OBITUARIES

Joseph A. Bennett

Aug 28, 2021

Joseph A. Bennett, age 83, longtime resident of Yale Station Road, died on Saturday, August 28, 2021 following a brief hospitalization.

A private graveside service will be held at Mount Green Cemetery. Kindly consider a donation in Joe’s memory to the Romulus Fire Department, PO Box 2, Romulus, NY  14541.

Joe was born in Ithaca,...

Lillian Brewer

Aug 24, 2021

Lillian Triplett Brewer of Interlaken, known by her loved ones as “Gram”, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the age of 101.

Lillian was born in Columbus Ohio on May 27, 1920.  She was raised by her grandmother on a small farm near Athens, Ohio where she attended a...

David R. Moore

Aug 16, 2021

David R. Moore, age 77, of Romulus, NY, passed away at Strong Hospital on Monday, August 16, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Ovid, NY followed by prayers of committal with military honors to...

William "Bill" Olsowske

Aug 13, 2021

William G. “Bill” Olsowske, age 88, of 3269 State Route 414, passed away at Geneva General Hospital following a year long illness from cancer.

At Bill’s request, his family will hold services privately. Kindly consider a donation in Bill’s memory to the Canoga Sportsmen’s Club, 3228 Cemetery Road, Seneca Falls, NY  13148.

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Richard "Dick" G. Boyes

Aug 7, 2021

Richard G. Boyes, age 90, of Interlaken passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, August 7, 2021.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 to 3:00pm on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Trumansburg United Methodist Church, 80 East Main Street, Trumansburg. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Hospicare...

Alethea R. (Orman) Cratsley

Jul 29, 2021

Alethea R. Cratsley, age 71, of Ovid passed away at Rochester General Hospital surrounded by family on Thursday, July 29, 2021.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 2:00pm at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid.  Kindly consider a donation in memory of Alethea to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St....

Jane M. (Rossi) Taylor

Jul 22, 2021

Jane M. Taylor, age 82, of Lodi passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  All who knew and remember her will recall her sense of humor and infectious smile.

The family will receive friends from 10:00am to 11:00am on Saturday, July 31 at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid.  A funeral service will immediately...

Patricia A. (Carnevale) Williams

Jul 21, 2021

Patricia A. Williams, age 73, of 7708 State Route 96 in Interlaken, passed away at home surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.

Pat was born in Oneida on December 30, 1947, one of four children of the late Raymond and Anna (Quattrociocchi) Carnevale, Sr. Pat was a three-sport athlete during her...

Jonathan C. "Jake" Hosmer Sr.

Jul 9, 2021

Jonathan C. “Jake” Hosmer Sr., age 68, passed away at his home on Friday, July 9, 2021 following a prolonged illness.

The family will receive friends from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street in Ovid.  A funeral service will immediately  follow at 4:00. Burial will be held at...

Philip H. Butterer

Jul 5, 2021

Philip H. Butterer passed away surrounded by his beautiful wife and loving family on Monday July 5, 2021 at the age of 79.

Phil was born February 14,1942 in Trenton, NJ to Albert and Elizabeth Butterer. He graduated from the George School in 1960. Following high school he attended the Citadel, leaving after one year to answer...

Eugenia M. (Kaiser) Srmack

Jun 27, 2021

Eugenia M. Srmack, age 87, died unexpectedly at her home on Route 96 on Sunday, June 27, 2021.

At Genie’s request, there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Holy Cross Church followed by prayers of committal at Holy Cross Cemetery in Ovid....

Ervan W. Kline Jr.

Jun 10, 2021

Ervan William Kline Jr, born May 31, 1958 in Rochester, NY to the late Ervan W. and Shirley Ann Kline Sr., passed away June 10th 2021 at the age of 63.

Ervan attended St Francis, Border City and Waterloo High School. Ervan was a bus driver for the Geneva School District for 20 years, and everyone knew...

Lona Y. (Timken) Lester

Jun 6, 2021

ROMULUS-Lona Y. Lester, of 5658 East Lake Road, died at Strong Memorial Hospital on Sunday, June 6, 2021.

The family will host a Celebration of Life at their home on Saturday, July 10th, 2021 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.   In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in Lona’s memory to the Beverly Animal Shelter, 50...

Theodore "Ted" J. Simon Sr.

Jun 6, 2021

OVID-Theodore J. “Ted” Simon Sr., age 87, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 6, 2021.

Ted was born in Mount Holly, New Jersey on June 18, 1933, a son of the late Fred A. and Hattie Clevenger Simon.  He graduated from high school and began his lifelong career and passion of farming. He...

John "Jack" W. Christensen

Jun 6, 2021

In loving memory of John “Jack” Christensen...who passed away at Geneva Living Center on Saturday, June 5, 2021.

Jack was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He leaves behind his beloved wife, Emma, of 68 years and their children Candace (David) Starling, Cheryl (Doug) Gentile, Susan (Dale Sowards) Beardslee; along with grandchildren Zachary...

George D. Gordy Sr.

Jun 2, 2021

George D. Gordy Sr., passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

George was born in Claxton, Georgia on November 4, 1930, a son of the late Charlie and Vertilee (Kirby) Gordy.  A master plumber and owner operator of GPP Inc., George also served his country in the U.S. Army.

He is...

Tracy L. Wech

May 28, 2021

Tracy L. Wech, age 50, longtime resident of the Ovid area, passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Friday, May 28, 2021.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home from 1:00 to 2:00pm on Sunday, May 30, 2021.  A funeral service will then be held at 2:00, followed by prayers of committal at Ovid Union...

Eleanore Fillingham Casey

May 26, 2021

Eleanore Fillingham Casey, age 93, formerly of Ovid and a resident of Seneca Lake Terrace, died at Geneva General Hospital on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 following several years of declining health.

A graveside service will be held privately at Canoga Cemetery in Seneca Falls. Kindly remember Eleanore with a donation to the Ovid American Legion Post #463,...

Kenneth L. Austin

May 23, 2021

Kenneth L. Austin, age 69 has baled his last load of hay and ridden⁰ his favorite John Deere into the setting sun on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

Ken was born in Elmira on July 31, 1951, son of the late Lyle and Lelia Anthony Austin. He was a graduate of Horseheads High School Class of...

Carol J. Bond

May 20, 2021

Carol J. Bond, longtime resident of Ovid and Willard, died at Pathway Home in Seneca Falls on Thursday, May 20. 2021

At Carol’s request, there will be no services and her ashes will be scattered privately.

Carol was born in Seneca Falls on April 3, 1948, a daughter of the late Stanley Lee and Josephine...