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, in Winchester, VA, she married Kenneth Ray Oliver, who passed away on May 9, 2020 after 68 years together. Work brought the family to Dundee in 1958 when Ken became employed by the Columbia Gas Co. Ruth worked at Dundee Central School, first as a teacher’s aid, then moving onto the high school business office. She was a very active member of the Dundee United Methodist Church, a former member of the Red Hat Society, and served many years on the election board. In retirement, she enjoyed volunteering at the food pantry, socializing with her friends, and doing research and puzzles on her iPad. Her memory will be cherished and kept alive by her son, Kevin R. Oliver of Dundee, her daughter, Tamara M. Oliver of Homer, NY, her “other son”, Robert Peelle of Glenora, NY, and several nieces and nephews. Ruth was also blessed to have a special friend, and caregiver, Amy Francione to assist her in her final months. In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by twin sons, Sean Linn & Mark Wayne Oliver; an infant brother, Stewart Osler; and her sister and brother-in-law, Genevieve O. & Marion Davis. Honoring her wishes there will be no prior calling hours. A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Dundee United Methodist Church, 35 Water Street, Dundee. Pastor Beckie Laumeier and Deborah F Simon will be officiating. Entombment will be private in Hillside Cemetery, Dundee, New York. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dundee United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 63, or the Dundee Fire Company, 12 Union St., Dundee, NY 14837. Arrangements entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.

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. In 1980 the farm and dairy in New Jersey were sold. In 1981 Frank purchased a farm and cattle to continue developing his Registered Andfar Holsteins in Penn Yan, NY. After dispersing the herd and selling the farm in 1992 Frank continued to work in the dairy industry as a Sales Rep for Taurus-Service. He delighted in working with his colleagues and fellow cattle breeders traveling extensively throughout a large central and western NY territory until he was 80 years old. Frank was an avid hunter and especially enjoyed pheasant hunting with his English Setters and in later years annual deer hunting trips with treasured friends in Tunkhannock, PA. Frank enjoyed cheering for the New York Yankees. He was an avid gardener and especially enjoyed growing Silver King Sweetcorn and delighting friends and family with his bountiful apple harvests. He was a communicant of Milo Center United Methodist Church. Frank is survived by his wife Linda whom he married in 1987. He is also survived by his daughters Lisa (Adam) Sonnen of Millville, Pa and Yvette (Steve) Hill of Apalachin, NY.; Granddaughter Cierra Sonnen.; his brother William (Jeanne) Francisco of Beaufort, S.C. He is also survived by Stepdaughters Charlene (David) DeMarco of Penn Yan and Deanna (Richard) Curren of Horseheads, NY. He was proud of being called Grampie or Papa by Nicholas Curren, Anthony (Noelle) Curren, Mikayla (Luca Masia) Curren and Caiden DeMarco.; Great granddaughter Lucinda Curren. Besides his parents Frank was predeceased by his sister Marie Cotton. Friends and family are invited to calling hours from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Tuesday March 10, at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; where a memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm with Pastor Kim Dean officiating. Inurnment will be in City Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Milo Center United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 299 Penn Yan, NY 14527; or the Dresden Volunteer Fire Dept. 3 Firehouse Ave. Dresden, NY 14441. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.

