OBITUARIES

Nov 4, 2022

OVID- Frances M. Harris, age 80, lifetime resident of the Ovid area, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022.

Fran was born on December 24, 1941, a daughter of the late Fayette and Dorothy (nee Keavney) Carpenter, and a graduate of Ovid Central School. She was married to Bill Harris in September of 1962 and...

Oct 23, 2022

Master Chief Luther “John” Cole, passed away on Sunday October 23rd at Geneva General Hospital, surrounded by his Loving wife of 31 years, and family. A veteran of 28 years of service in the U.S. Navy Seabees, serving 3 tours in Vietnam, and earning The Purple Heart. John was a proud serviceman and American, but even more proud of...

Oct 20, 2022

Phyllis R. Hoaglan, age 82, peacefully passed away at Geneva General Hospital surrounded by family on October 20, 2022.

Phyllis was born in Romulus on June 23, 1940, a daughter of the late Don G. and Beatrice (nee Chase) McIntosh. She worked for a number of years at Willard as a Stenographer before moving on to Cornell,...

Oct 9, 2022

Grace E. Baker, age 97, longtime resident of the Ovid area, passed away at Geneva Living Center on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

Grace was born in Seneca Falls on September 24, 1925. She had a long career at Willard Psychiatric Center, where she worked as a mental health therapy aide, and then worked as a home health...

Sep 26, 2022

Connie L. Gable, age 81, longtime resident of West Blaine Road, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, September 26, 2022.

A graveside service will be held privately at Ovid Union Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in Connie’s memory to Beverly Animal Shelter, 50 East River Street, Waterloo, NY 13165

Connie...

Sep 24, 2022

Julian A. Stamp, age 88, of Ovid passed away at Rochester General Hospital on Saturday, September 24, 2022.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street Ovid, from 1:00 to 3:00pm on Friday, October 7, 2022.  A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 3:00pm at the funeral home. The family asks those who...

Sep 23, 2022

Jean Kerns Dugolinsky Larison passed away the morning of September 23, 2022.  She died in her sleep, peacefully and at The Longview Assisted Living Facility in Ithaca, New York.  She was 100 years old.

Jean was born in 1922 in Van Etten, New York, the daughter of Neil Kerns and Norma Maggart Kerns.  Her mother died when...

Sep 22, 2022

Alice M. Detrick, age 82, longtime resident of 8496 Lower Lake Road, passed away peacefully beneath a beautiful rainbow at Seneca View in Montour Falls on Thursday, September 22, 2022.

Alice was born in Slaterville on July 17, 1940, a daughter of the late Omar and Emma (nee Thomas) Mulks. She was the high school sweetheart of...

Sep 21, 2022

Rachel A. Tagliavento Jacobsen, of Enfield, passed away peacefully at her home following a brief battle of Cancer, surrounded by her family on September 21, 2022. Born in Ithaca on December 29, 1959, Rachel was the only daughter of Joseph and Betty Lee (nee Moore) Tagliavento Sr.  After her graduation from Ithaca High School, Rachel had a long work...

Sep 14, 2022

Howard E. “Windy” Gable, age 83, lifetime resident of the Ovid area, died on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Geneva Living Center following a long struggle from Parkinson’s disease.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00pm on Monday, September 19, 2022 at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid.  Prayers of committal will be held privately at...

Sep 13, 2022

Barbara A. McCall, age 87, longtime resident of First Street, died on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

At Barb’s request, ceremonies will be held privately by the family.  Kindly consider a donation to South Seneca Ambulance, 2011 State Route 96A, Ovid, NY 14521.

Barb was born in Camden, NJ on October 26, 1934, a daughter of...

Sep 11, 2022

James A. MacCheyne, age 63, of Interlaken passed away on September 11, 2022.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid from 4:00 to 7:00pm on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Burial will be held privately for family. Kindly consider a donation in James’ memory to Romulus Backpack Program, Attn: Ed Ninestein, 5905 Main Street,...

Sep 11, 2022

Helene J. Baker Ike, age 83, formerly of Romulus, passed away peacefully at Huntington Living Center on Sunday, September 11, 2022 surrounded by her family.

The family will receive friends from 10:00am to 11:00am on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street in Ovid.  A memorial service will then be held at 11:00am,...

Sep 7, 2022

Arlene Joanne Beers, age 77, longtime resident of 2518 Parish Road, died peacefully at her home with family at bedside on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

The family will invite friends to attend a Celebration of Life at the “Magic Spot” at daughter’s home in the summer of 2023. Kindly consider a donation in Joanne’s memory...

Aug 29, 2022

Joyce Marie (nee Whitney) Williamson, age 91, of 6479 Iron Bridge Road, went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 29, 2022.

Calling hour will be held on Friday, September 2, 2022, from 11:00am to Noon at Seneca Community Church, 5738 State Route 96 in Romulus. A funeral service will then follow at Noon, officiated by...

Aug 22, 2022

Ivan Dean Duncan passed away on August 8, 2022, at the age of 85 years old in Oklahoma City, OK. "Dean" was born in Greenfield, OK on Nov 9, 1936, to parents Lois & Homer Duncan. When he was still in grade school, the family moved to Ovid, NY where Dean finished the remainder of his school career, graduating...

Aug 21, 2022

Harold D. Williamson, age 91, passed away at Hildebrandt Hospice in Rochester, on August 21, 2022, surrounded by his loving Children.

Harold was born in Romulus, New York on October 3, 1930, son of the late Ira and Margaret (Potts) Williamson, he joined the US Army in 1951 and proudly served during the Korean Conflict.  Harold and...

Aug 15, 2022

David M. Siurano, age 70 of 1731 Gilbert Road, died at Strong Memorial Hospital on Monday, August 15, 2022, following a brief hospitalization.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid on Friday, August 26, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, and will then host a Celebration of Life at the Ovid...

Aug 10, 2022

In Loving Memory of John C. Kavis, 90, from Bradenton, Fl, who passed away peacefully on August 10, 2022.

John was born to Charles and Helen Kavis of Bronx, NY on November 29, 1931. John was an avid sports fan who loved his Yankees and the NY Football Giants. He played AAA pro baseball for...

Aug 1, 2022

Bruce W. Walborn, age 70, lifetime resident of Lodi, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, August 1, 2022.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid from 2:00 to 4:00pm on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.  A graveside service will immediately follow at West Lodi Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Rob Mellgard of Ovid...