OBITUARIES

Nov 12, 2021

Legends never die.

Their bodies may leave this earth,

but the examples live on forever.

Ronald James Narducci, only son of Eugene Narducci and Lucille Sheperd Goodspeed Narducci, was born in Middletown, Connecticut, on March 21, 1930. He crossed his final finish line in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, at the age...

Nov 12, 2021

William R. “Bill” Bowen, age 71, of Beaujon Road, passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Bill was born in Montour Falls on January 5, 1950, a son of the late George and Hazel Bowen. He graduated from Odessa-Montour High School and had worked as a fork lift operator at Shepard...

Nov 9, 2021

Eva J. Van Gelder, age 84 of Lodi-Covert Townline Road, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 4:00pm on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid. Prayers of committal will be held at 11:00am on Monday, November 15, 2021 at...

Oct 27, 2021

George E. Watts Jr, of 488 Barnes Hill Road, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

The family will host a Celebration of George’s life at the Baldwin Fire Hall, 460 Breesport N Chemung Rd, Lowman, NY, from 3:00 to 6:00pm on Saturday, November 13, 2021.  In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in George’s memory...

Oct 19, 2021

Ronald S. “Ron” Parish, age 68, formerly of Romulus, passed away peacefully at Geneva Living Center on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, from complications of a recently diagnosed cancer.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street in Ovid. Prayers of committal will be held at...

Oct 12, 2021

Michael C. “Mikey” Iannone, age 30, of 7618 State Route 96, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Geneva General Hospital from complications of Covid-19.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street from 4:00 to 6:00pm on Friday, October 15, 2021.   A graveside service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery...

Oct 12, 2021

OVID- A word, a song, a look….our world was a better place because you were in it. Walter Boyd “Pudge” Wech, age 73, longtime resident of the Ovid area, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday, October 16,...

Oct 7, 2021

William G. “Bill” Karlsen, age 65, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, October 7, 2021.

In accordance with Bill’s wishes services will be held privately by his family. He is survived by his wife, Debby; his children, Lisa (Paul) Duffee of Ovid, Jamie (Norm) Hamilton of Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada, Jeremy (Jessie) Karlsen of...

Oct 6, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Gregory M. Brewer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 5, 2021

Ronald L. Miller II, age 51, passed away at Auburn Community Hospital onTuesday, October 5, 2021.

Ronald was born in Tampa, FL on July 31, 1970, a son of Ronald L. and Donna (Hilliard) Miller Sr. He was a jokester who will be well remembered for his one-liners and his fun and flirtatious attitude. The Miami Dolphins...

Sep 29, 2021

Karen A. Harris of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the age of 66.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the Ovid Federated Church, 7137 Main Street, Ovid.

Karen was born on the Sampson Air Force...

Sep 26, 2021

Tina M. Westfall, age 52, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid, on Saturday, October 2, 2021.  A Celebration of Tina’s life will then be held at 6:30pm at Camp Edgemere on the grounds of Willard DTC. In lieu of flowers, kindly...

Sep 24, 2021

Mary Ellen (James) Stevens, age 89, longtime resident of Lodi NY died on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Mary Ellen was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on January 20, 1932, the daughter of the late Ernest Lee and Marian (Frost) James. They sold their farm in Duchess County, NY  in 1946 and purchased two farms here on the Townsendville...

Sep 23, 2021

E. Lee Davidson, age 75, of Townsendville Road, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

Lee was born in Thayer, MO on October 15, 1945, the only son of Elbert and Ethel (Wynn) Davidson.  He enjoyed his work as a truck driver, and retired as the terminal manager for Buckeye Pipeline (formerly...

Sep 21, 2021

Carolyn M. Zogg, age 89, of Lower Lake Road, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

Carolyn was born in Penn Yan on December 14, 1931, daughter of the late Rev. Chester V. and Mildred C. Zogg. She was a graduate of Syracuse University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts.  She later earned...

Sep 17, 2021

William G Swank, 56, lifetime resident of the Ovid/Interlaken area unexpectedly passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, September 17, 2021.

Son of Gordy and Joyce Swank, he was born in Waterloo, NY, on July 1, 1965.  He worked from a young age for Compton Farms and was a 1984 graduate of South Seneca Central School. ...

Sep 12, 2021

Dianna L. Lisk, age 65, lifetime resident of the area, died at Beechtree Care Center in Ithaca on Sunday, September 12, 2021 following a brief illness.

Dianna was born in Waterloo on March 8, 1956, a daughter of the late Albert and Shirley (Rumsey) Murphy.  She was a 1975 graduate of South Seneca High School...

Sep 7, 2021

Ruth P. Cuson, age 83, passed away peacefully at the Bixby Home in Interlaken on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

She was born in LaCrosse, WI on April 19, 1938, the daughter of Harvey and Marie (Hefti) Powers, sibling of Nancy, Ellen, Richard and Thom. She met, and then married John Cuson on June 8, 1957, and started...

Sep 4, 2021

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Robert L. Kelly, age 60 our beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed on Saturday, September 4, 2021, while in the hospital. Those who knew him, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is...

Sep 2, 2021

Bonnie L. Palmer, age 76, of Ovid passed away surrounded by family at Strong Memorial Hospital on Thursday, September 2, 2021.

The family will be present to receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00am on Friday, September 10, 2021 at the Interlaken Reformed Church, 8315 N. Main Street, Interlaken. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 11:00am at...