Harold Enos, 94, of Penn Yan, passed away at home surrounded by family Friday, February 27, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Harold was born on January 22, 1932, in Penn Yan, the son of George and Viola Enos. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Emogene, brothers Kenneth, Howard (Alice), Gerald (Ellen), Gordon Enos and sisters Oletha (Bob) Rugg and Shirley (Raymond) Anderson. He is survived by his son Steve (Marilyn); daughters Cindy (Gary) Bradley and Pam (Don) Moyer; Grandchildren Nicholas (Lauren), Michael (Megan), Kaitlyn and Andrea Bradley, Nichole, Kristen and Sean Enos; Great grandchildren Emma, Owen, Walter, Henry, Grayson and Finn Bradley, and Cayden Enos; Sister-in-law Alma Enos, and many nieces and nephews. Harold was an avid learner and always interested in his family’s lives. He had a great love for his family. He started out as a dairy farmer on his family farm until it was sold. That led him to various jobs whether it was driving truck for Don Frarey or the Town of Milo Highway Department before working for Penn Yan Express for almost 30 years. After his retirement he built a home overlooking Keuka Lake for him and Emogene when they weren’t wintering in Zephyrhills, Florida. They loved to travel with their fifth wheel. There were so many fun family vacations that we remember to this day. Beyond carpentry he was a licensed pilot, which included a seaplane rating. He loved to read and play golf, continuing to play from the white tees even in his 80s. He had a quick wit and a sparkle in his eyes. He played the guitar and banjo, and never turned down a game of cards or Bingo with his great grandchildren. Through all the ups and downs, he continued to cheer on his beloved Mets, the Bills and SU. He will be greatly missed by his family. We want to thank Hospice for all their support through this time. Donations can be made to Keuka Comfort Care or Milo Center Methodist Church. A private family graveside service will be held in the spring. Remembrances and condolences may be posted in his guestbook at www.WeldonFuneralHome.com. Weldon Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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 with Pastor Jane Winters officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Dundee. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Weston Presbyterian Church, 510 County Rte 23, Dundee, NY 14837. Howard was born Nov. 25, 1937 in the town of Tyrone, NY, the son of the late Oliver Lee and Carrie A. (Temple) Watts. He graduated from Dundee Central School in 1956. He served six months in the Army Reserves. On Nov. 16, 1957 in Hammondsport, NY he married the former Beverly S. Smith who passed away on Jan. 6, 2009. He worked in the wine industry for 41 years as a vineyard foreman, starting with Gold Seal, Seagrams, Taylor, Vitners, Canandaigua, and finally retiring from Widmers Winery, of Naples, NY on January 1, 2000. Mr. Watts was a member of the Weston Presbyterian Church, and the Lamoka Masonic Lodge #463 F&AM, in Tyrone, NY 14887. He will be remembered as the “The Can Man” for his dedication to collecting cans for 5 different charities. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and woodworking, and loved cutting firewood. He was loved by all, and survived by two daughter Raine L. (Earl) Pratt of Odessa, TX, and Kim L. Gee of Watkins Glen, with whom he was currently making his home; 3 grandchildren Norma Jean (Joe) Gallia of Odessa, TX, Robert Edward (Erica) Gee of Valois, NY, and Michelle (Dave Ball) Schoffner of Beaver Dams, NY; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter whom he never got to see; 2 sisters Betty Santee of Potter, NY, Shirlry Muffley of Clifton Springs, NY; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, and wife, he was predeceased by 2 brothers Harold L. and Charles Watts; a grandson Francis Howard Pratt, and a son-in-law Rodney Gee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.

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. David Daniels officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Second Milo Baptist Church c/o Susan Gibson 58 Water St. Dundee NY 14837. Walter was born August 5, 1954 in Penn Yan, NY, the son of the late Morris A. and Mary E. (Crandall) Ovenshire. He graduated from Penn Yan Academy in the class of 1972. On July 17, 1976 in the Yatesville Methodist Church he married the former Sally E. Nesbit. A lifelong area resident Walter was a dairy farmer before becoming a truck driver. His truck driving career spanned over 30 years starting with Casella Waste Systems, and retiring from Lyons Road Trash, of Geneva, New York. Even though he retired driving big trucks, he became the family’s personal chauffer. Mr. Ovenshire was a longtime member of Second Milo Baptist Church. He enjoyed collecting eagles, and spoiling his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and his baby “Daisy” He is loved and will be forever missed by his wife of almost 50 years Sally E. Ovenshire at home; a son Walter ‘Wally’ (Courtney) Ovenshire Jr. of Dundee; a daughter Sandra (Jason) Botts of Farmington, NY; 5 grandchildren Morgan (Brandon) Kreidler, Blake Ovenshire, Zane Ovenshire, Ella Ovenshire, and Alexander Botts; 2 great granddaughters Camila &Skylar Kreidler; 2 sisters Norva (Don) Wood and Shirley (Steven) Owens; numerous nieces, nephews and his fur baby ‘Daisy’. Arrangements by the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.

