Arrangements entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water St., Dundee Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.

 

James C. Yeoman, 79, of Bath died Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Guthrie Robert-Packer Hospital, in Sayre, Pennsylvania.
Honoring his wishes there are no calling hours. Inurnment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Dundee, at the convenience of his family. A celebration of life will be held later, to be announced.
James was born Sept. 19, 1945, in Bath, the son of  James Aaron and Irene Frances (Robinson) Yeoman. He graduated from Hammondsport High School in 1963. He then entered the U.S. Army, serving in Korea and Germany; honorably discharged in 1966. Jim loved racing, and in the late 60s he raced stock cars at Dundee Speedway. He competed in mud bogs and drag races in his DODGE at Manchester, Bajagerossa, Binghamton, up to Bradford, Pennsylvania. He ran his jeeps, in the hill climbs. He enjoyed riding his ATV with family and friends. Euchre, one of his favorite card games, he would play all night if he could.
He was a logger in his younger years. He then became a roofer employed by Liquid Control Systems, Cayuga Lake Roofing, Ferrall Roofing and CFE. He had a crew that traveled up and down the east coast following the latest hurricane or tornado. He thought of his crew as an extended family. He had a great sense of humor and was cracking jokes to the end.
He is survived by three daughters, Angela I. (Shawn Brewer) Wodarski, Teresa L. Yeoman, and Stacey H. Yeoman; four stepchildren, Debi (Mike Holcombe) Dutton-Calhoun, Connie (Bob) Peacock, Carol (Kevin) Vanderpoel and Scott Thompson; six grandchildren and several step grandchildren; three great-great granddaughters; two brothers, Carl Yeoman and Richard (Diane) Yeoman; a sister, Betty Sands; several nieces and nephews and two very dear friends, Joe Mattison and Rodd Hoffman.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his second wife, Judy Lane Richardson Yeoman, Oct. 26, 2021; a stepson David Dutton, a brother Timothy Yeoman and a sister-in law Sandy Yeoman.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water St., Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.

 

Reuben Z. Smoker, 94, of Weston passed away peacefully at Keuka Comfort Care Home, Penn Yan, April 14, 2025 at 7:55 a.m.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19 at the Assembly of God Church, Route 3646 State Route 14A Penn Yan.
A graveside service for the family was held at Conestoga Mennonite Church Cemetery, Morgantown, Pennsylvania.
Reuben was born Sept. 15, 1930 in West Earl Township, Pennsylvania, the son of John F. and Emma (Zook) Smoker. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Esther P. Smoker, infant daughter Sharon (twin of Karen), and 10 siblings.
Surviving are four children, Mahlon (Sandy) Smoker of Himrod, Lloyd (Darlene) Smoker of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Darlene (Amos) Fox of Sarasota, Florida and Karen (Dean) Hillyard of Weston; 20 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren; a brother, Melvin Smoker of Strasburg, Pennsylvania, sister-in-law Ada (Roy) Burkhart of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and several nieces and nephews.
Reuben was a farmer for many years. He enjoyed deer hunting, and had a love for riding and driving his horses throughout most of his life, often with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a active member of his church and community, serving and helping others.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are encouraged to consider Keuka Comfort Care Home, P.O. Box 107, Penn Yan, NY 14527
Local arrangements were entrusted to Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water St., Dundee, and Furman Funeral Home, 59 W. Main St. Leola, PA 17540 is assisting in Pennsylvania.
Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.

 

FRED L. HALL, 91, of Penn Yan, Feb. 13, 2025. Arrangements by Weldon Funeral Home, Penn Yan.
LILAH C. NEWTON, 62, of Dundee, Jan. 16, 2025 at F. F. Thompson Hospital, Canandaigua. Arrangements by Baird Funeral Home, Dundee.
Reuben Z. Smoker, 94, of Weston, April 14, 2025 at Keuka Comfort Care Home, Penn Yan. Arrangements by Baird Funeral Home, Dundee.
SHIRLEY A. STOPKA, 87, of Hammondsport, April 9, 2025. Arrangements by Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, Hammondsport.
JAMES C. YEOMAN, 79, of Bath, April 5, 2025 at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Arrangements by Baird Funeral Home, Dundee.

