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Ethan O. “Oggie” Allen, age 92,
of Romulus, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Geneva General Hospital.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00pm on Wednesday (July 2) at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street, Ovid. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday (July 3) at the West Fayette Church, with Pastor Stephen Beals officiating. Interment with military honors will be held at Glenwood Cemetery in Geneva.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the West Fayette Church Memorial Fund, 1063 Route 336, Geneva, NY 14456 in Oggie’s memory.
Oggie was born on March 25, 1916 in Geneva, a son of the late Charles and Edna (Fridley) Allen. He graduated from Hobart College, went on to complete his Master’s Degree at Cornell University. While working towards his PhD at Cornell, he served as an associate professor. His coursework was interrupted by his draft notice into the US Army Air Corps. He served his country during WWII in Guam. Upon his return, Oggie had a long career with Bell Aerospace in Niagara Falls. He was one of the principal aerospace engineers working on the Gemini Project of the late 1960’s. Following his retirement in 1975, he returned to his lake home in Varick. Oggie had been a very active member of the West Fayette Church.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anna “Tootie” Allen of Romulus, his daughters, Sharon Ross of Ovid, and Sue (Tim) Allen of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Roger (MaryBeth) Ross, Christy Ross, Jon Allen, Shari Brawley and Rachel (Rocky) Anavo, and great grandchildren, Ethan, Justin and Jordan Brawley, a brother, Dr. Willis (Vivian) Allen of Ithaca, and several nieces and nephews. Oggie was preceded in death by his son, Jan Allen and his son in law, Roger Ross in 2006, and by a brother Rynear Allen and a sister Arlene Larsen.

Loleita Joyce Blass, age 75,
formerly of Spencer, passed away on April 22, 2008 at Seneca View Nursing Facility in Montour Falls.
Joyce was born on March 17, 1933, a daughter of the late Randolf and Lolita Grace (Harris) Scott. Joyce was married to Richard D. Blass Sr. on April 22, 1951, and they had four sons. She worked for Family and Children Services of Ithaca, first as a home health aide, and then as a parent aide, which she truly enjoyed. In 1990 she was named parent aide of the year. Although she loved her work, her joy came from spending time with her husband, Richard and their sons and grandchildren.
She is survived by her sons, Richard Jr. (Pam) of Lodi, William of Ayden, NC, Robert (Robin) of Whitney Point, and Bruce of Ayden, NC, 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, a sister, Wilma (Mike) of Newburg, NY , sisters in law, Sharon and Evelyn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, and grandchildren Jeffery and Nathan, and by brothers in law, John and Ed.
The family will hold a celebration of her life in the month of June. In lieu of flowers, you may donate in her memory to any children’s foundation you choose, as she would have liked that.
Covert Funeral Home of Ovid has assisted the family with arrangements.

Irene Mason Egan, age 90,
formerly of Lodi and Ovid, died on February 26, 2008 in Kissimmee, FL.
Irene was born on July 28, 1917 in Erieville, NY, a daughter of the late Leonard and Delilia (Roahr) Owens. She graduated from the Asbury College in Kentucky, and received her M.S. in Nursing from the University of Rochester in 1957. She worked for many years as a Registered Nurse in Psychiatrics. She lived in the Binghamton area in the 1940’s, and NYC during the 1950’s, moving to Lodi in 1959, making Seneca County her home until she returned to NYC. She retired from the NYC Public School System in 1979. She was passionate about nursing, continuing her education, and her gardening. She was the wife of two husbands, and lived her life close to God. She had been a member of both the Church of the Epiphany in Trumansburg and St. Johns Church in Kissimmee, FL.
She is survived by her daughter, Emma Mason of Lodi, her beloved grandson, Brandon Douglas of Lodi, and a brother, Wayne L. Owens, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Albert Mason in 1983, and by Herbert Egan in 1995.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at the Church of the Epiphany, 12 Elm Street in Trumansburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Irene’s name may directed to the Good Samaritan Society, 1550 Aldersgate Drive, Kissimmee, FL, 34746. www.covertfuneralhome.com

