All Obituaries

Ervan William Kline Jr, born May 31, 1958 in Rochester, NY to the late Ervan W. and Shirley Ann Kline Sr., passed away June 10th 2021 at the age of 63. Ervan attended St Francis, Border City and Waterloo High School. Ervan was a bus driver for the Geneva School District for 20 years, and everyone knew that when they saw the picture of Foghorn Leghorn on the side of the bus that was Ervan's bus, he loved being a bus driver and loved the kids.  He bowled, golfed, and played fantasy...

ROMULUS-Lona Y. Lester, of 5658 East Lake Road, died at Strong Memorial Hospital on Sunday, June 6, 2021.   The family will host a Celebration of Life at their home on Saturday, July 10th, 2021 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.   In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in Lona’s memory to the Beverly Animal Shelter, 50 East River Road, Waterloo, NY 13165.   Lona was born in Bath on August 12, 1942, a daughter of the late Lucien and Thelma (Smith) Timken. She...

In loving memory of John “Jack” Christensen...who passed away at Geneva Living Center on Saturday, June 5, 2021.   Jack was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He leaves behind his beloved wife, Emma, of 68 years and their children Candace (David) Starling, Cheryl (Doug) Gentile, Susan (Dale Sowards) Beardslee; along with grandchildren Zachary Starling, Jeff Starling, Taylor (Ridge) Cannon, Anna Gentile, Shannon (Davin) Erickson, Danny (Misha)...

OVID-Theodore J. “Ted” Simon Sr., age 87, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 6, 2021.   Ted was born in Mount Holly, New Jersey on June 18, 1933, a son of the late Fred A. and Hattie Clevenger Simon.  He graduated from high school and began his lifelong career and passion of farming. He operated Green Meadow Farm in Vincentown, New Jersey, which was comprised a large dairy herd and crop farming.  He was married to Lindsay on August 24, 1991 and they made...

George D. Gordy Sr., passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. George was born in Claxton, Georgia on November 4, 1930, a son of the late Charlie and Vertilee (Kirby) Gordy.  A master plumber and owner operator of GPP Inc., George also served his country in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his children, Lori (Daniel Gallegos) Gordy, Lisa (Gary Jr.) Covert; his grandchildren, Dalin and Luke Gordy, Brittney Poyuzina; and his extended family. He was preceded in...

Tracy L. Wech, age 50, longtime resident of the Ovid area, passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Friday, May 28, 2021. The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home from 1:00 to 2:00pm on Sunday, May 30, 2021.  A funeral service will then be held at 2:00, followed by prayers of committal at Ovid Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to day programs at:  Mosaic, 1083 Waterloo-Geneva Road, Waterloo, NY  13165. (formerly SeneCayuga ARC) or...

Eleanore Fillingham Casey, age 93, formerly of Ovid and a resident of Seneca Lake Terrace, died at Geneva General Hospital on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 following several years of declining health. A graveside service will be held privately at Canoga Cemetery in Seneca Falls. Kindly remember Eleanore with a donation to the Ovid American Legion Post #463, PO Box 401, Ovid, NY  14521. Eleanore was born in Canoga on May 11, 1928, a daughter of the late Lester and Dorothy (Mansell)...

Kenneth L. Austin, age 69 has baled his last load of hay and ridden⁰ his favorite John Deere into the setting sun on Sunday, May 23, 2021.   Ken was born in Elmira on July 31, 1951, son of the late Lyle and Lelia Anthony Austin. He was a graduate of Horseheads High School Class of 1970. Always a farmer at heart, he started his own dairy herd in high-school and worked on other farms. He married Beverly Wheeler and together they established Austin Home Dairy. He then worked for...

Carol J. Bond, longtime resident of Ovid and Willard, died at Pathway Home in Seneca Falls on Thursday, May 20. 2021 At Carol’s request, there will be no services and her ashes will be scattered privately. Carol was born in Seneca Falls on April 3, 1948, a daughter of the late Stanley Lee and Josephine (Hancy) Vaughn Sr.  She had a long career at Willard Psychiatric Center, retiring as a therapy aide. She is survived by her children, Jeremy L. Bond of Seneca Falls and Janelle...

Kenneth “Poppie” Reilly, age 81 of Ovid, NY passed unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Ken was born in Queens, NY on December 27, 1939, a son of late Edward and Myrtle Reilly. In 1971, Ken and Olga moved their 5 children to Ovid to build a life away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Ken enjoyed a long career at the power plant of Willard Psychiatric Center and then the Willard Drug Treatment Center, all while running his own plumbing business and...