Orsley

Oct 3, 2024

Loretta ''Lori'' K. Orsley Himrod NY/St. Augustine FL: Loretta ''Lori'' K. Orsley, age 79, of Himrod, NY passed away Thursday October 3, 2024 at Keuka Comfort Care Home, in Penn Yan, NY. There are no calling hours. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Keuka Comfort Care Home P.O. Box, 107...

Joyce Arlene Knight

Joyce Arlene Knight

Sep 30, 2024

Joyce Arlene Knight Watkins Glen: Joyce Arlene Knight, age 84, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away on Monday September 30, 2024, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. Honoring her wishes, there will be no formal calling hours. Family and friends are invited to her memorial service at 1:00 p.m. Saturday Oct. 12, at the Burdett...

Myong Sun Gurkin

Myong Sun Gurkin

Sep 29, 2024

Myong Sun Gurkin Waneta Lake, NY/San Antonio, TX: Myong Sun Gurkin, age 78, of Hammondsport, NY, previously of San Antonio, TX; passed away on Sunday September 29, 2024. Myong was a devout member of the Korean SDA Church of San Antonio. She worked hard to help others, and loved her family and church family. She is survived by her son...

Nancy J. Rapalee

Nancy J. Rapalee

Sep 12, 2024

Mrs. Nancy J. Rapalee (nee Tyborchek) Vine Grove, KY/Dundee, NY: Mrs. Nancy J. Rapalee, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on March 5, 1935, in Racine, WI, Nancy lived in Dundee, NY, and Gloucester, VA, before settling in Vine Grove, KY, where she spent the remainder of her...

David John Gush

David John Gush

Sep 7, 2024

David J. Gush Corning/Elmira: David J. Gush, age 69, passed on Saturday September 7, 2024. He had been a resident of Corning Center, for nearly five years. David was born October 3, 1954 to the late Peter and Doris (Phillips) Gush in Elmira, NY. He graduated in 1972 from Elmira Free Academy. He worked various jobs in the area. Dave...

Ada M. Martin

Ada M. Martin

Sep 7, 2024

Ada M. Martin Dundee: Ada M. (Wenger) Martin, age 70 years, 2 months, 25 days, of Dundee, NY passed away on Saturday September 7, 2024 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. Friends and family are invited to calling hours from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 10, at the family home 4898 John Green Rd. Dundee,...

Jarrod Dane Strong

Jarrod Dane Strong

Sep 4, 2024

Jarrod Dane Strong Penn Yan: Jarrod Dane Strong, age 52, of Penn Yan, NY passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital. A Celebration of His Life will be held starting at 1:00 pm Sunday September 15, 2024 at the Seneca Lake Duck Hunters Assoc. State Route 14, Dresden, NY. Jarrod was born on June 28, 1972...

Carol A. Moore

Carol A. Moore

Aug 29, 2024

Carol A. Moore Dundee: Carol A. Moore, age 84, of Dundee, NY went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday August 29, 2024 at The Homestead, in Penn Yan, NY. Friends are invited to calling hours from 10:00 to 11:00 am Tuesday Sept. 3, 2024 at Faith Baptist Church, 13 Harpending Ave., Dundee, NY; where her funeral service...

Ronald G. Wixson

Ronald G. Wixson

Aug 24, 2024

Ronald G. Wixson Dundee: Ronald G. Wixson, age 65, of Dundee, NY left this world without a final goodbye on Saturday August 24, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester, NY. "Ronnie" was born April 17, 1959 in the town of Urbana, the first son of the late Mahlon G. and Katherine L. (Williams) Wixson. He graduated from Penn Yan...

Dawn M. Travis

Dawn M. Travis

Aug 15, 2024

Dawn Marie Travis Bradford: Dawn M. Travis, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on August 15, 2024 after a valiant battle with lung cancer. Dawn was born in Watertown, NY on June 27, 1959. Dawn worked as a waitress and CNA for many years. She loved to spend time with her family going camping, having cookouts, and...

Dale C. Steiner Sr.

Dale C. Steiner Sr.

Aug 4, 2024

Dale C. Steiner Sr. Honeoye Falls: Dale Clement Steiner Sr., age 83, of Honeoye Falls, NY, died Sunday August 4, 2024 at F. F. Thompson Memorial Hospital, in Canandaigua, NY. Dale was born December 10, 1940 in Lecontes Mills, Clearfield County, PA, a son of the late Clement D. and Irene E. (Belodeau) Steiner. He was retired from Rochester Gas...

Robert Lewis Bassett

Robert Lewis Bassett

Aug 1, 2024

Robert ''Bobby'' Lewis Bassett Dundee/Lakemont: Robert (Bobby) Lewis Bassett, age 42, of Lakemont, NY, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 1, 2024, in a tragic motor vehicle accident. Bobby was employed at Kuehne Construction Inc. as a Lead Plumber/Mechanic. Bobby was a respected employee and a talented team member. Bobby will be missed immensely by his employer, co-workers, and work wife,...

Helen L. Dixon

Helen L. Dixon

Jul 31, 2024

Helen L. Matwiejow Dixon Dundee/Tyrone: Helen L. Dixon, age 85, died unexpectedly July 31, 2024 at Cayuga Medical Hospital. She was born April 19, 1939 in Tyrone, N.Y.; the daughter of the late Walter and Luella (Mathews) Matwiejow. Helen graduated from Dundee Central High School, Class of 1958. She married her high school sweet heart Richard F. Dixon on February...

Mable B. Shoemaker

Mable B. Shoemaker

Jul 7, 2024

Mable B. Shoemaker Horseheads: Mable B. Shoemaker, age 90, of Horseheads, NY passed away on Sunday July 7, 2024 at Bethany Manor, in Horseheads, NY. There are no prior calling hours or formal services planned. Inurnment will be in Bath National Cemetery. Mable was born January 28, 1934 in Cayutaville, NY, one of six daughters of the late Adam and...

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