David M. Arkland, age 73,
of Ovid, passed away quietly at Geneva General Hospital on Wednesday (Apr 30).
He was born on June 1, 1934 in Buffalo, NY a son of the late Ezra and Violet (Cornish) Arkland. David taught art in grades 1-6 at Wilson Central School and later art for grades K-12 at South Seneca Central Schools until retiring in 1991. He was active in youth programs, having worked with a 4-H group at Ransomville, NY and later led the S.S.C.S. chess club. He was an arts and crafts instructor for the Ovid Youth Board for 35 summers. David actively worked with school and community theater groups and both the Boy and Girl Scouts.
David is survived by his wife of 44 years, Nancy Dold Arkland, his daughter, Sally (Darryl) Adolf of King’s Mountain, NC; his son, David (Sheri) Arkland of Ovid, a sister, Joyce Sherman of Newfane, NY and a brother in law, Raymond Forsyth. He was preceded in death by a brother and sister in law, Ezra “Easy” and Elowyn Arkland, and by a sister, Janice Forsyth.
A Memorial Service will be held at Noon on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at the Ovid Federated Church, officiated by Rev. Diane Walker. If you cannot attend, please remember to have a good laugh on that day in honor of Dave. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial in Dave’s memory to the North Carolina Raptor Center, PO Box 16443, Charlotte, NC 28297. (A conservatory for injured owls and bald eagles)

Rosalie Grizenko, age 81,
of Lodi, died at the Huntington Living Center in Waterloo on Sunday, (Apr 20)
The family will receive friends from 10am to 11am on Friday (Apr 25) at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Ovid. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated there at 11am by Fr. Thomas Mull, prayers of committal will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Ovid. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Rose’ name may be directed to the Holy Cross Restoration Fund, PO Box 375, Ovid, NY 14521.
Rose was born on October 10, 1926 in Oberhaching, Germany, and moved to the United States in 1951. She and her family moved to this area in 1968, and ultimately made their home in Lodi. She retired as a supervisor in the housekeeping department of Willard Psychiatric Center after 20 years of service. She was also distinguished as Employee of the Year prior to her retirement.
She is survived by her children, Paul (Judy) Grizenko of Dundee, Ann (Bill) Trim of Lodi, Lore (Jack) Mull of Waterloo, Michael (Sue) Grizenko of CO and Joseph (Lisa) Grizenko of OH, 14 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, a sister, Alfreda Echtler and a brother, Hans Swartz both of Germany. Rose was preceded in death by her husband Paul in 1996, a daughter, Sybella in 1981 and by her siblings, Martin, Herman, Joe, Anna and Freda.
Arrangements are under the direction of Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main St, Ovid, NY 14521

Patricia A. Lichak, age 74,
of Waterloo, died at Geneva General Hospital on Thursday, April 17, 2008.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm on Tuesday, (Apr 22) at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street, Ovid. A funeral service will be held there at 11am on Wednesday (Apr 23), officiated by Pastor Diane Walker, of the Ovid Federated Church. Private interment will be held at Mount Green Cemetery in Romulus. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Pat’s name may be directed to the charity of one’s choice.
Pat was born on September 19, 1933 in Ovid, a daughter of the late Robert and Marjorie (Schaut) Montford. She was a graduate of Ovid High School, and had worked at Willard Psychiatric Center for many years as a therapy aide. Pat continued working as a home health aide, until just prior to her death.
Pat was a caregiver for her parents prior to their deaths, and she was very attentive to her grandchildren. Her pride and attention to appearance will be fondly remember by those who knew her, and she enjoyed her daily lunches out, flower gardening, and knitting.
She is survived by her sons, John (Bonnie) of Nassau, NY, Steven of Lodi, Robert (Lisa) of Seneca Falls, and George (Michelle Clark) of Romulus, 4 grandchildren, her siblings, David Montford of Seneca Falls, Robert (Janet) Montford of Sacketts Harbor, NY and Mary Laura (David) Speed of Union Springs, NY.

