Gary W. Fudge, 63, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026. He was born on August 6, 1962, and served with the US Army for several years. Gary was a member of the Penn Yan American Legion and VFW.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Karen S. Fudge (Shellabarger); daughter, Tonya Goss Fudge (Michael Goss); grandson, Grayson Wyatt Fudge; two step-grandchildren, Zachery Goss and Matthew Goss; sister, Kathy Fudge-Martino; two brothers, Robert Fudge and Paul Fudge (Sue); sister-in-law, Diane Sustex (Alex); and cousin, April Wulf.
A Celebration of Life for Gary will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 2-5 pm at American Legion Post 355, 2001 Himrod Rd., Penn Yan, NY. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Townsend-Wood & Zinger Funeral Home, Penn Yan, NY. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.townsendwoodzinger.com.