OBITUARIES

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...

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 ...