Alfred “Pete” Jackson age 73
of Ovid, died Thursday, April 10, 2008 at Cayuga Medical Center.
Friends may call at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 S. Main St., Ovid on Monday, April 14 from 6 to 8pm. A memorial service, officiated by Pastor Diane Walker of the Ovid Federated Church, will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 10am, followed by interment with Military Honors at Jones Cemetery, Trumansburg.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Pete in the form of a contribution are asked to kindly consider the Ovid American Legion Post #463 Memorial Fund, PO Box 401, Ovid, NY 14521.
Pete was born on August 13, 1934 in the Town of Ulysses, a son of the late Clarence and Anna (Percey) Jackson. He was employed at Willard State Hospital before entering the US Army, where he proudly served for 3 years, as well as serving in the Army Reserves for an additional 18 years.
After his military duty and being employed in various other occupations, Pete returned to work at Willard Psychiatric Center in the early 80’s, subsequently retiring from there in 1995. He was a life member and a past Commander of the Ovid American Legion Post #463, a life member of the Ovid VFW Post #6200, a member of the Ovid Color Guard, the Interlaken and the South Seneca Sportsmen’s Clubs. Pete was an extraordinary volunteer, offering help at most every function held at the Ovid American Legion. He also spent countless hours driving Military Veterans to their appointments.
He is survived by his wife Lois Jackson of Ovid; his children Michael Jackson of Interlaken, Steve (Alberta) Jackson of Lodi, Tim (Tina) Jackson of FL, Linda (Jeff) Rozelle of Mecklenburg, and Kevin (Carol) Jackson of Ovid; a step-daughter, Jacalyn Yonker of Newark; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Pete is also survived by his brother, Dave (Carol) Jackson of Ovid; and his sisters, Joyce Moss of CA and Leona (Carl) Tracy of SC. Pete was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Ross.

Louis C. Thomas, age 86,
of Willard, died at Geneva General Hospital on Wednesday, (Mar 26).
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 6pm on Sunday (Mar 30) at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street, Ovid. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday (Mar 31) at 11am, officiated by Fr. Richard Strauss of Christ Church in Willard. Prayers of Committal and Military Honors will be held at Ovid Union Cemetery.
Those who chose to remember Louis in the form of a memorial, may direct them to Christ Church, PO Box 275, Willard, NY 14588
Louis was born on March 20, 1922 in Orangeville, NY a son of the late George and Laura (Phillips) Thomas. He proudly defended his country as a US Army Sergeant during WWII, serving in the Southern Philippines. He was married to Pauline on March 3, 1948, and moved to the Willard area. He retired from Willard Psychiatric Center, where he had worked as a nurse’s aide for many years. Louis enjoyed flowers, gardening and lawn work, he maintained several lawns in the summer and cleared snow during the winter following his retirement, until he was 80. His love of the outdoors and fishing was followed by his membership to the South Seneca Sportsmen’s Club. He was a life member of the VFW Post #6200 in Ovid, and a Member of American Legion Post #463 in Ovid.
Louis is survived by his wife, Pauline of Willard, his daughter, Linda Sue Thomas Fiorelli, a grand daughter, Cherie Lynn Fiorelli and a great grand daughter, Justine Fiorelli Cruz all of Waterloo, a son in law, Gerald Vaughn and a grandson, Brian Vaughn of Maryland and brothers, George, William, and Norman Thomas, and by a sister, Lillian Garwood. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Lou Vaughn a grandson, Noel Vaughn and by is sisters, Ethel, Marian, Anna and Nora.

