OBITUARIES
Marcia C. Bennett
Oct 20, 2026
Marcia A. Bennett, age 79, formerly of Ovid, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Schuyler Hospital on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Marcia was born in Rochester, NY on May 3, 1947, a daughter of the late Henry and Helen (nee Case) Miller. She was a 1965 graduate of Waterloo High School and worked at Willard Psychiatric Center for over...
Ruth V. Wagner
Oct 17, 2026
Ruth V. Wagner, age 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2026. She was born and raised in Lodi, NY where she lived her entire life. Ruth graduated from Ovid High School as the valedictorian in the class of 1948. She was known for her hard work on the farm, and for helping to establish Wagner Vineyards with her...
James Everts
Oct 16, 2026
James Everts, age 82, of Lodi passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Friday, October 16, 2026.
In keeping with Jim’s wishes services will be private.
Jim was born in Lodi on August 11, 1944, the youngest of nine children to George and Nora (Patterson) Everts. He worked for over 40 years at Wallace Steel in Ithaca as a scrap processor, which...
Martha M. Troutman
Oct 15, 2026
Martha “Marty” M. Troutman, age 98, of Ovid, New York and Littleton, Colorado passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026. She was born in Interlaken, New York on December 15, 1927, to Archie and Pleasa (Dimmick) Westervelt. She was the youngest of five children.
Marty graduated from Interlaken High School and upon graduation became a civil employee of the US Navy...
Shawn R. Davie
Oct 7, 2026
Manhattan/Willard-Shawn R. Davie, age 47, longtime resident of NYC and New Jersey, died unexpectedly at his home in Manhattan on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Shawn was born in Geneva on May 9, 1979, the son of Robert and Mary Lou (nee Snyder) Davie. He was a graduate of South Seneca High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Utica College of...
Lloyd D. Evans
Sep 29, 2026
Geneva-Lloyd D. Evans, age 100, longtime resident of North Street, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Lloyd was born on February 22, 1926 in Glendale, PA, one of five children born to the late James and Orilla Daniels. He was educated in a one room schoolhouse, in a Welsh community of coal miners.
He received his Navy training at Sampson Naval...
Eric C. Bateman
Sep 25, 2026
Eric C. Bateman, 56, of Varick, New York, passed away suddenly on September 25, 2026, near his residence in a tragic accident.
He was born on October 21, 1969, in Corning, New York, graduated from Athens High School in 1987, and went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Shippensburg University and a master’s from the University of Buffalo.
Eric retired from...
Philip L. Steinruck
Sep 11, 2026
Philip L. Steinruck, age 75, of Romulus passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Friday, September 11, 2026.
The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street, Ovid. A Graveside with military honors will be held at 11:00am on Friday, September 18, 2026 at New York...
Tanya M. Mayo
Sep 4, 2026
Tanya M. Mayo, age 53, lifetime resident of the Ovid and Trumansburg areas, died on Friday, September 4, 2026, as a result of an auto accident.
Tanya was born in Waterloo, NY on March 20, 1973, and attended Romulus Central School. Her caring nature led her to work as a homecare provider for several years. Tanya was a great mother and...
Julie V. McComb
Aug 22, 2026
Julie V. McComb, age 80, passed away on Saturday August 22, 2026 at Cayuga Nursing Rehab Center. Born in Penn Yan on June 2, 1946, she was the daughter of Eugene F. and Florence M. Hagerman. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1964. She then attended State University College at Geneseo where she earned both bachelor's and master’s degrees...
Bob Miller
Aug 19, 2026
Robert P. "Bob" Miller of Ovid passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at FF Thompson Hospital surrounded by family at the age of 68.
The family will be present to receive friends from 1:30 to 4:00pm on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Bob’s Home, 7464 Rock River Road, Ovid. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 4:00pm at the house.The...
Emily S. Aman
Aug 12, 2026
Emily S. Aman age 90, of Interlaken passed away at Schuyler Hospital surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 following a brief illness.
Emily was born in Candor on July 29, 1936, a daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Van Vorce) Slater. She graduated from Candor High School and married Max W. Aman in 1956. In 1961 Max and...
James H. Morby
Aug 12, 2026
James Howard "Jim" Morby, 83, of Lodi, New York, passed away on August 12, 2026.
He was born on October 4, 1942, in Evanston, Illinois, to Howard and Louise Morby. He graduated from Evanston Township High School and went on to attend McKendree College where he met Karen, his wife of 59 years. He later earned a master's degree in education...
Sandy Doane
Aug 4, 2026
OVID—Sandra J. Doane, age 84, longtime resident of Brown Street, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Sandy was born in Geneva on February 5, 1942, the daughter of the late Frederick C. and Inez C. (née Richards) Loman.
She enjoyed a fulfilling 36-year career in food service at Willard Psychiatric Center, where she remained until its closure...
Robert S. Zemanek Jr.
Aug 2, 2026
Robert S. Zemanek Jr., known to many as Bob, passed away on August 2, 2026, in Montour Falls, NY, following a brief admission to the hospital and skilled nursing. Born on November 21, 1942, in Johnson City, NY, Bob's life spanned more than eight decades, marked by professional dedication, steadfast character, and deep devotion to family.
A high school graduate with...
Charlene J. Champion
Jul 25, 2026
Charlene J. Champion, age 63, longtime resident of the Lodi and Interlaken area, died at Huntington Living Center in Waterloo on Saturday, July 25, 2026, with loving family at her side.
Charlene was born in Waterloo on December 30, 1962, a daughter of the late Ralph and Bertha (nee Holford) Jones Sr. She had attended South Seneca High School and later...
Glen S. Hoffman
Jul 24, 2026
WILLARD – Glen S. Hoffman, age 74, longtime resident of Willard, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 24, 2026, following several years of declining health.
Glen was born on July 18, 1952, in Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Albert A. Hoffman and Mary E. (nee Sommers) Hoffman.
Glen was known for his intelligence, mechanical aptitude, and...
Ronald W. McArdle
Jul 21, 2026
Ronald W. McArdle, age 77, longtime resident of Route 89, died at home on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, while awaiting cardiac treatments later in the month.
Ron was born in Seneca Falls on August 17, 1948, a son of the late Donald W. and Augusta M. (nee Arcangeli) McArdle. He was a graduate of South Seneca High School and spent his...
Mary Ellen Houghtalen
Jul 14, 2026
Mary Ellen Houghtalen, age 85, longtime resident of the Interlaken area, died at Caygua Medical Center on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, following a brief hospitalization.
Mary Ellen was born in Romulus on December 3, 1940, a daughter of the late Edwin C. and Abbie (nee Barton) McComb. As part of a very large family, Mary Ellen was the classic Mom and...
Nancy S. Langley
Jun 25, 2026
Nancy S. Langley, age 79, longtime resident of Mechanic Street, passed away at Rochester General Hospital on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Nancy was born in Buffalo on November 1, 1946, and was a daughter of the late Melvin and Vivan (nee Hunt) Moore. She had worked at Willard State Hospital and Seneca Army Depot, in the early 1990’s she moved to...
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