All Obituaries

Karen L. Rollo has died September 13, 2023.  Born October 31, 1947 in Seneca Falls, NY, she was the daughter of William Rollo and Virginia Minns Rollo Cosgrove.  She was a graduate of Maryvale High School, Cheektowaga (Buffalo) NY; Freeman Business School, Geneva, NY; Corning Community College and was a Communications Arts Major at Cornell University, finally getting her Bachelor’s Degree in Media Technology, with “Academic Distinction” from Binghamton University,...

James L. “Jim” Taylor, lifetime resident of Lodi area, died at Geneva General Hospital on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Jim was born in Valois on August 24, 1935, the only son of the late Clarence and Helen (nee Vieley) Taylor.  He proudly served his country in the USArmy from 1958 to 1960 and continued his service at Seneca Army Depot as the director of transportation.  Jim was a member of the Lodi Fire Department and spearheaded the annual clam bake fundraiser. He was...

Theresa Thornton, age 53, formerly  of the Ovid DDSO residence, died in Rockaway, NY following an extended illness and hospitalization.  Theresa was born in Rochester on February 1, 1970, a daughter of the late Daniel and Helen (nee Smith) Thornton. "Terry" as she was called by her family was a joyful child that loved to sing and dance.  She spent countless hours coloring and loved her collection of Barbies. She had a joyful and energetic spirit that was shared with...

Caitlin Barbara Bub of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, September 4, 2023 at the age of 18. The family will be present to receive friends from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street, Ovid. A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 1:00pm at the funeral home. The family asks those that would like to make a contribution in Caitlin’s memory to kindly consider the Turner Syndrome Society. Caitlin was born in...

Barbara Ann “ Barb” Walters, age 88, of Lodi passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023.  In keeping with Barbara’s wishes, there will be no services. The family asks those that would like to make a donation in Barbara’s memory to kindly consider North Seneca Ambulance, 1645 North Road, Waterloo, NY 13165. Barb was born in Kendall, New York on January 13, 1935, a daughter of the late Leo and Anna (Kulig) Wetzel. She served in the United States Army and became an...

David L. Reynolds, a beloved pillar of the Ovid community, passed away at the age of 70 on August 29, 2023, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family. A service to honor his memory will be held at the NYS Veterans Cemetery – FLX, Romulus, NY, on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, consider a tribute to his legacy with a donation to the Wilmot Cancer Institute C/O Alumni and Advancement Center PO Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627. Born on January 9, 1953,...

S.William “Bill” Ritchie, age 76, of 3488 State Route 96A and longtime resident of Romulus, died on Sunday August 27, 2023 at Auburn Memorial Hospital. Bill was born in Romulus on December 3, 1946, the only son of the late Seward and Martha (nee Hoaglan) Ritchie.  He was a graduate of Ovid High School and served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era from 1967-1969. He returned home and began a long career at the Romulus Highway Department, following in his...

Simone Marie Swanson formerly of Ovid, NY passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 in Le Mans France at the age of 101. Simone was born on June 28, 1922 in Lassay-les-Chateau, France, a daughter of the late Emile and Augustine Boudier. Simone received a Bachelor of Secondary Education from University of Caen, France in 1941. After receiving her degree Simone taught elementary classes at Coudrecieux, France (1942– 1945). After the war Simone taught elementary classes in...

David C. Eggersdorf, age 77, of Romulus passed away at home on Monday, April 10, 2023. In keeping with David’s wishes, burial of his ashes will be private for family. The family asks those that would like to make a contribution in David’s memory to kindly consider the VFW Post 6200, PO Box 1, Ovid, NY 14521. David was born on February 16, 1946 in Montour Falls, a son of the late Walter and Jane (Burris) Eggersdorf. He was a member of the United States Navy serving from...

Joseph H. Brodnicki, age 73, lifetime resident of Ovid and Romulus, passed away at Clifton Springs Hospital on Monday, August 14, 2023 following a recent cancer diagnosis. Joe was born in Seneca Falls on November 7, 1949, a son of the late Stanley and Agnes (nee Bloniarz) Brodnicki. He was a graduate of Ovid High School and SUNY Canton. Joe enjoyed farming with his family on Brodnicki Farms. He was a lifetime member of South Seneca Sportsman’s Club and the Seneca Farm Bureau. In his...