John Internicola, age 82
of 1413 Main St., Willard, died at home on March 17,
Burial will be at 1PM on Monday, March 24 at Bath National Cemetery.
Born May 25, 1925 in New York City, John was the son of the late Paul and Rose (Sodo) Internicola. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was employed at the Nevele Country Club in Ellenville, NY.
John leaves behind a brother; his adopted family, Cindy and Buster Brown; and numerous friends who will miss him dearly. John enjoyed watching TV, shopping, movies and camping trips, especially at Kendaia Campground.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Covert Funeral Home, Ovid, NY.
www.covertfuneralhome.com

George D. Prentice, age 61
of Ovid, died at his home on Monday (March 17).
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Thursday (March 20) at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street, Ovid. A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Friday (March 21) at the Ovid Federated Church with Pastor Diane Walker officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the George D. Prentice Basketball Scholarship, c/o South Seneca Central School, 7263 Main Street, Ovid, NY 14521.
George was born on March 15, 1947 in Sewickley, PA, a son of the late John and Sylvania (Byrd) Prentice. He graduated from the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in 1965, and taught sign language classes throughout his lifetime. He was active in the Ovid-Willard Lions Club, serving as Past-President, Tail Twister, and as the NY Speech and Hearing Chairman for District 20 E-2. He was involved in all of his sons sports at South Seneca, and he was passionate about basketball. He was also a member of AA. His work history included 29 years of state service at Willard and Elmira Psychiatric Centers, and he recently retired from University Hospital in Syracuse as a maintenance supervisor. He is survived by his wife, Julie Watson Prentice, his sons, Matthew and Adam Prentice, his best friend, John (Frances) Radcliffe, the angel by his side, Betsy Sayer. Erik Smith and Ashlee Langley have been a part of the Prentice household for 6 years. He is survived by his brothers, Ronald, Donald (Joanne), John (Barb), James (Nancy), Vincent and David Prentice, and sisters, Jean (Gerald) Scimio, Beverly Campbell, and Mary (Jack) Zilian, 25 nieces and nephews that includes his special niece and nephew, Lisa Scimio and Jeff Gomez, his sister in law, Linda Watson and brother in law, Robert Watson. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert, a sister, Bitsy Rygalski and by his in laws, Robert and Pat Watson.

Shirley D. Odomirok, age 87
lifetime resident of Ovid, died on Sunday, (March 16) at her Ann Street home.
The family will receive friends from 4-7pm on Wednesday (March 19) at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main St. Ovid. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Thursday (March 20) at the Ovid Federated Church, officiated by Pastor Diane Walker. Prayers of committal will be held at Ovid Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Shirley’s name may be directed to the Ovid Federated Church, specifically for the parking lot lighting (a special project of Shirley’s) PO Box 340, Ovid, NY 14521
Shirley was born June 16, 1920 in Geneva, a daughter of the late Dr. Clarence and Estelle (Crispin) Dunbar. Dr. Dunbar was the primary dentist at the Willard State Hospital. The family moved to Willard, and Shirley attended school on the grounds of what is now known as the Ovid Federated Church. Shirley graduated from the Elmira Academy and attended a private commercial school, and did some modeling work in New York City. During WWII, she worked in Rochester with the Office of the War Department and then at Sampson and the Department of the Navy where she was a secretary in the Commodore’s office. It was during that time that she met Walter, who after boot camp was assigned to the base in 1944. After the base closed in 1946, Shirley transferred to the Naval Base at Bainbridge, Maryland and then to Washington DC where she and Walter continued a relationship, upon his discharge from the Navy, he returned to a job with the US Government. He proposed to her and gave her a ring at lunch on Pennsylvania Avenue. They were married in Ovid at the former Presbyterian Church on January 25, 1947, after which they returned to Washington to a newly developed apartment complex. A few months later, her brother Jack, a retired Air Force pilot, was killed in an automobile accident. As a result, they decided to leave their jobs in Washington and begin a new life in Ovid.
Their daughter, Nancy was born in November 1947, and Shirley worked at the new High School, until Walter became a General Insurance Agent and Real Estate Broker where they worked together for many years with an office on Main Street.
Shirley was active in the PTA, Ovid Federated Church as an officer and member of the choir, and a member and past president of the 20th Century Club. She also enjoyed playing golf and her membership at the Seneca Falls Country Club.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 61 years, Walter, and daughter, Nancy Ewing of Deerfield Beach, FL, and her grandchildren, Lisa Pemberton and Brian (Stacy) Pemberton, and sisters in law, Marion and Helen Odomirok.

