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GEORGE BARNES Obituary

GEORGE M. BARNES George M. Barnes, 88, a lifelong resident of Penn Yan, passed away at home on February 18, 2025. George was born in Penn Yan on June 4, 1936, the son of the late George D. Barnes and Ann (Powers) Barnes. He was the publisher for Penn Yan Chronicle & Express for over 50 years. He married the love of his life, Beverley Hefferon, at St. Stephen's Church in Geneva on September 26, 1959, and shared 64 years together. Together, George and Beverley raised 10 children. He is survived by his children, Mary (Tom) Blind, Amy (Neal) Braman, Patty (Billy) Maher, Joan (Mark) Perry, Paul (Jodie) Barnes, Sharon (Doug) Reagan, Lolly (Glenn) Green, Matthew Barnes and Megan (Clint) Condron; grandchildren, Shane Blind (Natalie), Jessica Schutz (Matt), Colin Blind (Amy), Dr. Eliza Barnes (Jon), Patrick Barnes (Sabrina), Sean Braman (Morgan), Amanda Brady (Chad), Ashtin Runions (Russell), Bennigan Maher, Braedy Eddington (Billy), Madison Nolan (Chris), Nick DiDuro (Madison), Alex DiDuro, Erica DiDuro (Mike), Monica DiDuro, Olivia DiDuro, Margot Perry (Ben), Dr. Alexis Barnes (Mitch), Ryan Barnes (Daniel), Riley Kuver, Mason Kuver, Madelyn Kuver, Marra Choffin, Luke Choffin, Will Condron, and Leah Condron; great-grandchildren, Leah, Ava, Rayna, Evelyn , Charlotte, Gatlin, Barrett, Cade, Vada, Ruby and Jack ;his two sisters-in-law, Mimi Cherniske and Teal Hefferon, and two brothers-in-law, Mike Hefferon and Patrick Hefferon (Laura). George is predeceased by his wife, Beverley, and their son, Martin, both who passed away in 2024. In addition, he was predeceased by his three sisters, Alice, Katherine and Joanne, son-in-law Tim Kuver, and his great-grandson, Weston Runions. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, February 24 at 1 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 312 Liberty Street, Penn Yan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in George's name to St. Michael's Church, 210 Keuka Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527. Memories of George Barnes may be shared with his family and friends at www.WeldonFuneralHome.com. The Weldon Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Published by The Chronicle-Express from Feb. 21 to Feb. 27, 2025.

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Douglas Wager

February 23, 2025

To all the Barnes Family please accept my most heartfelt and sincere sympathy for the loss of your father. He was such a well-liked and respected business leader in our Penn Yan community. It was always such a pleasure to see him at Henderson“s Drug Store weekly getting our retail advertisements from Bob Legault and from me. He always did such a great job for us in every way and we very much appreciated all of his efforts. George will be missed for sure. But he will forever be so fondly remembered. My best to all of you with love and care, Douglas Wager

Sharon Jensen

February 22, 2025

Such a wonderful man who was so important to the village of Penn Yan. He leaves a fabulous legacy behind.

Gwen Habberfield

February 21, 2025

So very sorry for your loss Lolly. My deepest condolences and prayers for you and your family.

Ed and Elaine Prindle

February 21, 2025

Such a wonderful husband and father. May his soul rest in peace eternally with his wife and other loved ones.Our deepest condolences to all.

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