Yvonne "Bonnie" Martini
Mar 21, 2026
Yvonne (Bonnie) Martini
Painted Post: Yvonne (Bonnie) Martini, age 93, of Painted Post, NY, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. She was born on August 6, 1932 in Scranton, PA the daughter of the late Elsie and John Steinmetz. She attended Mansfield University where she met her husband, Nello Martini. They were married on July 7, 1956 at St. Frances...
Robert "Pops" Druker Sr.
Mar 18, 2026
Robert Druker Sr.
Dundee: Robert Druker Sr., age 81, of Dundee, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026 at the Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, surrounded by his family. He was known to all as “POPS”. He was the protector of his family, a true family man.
The family invites friends to calling hours from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday March...
Phyllis Marie Pratt
Mar 16, 2026
Phyllis M. Pratt
New Port Richey, FL / Dundee, NY: Phyllis Marie Pratt, age 84, beloved wife of Thomas Pratt, Sr., of New Port Richey, Florida (formerly of Dundee, New York), passed away in The Villages of Florida surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Born on June 27, 1941 in Dresden, NY, to the late Harry and Leah...
Betty Jean Travis
Mar 11, 2026
Betty Jean Travis
Dundee/Starkey: Betty Jean Travis, age 85, of Dundee, NY passed away peacefully in the comfort of her favorite chair on Wednesday March 11, 2026.
Honoring her wishes there will be no calling hours or public service. She will be interred privately in Hillside Cemetery at the convenience of her family.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in lieu of...
Nancy Lee Baxter
Mar 7, 2026
Nancy Lee Baxter
March 7, 2026
Nancy Lee Baxter, age 75, a resident in the Florida Keys; passed away Saturday March 7, 2026 in a loving Hospice Care home in Tampa Florida.
Nancy was born in Penn Yan, New York on May 9, 1950; daughter of the late Sidney and Helen Baxter. After High School Nancy attended Cortland College in New York and...
Wayne Arthur Porter
Mar 4, 2026
Wayne A. Porter
Dundee/Tyrone: Wayne Arthur Porter, age 44, of Dundee, NY passed away unexpectedly Wednesday March 4, 2026.
Friends are invited to calling hours from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Monday March 9, at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. A graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday March 10, in Tyrone Union Cemetery, Tyrone NY, with Deacon...
Ruth Elaine Oliver
Mar 4, 2026
Ruth E. Oliver
Dundee: Ruth Elaine Oliver, age 94, of Dundee, NY passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Ruth was born June 13, 1931, in Hopwood, PA. The daughter of the late Shriver S. and Bertha M (Myers) Osler, she graduated in the top of her class from South Union High School in Uniontown, PA in 1949. On Nov. 6, 1951,...
Frank J. Francisco
Mar 1, 2026
Frank J. Francisco
Penn Yan: Frank J. Francisco, age 87, passed away March 1, 2026 in Penn Yan NY. Frank was born July 1, 1938 in Newton, New Jersey to the late Henry J and Marie (Buth) Francisco. He was a graduate of Newton High School and SUNY Delhi.
Frank was a dairy farmer, first on the family farm in New Jersey....
Howard L. Watts
Feb 22, 2026
Howard L. Watts Dundee: Howard L. Watts, age 88, of Dundee, NY passed away suddenly on Sunday February 22, 2026 before breakfast at his favorite eatery. Friends are invited to calling hours from 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Saturday Feb. 28, 2026 at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; where his funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon...
Rose Ann Glen
Feb 13, 2026
Rose Ann Areford Glen Dundee: Rose Ann Areford Glen, age 93, formerly of Dundee, NY passed away Friday February 13, 2026 at The Homestead, in Penn Yan, N.Y. Rose Ann was born December 5, 1932 in Dundee, NY, the only daughter of the late John C. and Rose (Kelley) Areford Sr. She graduated from Dundee Central School in the class...