Colleen Jason, age 54
of 14 Locust Ave., Miller Place, passed away on Wednesday, February 27.
Born in Newark, NJ, Colleen was a daughter of Frank and Maryann Reilly.
She enjoyed gardening, reading, traveling, and she loved spending time with her cat.
Colleen is survived by her husband, Robert Jason; her son, Michael Jason of Brownsville, NY; her daughter, Jessica Jason of Nesconset, NY; brothers, Kevin, Timothy and Chris; sisters, Becky, Peggy, Carol, Patty, Janet and Debbie; and a grandchild, Delaney Tamm.
Those wishing to remember Colleen in the form of a contribution are asked to kindly consider ASPCA of Suffolk County, 363 Rt. 111, Suite 3, Smithtown, NY 11787
A graveside service, officiated by Father John Tokaz, will be held at Greensprings Natural Cemetery in Newfield, NY on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 2:00pm. A get together will be held on Monday afternoon into the evening in Jamesport, NY, organized by Jessica 631-219-6750.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Covert Funeral Home, 7199 S. Main St., Ovid, NY.
877-828-3411.

Frances E. Dutcher, 88,
formerly of 3917 Route 96A, died Thursday (Feb 27) at Huntington Living Center in Waterloo.
A private graveside ceremony will be held in Grove Cemetery in Trumansburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Frances’ name may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620.
Frances was born Oct 27, 1919 in Ihtaca, NY a daughter of the late Charles and Martha (Stannard) Ball. She had been a self employed hairdresser in the Bainbridge, NY area for many years. Her family had lived in Rochester, Trumansburg, Mexico and Geneva areas. She is survived by her sons, Joseph (Doris) Bennett of Geneva, Gary (Mary) Dutcher of Kentucky, grandchildren, Stacey Bennett of Romulus, Jolene (Scott) Davis of Canastota, Megan and Matthew Dutcher of KY, and great grandchildren, Madisyn Davis and Thomas Smalser.
Arrangements are under the direction of Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street, Ovid.

Barbara L. King, age of 67
formerly of Ovid, passed away February 26, 2008 at Geneva Living Center South.
A memorial service, officiated by Rev. Diane Walker of the Ovid Federated Church will be held at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 S. Main St., Ovid, On Saturday, March 1, 2008, at 4:00pm.
Those wishing to remember Barb in the form of a contribution are asked to kindly consider the Four Towns Youth Program, PO Box 91, Ovid, NY 14521.
Barb was born in Montour Falls, NY, a daughter of the late Kenneth C. and Helen M. (Poppleston) Robinson She was employed for many years as a Therapy Aide at Willard Psychiatric Center. She was a member of the Ovid American Legion and VFW Auxiliary, as well as the Okeechobee, FL Moose and Elks Auxiliary.
In addition to her parents, Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, and a brother, Kenneth.
She is survived by her children, Lisa Farr (Mike Felice) of Ovid, Scott Smith (Joan Hendrix) of Ovid, Sam (Shelly) Farr of Lodi, and Ronnie (Sherry) Smith of Romulus; 14 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and her sister, June Updike of Trumansburg.

Albert W. Reukauf, age 97,
formerly of Ovid, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 following a brief admission to Huntington Living Center.
A private graveside service will be held on Monday, March 3, 2008 at Ovid Union Cemetery. A Memorial Service and celebration of Albert's life will be announced for a future date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street, Ovid.

