Obituary
Penn Yan- Denise Eileen “Denny” Johncox, age 65, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Friends may call on Sunday, August 9, from 1-3 p.m. at the Perkins-Ames Funeral Home in Gorham. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions in Denny’s name can be made to Happy Tails, Ontario County Humane Society, 2976 Ct. Rd. 48, Canandaigua, NY 14424, or to, Ontario-Yates Hospice, (part of UR Medicine Home Care) online at giveto.urmc.edu/Hospice or by mail to UR Medicine Home Care, Box 270032, Rochester, NY 14627-0032.
Denise was born on June 30, 1961, in Penn Yan, NY. She was the daughter of Jack and Anna Mae (Jensen) Johncox. She was a graduate of Marcus Whitman School, Class of 1980. Denise was an avid sports buff. She loved her NY Giants. She played multiple sports in high school, including basketball, softball and volleyball. She was the yearbook photographer in her junior and senior years, where she developed her love for photography. Denise could see the beauty in everything, and it showed in her photos. She was the kindest, most caring and giving soul that walked this earth. Never thought of herself, only how she could help others. She had a way of making people smile. She will be remembered for the person she was and for what she stood for in her lifetime. She loved Halloween and Christmas, and let’s not forget her famous “Blue Whale Parties” and her favorite quote of “Game-On.”
Denise is survived by her mother, Anna Johncox; a very special Aunt, Joan-Jensen Colf, siblings, Debra (Keith) VanGelder, Dawn (Wanda) Jonhcox-Martinez, Doug Johncox and Diana Johncox; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends.
Denny was predeceased by her father, Jack Johncox, a brother, Donald Johncox, a niece, Jilisa Johncox and a nephew, Jordyn Johncox.
Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Denny’s family.
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Condolences
Christine Dublin from Penn Yan on Jul. 30, 2026
Ann and family so sorry for your loss
Nanette Beasley from Canandaigua ny on Jul. 31, 2026
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Dick & Rosemary Nisbet from Wayland, NY on Jul. 31, 2026
We would like to send our condolences to the Johncox family .
Pat Krossber from Dundee ny on Jul. 31, 2026
She was a friend to my whole family. She was a kind and friendly soul. Rest in peace may God bless you condolences to the family
Donna Gage from Canandaigua on Jul. 31, 2026
Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry for your loss, I never made it out there to see her, she will be so missed,
Keith Curtis from Barboursville, Virginia on Aug. 1, 2026
Cynthia and I send our condolences to the entire Johncox and Vangelder families on the loss of your daughter, sister and aunt Denise.
Jean Casterline from ROCHESTER on Aug. 1, 2026
I'm so sorry for your loss I will never forget the potato launching with Keith one of my fondest memories you are all in my prayers! my heart is with you all through this very hard time ❤️
Lori Jensen from Lima New York on Aug. 6, 2026
I’m so sorry to hear of Denise’s passing. Although we not close she always made an effort to speak to me at family gatherings. Being away from family for 26 years this meant a lot to me. Rest in peace Denise. My sincere condolences to your family and god bless you. Soar as high as your wings will take you Denise!!! Your Free!!
AL MCCALL from BRANCHPORT NY on Aug. 6, 2026
Gosh just looking at perkins obits..so very sad to see someone i knew jn school and was her freind and a crush ,,she knew that too...so very sorry to her family...i remember being in same class we would look at each other with her beautifull smile...RIP Denise...
joseph krossber on Aug. 7, 2026
Very nice lady. Gentle and kind. Great photographer. will be missed.