All Obituaries

Glenn E. Walborn, age 84, lifetime resident of Romulus, died at Geneva General Hospital on Monday, May 22, 2023 following a brief hospitalization. Glenn was born in Romulus on September 29, 1938, the 8th of 10 children born to Howard and Edna (nee Updyke) Walborn.  He graduated from Romulus High School and then had a long career at the Seneca County Highway Department, holding the position of foreman for 23 years.  He was married to Eileen M. Allen on June 15, 1958, and together...

Larry G. Poth, age 81, lifetime resident of the area, died under hospice care in Wildwood, FL on Saturday, January 7, 2023. A graveside service, officiated by Pastor Rob Mellgard will be held at 11:00am on Friday, May 26, 2023 at the West Lodi Cemetery. The family will then host a reception at the Lodi Fire House, following the service. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Lodi Fire Department, POBox 299, Lodi, NY 14860 or the American Heart Association in Larry’s...

Betty J. Baker, age 78, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at FF Thompson Hospital, after a hard fight with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid.  Prayers of committal will be held at Ovid Union Cemetery and a reception will be hosted at the Ovid Federated Church.  Kindly consider a donation in Betty’s memory to the South Seneca Ecumenical Food Pantry, c/o Ovid Federated Church, PO Box 340, Ovid, NY...

Honorine C. Rock, age 97, longtime resident of West Blaine Road, died at Laurel House hospice in Newark on Monday, April 24, 2023. Honorine was born in Auburn on January 30, 1926, a daughter of the late Harry D. and Blanche (nee Comerford) Chamberlain. Following graduation, she attended Freeman’s Business School in Geneva and worked at Sampson Naval Base and then Plattsburgh Air Force Base.  Honorine then worked in the accounting department at Kodak in Rochester until her...

Michael A. Chambers, age 72, of 20 Sprucewood Lane in Geneva, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 24, 2023. The family will receive friends from 10:00am to Noon at on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street in Ovid.  A funeral service will then be held at Noon, followed by prayers of committal at Ovid Union Cemetery. Born on July 8, 1950 in Geneva, Mike was a son of the late Russell T. and Elizabeth A. (nee Ball) Chambers. He was a 1968 graduate of...

Timothy J. Doane, age 82, long time resident of Ovid and formerly of Seneca Falls passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by caring staff at The Homestead in Penn Yan on Thursday, April 20, 2023. A Celebration of Life with military honors will be held at the VFW Post 6200 in Ovid at 11:00am on Saturday, May 13, 2023, the family will then host a reception until 1:00pm.  In lieu of flowers kindly consider making a donation in Timothy’s memory to Beverly Animal Shelter, 50 East River...

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...

Earl L. Hayward, age 75, longtime resident of 2027 West Seneca Street, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid from 10:00am to Noon on Saturday, April 8, 2023. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Interlaken Sportsmen’s Club, PO Box 512, Interlaken, NY 14847 in Earl’s memory. Earl was born in Ithaca on June 23, 1947, a son of Arthur L. and Henrietta (nee Sarsfield) Hayward. ...

Patricia S. Travis, age 75, of 5534 State Route 96, died at her home on Monday, March 27, 2023 following years of declining health. The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:00am. A scripture service will then be held at 11:00am, led by Fr. James Fennessey.  Interment will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Varick. Pat was born in Oneonta on July 16, 1947, a daughter of the late Gilbert H. and Susan (nee Clum) Travis Sr....

Adam C. Covert, age 44, of 7410 State Route 414, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 24, 2023 The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00pm at Covert Funeral Home on Thursday, March 30, 2023.  A memorial service will then be led by family friend, Pastor David Leonard of Interlaken Reformed Church. Interment will be held privately at Lake View Cemetery at a later date. Kindly consider a donation to the Interlaken Food Pantry in Adam’s memory, he had been a volunteer at the...