John E. Granger, age 78
formerly of Ovid, passed away on Tuesday (Feb 26) at Geneva General Hospital, following a brief illness.
The family will receive friends from 4-7pm on Friday, (Feb 29) at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street, Ovid. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Saturday, at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Diane Walker of the Ovid Federated Church. Interment will be held at Ovid Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be directed to the Ovid Federated Church, PO Box 340, Ovid, NY 14521.
John was born on December 22, 1929, in Ithaca, NY, a son of the late Edmond and Bertha Granger. He was married to Gwen Vreeland on November 13, 1954, and then served in the USArmy until 1956. He operated his farm on West Blaine road for many years, and then worked with Kaiser Farms of Romulus until his retirement in 1997. John was a longtime member of the Farm Bureau, and he often attended the NYS Fair and Empire Farm Days. He became a resident of Huntington Living Center in 2007 and enjoyed the company of meeting new friends during his stay there.
He is survived by his sons, Edward L. (Mary Ellen) of Interlaken, Donald A. (Jennifer) of Ovid, Bruce A. (Melissa) of Interlaken and a daughter, Janice M. (Jodie) Steele of Geneva, his grandchildren, Linda, Tina and Lee Granger, Jamie, Tiffany and Jeremy Granger, Nicholas and Jacob Granger and his great grandchildren, Dana and Morgan Stoutenger, his brothers, James R. of California and Ralph E. of Poughkeepsie. John was preceded by his wife, Gwen in 1999 and by a brother, Louis.

Franklin P. Moses, age 94
of Ovid, passed away at Huntington Living Center, following a brief hospitalization and illness.
There will be a private memorial conducted by his family at later date, in observance of Frank’s wishes. For those who choose to remember Frank with a memorial donation may direct them to the VFW Post #6200 or American Legion Post #463 in Ovid.
Frank was born on December 14, 1913 in Seneca Falls, NY. He served his country during WWII, enlisting at the age of 27. He returned to the area, and eventually worked at Willard Psychiatric Center as a boiler operator, and then Sampson State Park. He had been a Life Member of both the VFW Post #6200 and American Legion Post # 463 of Ovid, and a member of the South Seneca Sportsmen’s Club.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Moses of Ovid, a son, Robert (Penny) Moses of Arab, AL, and step children, Dennis Herndon of W.Virginia, Kenneth and David Herndon of Ovid, Rhonda Frick and Terrina Slike of FL.

Marjorie J. “Madge” Benedict, age 77,
of Lodi passed away peacefully at her Seneca Lake home on Monday, January 28, 2008.
Madge was born on May 24, 1930 in Avoca, PA, the daughter of the late Kenneth F. and Marjorie Swartz Collins. She had worked as a secretary for the Susquehanna Valley Central School District at the Brookside Elementary School for more than 20 years. Madge had been a member of the Conklin Forks United Methodist Church, and also volunteered in the sewing room of the Broome Developmental Center. She was active in Bible Study, UMW and the food pantry outreach of the Ovid Federated Church. She and her husband made Lodi their permanent residence after retirement and spent many years wintering in Florida.
She loved her family and friends, and her days were often spent doing things for the comfort and care of others. Madge was a very loving mother, wife, grandmother and friend.
Madge is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard G. Benedict of Lodi, and daughters, Renee E. (Robert) Dexter of Owego, and Shirley A. Benedict of Binghamton, her grandsons, Mark (Bridget) Dexter of North Carolina and Chad Dexter of Binghamton.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street, Ovid, NY
The family will also receive friends from Noon until 2:00pm on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at the Wm. R Chase & Sons Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Port Dickinson, NY, where a funeral service will be held at 2:00pm. Prayers of Committal will be held at Vestal Hills Cemetery.
Those who wish to remember Madge in the form of a contribution are kindly asked to consider the Ecumenical Food Pantry, c/o Ovid Federated Church, PO Box 340, Ovid, NY 14521.

Craig Serven
of East Lake Road, Romulus, passed away on February. 6, 2008, at home, following a courageous three year battle with cancer.
A memorial service, officiated by Pastor Dale Andrews, will be held at 2 p.m. all Tuesday (February 12) at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 S. Main St., Ovid.
Those who wish to remember Craig, in the form of a contribution, are asked to kindly consider Romulus Central School Alumni Association, 5705 Route 96, Romulus 14541.
Born March 15, 1949, in Geneva. Craig was the son of Harold P. and Betty (Craig) Serven. He graduated from Romulus Central School and attended Oswego State College. Craig worked with computer systems in various positions. He was last employed at ITT Gould Pumps in Seneca Falls. During his youth, Craig was involved in Boy Scouts. He was the first scout to receive the "God & Country" award from The First Baptist Church of Geneva. Craig also enjoyed fishing, bowling, and he enjoyed sharing a bottle of good wine with friends.
He is survived by two sons, Scott Serven of Webster and Bryan Serven of Rochester; his mother, Betty C. Serven of Romulus; three sisters, Marcia (David) Lerkins of Romulus, Gail Serven of Romulus and Dawn Coleman of Geneva. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Craig was preceded in death by his father.

