All Obituaries

Linnet K. McLaughlin, age 45, of 2131 Chapman Street died on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Strong Hospital following a sudden cardiac event.   Linnet was born in Centereach, Long Island on May 8, 1977, the daughter of Edmund and Patricia (nee Greco) Iseley. The family moved to Willard in 1987, and Linnet graduated from South Seneca High School and attended CCC in Auburn. She was married to Howie McLaughlin on April 2, 2000 and they made their home in Ovid and started their...

Shirley Anne Sheldon, age 81, of Ovid passed away at Rochester General on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. The family will be present to receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00pm on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street, Ovid. Prayers of committal will be held privately at Holy Cross Cemetery. A Celebration of her life will be held 11:00am on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Wellspring Church, 22 Teft Avenue in Clifton Springs. ­The family asks those that would like to...

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...

Robert Lewis Clark, age 66, of Interlaken passed away at home with his wife by his side on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. In keeping with Robert’s wishes, services will be private for family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks those who would like to make a donation in Robert’s memory to kindly consider the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. Robert was born in Elmira on August 11, 1956, a son to Roger and Patricia (nee Masone) Clark. He graduated from Horseheads High School and...

Gwendolyn Ann (nee Dhondt) Hayes, 71, of Ovid, NY, entered into eternal rest on January 10, 2023 surrounded by family.  She bravely and gracefully battled cancer, and while she didn’t lose that battle, she opted for peace and comfort instead of war on her terms. Gwen was predeceased by her biological father Lewis Dhondt, her loving stepfather Jean Spafford, and her best friend and mother Adelaide Spafford. Gwen is survived by her loving husband of 50 years - Dennis Hayes of...

Walter A. Troutman, age 78, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on January 9, 2023. Walter was born in Seneca Falls on February 3, 1944, the son of the late Douglas and Gwendolyn (nee Thomas) Troutman. He joined the US Air Force in 1964 and proudly served during the Vietnam War. He worked for 20 plus years at Romulus Central School and following his retirement, was a life member of the South Seneca Sportsmen Club. After high school, Walter studied voice at Ithaca College, and his friends...

Francis J. Laper, Jr. passed away unexpectedly at home on January 8th. His body will be interred at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Auburn. A ceremony of remembrance will be held sometime later in the Spring or Summer.  Francis loved his garden, the lake, the activities at the birdhouses he recently built with his best friend, Steve. He loved everything nature! Francis had many friends locally, and the family has appreciated the kind words and thoughts that have been shared with us.

David E. Coleman, age 66, of County Road 129, passed away at his home on Friday, December 23, 2022.   The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 10:00 am to 11:00am.  A memorial service will then follow at 11:00, officiated by Pastor Rob Mellgard of Ovid Federated Church. Prayers of committal will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery.  Kindly consider a donation in David’s memory to South Seneca Sportsmen’s Club,...

Steven A. Wingler, age 68, passed away at home surrounded by family on December 22, 2022. He was born October 28, 1954 in North Wilkesboro, NC. The son of the late Arnold and Annie Belle (nee Brooks) Wingler.   Steve, or more commonly Papa Wingler was one of the most indescribable men in the world. He led a quiet but amazing life, filled with adventures that made him relatable to all that he knew. His home and heart was always open. Sunday mornings wouldn’t be complete until you...

Orlinda Mae (nee Peebles) Keach, age 79, longtime resident of Romulus and Varick, died peacefully at Huntington Living Center on Wednesday, December 14, 2022   A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Oak Hill Cemetery in the town of Varick.  Kindly consider a donation in Linda’s memory to Oak Hill Cemetery, PO Box 134, Romulus, NY 14541.   Born in Romulus on July 27, 1943, the daughter of the late Floyd V. and Mary Peebles Sr. She...