Judith G. Voisey
Feb 9, 2026
Judith Voisey Dundee: Judith Voisey, of Dundee, NY passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026. Judi was born on July 13, 1950, the daughter of William and Marilyn Benedict. She graduated from Dundee Central School in 1968 and attended college at C.C.C. She owned Disbrow Upholstery, was a co-owner of the Dundee Observer in the 1980's and ran a family...
Walter M. Ovenshire Sr.
Feb 5, 2026
Walter M. Ovenshire Sr. Dundee: Walter M. Ovenshire Sr., age 71, of Dundee, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday February 5, 2026 at home. The family will greet friends and family prior to his memorial service from 11:00 to 12:00 noon on Saturday March 7 at the Second Milo Baptist Church 1800-1978 County Rte. 30, Penn Yan, NY; with Rev....
Charlene M. Stanton
Feb 2, 2026
Charlene M. ''Char'' (Hill) (Snyder) Stanton Dundee: Charlene M. 'Char' (Hill) (Snyder) Stanton, age 82, of Dundee, NY passed away on Monday February 2, 2026 at the home of her son Brian, and Rick. 'Char' graduated from Dundee Central School in 1961. She graduated from Elmira Business Institute at Elmira College with a degree in accounting in 1962. She was...
Katherine A. Tyler
Jan 31, 2026
Katherine A. Tyler Dundee/Tyrone: Katherine A. Tyler, age 83, of the town of Tyrone, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home with family around her, Saturday January 31, 2026. Katherine was born September 27, 1942 in Bath, NY. On June 5, 1960 in Bath, NY she married Wesley J. Tyler. Katherine worked for many years in the vineyards....
Joyce Evonne Vedder
Jan 28, 2026
Joyce E. Vedder Himrod: Joyce Evonne Ward Vedder, age 83, of Himrod, NY passed away after a short illness on Wednesday January 28, 2026 at F. F. Thompson Memorial Hospital, in Canandaigua, N.Y. Honoring her wishes there will be no prior calling hours. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at the convenience of the family on a date...
Kristi R. Thompson Hoag
Jan 22, 2026
Kristi Thompson Hoag Rock Stream: Kristi Thompson Hoag, born November 7, 1952, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and family. She was raised on her family's farms in rural Leland, Illinois, where she developed a lifelong grounding in hard work, curiosity, faith, and community. Kristi graduated from Leland High School in 1970 and earned a Bachelor of Science...
Lucinda B. Paddock
Jan 21, 2026
Lucinda B. ''Cindy'' Paddock Dundee: Lucinda B. ''Cindy'' Paddock, age 76, of Dundee, NY passed away on Wednesday January 21, 2026 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Penn Yan, NY. Honoring her wishes there are no prior calling hours. While flowers, and food would be appreciated, kindly wait until the celebration of Her Life in the spring on a date...
Janet S. Cooke
Jan 20, 2026
Janet S. Cooke Watkins Glen: Janet Catherine (Shaw) Cooke, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Cayuga Medical Center, with her sons Robert and Michael at her side. She is now reunited with her loving son Timothy, her best friend Jane, her mother Mary L. Shaw, her father Robert L. Shaw, and her brother James E. Shaw....
Ivan M. Hoover
Jan 19, 2026
Ivan M. Hoover Dundee: Ivan M. Hoover, age 81, of Dundee, NY passed away on Monday January 19, 2026 in the comfort of his recliner. Calling hours will be from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Thursday January 22; across the street from his home at 4566 Chubb Hollow Rd. Dundee, NY. His funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday...
Sharon May Standish
Jan 14, 2026
Sharon May Standish Horseheads: Sharon May Standish, age 76, of Horseheads, NY passed away on Wednesday January 14, 2026 at Hickory Knoll North, Elcor Nursing Home. Honoring her wishes will be no calling hours or public service. Sharon was born May 8, 1949 in Elmira, N.Y., the daughter of the late Gordon A. and Virginia May (Sawdey) Standish. She graduated...
