OBITUARIES

Jul 30, 2022

Dwight D. Linder, age 75, passed away at home on July 30, 2022.

Dwight grew up in Queens, NY and on the Great Peconic Bay of Long Island. He graduated from Harpur College and from the Watson School of Engineering. For many years, and especially since retiring as a systems engineer, he enjoyed working on his beloved...

Jul 22, 2022

Louis E. Mikkelsen, age 65, of Verona Village, died at home on Friday, July 22, 2022.

Louis was born on June 22, 1957, the son to the late Harold and Lois (nee Weber) Mikkelsen Sr.  He was a graduate of South Seneca Highschool and was a lifetime resident of Ovid. Louis worked many odd jobs in the...

Jul 13, 2022

Beverly A. Cowan, age 78, of Ovid passed away peacefully in Rochester surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

The family will be present to receive friends from 3:00 to 4:00pm on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the Ovid Federated Church, 7137 Main Street, Ovid. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 4:00pm at the church,...

Jul 12, 2022

Sharon Ann (nee Peterson) Brown , 78, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at WakeMed Hospital, Cary, NC.

Sharon was born August 25, 1943 in Ithaca, NY to Morris Brown and Zola Brock Edwards.  She attended Interlaken Central School.  Sharon lived in various locations through the years including Arizona, California...

Jul 12, 2022

Marilyn L. Palmer, age 83, of 4253 Seybolt Road, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 11, 2022.

Marilyn was born in Jordan, NY on December 21, 1938, a daughter of the late Martin Luther and Marian Catherine (nee Richards) Halstead. She received her bachelor's degree from Oswego State University, and taught elementary school, retiring...

Jul 11, 2022

Charles H. “Sneezy” Alger, age 88, longtime resident of Romulus died at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse after several weeks of declining health.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Sunday, July 24, 2022, a graveside service at Mount Green Cemetery in Romulus will then follow. Kindly consider...

Jul 1, 2022

Robert W. “Bob” Fairclough, age 90, longtime resident of Lower Lake Road, passed away at Seneca Nursing & Rehab on Friday, July 1, 2022. Born in Hartford, CT on February 16, 1932, a son of the late Leo and Mary Louella (nee Brown) Fairclough.

He received his undergraduate degree from Ithaca College and then proudly served his...

Jun 30, 2022

AnnMarie C. Doyle, age 93, longtime resident of East Seneca Street, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, in the Boston area where she had been residing for the past year.

Born in Ithaca on April 5, 1929, a daughter of the late Bernard and Gertrude (nee Sinski) Stout. She was a graduate of Interlaken...

Jun 28, 2022

Carolyn A. “Carrie” Martin, 83, formerly of Trumansburg, died on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

Carolyn was born in Utica, NY on August 8, 1938, the daughter of the late Mathew C. and Caroline (Myers) Norton. She was a 1956 graduate of Cathedral Academy in Syracuse. Carrie began her career in 1974 in the greater Ithaca area as...

Jun 25, 2022

William “Bill” Todd DeLong, age 60, passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family at his eldest daughter’s home on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 7th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street, Ovid. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in ...

Jun 21, 2022

On June 21st, Kimrae Alsheimer, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 64. Kimrae was born on July 10, 1957 in Bath, New York to Donald and Barbara Kraft. Her family lived outside of Bath in the beautiful countryside of New York State. She had several siblings: Kyla, Karen, Kendall, Kevin, Kory and Jane.

Jun 19, 2022

William J. “Bill” Auble, age 86, longtime resident of Lodi and Micco, FL died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 19, 2022.

Bill was born in Montour Falls on December 31, 1935, the youngest son of Wilmont and Vivian Jensen Auble. He left school to begin working at the age of 16, and soon thereafter, formed...

Jun 17, 2022

Mason David “Dave” Ingram, age 79, lifetime resident of the Washington DC area passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Rochester General Hospital.

Dave was born in Washington DC on October 7, 1942, the eldest son of the late Alton L. “Jack” and Dana Marie (nee Tallman) Ingram. He spent a long career as a rodman...

Jun 10, 2022

Frances T. Morton, age 94, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on County Road 132 on Friday, June 10, 2022.

Fran was born in Shrub Oak, New York on January 25, 1928, a daughter of the late William and Edna (Tice) Hildenbrand. While growing up, her father’s job required the family to move...

Jun 5, 2022

Florene H. Beaujon, age 92, passed away at Geneva Living Center North on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

An interment ceremony will be held at Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Monday, July 25, 2022 at 10:00am.  Kindly consider a donation in Florene’s memory to the Ovid Ecumenical Food Pantry, PO Box 340, Ovid, NY 14521.

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Jun 1, 2022

Shirley Joyce Root Hubbell passed peacefully at home on Harvey Hill Road on June 1, 2022.

Shirley was born in Ithaca on January 20, 1929, the daughter of Otis and Genevie Root, and graduated from Ithaca High School in 1948. Shirley is best remembered for her career as an AKC professional dog handler that spanned a period...

May 28, 2022

Frances H. Gable, age 85, passed away peacefully at Highland Hospital in Rochester with family by her side on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Frances was born in New York, New York on June 11, 1936, the daughter of the late Herman P. and Hildegarde Faulhaber.  She retired after 25 years of state service as a Mental Health...

May 25, 2022

Vaughn T. Davis, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

In keeping with Vaughn’s wishes there will be no services.

Kindly consider a donation the Wounded Warrior Project in Vaughn’s memory.

Vaughn was born in Hornell, NY on January 14, 1927, the son of the late George and Beatrice (Marriott) Davis....

May 11, 2022

Douglas J. Lynch, age 58, lifetime resident of the Ovid area, died unexpectedly at Geneva General Hospital on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 following a sudden onset illness.

Doug was born in Montour Falls on March 15, 1964, the only son of the late Donald J. and Rosemary Frutchey Lynch. He graduated from South Seneca High School and...

May 2, 2022

Richard C. “Skip” Hendrix, age 74, passed away on May 2, 2022 at Cayuga Medical Center.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Friday May 6, 2022 at 11:00am at West Lodi Cemetery, Lodi NY.

Following services, family and friends are asked to join at the Lodi Fire Department for food and beverages in...