All Obituaries

William G Swank, 56, lifetime resident of the Ovid/Interlaken area unexpectedly passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, September 17, 2021. Son of Gordy and Joyce Swank, he was born in Waterloo, NY, on July 1, 1965.  He worked from a young age for Compton Farms and was a 1984 graduate of South Seneca Central School.  Bill pursued his education and earned his CDL license in North Carolina, continuing to work as a diesel mechanic.  Upon his return to Ovid, he worked as...

Dianna L. Lisk, age 65, lifetime resident of the area, died at Beechtree Care Center in Ithaca on Sunday, September 12, 2021 following a brief illness.   Dianna was born in Waterloo on March 8, 1956, a daughter of the late Albert and Shirley (Rumsey) Murphy.  She was a 1975 graduate of South Seneca High School and had a 30 year career at Lakeside Nursing Home in Ithaca, where she had been the 3rd floor unit clerk. Her joys in life were her family, small dogs and...

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Robert L. Kelly, age 60 our beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed on Saturday, September 4, 2021, while in the hospital. Those who knew him, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his creator.   Rob will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Leon and Donalie (Rosa) Kelly, of Ovid; his siblings, Warren (Michelle) Kelly of Hudson...

Bonnie L. Palmer, age 76, of Ovid passed away surrounded by family at Strong Memorial Hospital on Thursday, September 2, 2021. The family will be present to receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00am on Friday, September 10, 2021 at the Interlaken Reformed Church, 8315 N. Main Street, Interlaken. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 11:00am at the church.  In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in memory of Bonnie to Interlaken Reformed Church, PO Box 335, Interlaken, NY...

Joseph A. Bennett, age 83, longtime resident of Yale Station Road, died on Saturday, August 28, 2021 following a brief hospitalization. A private graveside service will be held at Mount Green Cemetery. Kindly consider a donation in Joe’s memory to the Romulus Fire Department, PO Box 2, Romulus, NY  14541. Joe was born in Ithaca, NY on March 3, 1938, a son of the late Robert and Frances (Ball) Bennett.  He was a graduate of Trumansburg High School, and married Doris...

Lillian Triplett Brewer of Interlaken, known by her loved ones as “Gram”, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the age of 101.    Lillian was born in Columbus Ohio on May 27, 1920.  She was raised by her grandmother on a small farm near Athens, Ohio where she attended a one room schoolhouse her first 5 years of school.  She then attended and graduated from Amesbern School, in Amesville, Ohio in 1939. Lillian came to Elmira NY in...

David R. Moore, age 77, of Romulus, NY, passed away at Strong Hospital on Monday, August 16, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Ovid, NY followed by prayers of committal with military honors to be held at Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Holy Cross Catholic Church, PO Box 403, Interlaken, NY...

William G. “Bill” Olsowske, age 88, of 3269 State Route 414, passed away at Geneva General Hospital following a year long illness from cancer.   At Bill’s request, his family will hold services privately. Kindly consider a donation in Bill’s memory to the Canoga Sportsmen’s Club, 3228 Cemetery Road, Seneca Falls, NY  13148.   Bill was born in Seneca Falls on June 17, 1933, the youngest child of Paul and Sadie (Guilfoos) Olsowske.  He was...

Richard G. Boyes, age 90, of Interlaken passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, August 7, 2021.   A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 to 3:00pm on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Trumansburg United Methodist Church, 80 East Main Street, Trumansburg. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Hospicare or the charity of one’s choice.   Dick was born in Interlaken on April 25, 1931, a son of the late Leonard and Doris (Sutterby) Boyes. He...

Alethea R. Cratsley, age 71, of Ovid passed away at Rochester General Hospital surrounded by family on Thursday, July 29, 2021.   A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 2:00pm at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid.  Kindly consider a donation in memory of Alethea to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or visit www.stjude.org/donate Alethea was born in Seneca Falls on June 14, 1950, a daughter of the late Wray and...