Martha Sloat Fassett Iszard, beloved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026. She was born on June 11, 1944, in Elmira, New York and throughout her life remained deeply connected to the Elmira community and to the beauty, serenity, history, and community of the Finger Lakes region, making her home in Glenora on Seneca Lake. Martha was the beloved wife of Robert French Iszard Jr. The two were married on July 2, 1966, at Grace Episcopal Church, beginning a loving partnership that spanned nearly six decades. During Bobby’s four years of service in the United States Army, they embraced life in various locations across the country, building a strong foundation of resilience, adventure, and unwavering commitment to one another. She was the cherished mother of John (Candace) Fassett Iszard and Sara (former spouse Jennifer) French Iszard. Nothing brought Martha greater joy than her role as “Gamma” to Noah Robert Iszard-Michael, Elijah Fassett Iszard-Michael, Hamilton McClellan Iszard, and Natilee Harriett Iszard. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and their stories, milestones, and laughter brought her incredible joy. Martha is also survived by her sister, Mary Booth (Ralph) Fassett Roberts, and nieces Martha (John) Roberts Schneiderhan and Harriett (Chris) Roberts Harvey; her sister-in-law Karen (Buck) Iszard Brinton; and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was predeceased by her parents, John Hamilton Fassett and Harriet Booth Fassett; her in-laws, Robert and Dorothy Iszard; and her sister-in-law, Barbara Iszard Hislop. A graduate of Rogers Hall School and Garland Junior College, Martha carried with her a lifelong appreciation for history, art, learning, and service. She gave generously of her time and talents to the community she loved. She was a faithful member of the Grace Church Altar Guild, an active member of the Junior League of Elmira, and a Board Member of the Near Westside Neighborhood Association where she spearheaded the restoration of the Second Street Cemetery, and served as Blood Chairperson for the local American Red Cross. She was a dedicated President and Board Member of the Chemung County Historical Society, Manager of the gift shop at the Arnot Art Museum, a design consultant at Iszard’s Department Store, and a Board Member of the Women’s Study Club at the Dundee Library. Through each role, she strengthened the cultural and civic fabric of her community with quiet leadership and heartfelt dedication. Martha will be remembered for her creativity, gracious and adventurous spirit, and her deep love for Bobby, her family, her adoring Westies and cherished friends. She had an incredible eye for beauty, design and a passion for music. She found happiness in gardening, painting, sewing, knitting and quilting; joy in cooking, reading and travel, and peace, both on Seneca Lake and at the ocean with its beautiful beach glass. Martha will always be appreciated for her steadfast devotion to preserving the history and institutions that meant so much to her hometowns. Her kindness, appreciation for life, thoughtful interest in everyone she met, curiosity about every new experience, and her infectious smile and warm hugs will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Martha’s memory to the Chemung County Historical Society, 415 East Water Street, Elmira, NY 14901; the Arnot Art Museum, 235 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901 (www.arnotartmuseum.org/support); or the Dundee Library, 32 Water Street, Dundee, NY 14837 (dundeelib.org). A celebration of Martha’s life will be held at a future date. Arrangements are under the directions of Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls, NY. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com

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 of 1950. On Sept. 22, 1951 in the Dundee United Methodist Church, she married Robert H. Glen; he preceded her in death on Sept. 23, 2017. A lifelong local resident she was employed for over 30 years by the local phone company, retiring as a Service Representative for Con-Tel in 1981. Mrs. Glen was a lifelong member of the Dundee United Methodist Church. She is survived by her only son Dirk R. (Kimberly) Glen of Durham, NC; only grandchild Avery P. Glen of Hillsborough, NC; sister in law Audrey Derby (wife of brother Jack) of Dundee; and several very dear nieces and nephews. Besides her late parents and husband, she was predeceased by 3 brothers Jack R. Derby, John Calvin (Doris) Areford Jr. and Myron (Lenore) Areford. Honoring her wishes, there are no calling hours or public service at this time. Inurnment will be in Hillside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Dundee Fire Company Emergency Squad, 12 Union St., Dundee, NY 14837. Arrangements entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com. Afterglow I’d like the memory of me To be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering Softly down the ways. Of happy times and laughing times And bright sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, To dry before the sun Of happy memories that I leave When life is done. By Poet Helen Lowrie Marshall