 

Charles L. Frost, 80, of Dundee, passed away peacefully March 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home, just a day before his birthday.
Charlie was born in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, March 31, 1944, the son of Warren “Jack” Frost and Mary (Weiskopff) Frost. After school at Penn Yan Academy, Charlie proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1962 to 1966, attaining the rank of corporal. He also served 1975-1976 in the Air National Guard, as a staff sergeant.
In his earlier years, Charlie worked as a mason, skilled in both bricklaying and cement finishing, always taking immense pride in his craft. He retired as a maintenance mechanic with Elderlee, Inc. After his retirement, he continued to show great pride in his work with the careful attention to his yard and maintenance around their home.
Charlie was predeceased by his brother Donald Raynak.  He is survived by his loving wife of 38 and a half years, Dorene Frost; sons, Sterling McCormick and John (Jamie) McCormick; daughters, Nicole Johnston-Smith (Mike Smith), Terese (Cliff) Earl, Colleen (Shane) Hanrahan and Kaylee (Eric) Kirkham; sister Jacelyn (David) Kozlowski; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A lifelong communicant of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Penn Yan, Charlie was actively involved in various church committees alongside his wife. He was also a member of the local American Legion and VFW.
The family received friends at the Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan, Friday, April 4 from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 12 p.m. at the funeral home, the Rev. Leo Reinhart officiating. Burial with military honors followed at City Hill Cemetery.
Charlie will be deeply missed, but his love and commitment to family and community will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Ontario-Yates Hospice, American Cancer Society or Tunnel to Towers.

 

Douglas D. Morley, 67, of Horseheads, formerly of Dundee, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center in Elmira.
There are no prior calling hours. Services will be at the convenience of the family at a future date.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Douglas was born Sept. 18, 1957 in Penn Yan, son of the late Mahlon M. and Elizabeth A. (Gaylord) Morley. He attended Dundee Central Schools. A lifelong area resident, Doug was the epitome of a true handyman. He worked for Seneca Foods for many years until the company left the area. He worked for Earl Hoover fabricating the caning lines. He most recently worked construction with Mickey Nolan. On Dec. 18, 1995 he married Anita Lynn Beebe; they worked together as A&D Services, repairing and constructing wood pallets.
Doug was a “Jack of all Trades,” being able to fix mostly anything. He loved cars, fixing them, racing them or building them. He enjoyed motorcycles and woodworking. Many friends and family have pieces of furniture built by him. He was very artistic, and had a creative mind; he could visualize something and then build it. In his younger years he had been a member of the Himrod Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife, Anita Lynn Morley of Brunswick, Georgia; five children, Melissa A. (Mike) Gilbert of Himrod, Charlene B. (Shaun) Gage of Dundee, Lawrence “Gomer” W. (Megan Pielach) Hicks of Penn Yan, Lynn (Carson) Kindy and Elizabeth Hicks both of Brunswick, Georgia; 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; his first wife and mother of his two daughters, Norva Wood of Penn Yan; his sister Patty (Duane) Cady of Dundee and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water St., Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.

 

JAMES J. COVELL, 84, of Penn Yan and Brandenton, Florida, April 3, 2025 at home. Arrangements by Weldon Funeral Home, Penn Yan.
CHARLES L. FROST, 80, of Dundee, March 30, 2025 at home. Arrangements by Weldon Funeral Home, Penn Yan.
BETTY J. GOODWIN, 95, of Hammondsport, April 2, 2025 at Steuben Center Nursing Home, Bath. Arrangements by Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, Hammondsport.
DOUGLAS D. MORLEY, 67, of Horseheads, formerly of Dundee, April 2, 2025 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira. Arrangements by Baird Funeral Home, Dundee.

Friends and family are invited to calling hours from 4-7 p.m. Thursday April 3, 2025 at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water St., Dundee, where her funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday April 4, with Lay Pastor Lew Ann Giles officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Dundee.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dundee Fire Company Emergency Squad, 12 Union St., Dundee, NY 14837; or the Penn Yan Lions Club c/o Community Betterment Program, P.O. Box 663, Penn Yan, NY 14527.
Rosa was born Sept. 30, 1943 in Chiefland, Florida, the daughter of Robert Casy “R.C.” and Pearl (Brown) Talley. After graduating from high school, she immediately moved to New York in 1961. On Nov. 13, 1965 in Hammondsport, she married Henry W. Haff. Rosa started her working career as a tow motor operator for Seneca Foods, in Dundee. She gradually worked her way up the ladder to becoming an administrative assistant for several of the plant managers over her 30 years with Seneca, and also in the H.R. department working for another four years with Northern Cranberry, until the Dundee plant closed. Rosa was not ready to retire, so she continued working as a teller for Five Star Bank in Dundee, until she turned 65, in 2008.
Mrs. Haff was a former member of the Hammondsport American Legion Ladies Auxiliary; several bowling teams in local leagues, enjoyed reading and supporting Hallmark stores collecting Christmas décor. But nothing made her happier than time spent helping raise and care for her beloved grandchildren.
She will be forever missed by her husband of 59 years, Henry W. Haff at home; son, Michael H. (Carrie) Haff of Hammondsport; daughter, Rebecca E. (Ronald) Gable of Canandaigua; five grandchildren, Courtney (Joe) Stansfield, Caleigh Haff, Linsey Haff, Joseph “Joey” Gable and Jessica Gable; three great-grandchildren, Andrew Jacob “AJ,” Avery and Ainsley Stansfield; along with nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Besides her parents she was pre-deceased by a brother Bud, and two sisters Lucille and Grace.

Arrangements entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water St., Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.