Gloria J. Sturdivant, age 59
formerly of Ovid, died January 19, 2008 at Huntington Living Center.
Calling hours will be held at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 S. Main St., Ovid from 1-2pm, Monday, January 28, 2008, followed by a funeral service, officiated by Rev. Judy Peppard, at 2pm. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery, Interlaken.
Gloria was born July 23, 1948 in Montour Falls, the daughter of Barton L. and Betty (Champion) Potter.
She was preceded in death by her father.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sons, Kevin (Kristine) Carmell of Seattle, WA, Jerry Carmell of Lansing and Gary Carmell of Cortland; brothers, Jim (Marcia) Bennett of Montour Falls and Dean (Jean) Potter of Canandaigua. Gloria is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Those who wish to remember Gloria in the form of a contribution are asked to kindly consider The Beverly Animal Shelter, 50 East River Rd., Waterloo, NY 13165 or The American Heart Association, 2113 Chili Ave., Rochester, NY 14624.

Mary G. Somerville, age 100
of Geneva, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 9, 2008.
A memorial service will be held at 3:30pm on Sunday, January 13, 2008, at the Finger Lakes Baptist Church (Yale Station Road and Route 96A), officiated by her son, Pastor Robert Somerville and grandson, Pastor Barry Somerville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to Finger Lakes Baptist Church, 1000 Yale Station Road, Geneva, where Mary had been a member for many years.
Mary was born on July 6, 1907, the first of eight children born to Lew and Clara Gambee. She lived her entire life in Seneca County and graduated in the second class from Romulus High School. She went on to teacher training classes and taught for three years in a one-room schoolhouse. On August 17, 1929 she married her high school sweetheart, Oren Somerville. After Oren’s death in 1958, Mary returned to teaching at Romulus Central School until her retirement in 1973.
She is survived by four children: Jim (Dorothea), Wesley (Lorraine), Robert (Mary) Somerville and Mary Lou Hohman. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, and her sister Virginia McAvinney.
Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street, Ovid has assisted the family with arrangements.

Norman R. “Zeke” Wells, 77
died peacefully at his home in Ovid on Wednesday, January 2, 2008.
Graveside services, with military honors, will be held at Seneca-Union Cemetery in Valois on Monday, January 7, 2008 at noon. Following services the family will be hosting friends at Zeke’s home at 7289 Ann St., Ovid.
Born November 6, 1930 in Montour Falls, NY, Norman was a son of the late Lee Charles and Eva B. (Barrett) Wells. In 1949 he proudly entered service in the U.S. Army, where he served his country, was a bronze star recipient, and was honorably discharged in 1952. He was employed by Willard Psychiatric Center and retired from there as a nursing supervisor in 1985. Norman was a life member of Ovid VFW Post 6200 and the Lodi Volunteer Fire Department. He also was an avid gardener.
In addition to his parents, Norman was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret “Peg” Wells; a brother, Tom Wells; sisters, Betty Jane Brock and Athelia Hunt; and longtime companion, Margaret Riley.
He is survived by his sons, David of Valois, Phillip “P.J.” of Clarks Summit, PA, Norman of Ithaca, Steven Michael “Spaz” of Ovid; and a daughter, Beth Ann McPherson of Nampa, ID.
Norman is also survived by six grandchildren and a sister, Della Manning of Clinton, NY.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to kindly consider South Seneca Central School, Trust Fund for Nursing Scholarships, 7263 Main St., Ovid, NY 14521.
Covert Funeral Home is assisting the family.