Dundee: Judith ‘Judi’ 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 care home. She was an avid horsewoman and had a broad creative eye for decorating. She is survived by her loving husband Charles “Chuck” Voisey, her two daughters Lisa (Sanford) Peelle and Shana (Chris) Grant and her two grandchildren Samuel Richards and Brooke Peelle. She is also survived by her stepchildren Shawna (Steve) Lewis, Kim (Andy) Castelluzzo, John (Wendy) Voisey, Brittany (Dave) Wiley and Cal Voisey. She is also survived by her sisters Susan (John) Flood and Sheryl Benedict, as well as many step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, Judi was predeceased by her first husband Samuel Disbrow and sister Diane Simonsen. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society.org or the MDA.org. A private celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.

Wanda L. Wood, age 63, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at home. She was born on May 30, 1962, in Montour Falls, NY. Wanda is predeceased by her mother, Hazel V. (Wood) Pym (2020); stepfather, Charles W. Pym, Sr. (2001); maternal grandmother, Anna White; and paternal grandmother, Mary Catherine Dencenberg. She is survived by her sisters, Linda M. (Max)Gee of Dundee, NY, Kathy (Dennis)Beers of Campbell, NY and Mary (Clark)Searles of Knoxville, TN; her brother, Charles Pym, Jr. of Dundee, NY; along with 11 nieces and nephews and 12 great-nieces and nephews. Wanda attended Penn Yan Academy, graduating with the Class of 1982. She worked at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Arc of Yates, Mozaic, and was on the dining staff at Dundee Central School. Wanda was a die-hard Buffalo Bills fan. She loved classic country music, as well as Old Western movies, horror flicks and classic sitcoms. She also enjoyed fishing, bowling, and spending time with her loved ones at family gatherings. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm, at Townsend-Wood & Zinger Funeral Home, 201 East Elm St., Penn Yan, NY. Wanda will be laid to rest in Tyrone Union Cemetery, Tyrone, NY. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.townsendwoodzinger.com

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 married to Raymond R. Snyder in 1963 for 33 years. After Raymond passed, she met and married Kenneth M. Stanton in 1998 for just shy of 25 years. ‘Char’ was a 55+ years and long standing president of the Dundee Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary member; and a member of the Red Hat Society. She was a very large part of the Dundee United Methodist Church, the Dundee Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, Yates Office of the Aging, Eastern Star with the Rebecca's and the Dundee moonshiners. She was recognized and honored by the Dundee Rotary Club, being awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship She absolutely loved and adored her family the most, she was very strong in her faith, loved to help others in any way she could, she loved the water, riding four wheelers, snowmobile, and of course her lifelong very best friend Bonnie Percy and her dear friend Veronica Perry, her "ride or dies". A huge thank you to Michele Joiner her beloved caregiver, and for her friendship and compassionate care over the last year. She is forever loved and will be missed by her son Brian (Rick) Snyder, her late husband Ken's son Michael Stanton, Ken's two daughters, Mindi and Michelle Stanton, Char's grandchildren Brandon (Tiffany) Snyder, Alyssa (Nathan) Howell, several great grandchildren, Ken's grandchildren Tessia (Scott), Kyla, Devante, Michael Jr. (Kat), Mathew, Brianna; and several great grandchildren; her brother Steve (Darla) Hill, and sister Carmella (Dave) Allen, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by her parents Charles and Helen Hill, her first husband Raymond R. Snyder, her second husband Kenneth M. Stanton, sister Pam Hill and her grandsons Benjamin C. Snyder and Jordan Clark. Friends are invited to calling hours from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Friday February 6, 2026 at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water St., Dundee. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday February 7, 2026 at the Dundee United Methodist Church, 35 Water St. Dundee with Rev. Beckie Laumeier officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Dundee at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Dundee United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 63, Dundee; the Dundee Food Pantry, 20 Seneca St., Dundee; or the Dundee Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary 12 Union St., Dundee, NY 14837.

