Cristine Conklin

Penn Yan, NY August 27, 1950 – March 6, 2014 Age 63

Cristine Conklin

Penn Yan: Cristine Conklin, age 63, of Penn Yan, NY, died Thursday, March 6, 2014, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Penn Yan, NY. Honoring her wishes, there are no prior calling hours. A graveside memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family in McDowell Cemetery in the spring.

Cristine was born August 27, 1950, in Hornell, NY, the daughter of the late Ramon J. and Bertalou Hann Smith. She was married to the late Gerald C. Conklin, who passed away on October 22, 2003. A homemaker all her life, she had also worked for many years in the local vineyards. Mrs. Conklin was a very active member of Dundee Baptist Church, and recently the Penn Yan Baptist Church.

She is survived by 2 brothers, Mitchell R. Smith of Canaseraga, NY, and John Hann of Hornell, NY; 3 sisters, Nancy Hann of Hornell, Diane (Keith) Rachau of Vinton, Louisiana, and Victoria (Robert) Hillman of Little Valley, NY; and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are by the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee, NY. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.