 

Jeanne Elizabeth Gunning Chapman, 81, of Alpine passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Jeanne was born May 22, 1943 in Montour Falls to David and Harriette (Teeter) Gunning.
Jeanne was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Stanley Chapman; a daughter, Kimberly S. Smith; her parents-in-law, Nye and Mildred Chapman; a brother, Donald Gunning; sister-in-law, Linda Gunning; and brother-in-law, Roger Chapman. She is survived by her children, Kelly (Mark) Hasselwander of Queensbury, New York and Douglas (Tracy) Chapman of Alpine; son-in-law, Charles Smith of Alpine; siblings, James (Martha) Gunning, Douglas (Debbie) Gunning, Kate (Art) Stillwell and Mary (Don) Crippen; special friends, Ben Dickens and Bonnie and Claude Cole; grandchildren, Justin (Beth) Smith, Nicholas (Casie) Smith, Lucas Smith, Emily Hasselwander, Mary-Kate Hasselwander, Benjamin Chapman, Hannah Chapman, Colten Chapman and Ashley (Gary) Gordon; six great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews, and four-legged companion, Sally.
Jeanne graduated from Odessa-Montour Central School in 1961, where she was involved in many activities. She earned an associate’s degree in business administration from Tompkins Cortland Community College in 1988. She held many secretarial positions before going to Emerson Power Transmission where she worked as a secretary and inventory production control manager, before working her way up to purchasing agent. Jeanne worked very hard at her profession, and went on to complete several certifications through the American Production & Inventory Control Society. She retired in 2008 from Emerson, after 24 years of service to the company.
Jeanne enjoyed playing games such as dominoes, skat, five crowns and canasta, which afforded her the opportunity to spend time with family and friends. She also loved watching sports and was an avid fan of the New York Yankees, as well as the Cornell University and Buffalo Sabres Hockey teams. Jeanne was an avid reader, and was quite fond of shopping, decorating her home and yard, bowling, and traveling—especially to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. She was also a member of the Mechanics Club for many years.
A special thanks to the Cayuga Cancer Center Medical Oncology, Care First, and Schuyler County Office for the Aging.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, March 28 from 12-2 p.m. at Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St., Montour Falls. Jeanne’s memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. with burial to follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Care First NY, 3805 Meads Creek Road, Painted Post, NY, 14870. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com.

 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Lana Ann Mathers, who peacefully passed away March 6, 2025, at the age of 81, in Montour Falls, surrounded by her loving family.
Lana was born March 30, 1943, in Tampa, Florida, to Russell and Pearl Collins Rudy. After graduating from Watkins Glen High School in 1961, she attended Binghamton Machine Institute, where she became an IBM keyboard operator. She worked for Allstate, the AFSC Rochester Contract and Management District for the Air Force and American La France in Elmira.
Lana was a devoted wife to Gerald William Mathers for 62 years. She was a loving mother to Connie Lorraine DeMeritt (Richard Wood) and James William Mathers (Ellen Smyder Mathers). She returned to the workforce as a library aide at Elmira School District and Odessa Montour Central School to be near her children, retiring after their graduations. She was a cherished grandmother to Brennon J. DeMeritt, Colin T. DeMeritt and Jordan A. DeMeritt, and the proud great-grandmother of Sutton and Cayton Tuttle. Lana is predeceased by her parents, Russell and Pearl Rudy; and her brother, Walter Rudy.
Lana was an avid crafter, enjoying ceramics, sewing, caning chairs, and macramé chair making. She spent many wonderful years building and repairing Pennsylvania House furniture with her father. She found joy in reading mystery novels, solving puzzles, bird watching and spending quality time with her family. She also loved to beat us at her favorite game, Trouble. She leaves behind many wonderful family members and friends who will remember her warm smile, sense of humor, and infectious laughter. We will forever be grateful for her kindness, strength, comforting hugs, and unwavering love. Lana had a unique ability to make everyone feel welcome and at home.
A graveside service will be held March 28 at 2:30 p.m. at the Montour Cemetery, followed by a gathering to celebrate her life at the Montour Falls Moose Club at 3 p.m. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com.

 

Leona M. Berryman, 98, formerly of Lakemont, March 22, 2025 at The Homestead in Penn Yan. Arrangements by Baird Funeral Home, Dundee.

JEANNE E. CHAPMAN, 81, of Alpine, March 19, 2025 at home. Arrangements by Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls.FRANCES J. FOX, 91, March 18, 2025 at home. Arrangements by Weldon Funeral Home, Penn Yan.
BEVERLY GLEASON, 91, of Penn Yan, March 12, 2025 at home. Arrangements by Weldon Funeral Home, Penn Yan.
KATHRYN HELEN HORSKI, 81, March 21, 2025. Arrangements by Baird Funeral Home, Dundee.

LANA A. MATHERS, 81, March 6, 2025 at home. Arrangements by Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls.