OBITUARIES
KelliJo Knittle
Mar 2, 2025
KelliJo Knittle, 59, a longtime resident of Geneva, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. Her passing was due to complications from an auto accident in January.
Born in Geneva on June 13, 1965, KelliJo was the daughter of Thomas J. and Beverly (Swick) Knittle. She dedicated her career to serving people with...
Margaret A. Conklin
Jun 26, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Margaret “Peggy” Conklin, age 81 of Seneca Falls, announce that she passed away in the morning hours of June 26, 2025 after a brief illness.
Peggy grew up in Watkins Glen, New York and loved NASCAR. She worked as a bookkeeper for Jackson Hewitt, but her favorite job was working as...
David R. Coryell
Jun 22, 2025
David R. Coryell, age 83, lifetime resident of the area, died at Strong Memorial Hospital on Sunday, June 22, 2025, following a brief hospitalization.
David was born in Waterloo on January 7, 1942, the only son of the late Gordon and Evelyn (nee Waugh) Coryell. He was a graduate of Romulus High School and then enlisted in the US Navy, serving...
Stephen H. Steward
Jun 17, 2025
Stephen H. Steward, age 72, of Interlaken, NY passed away on June 17, 2025.
Music lovers around the world have responded to Steve Steward’s songs. From an early age in Berwick, Pennsylvania, Steve’s talents were encouraged by his mother, L. Jeanne (Snyder) Steward, and father, Glenn W. Steward. A lefty, Steve could play anything, self-taught.
In the Berwick High School Band Steve...
David C. VanHorn
Jun 10, 2025
David C. VanHorn, age 69, lifetime resident of the Ovid area, died unexpectedly at his home in Willard on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
David was born in Seneca Falls on January 15, 1956, a son of the late Lewis L. and Madeline (Hay) VanHorn Sr, and a 1973 graduate of South Seneca High School. He was a lifetime “tree surgeon” and...
Cheryl M. "Sheri" LaVancher
May 28, 2025
Cheryl M. LaVancher, age 77, of Ovid, passed away on May 28, 2025, at Geneva General Hospital after a long period of declining health.
Born on February 14, 1948, in Tioga, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Jeraldine (Enderle) Wilcox. She moved to Ovid, NY in 1971 with her growing family and continued to call Ovid her...
Thomas W. Cornish
May 25, 2025
Thomas W. Cornish, age 79, of Ovid passed away on May 25, 2025, at the Rochester General Hospital.
Born on April 7, 1946, in Waverly, New York, Thomas was the son of the late Wilbur and Carrie (Thomas) Cornish. He honorably served in the United States Navy and Reserves from 1964 to 1970. Thomas worked at Goulds Pumps, where he devoted...
Gloria Orealea Pinette
May 25, 2025
Gloria Orealea Pinette, age 86, of Ovid, was reunited with her beloved husband and placed in the arms of her Lord on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 6:00pm on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 7231 Main Street, Ovid. A celebration of her life will follow at the Ovid VFW. In lieu...
Arthur J. Cowan
May 19, 2025
Arthur J. Cowan, age 76, lifetime resident of Ovid, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, in Geneva, following several weeks of hospitalization.
Art was born on January 4, 1949, the only child of William "Midge" and Susan (nee Legott) Cowan. Art was a graduate of South Seneca High School and worked as a fire and safety officer at Willard Psychiatric...
Dannell M. Mandigo
May 11, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Dannell Mandigo on May 11, 2025. Born and raised in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York, Dannell was a vibrant soul whose warmth and wit touched the lives of many.
Dannell had a heart that expressed love through food—cooking was her way of caring for those closest to her. She also...
Stephen A. Dunn
May 3, 2025
Stephen A. Dunn, age 74, longtime resident of Corning, died on Saturday, May 3, 2025, following a brief hospitalization.
Steve was born in Corning on May 19, 1950, a son of the late Karl and Elizabeth “Betty” Dunn. Steve began his career as a respiratory therapist and then obtained his master’s degree in engineering and enjoyed a long career with Corning...
Joseph J. Bajdas
May 2, 2025
Joseph J. Bajdas, age 96, of Waterloo passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025.
The family will be present to receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00pm on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street, Ovid, New York. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 7231 Main...
Linda L. Steinruck
Apr 25, 2025
Linda L. Steinruck, age 74, longtime resident of East Seneca Street, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Cayuga Medical Center.
Linda was born in Muncy, PA on December 1, 1950, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Mary (nee Edkin) Harvey. She proudly received her GED with her son at his graduation ceremony. Linda had worked at...
Stanley W. VanVleet
Apr 21, 2025
Stanley W. VanVleet, age 98, a lifelong resident of Lodi, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Stanley was born at home in Lodi on October 6, 1926, the son of the late Lawrence and Lovina (Woodman) VanVleet. He graduated from Ovid High School in 1944 and spent nearly his entire life on the family farm along the Ovid-Lodi Townline...
Judy A. Notebaert
Apr 11, 2025
Judy A. Notebaert, age 75, of Farmington, formerly of Willard passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
In keeping with her wishes, there will be no services. The family asks those that would like to make a contribution in her memory to kindly consider Beverly Animal Shelter, 50 East River Street, Waterloo, NY 13165.
Born...
Nelda J. MacDonald
Apr 10, 2025
Nelda J. MacDonald, age 82, of Romulus passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Geneva General Hospital.
A Celebration of her Life will held on Saturday May 31, 2025 from Noon to 3:00pm at the Interlaken Sportsmen's Club, 8561 Tunison Road.
Nelda was born in Ithaca on November 13, 1942, a daughter of the late George and Hazel (Rosbaugh) VanVleet....
Dr. Dennis A. Dore
Mar 31, 2025
Dr. Dennis A. Dore, age 77, longtime local dentist and resident of Bower Road in Trumansburg, died peacefully at home on Monday afternoon, March 31, 2025. He was surrounded by a puppy-pile of his beloved wife Darrelle, family, friends, and all of his kitty cats, just as he would have wanted.
Dennis was born in Brooklyn on September 26, 1947, a...
Betty Jean Rogers
Mar 29, 2025
Betty Jean Rogers, age 96, of Ovid passed away at the Pathway Home surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Services will be held privately for family. In lieu of flowers the family asks those that would like to make a contribution in Betty’s memory to kindly consider Pathway Home of the Finger Lakes, PO Box 516, Seneca Falls,...
Keith Tomkins
Mar 25, 2025
Carlton “Keith” Tomkins, age 87, lifetime resident of Route 336, died on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, following several months of deteriorating health.
The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Thursday, April 3, 2025. A memorial will then be held at 4:00pm, led by Brian Tomkins. Kindly consider a donation in Keith’s memory...
John J. Hakes
Mar 16, 2025
John J. Hakes, age 62, resident of Ann Street, died at Strong Memorial Hospital on March 16, 2025, following a year long illness and extended rehabilitation and hospitalization.
John was born in Kenmore, NY on December 1, 1962, the son of the late Allen C. and JoRetha (nee Bates) Hakes. He had a lifelong history as a mechanic and handyman. John...
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