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 to be announced. In lieu of flowers, her wish would be for memorial contributions be made to your local Humane Society, your local volunteer fire department ladies auxiliary, or the Himrod Conservation Club, 770 Rice Hill Rd., Himrod, NY 14842. Joyce was born Feb. 24, 1942 in Penn Yan, NY, the youngest daughter of the late David E. and Lulu M. (Simmons) Ward. Joyce started her working career while still in high school, working weekends for Seneca Foods in the computer room doing data input. She graduated from Dundee Central School in 1959. On June 11, 1960 in the Dundee Baptist Church she married Ralph Benjamin Vedder. She learned all about vineyard work while being employed by Lee Gibson, and Lew Green. She perfected her cooking skills working for the Showboat on Seneca Lake. Her longest career spanned over 20 years on the packaging line of the salt industry, retiring from U.S. Salt, in Watkins Glen, NY. Mrs. Vedder was a very active community member still enjoying her membership in the Himrod Conservation Club, the Ladies Of The Moose Lodge #1519, a 50 year member, and past secretary and treasurer of the Himrod Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary; having also been a Past President of the Yates Co. Fireman’s Ladies Auxiliary, and Past President of the Northern Central Volunteer Fireman’s Assoc. Ladies Auxiliary. When she wasn’t busy working or volunteering, she was busy loving her dachshunds, and collecting dachshund trinkets, working in her flower gardens, and looking forward to the holidays so she could decorate for Christmas; but her favorite time was every minute spent with her family. She is loved and will be forever missed by her husband of 65 years Ben Vedder of Himrod, her 3 children Rose Marie (Carl) Hill Sr. of Manhattan, KS, Ron (Susanne) Vedder of Rock Stream, NY, and Carmela Sue (Joe) Salamendra of Dundee, NY, 7 dear grandchildren she was so proud of, Regina (Nick) Dawson, Carl Hill Jr., Katrina (Luke) Hull, Kristina Gilmore, Steven (Olivia Mason) Vedder, Thomas B. Vedder, and Cody J. Salamendra; 9 great grandchildren she adored, several nieces and nephews; a dear friend, she loved like a son Lynnford Hoover; and her fur baby “Sandy”. Besides her parents, she was pre-deceased by a sister Dolores E. Ward in 2011, and a brother Dale E. Ward in 2019, and several in laws. Arrangements entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.

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 to be announced. The family respectfully asks that memorial contributions be made to Dundee Fire Company or Dundee Emergency Squad, 12 Union St., Dundee, NY 14837. Lucinda was born April 11, 1949 in Moriah Center, NY, the daughter of Bessie Jean Baker. Originally from the Adirondacks, she has lived in numerous locations due to her family’s work dynamics. She graduated from Hammondsport High School in 1968. On June 18, 1983, 12 years after they met; she married James E. Paddock in Dundee. Cindy’s working career began with Penn Yan Boats before accepting a position with Coach and Equipment, where she retired after over 20 years of employment. Cindy loved sewing, and animals; she enjoyed collecting pigs, reading, and earned the family nickname “Martha Stewart”, while other loved one’s lovingly called her “Two Shoes” and “Sweet Potato” She will be forever missed by her husband of 42 years, soul mate for 54 years James E. Paddock at home; her sister Brenda B. (Daryl) Ames of Dundee; her brother Bruce E. Baker of Stanley, NY; a nephew Kyle L. (Christine) Ames of Himrod and their son, great nephew Hunter Ames; a niece Sarah Baker of Rochester; tons of cousins and many nieces and nephews on Jim’s side of the family. She will be especially missed by her Fur Baby “Catness”. She was pre-deceased by her mother and stepfather, Bessie Jean and William Brooks. Arrangements by the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.